Converted 1989 Bedford/AWD TL 7-5t house-truck (horsebox) for off-grid touring and living

Classic AWD (Bedford) TL 7.5t livestock box transformed into beautiful and cosy off grid living – she’s been to music festivals and outdoor events across the UK over the last 5 years.

Dimensions are 2.2m wide, box is 5m long plus 2m over cab (overall length 7m).

Ideal set up for life on the road, holiday accom, extra living or home office.

Vehicle starts first time and drives well and can be sold with 12 months MOT (currently SORN)
5 speed box, original 6-litre (6000cc) Perkins Turbo Diesel engine, power steering
Genuine mileage from new: 284k km (177k miles)
Cedar clad (oiled) aluminium body, resprayed red bodywork (note: ‘Horses’ no longer on front, older picture)
Chalk painted interior T&G and engineered hardwood floor
Opening windows

Fully opening bi-fold pitch pine and glass doors (original Victorian) onto supported ramp balcony to double living space
Wood-burning Salamander Hobbit stove with stainless flue
Large capacity LPG tank supplies gas hob, oven, air heater/conditioner, hot water heater.
Three 230W solar panels (on roof) keep two double leisure batteries (brand new) charged to run water pumps, large fridge, electric lights and sockets and charging points
Electric hookup, inverter and battery charger fitted for site hookup
Large on-board tanks for fresh water and grey water storage from shower and sink
Fitted taps (with water filter), sink and draining board, base and wall cupboards
Shower room and flushing (easy empty cassette) toilet
Range of control and status units for utilities

Kingsize matteress above luton with additional storage lockers
Double sofabed

Cupboard access to cab for extra storage behind seats

Classed as a motorhome conversion for MOT purposes (Group IV).
Requires C1 licence to drive (so HGV test or passed car test before 1/1/1997.

Insurance was £250/year any driver over 25, recovery £75 and road tax £160.