Superb Off-Grid 2012 Vauxhall Movano fitted out by Rustic Simplicity in 2021

Selkie’s interior camping conversion is built to a very high professional standard with comprehensive insulation overfitted with oak effect tongue and groove panelling. Rear and side windows use tinted glass offering privacy as well as helping keep the van cool in summer. A habitation check was done in 2021 after Selkie’s fitout confirming compliance with all necessary safety features (ventilation, gas locker etc). This will be renewed prior to sale. Weight of the fitted out vehicle is 2.64 tonnes which is well below the 3.5 tonne classification limit.

Electrics / appliances
2 x 12v solar panels provide reliable off grid charge for the leisure battery which is located in the van’s boot. Clever use of low energy appliances including the fridge enable several days of off grid power without needing the run the engine.
– Condensing fridge with small freezer compartment – powerful enough to produce ice
– Diesel heater – warms the living space within a few minutes. Means the van can be used all year round
– Powerful water pump serving kitchen sink
– Ceiling light and 3 x undercounter LED lights in the kitchen/dining area
– 2 x reading lights in the bedroom plus a string of pretty LED fairy lights providing soft ambient lighting
– Modern adjustable gas hob
– Power terminal in the kitchen area provides 2 x USB and a cigarette-lighter style socket. Ideal for charging phones and other small appliances.
– Easy access fuse board in boot with spare outputs for future expansion of 12v electrical appliances. Further USB sockets are part of this unit

Bedroom area
Fixed kingsize raised bed with thick super comfortable cushions. The centre of the bed can be removed to open up the area to a large U shaped seating area. A clever “waiter’s friend” table can be fitted when the area is in this configuration. Masses of storage space under the bed is accessible internally. Side windows are at a height ideal for gazing at stunning sunsets whilst in bed, and these windows slide to open. Thick lined curtains keep the light out and add to the cozy warm ambiance.

Kitchen area
– Gas hob with powerful burners
– Deep round sink with quirky upcycled brass tap. Wooden sink cover doubles up for food prep area
– Slim storage unit above sink for teas/coffee condiments etc.
– 2 large kitchen cupboards
– 1 smaller thin cupboard cleverly accessible from inside and outside van
– Extra worksurface with a drop down flap by the sliding door
– Ventilation grills

Dining area
– 2 comfortable fixed seats with thick cushions
– Hand built table with beautiful wooden markings reminiscent of a seal’s face – which is why we called the van Selkie (see photo)
– 2 high level storage cupboards with unique coloured glass
– Toilet storage cupboard
– Further spacious cupboard with diesel heater at rear, heating output is between the 2 seats
– Table drops to form third bed (single, 5’2”)
– Further shallow but extensive storage area above the van’s driver’s cab
– Access from the accommodation to the cab is possible by folding down the middle passenger seat

Boot / exterior
The barn doors open to reveal a huge amount of storage under the bed helpfully separated to prevent items sliding around. 2 x 25 litre fresh water tanks and the water pump are located here.
Extras include a basic 12v shower that can be used at the rear of the van and an awning which slides along the rail running along the side of the van.
Selkie was one of the vans on display with other Rustic Simplicity creations at the Quirky Camper festival May 2022. Their creations are widely regarded as first choice for vanlifers looking for original high quality craftmanship in their campervan. You won’t find lots of high-tech equipment draining the battery in these vans, their beauty and value is in the high quality and uniqueness of the furniture and fittings.

A change of circumstances with the current owners who acquired the van from Rustic Simplicity in 2021 sadly forces sale.