Vw crafter lwb off grid, high spec conversion

THE MECHANICS

Colette is an 2016 LWB Crafter Volkswagen with a ULEZ compliant 2.0L engine. Colette has been wrapped in a matt brown colour with black trims and a rear ladder, this one is more than ready adventures.

This LWB Crafter Volkswagen has been freshly converted to a very high spec & standard by the team at Vanpuravida Ltd. Colette was designed with functionality & top end luxury, along with an exterior to suit any adventurer. The idea was to be able to belt and sleep 3 have everything underslung to maximise space and make a cozy home on wheels, hot water, internal shower whilst really standing out from the crowd. You won’t see any shop bought kitchen units, reused door cards or fully carpeted walls in this conversion. It’s handcrafted interior is simply beautiful.

Kitchen:

Colette has a hand built large beige kitchen, with some matt gold touch. The worktop is in bamboo, treated with Osmo oil.This give a modern touch to the kitchen

• Oval shape sink with inset bamboo chopping board
• Gold coloured Hot / cold tap touch on/off function. Ideal to save water.
• Double gas burner hob
• 62L compressor retro fridge (12v)
• Plenty of storage
• Bespoke kitchen units with plenty of drawers
• Fire resistant splashback
• Cutlery drawer
• Amazing Whale heater running on LPG, underslung mounted for space saving.
• 95L Fresh water tank located under the sofa, 80L waste water tank underslung with easy access to flush.
• Socket with USB port

Bathroom:

If you really want to live in the wilderness, you might need a shower & loo! Colette is fitted with an internal shower room which houses a hot water shower and loo. With the rest of the camper looking cosy & homely, the shower is in contrast to that being bright & airy.

• Simploo compost toilet
• Roldour shower door
• XL skylight
• Gold coloured shower mixer & head
• Reco surfaces wall lining
• Hot water powered by an underslung water heater Whale Expanse running on LPG.
• LED light strip
• 12v ventillation

Bedroom:

There are 2 beds in Colette, which sleep 3 people in total The sofa converts to a double bed 120x190cm, the second bed is hiden in the large drawer over the fridge and suit a child (60x140cm). A safety net is attached bed to ceiling for security.
• Gold coloured reading light
• Comfortable 12cm thick firm Reflex foam Mattress for the double bed, 6cm thick for the child.

Living Space / Working & Dining:

Vanpuravida have created a great social area at the front of Colette for those meal times with family & friends or when it’s raining outside or you just all want to be together inside. The 3D panel give a cosy feeling home like. The area consists of the sofa that can be pulled out to L-shape sofa. The hexagonal earthy coloured floor give a unique natural vibe to the van.

• Removable bamboo table with storage at the rear of the van
• The best sound system you will hear in a campervan with 2 Gallo Acoustic speakers, connected to a Blutooth amplifier
• 5 Overhead cupboards for clothes, food, whatever you need
• 2 USB Ports
• Double 240v socket
• Maxxair fan
• Custom over cab storage area for bedding
• Rattan cupboard used for electrical material and one shelve available for clothes.
• Entrance with Cork wall for personalised touch
• Ceiling integrated screen for video projector

Back of Van / Outside:

The van has been wrapped in light brown colour and the trim has been painted with black Raptor paint. With the black ladder at the rear, Colette looks ready for the adventure. with 2 options to charge the van. (split charge whilst driving, solar power)
Side panel, access for the Autogas LPG filling point (30L gas tank refillable, underslung location)

Roof Top:

Up on the roof you’ll see the 320W solar panel. You’ll also find the Maxxair and the bespoke extra large bathroom skylights up there. The roof has also been painted with Raptor paint.

Electrical system:

· 320W solar panel
· 220Ah AGM battery
· Victron MPPT solar controller
· Victron Orion DC-Dc charger (“split charge system”)
· Fresh and waste water level indicators
· External electrical hookup socket installed on the van for an easy hook up upgrade (only socket installed, need electrical upgrade to be able to use hook up in a campsite).
· Digital gas LPG level indicator

Feel free to go look on vanpuravida on Instagram for videos of Collette being built.

** Gas safety and weighbridge certificates given, for peace of mind and the ability to rent out the camper if desired