Ultimate European Stealth Van

THE CONVERSION:

In A Nutshell:

3 leisure batteries (2 brand new)
Double bed
Large water tank
Grey water tank
Toilet
2 showers
Refillable gas system
Water heater
Lots of storage
Cooker and hob
JBL amp and speaker system
Fridge
Sink
Spice racks
Charge controller
Double Swivel seat with storage
Diesel heater (not fitted)
Water pump
Multi speed fan
Table
Couch (2 seater)
Fire extinguisher
Lighting
Curtains
Power sockets for 240v

In Full:

The conversion was almost fully completed by the previous owner as a little project for himself, who worked as a motor home converter for 20 years but sadly passed away before he could finish it. When I bought the van I just had to complete the finishing touches.

There is a bed at the rear which extends to almost a full double. This has carried the height and weight of me and my partner with ease and comfort and we are rather large individuals (6’5, 6’0). Next to the bed is a large 3 compartment storage area that I use for bedding and clothes. And on the opposite side are two more storage solutions that can hold things like laptops, phones and any other nic nacs. Above the bed contains the JBL amp and speaker sound system… this is a beast! you have to hear it to believe the power! (It can also be used quietly too)… This can be operated from the radio system on the unit or from remote control anywhere in the vehicle, an iPhone lightning cable sits just below to connect your phone, or you can use Bluetooth.

Underneath the bed is the garage area which houses;

Water tank
Grey water tank
Water heater
Refillable gas bottle
Fire extinguisher
And toilet

There is a shower at the rear door (outdoor shower) and also one under the sink in the ‘living area’ (indoor shower), yes that’s 2 showers… luxury or what!

I have installed a swivel seat onto the dual passenger seat, this really opens up the living space and allows adequate seating for four. The swivel mechanism is open topped, this allows you to still use the storage underneath the seats.

I was planning to install a diesel heater under the passenger seats but unfortunately I just haven’t had the time, I will however include the heater in the sale of the vehicle.

As you walk into the van using the side door there is a Bainbridge Neptune 4500 cooker/oven. The oven has never been used and the hobs have seen only a little use. This has a steel splash back behind it and two spice racks (somewhat of a necessity in a camper these days) above that. The fuse/switch panel is to the right of the oven and the leisure batteries are below (2 of the 3 leisure batteries are brand new)

To the left is my favourite and I think rather unique solution. There is a large area which houses the indoor shower. On top I have created a sink/work surface area. This includes a chopping board mounted in the sink. The work surface and the sink are both removable to give you access to the shower when needed.

There is a multi speed electric fan mounted to the ceiling.

At the end of the bed is the two seater ‘couch’, the back of which lifts to complete the length for the bed. Next to the couch is the swivelling table which is incredibly sturdy. And underneath is the fridge, this location makes it easy to access when cooking and also when you’re outside the van.

Behind the passenger seats, attached to the base unit is the charge controller. This regulates the charge to the batteries from the hook up when you are at a campsite and from the alternator when you are driving.

Above the cab is another large storage space that I use to store my food/plates etc.

I want to be completely honest in this advert so I must bring a couple of things to your attention ‘the not so good’…

There are a few bumps on the body panels, one at the rear where the previous owner tried to jack up the van but missed and one or two small ones around the van. The bumps can be fixed and fortunately there is no rust.

Some of the wiring could do with a tidy up, the wiring is faultless however it does spill into the van in some places and just looks a little messy, fortunately most is hidden but there are some areas it is visible.

Thankfully these are the only real issues I have noticed, I have been very impressed with this van and I am sad to be selling it, however a new job and family changes necessitate the sale. I am putting the van up for sale at £20,000 but I am open to reasonable offers.

Thank you for looking.