VW Transporter T4 Adventure/Project Van

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ยฃ3,450

Volkswagen Transporter T4 SWB 1.9 TD

Used
132,942 miles
2 Berths


Detailed Information
Vehicle Description

Here is the lovely Stevan, my adventure van for the past 8 years – bought from a dealer at 96,000 miles and now with 37,000 more on the clock it’s still well below the average of 200k (these engines will go on forever). Relunctantly selling due to unforeseen change in circumstances, plus as a veg grower I don’t get the chance to get away in it much and he needs to continue seeing the world! Never used as a day-to-day vehicle, just for trips away and transporting stuff. The best thing about the van for me is that it can be lived in for short periods of time as a (basic) campervan, or it can be used as a van to move things around – I put the bed platform in which gives a nice big sleeping area with storage underneath and space at the front for e.g. bikes or sitting/cooking, but then 1/3 of the bed platform can be slid back to give more load space, or the whole platform can come out to give the full load capacity. It’s fully insulated and noticeably retains the warmth of bodies or cooking (= good nights sleep even at -15).

I’ve spent a number of weeks living in the van at various points and while it isn’t converted beyond just the bed platform it’s perfectly comfortable for 2 people to sleep, cook (with camping kit) and hang out, and its small size makes it ideal as a stealth camper (we’ve never been bothered when sleeping in it in town or country) and zero stress when driving about or parking.

Mechanically it’s been rock solid whether around town, on the motorway, up and down the Devon lanes or tackling the roads of the Picos de Europa. It’s quite easy to work on yourself as the engine bay is very open and accessible. Passed most recent MOT with just a couple of bushings replaced, MOT runs till November. Quite new exhaust centre pipe and back box fitted by me, also relatively recently fitted new brake pads. Starts first time (even when frosty) and runs great – I’ve always taken it easy in the van and kept below 3000 revs/60 mph on the motorway which makes a noticeable difference to the fuel efficiency (c.600-650 miles on a tank of diesel). It does go faster though!

There are some patches of rust on the van – a patch at the front of the sliding door run and some around the bottom of the boot lip. New seals would stop this from getting worse. The dent/scratch on the sliding door was done by me on a hidden rock when leaving a field in South Devon (annoying) – it’s just on the door so could easily be replaced for ยฃ80 or so. Also the illumination of the speedo needle doesn’t work but again I think that’s a simple fix and hasn’t bothered me as I use a satnav for speed in the dark.

If you’re after a worry-free van to get out on adventures with this year, or a solid low-mileage van to get working on as a conversion project, Stevan is the man/van for the job.

Do get in touch with any questions.

Conversion Description

As in the main description, it’s a basic setup with just the bed platform and storage underneath – plenty of space for cooking with camping kit, sitting and sleeping.

Beds Description

Extra large double bed platform – space for 3 if you’re good friends!


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Vehicle Spec
Registered Type:
Panel Van (meets DVLA standards)
Transmission:
Manual
Belted Seats:
3 Belts
Vehicle Length:
4.70 meters
Vehicle Height:
1.90 meters
Vehicle Width:
1.80 meters
Converter Type:
Self Build - Handcrafted Start-up
Conversion Condition:
OK
Gas Sign-off:
Gas free
Max Weight (MAM, GVW or MTPLM):
2,800kg
Unladen Weight Verified:
No - the vehicle has not been weighed since completion

Finance Options:

Finance options are available through our partner, Pegasus Finance. The UKโ€™s leading specialist broker in the leisure finance industry.

Quirky Campers Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Our registered FRN is 981283. We are an Introducer Appointed Representative of Pegasus Finance. Read More.