Beds: The beds sleep 4 people in fixed beds. The double bed is 185cm x 135cm and has a very comfy memory foam mattress. The two singles (which can easily be changed to a double) are 75cm x 190cm and also memory foam. All beds have windows next to them which can open to allow air in. All beds will fit adults (the lower bed may be a little snug for anyone over 5’11”). The beds were designed for a growing family of 4.

Seating: There are 5 forward facing belted seats. All seats are capable of fitting child car seats and have headrests and standard 3-point seatbelts. The rear two seats have Isofix points. Three seats in the front all spin to face the rear two seats with a full-width table to give a spacious seating and eating area. The table can also split allowing for flexibility. The rear seats can be removed individually if necessary to give more room.

Electrical Setup: The van is fitted with a high-specification Victron electrical system designed to be off-grid with no need for it to be plugged into the mains (Although does have a mains plugin if required). 375W of solar panels on the roof keep the 110Ah LiPO battery topped up and the battery-to-battery smart charger will support that when the engine is running. There are plenty of USB, 12V and 240V sockets and plugs around the van. The 2500W inverter/charger can support the van’s Nespresso coffee machine, a milk frother or even a hair dryer. The Victron system has an easy App to watch the power of the battery and how much power is going in/out.

Heating: The van has a very powerful Truma 6e combi boiler which warms the van up to a high temperature very quickly through a number of different vents through the front and back of the van. The boiler also provides hot water for the sink and inside or outside showers. The boiler is a gas boiler and the 20 litre LPG tank is underslung and refillable at service station LPG points. The gas also supplies the gas hob and gas oven and grill.

Kitchen Equipment: The van is equipped with a single very powerful gas hob and a gas cooker/grill. There is also a large 85-litre electric compressor fridge freezer to keep things chilled and frozen. The Nespresso coffee machine and milk frother will also come with the van. The Belfast sink is spacious to wash up all pots and pans and has a lid which can hide anything left to wash up later.

Water and Sanitation: The 90-litre water tank holds plenty of fresh water with a water filter on the kitchen tap (although the tank should be filled from drinkable water sources at all times). There is a hosepipe and adaptor for filling the tank if required. A gauge inside shows the water level. The waste water tank is 60 litres and can be drained easily at many suitable locations using a switch inside the van. The inside shower and toilet have a heated towel rail which will dry towels and clothes quickly when the heater is on. The shower has both a large rain head and a detachable showerhead. There is also an outside shower for washing dogs, bikes, children, and even the messiest adults too. The toilet is a compost toilet which separates the waste to reduce odours and has a small fan to help. There is also an extractor fan on the bathroom roof to remove steam.

Audio Equipment: The van has the standard head unit with slightly better quality speakers in the front. There is a USB connection to the radio so you can play your own music from your phone/Spotify and allows hands-free calling.

Extra Information: The van is 6 meters long but has a double reverse camera to make parking that bit easier. The van comes with a 3m square awning that slides onto an awning rail. Very easy to fit and provides a sun/rain shade.

Conversion Story: The van was purchased from a recycling company which stopped trading during the lockdown. The conversion was completed to a high specification for the purpose of the family off-grid camping away from the bustle of busy campsites. The brief for conversion was for 4 fixed beds, 5 belted seats, toilet and shower facilities and enough electricity to power the Nespresso machine. It has been great fun to use as a family and we will all be sad to see it go.