Queenie is for sale! Beautifully Crafted Off-Grid 2013 Ford Transit LWB High Roof

Queenie is for sale.

She has been thoughtfully designed throughout and crafted by a team of skilled professionals; a carpenter, builder and specialist van electrical installer, before being carefully finished by me with a love of beautiful, comfortable interiors.

She was built for one or two people wanting to spend extended time on the road. Every decision was made with long-term ownership in mind, therefore quality prioritised throughout the build.

The off-grid electrical system was professionally designed by the experts at Nohma, using premium Victron and Fogstar components. The Dometic fridge is brand new and Autoterm Diesel heater professionally installed earlier this year and used only a couple of times.

The finished result is a cosy and practical tiny home on wheels that has been an absolute joy to live in.

Since the conversion, Queenie has only been used for around two months each summer in 2024 and 2025, plus a few weeks this year. As a result, many of the components remain in excellent or almost new condition (the Dometic fridge, the Autoterm diesel heater Panda memory foam topper are all new).

I am selling Queenie because I will be living abroad from September. Storing her in winter is a challenge and I won’t have enough time in the UK to enjoy her to her full potential.

A folder of documentation, invoices, manuals for the major components will be included with the van, along with contact details of the professionals who carried out the work.

Viewings : I highly recommend viewing and I would be delighted to take you for a test drive in her. Viewings can be arranged in the afternoons Monday – Thursday in Falmer / Brighton area and in Oxford at the weekends.

Ideally available for collection from Oxford from 20th August. Date negotiable. Delivery may be possible depending on location.

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Vehicle

* 2013 Ford Transit LWB High Roof
Currently 110,352 miles – she will still be in use until sold
* Fresh MOT (flew through two MOTs during my ownership). Next MOT due: 2nd June 2027
Fully serviced in July 2026 (and June 2025)
The bodywork is in very good condition, with only minor age-related marks.
* Starts first time
* Drives beautifully
* Mechanically very reliable
Reverse camera installed (requires connecting)
Two keys included (one remote central locking key that locks all doors and one spare manual key)

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Living Space

* Solid oak kitchen worktop – large surface space
* Fixed large bed
* Good headroom
* Warm timber and textile finish
* Cleverly designed ample storage
* Cosy, comfortable interior

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Electrical System

The off-grid electrical system was professionally designed by Nohma specifically around my intended usage, creating an efficient, reliable and robust system for extended off-grid living. It has been completely faultless.

Built around Victron and Fogstar components, the system includes:

* 230Ah Fogstar Drift LiFePO₄ lithium battery with built-in Bluetooth monitoring, allowing you to check battery status and power usage from your phone via the Fogstar app
* 375W solar panel
* Victron SmartSolar MPPT solar charge controller
* Victron 30A DC-DC charger, charging the leisure battery whilst driving
Victron MultiPlus 500VA inverter/charger, providing 240V hook-up and off-grid mains power
Two double (2-gang) 230V plug sockets
* 12V electrical system
* USB charging point

The leisure battery is charged by both the solar panel and the engine while driving, providing dependable off-grid power for extended trips.

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Heating & Insulation

Autoterm 2kW diesel heater – Professionally installed this year and connected to the vehicle’s diesel tank.
* Fully insulated using quality materials, including Celotex insulation in the ceiling and walls plus recycled plastic bottle insulation throughout the walls. She is very well insulated and stays cool in the summer and warm in the winter (noticeably much better than my friend’s vans!)

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Water System

* Fresh water tank capacity: 68-litre – professionally installed – underslung
Waste water tank capacity: 36-litre – professionally installed – underslung
Pressurised water system
* Large sink
* Tap doubles as an outdoor shower/rinse
* Easy external water filling

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Kitchen

Everything needed for comfortable everyday cooking.

* Dometic CFF44 compressor fridge/freezer
* Iwatani Japanese gas cooker
* Large food preparation space
* Plenty of kitchen storage

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Measurements and Weight

Professionally weighed last week: 2,720kg. With 1/4 tank full of diesel, bedding, kitchenware and tools inside – no water in the water tanks and no driver. Leaving approximately 780kg payload – a generous amount for a fully converted van.

Fixed bed:
168cm long
162cm wide at the head
177cm wide at the foot

Standing height:
178cm internal standing height
190cm floor to roof light

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Extras

As my UK Van Life is coming to an end for now, many useful items are included in the sale, so you’ll be completely setup and ready to go!

* Large Thule roof box (I will attach it to the roofbars on the van before sale)
Eurohike caravan extension lead 25m (16A CEE campsite hook-up cable)
Schuko to CEE adapter lead (for connecting to European domestic mains)
CEE to Schuko adapter lead (for connecting European mains plugs to a campsite hook-up)
10m heavy-duty Schuko (European) extension lead (16A)
5m heavy-duty Schuko (European) extension lead (16A)
Phone mount
Nutri bullet smoothie maker (used a couple of times only)
Rice cooker
Levelling ramps to balance the van
Jump leads (new, used once)
Hose
Collapsible watering can
2.5 gallon Summer / Solar Shower
Warning triangle
Fire Extinguisher
Carbon Monoxide alarm

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Queenie has been an absolute joy to own and live in. I hope she’ll bring her next owner as much freedom, excitement, comfort and adventure as she’s brought me.

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Video links:

Intro:
https://youtu.be/9jZ7pkxHMTA

Seating:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/c7Z9rswykqs

Table:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ZXJC_yjzvGA

Storage:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6V5dv09RRfY

Bed:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/13rDvsU8wrI

From bed:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/JlV2UbBk0UE

Back of the van:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6P-4kmDDBAI