Ford Transit MK7 MWB, semi-high roof (L2H2)
– Diesel 2198cc, 113BHP
– MOT due 6 Dec 2023
– 6-speed manual
– 33 MPG average
– Registered panel van with DVLA
– Replaced fuel injector, wiper blades, battery, oil and filter last 12 months
– Van was previously a trade van, so old bolts are present on side of van, and there used to be superficial rust on the exterior, which we removed and protected with new paint as part of the conversion. Some dents/dings/scratches in paint work around van present since we took ownership.
– Rust-free chassis (as commented on by 2 independent mechanics)
– Rear doors replaced as part of conversion, to have rear windows for nice views!
– Vehicle history – we are the 3rd owners, as of January 2022. No recorded accidents. All service and MOT receipts available and included with purchase.
– 1 key only, with manual security lock (fob disconnected as security feature)
– GAS FREE van, allowing you to travel and sleep safely, and not worry about finding refill points or different laws across the UK and Europe.
– Bertha is a great van to hire out and make money! Weekends in the off season can see you getting between £100-150.
Open to offers 🙂
Bertha is a self converted and fully off grid campervan who is waiting to share some memories with you! She has three seats in the cab and is suitable for sleeping two adults comfortably. She is a Ford Transit MWB and semi high roof, where standing is comfortable for anyone below 170cm. We lived comfortably in Bertha for 5 months travelling around the UK and Europe and loved it! The interior is very homely and cosy, allowing you to comfortably unwind after a long day.
We are regretably selling Bertha because we are moving back to Australia at the end of April.
Kitchen is fully equiped with:
– 42L fridge/freezer (JustKampers)
– single portable induction hob (Daewoo), perfect for cooking inside and outside (extension cable included)
– 2 pots, 1 pan, kettle
– large sink 40cm x 40cm stainless steel
– running water from submersible 12V pump (Whale) and pull out tap which doubles as an outdoor shower, cold water only
– 35L under sink water storage
– 10L under sink grey water cannister
– upper shelf and drawers for food storage
– IKEA kitchen cabinetry and beautifully upcycled kitchen worktop
– carbon monoxide alarm and fire extinguisher
Bedroom:
– hand-crafted bench seating style bed that converts for sleeping by lowering dining table
– 15cmfoam mattress (150cm x 170cm) which consists of 4 separate cushions with hand-made machine-washable cushion covers fastened with velcro
– 2 x dimmable bedside reading lights
– rails above bed with hanging baskets for storage
– black out window coverings for privacy
– above bed skylight for star gazing on a clear night (with fly-screen and blackout shade which can be pulled across as desired)
Bathroom:
– Thetford 335 portapotti with 10L waste cassette
Dining:
– adjustable height table which converts to bed
– Wild Earth sun canopy awning with poles, pegs and storage bag included
Storage:
– over cab storage for clothing, possessions, etc
– rails above bed for hanging storage
– upper shelf in kitchen
– large amount of under bed storage, accessible from inside by lifting seats, or from the exterior with custom garage doors
Electricity:
– 2 x 175W solar panels
– 2 x leisure batteries that charge from the solar and alternator
– 1300W invertor
– 8 x interior spotlights
– LED strip lighting
– hook up outlet for campsites
– Mains hook up 10m extension lead
– 12v exhaust fan
– 2 x UK standard power point
– 4 x quick charge 3 USB outlet
Construction details:
– Plywood flooring with laminate cover, insulated underneath with 25mm PIR board
– Tongue-and-groove wall and roof cladding treated with multiple coats of Danish Oil
– Sheep’s wool insulation in walls
– Mix of sheep’s wool insulation and 25mm PIR board in ceiling
– Front wall made with plywood secured to wooden struts, painted with base coat and multiple top coats
– Shelf made of plywood secured to wooden battens in wall
– Frameless side windows installed by us, exposed metal treated with Hammerite rust-proof paint
– All previous rust manually removed, then treated with rust-converter and covered with Hammerite rust-proof paint
Bertha is suitable for going off grid for 2-3 days before requiring water/toilet cassette change. She can be plugged in at a campsite for peace of mind, however the 2 leisure batteries mean you don’t need to rely on an external source of power.
Bedroom:
– hand-crafted bench seating style bed that converts for sleeping by lowering dining table
– 15cm foam mattress (150cm x 170cm) which consists of 4 separate cushions with hand-made machine-washable cushion covers fastened with velcro
– 2 x dimmable bedside reading lights
– rails above bed with hanging baskets for storage
– black out window coverings for privacy
– above bed skylight for star gazing on a clear night
For the dining table, we have used a gas-lift mechanism as found in office chairs. Lowering requires lifting of lever and leaning on the table – it can be done by one person, but is far easier with 2. Due to the custom height of the seating to suit the van height, the table has 2 leg supports in addition to the central gas lift support, that don’t reach the floor and therefore have wooden blocks which they must rest on (please see attached photos). Honestly, this part isn’t the best design, but was the way we tackled the problem! It has worked well for us during our extensive travels though.
The contact details for this vehicle are no longer available because it has either sold or the listing has expired.
Insurance options are available through our partner, Ripe Insurance.
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