TripTruck - hand-built 5 berth family camper

We’ve loved this van as a family of five and made amazing memories since we created our “Trip Truck” in 2023. But our kids have now outgrown it — so it’s time for a new adventure for someone else.

What makes this van really special is that it comfortably sleeps 5 with fixed beds — a fixed triple bunk and a drop-down double — with room for our whippet Stanley too — so there’s no need to convert seating every night.

It’s ready to go immediately. Whether that’s weekend escapes, UK getaways or longer European Adventures, every detail has been considered for real family life on the road.

Over the last three years we’ve done around 100 nights away in this van — all across the UK, and over to France, Germany, Belgium and Switzerland. It’s been thoroughly tested and loved on every trip.

Fixed triple bunk beds — perfect for kids up to early teens
Drop-down double bed — quick and easy setup, suitable for people up to 6′ max
Everyone has their own proper sleeping space
6 belted travel seats — bring the whole family safely, rear 3 seats are removable and adjustable
Professionally fitted chargers, heater and gas installation — the rest is hand-built
Solar panels — stay off-grid longer
Eberspacher D2 diesel heater — warm, cosy nights all year round
Onboard toilet — freedom to camp anywhere

Detailed Spec:

** Electrics:
Professionally fitted Charger Bay & Lithium Leisure Batteries under passenger seat
200Ah Lithium (2x100Ah Renogy LiFePo) with Bluetooth
Solar – 350W (2 x 175w Renogy Roof-Mounted)
Victron MPPT 100/30 Solar Charger with Bluetooth
Victron Smartshunt with Bluetooth for Monitoring
Victron IP22 Smart 30A Mains Charger
Sterling BB1240 DC-DC Charger (chosen for reverse trickle charge facility to starter battery)
Mains Mini-Consumer Unit, 25A RCB and 10A double-pole MCBs with 2x Mains Sockets (only works when hooked up – Inverter can be retro fitted.
AC Hook-up inlet on Driver Side
10-way 12v DC Fusebox in overhead kitchen cupboard for main distribution

** Lighting & Device Charging:
Kitchen & Living Area Strip Lights
5 x Adjustable, Dimmable Spotlights incl. Built-in USB Charge port (1 for each bed)
4-port USB Charger Hub in Kitchen Overhead Cupboard

** Water:
Internal 40L Fresh Water and 15L Waste tanks.
Shurflo TRail King 7 20psi, Fiamma A20 Expansion Tank & Filter
External Water Filler Cap – Fiamma Black
Bullfinch Shower Outlet point in garage area (cold only)

** Gas:
Professionally fitted gas installation
Thetford Topline 165 2-burner hub with glass lid
6kg Gas Bottle
Metal Gas Locker with drop vent, regulator and valve.

** Comfort & Appliances:
Vitrifrigo C115i 12v Compressor Fridge/Freezer – 118 litre fridge + 17 litre freezer
MaxxFan Deluxe with Remote Control fitted with voltage limiter for reliability
Thetford Porta Potti 365 Qube Portable with hold-down kit
Insulated floors, walls & ceiling including vapour barrier
Insulated, custom fit blackout blinds for front cab and all windows
Removable storage drawers
In-van Wifi — bring a data SIM and have shared Wifi for all your devices, uses a mini mobile hub and roof-mounted Poynting LTE MiMo Puck-style antenna for better signal strength in remote areas
Various Hooks & Storage Cubbies