Spacious Off-grid Van Conversion / Low Millage / Spacious Design

This was designed and built by me, Nate Murphy, it was used full-time (mostly stationary while I built a house) for one year, and then we have used it occasionally after that. The best way to get a feel for this van is by watching the video van tour supplied. I have sanded down and re-finished the kitchen work-top and any other areas that have been affected by wear – being made with solid wood means that it can be made to look good as new. I have also made a few improvements in preparation for sale.

This conversion was designed with the following principles in mind:

Maximise the feeling of space
Many vans feel quite ‘closed in’ – by being extremely efficient on space, where every centimeter counts, the van feels spacious. On rainy days, when you are cooped up, this van is pleasant to hang out in.

Clean and interconnecting lines
Throughout the van, horizontal lines create a feeling of continuity creating a sort of visual peace within the build – making the van feel uncluttered

Convenience and ease of use
A fixed bed means you do not make and remake a bed every day, while a two-second modification allows a dinner table to be set-up. Greywater can be directed out of the van when it is safe to do so – saving time and effort in dealing with it. The aim of this van is not to just look good, but be great to use on a daily basis. This van was designed and built by someone who has spent years living in a van – it is therefore designed to be suitable for long-term, off-grid, travel, and van-life.

Beautiful lighting
There is nothing worse than winding down in the evening under the glare of bright white lights. The lighting in this van has several options with indirect lighting options for both the kitchen and the bed. These allow the van to range from a low-lit cozy paradise to a well lit van for doing day-to-day things.

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SPECIFICATIONS

This van conversion was built using only high-quality materials. A mix of pine, redwood, and oak with hard-wood ply panels. Solid materials mean that they can be refinished and refreshed over time – allowing the van to look great even in its old age. (There is not a single piece of laminated chipboard in this van!)

Kitchen
– Oak kitchen top
– Dometic twin-burner hob and sink (and tap)
– 70 liter water tank
– Dual waste out-put; tank and drain-out
– Three kitchen draws for pots/pans/plates etc.
– Organic waste bin – integrated in work-top
– Tiled back-splash

Storage
– Over-bed storage for clothes
– 4 large trays for food storage
– Mirrored bathroom cabinet
– Large spice rack
– Stuff-hole under the seat
– Large storage compartment under the bed

Toilet:
– (Not in the original build) this is a brand new Dometic 976 Cassette toilet (unused) toilet built into the front bench. The area is prepared – I am just waiting for the unit itself to arrive to include in photos!
– Toilet is hidden / out of view when not in use

Appliances
– Dometic 35l Fridge
– Hot shower (gas) & hooked screen
– Thule Variable-Speed Vent

Electrics and Solar
– 320W Solar Panel
– ABSO 50Amp Charge Controller & Split Charge
– 290 AmpHr AGM Leisure Battery
– 2000W Inverter
– 2x 240v plug sockets
– 4x USB sockets
– 12v Cig-lighter Socket

SALE PROCESS
– I will take this back to the UK on the 26th.
– I has its MOT on the 27th – I doubt there will be any advisories – but if so I will have them fixed
– After that, the van is available for viewing/purchase
– Get in touch.
– If you want to reserve the van we can do so with a £500 deposit – the rest paid on the day of pick-up.