Ford Transit T280M Trend FWD - MWB Medium Roof

Thank you for taking the time to have a look at our Ford Transit – Off Grid Camper-van.

I finished building the van around this time last year, and since, have spent many enjoyable moments in her. Our last trip in the van was September last year, where we took her from Devon, into France, heading south over the Pyrenees and finally making our way to Santander before getting the ferry back to Plymouth. She drove great, and had no troubles up in the mountains or cruising the long distances. I built the van to accommodate for extended periods of use, and has been very comfortable for 2 of us for weeks at a time.

We have decided to sell her as we have a new addition to the family, and we are looking to sell both of our vehicles and aim to have one small van to combine the two.

The Spec of the van;

Ford Transit 115 T280M Trend 2009 – Medium Wheelbase, Medium Roof – 5ft10″ standing room.

Cruise control, electric windows, heated windscreen & mirrors

Mileage: 145,000

3 Previous Owners

MOT – Expires 12/01/24

Recent new Windscreen

New EGR valve last week at just under £300. The van is running beautifully.

Serviced recently at 139,000 miles (Full service of filters & oil inc a wheel bearing & brake disc) £455.00

Serviced before (Mileage is blank, but done locally so can be obtained. Dated 22 Dec 2021. Full service of filters & oil, inc 4 new tyres & front brakes) £543.00

Prior to above servicing, the service manual has been stamped at 10k intervals from 15,000 miles up to 121,100 miles.

Internal modifications;

– Fully off grid 12v electrical setup
– 230 Watt solar panel
– 130ah deep cycle AGM Leisure battery
– Renogy DC-DC charger 20amp (charges Leisure battery when van is running)
– Dometic CRE50 Compressor Fridge Freezer (Will run full time during summer no problem)
– Epever MPPT solar charge controller
– 4 x USB points
– LED ceiling lights
– 5 KW Diesel heater running from the main tank (gets extremely warm inside!)
– Insulated with 50-70mm celotex with 6mm camper-van insulation directly to panels, with vapour barrier)
– Dometic skylight
– Full size sink
– Running cold water with rear shower
– Twin burner hob running to gas cupboard via 8mm copper pipe
– Small seat with room for a porta potty inside
– Bed size is just shy of 4ft, x 5ft’9/10
– Push to open drawers
– Blackout thermal blinds for the font, thermal blinds with internal curtains in the rear.
– Large Fresh water tank
– Under-counter waste tank with option to drain directly outside

External modifications;
– Fresh water fill point
– Roof bars
– Skylight
– Solar Panel

Bodywork – Generally very good for a van of this age, I had the van checked over & fully waxoyled underneath before starting the conversion. The paintwork again is good for a van of this age, though it has the odd scuff/ding here and there. Light scratches from the Devon lanes & would benefit from a good polish.

Please bear in mind the van is nearly 14 years old, and although in very good condition, shows sign of wear & tear.

Unfortunately the sliding doors central locking has recently become temperamental, and sometimes requires somebody to lean against it to get it to unlock. It unlocks from inside & I have replaced the rear running wheels but may need looking at further.

I think that is everything but feel free to call and ask questions, or more importantly come and view the van 🙂

Test drives welcome providing there is proof of insurance.

Available to view weekdays after 6pm, or weekends anytime.

Please call Jordan on 07481776686 or 01237440160

The van is located in HARTLAND, DEVON, which is far from everywhere, so please be aware of this. We can easily meet people at Barnstaple train-station 🙂