Mercedes Vario Camper Fully specc'd / Expedition / Tiny Living

Wonderful Mercedes Vario Campervan (Class 1V MOT)
12 Months MOT with no advisories
Expedition Van / Campervan / Tiny House / Off grid

I have owned this ace truck for 6 years, and have had some great adventures in it. South of France, and Cornwall lots of times. I have probably only done 8000 KM in that time. The van is probably higher end spec, with redundant systems and can be easily lived in for 1 / 2 people if required. Full spec is below £1000’s spent on kit worth way more than the asking price. Its based on John Speeds Travel Vans (overland expedition book) where its suggested as the perfect layout, making use of all spaces. Its fully insulated has x4 leisure batteries, battery monitors, led lights, x 3 solar panels, 420litre watertank (massive) hot water, eberspacher heater, combi boiler, cooker, shower toilet, spare tyres, inside + outside shower, full garage, water filter system, mains hookup, 12v electrics, and can also be attached to a generator hook via flick of a switch (Off grid living) We also has had rear seatbelts fitted (we went away with our young kids (they are now grown older, and the van is not getting used so much so time to sell)

The van is 1998, is solid generally for its age, there are some minor surface rust areas that would be worth treating at some point, the fridge recently stopped working, so may need servicing, also the second heating system needs servicing (primary working – Eberspacher) or does not need to be used. Slight issue with opening the passenger door from the inside not a mechanical issue, but inside door cover (am trying to fix that before I sell) opens fine from outside. Ideally the van would look amazing with a re-spray.

Im sure this will offer someone a great solution, either family camping, solo expedition, off grid living / tiny house. This is priced to sell and offsets minor issues mentioned above. £15K No offers, please come and have a look.

No timewaster please.

Spec:
1998 Mercedes Vario 814d

Water:
400l fresh water tank with gauge
90l waste under slung with gauge
Shurflo Pressurised System
Whale gulper force drainage (switchable)
Nature Pure drinking water system
40l calorifier – 3 way (engine coolant (not plumbed), Mikuni coolant, electrical immersion)
Mikuni MX40 diesel wet system (requires service)
Morco Balanced Flu, on demand gas boiler (never used, would get an inspection before use)
External Shower

Heating:
Eberspacher airtronic 4kw diesel blown air heating with eber controller/stat (also runs fan only/cool mode)
Aux 2.5kw blower run by Mikuni wet system (requires service)
Fully insulated, 30/50mm closed cell foam
Heatmiser thermostatic controller (also controls mikuni hot water on programmable timer)

Electrical:
420ah battery capacity
Sterling 240v 20a charger
Sterling 24v-12v 30a battery to battery charger (brand new, old one typically packed up just before July holiday)
600w Samlex pure sine wave inverter with remote on/off
240v throughout
Nasa NS-1 battery monitor
450 watts Solar panels (bosch cells)
Tristar MPPT controller with remote monitor in back (real time and historic power info, I like to watch the free amps pouring in!)
LED lights through out. Kitchen cupboards led under lighters with dimmer control.

Kitchen:
Smev grill/hob/oven, two burner
Waeco 80l compressor fridge/freezer (not working, service or replace)
Smev sink/drainer
Solid oak worktop

Facilities:
Wet room shower/toilet (CS 200 electric flush)
Fold down sink unit
Solar vent
Sliding bi-fold shower door
Air outlet for clothes drying room use
Yacht external sealed LEDs for longevity

Misc:
Aircon unit
27” Philips TV (controller not working)
HDMI system with wall sockets (xbox!)
Sony DVD radio stereo (linked to tv)
Pioneer Speakers
Status vision plus directional antenna
Gas bottle locker in garage
Seitz windows
Fan-tastic Vent with remote control and rain sensor
Waffle boards installed in garage, easy to remove and use.
Cab renovated including re-trimmed roof lining, Bluetooth stereo, new speakers, ‘glove box’ in lining, coat hooks (sounds mundane but very useful!). Passenger seat folds up to allow unrestricted access through to back.
Reversing Camera
Internal/external temp monitor
Removable adjustable rear stabilisers (for use when parked).
Spare wheel on swing out attached to bumper and door.

Layout:
Double Bed across back
Garage under bed
Raised seating area – converts to spare bed
Rear wall opens to form large hatch – includes emergency escape hatch
Entry through cab walk-through
Hatch in roof

Recent Mechanicals:
New Airtank (2022)
new pipes for airbrakes (2022)
1 x xnew seitz window (2023)
Eberspacher heater Serviced and new fule pump
New bonnet cable
Fuel system flush
All filters and engine oil June 2022
Gearbox rebuild 2016
Front discs/pads, rear pads 2021