OFF-GRID CAMPERVAN WITH SHOWER AND COSY WOOD BURNER

Insulation:
All walls, floor and ceiling are fitted with sound deadening and insulated with a base layer thermafleece (95% recycled plastic bottles) followed by a multifoil insulation and moisture barrier. The custom bulkhead is fully insulated and over cab storage separates the cab from the rear of van for extra climate control and security.

Heat:
A Erbespacher 2kw Diesel night heater is fitted for those times firewood is in short supply and is controlled by a thermostat located above the bed and within reach of the seating area. The cosy log burner is fitted according to the BS 8511:2010 standard and comes complete with all the necessary heat and fire protection required. It features a neat window for fire-gazing, copper effect aluminum heat guards, an insulated twin wall flue, high temperature flashing and all weather cowl on the roof, floor ventilation, a beautiful hand made tile surround, Welsh slate hearth and neat log store. There is an onboard fire extinguisher, blanket and Co2 alarm for peace of mind

Lighting, venting and windows:
The interior is lit by four led spotlights controlled by switch above the seating area with fairy lights also fitted for extra ambiance which run off the 12v USB socket. Cab controlled exterior LED floodlights to the rear are useful for loading and unloading at night. A Flettner ceiling vent and floor vents underneath the fireplace and inside the gas locker provide extra air flow for safety. Two adjustable roof lights are fitted for additional ventilation and light, one large with blind located at the rear above the bed and one small in the shower room, both have bug screens for keeping those creepy crawlies out. Three large bonded tinted windows provide excellent panoramic views whilst maintaining privacy and all windows have custom made to measure insulated black out curtains with magnetic catches, copper rails and leather fasteners. The side window opens with a slider for ventilation when cooking.

Electrics:
130ah AGM leisure battery
Victron Blue Smart IP65 12V 15A professional charger with built-in Bluetooth
Wiring for solar has already been run to the roof and is solar ready
240V hook up and consumer unit all fully signed off
Interior USB ports and 240V plug for gadgets

Water:
The 75L freshwater tank and system are all internal (preventing freezing during winter months), and are located under the fixed double seat and in the cupboard beside the shower room. These provide hot and cold running water in the sink and shower room and are easily filled and drained. Hot water is supplied by a Propex Malaga water heater which runs off gas when off grid and is shower ready in 10 mins, or can be used with 230v setting when hooked up to increase warm-up speed to 6 mins. Select gas or 230v or both at control panel. Grey water runs out to a 23L portable waste tank at the underside of the van. (We find we’re much more conscientious about not using pollutants and conserving water if we store and dispose of this by way. Having said this there is always the option to fit an underslung grey water tank without any bother).

Cooking and Eating:
A Interior 8mm propane gas system feeds double countertop hob burner and IMASS water heater. The gas locker under kitchen worktop is complete with fixed regulator and double manifold and comes with a full landlord gas system certificate. There is ample storage space for food and utensils in kitchen area and a 50L fridge with ice box option. A useful worktop extender pulls out from underneath the countertop for extra food prep space and a beautiful ash dining table pulls out from under the fixed bed for dining and card games.

Washing:
A fully fitted internal shower room with Thetford portaloo for complete privacy means that you can stay fresh and clean wherever you are! The shower room doubles up as extra storage when not in use (we keep essentials like our waste bin, sweeping brush, towels and toiletries in there.)

Storage:
A large insulated above-cab storage locker is provided for food and essentials and shower storage shelf for toiletries etc. Mug and spice racks make keeping the kitchen tidy a breeze. Two large storage drawers below the kitchen countertop are for utensils and supplies and two XL drawers under fixed bed for clothes. Three useful shelves are good for all kinds of trinkets and useful items and a garage area under the bed for overflow or less-used items is accessible from inside and outside van.

Seating and sleeping:
A comfortable double seat opposite log burner with slide out table and ample leg room is perfect for cosy nights in and ample seating on the fixed double bed helps you spread out when you have guests. The fixed super strong double bed with comfortable medium firm memory foam mattress comfortably sleeps two and suits the present owners who are both medium build and under 6ft tall. Bed total size is W122xL170xD15cm.

Flexibility:
The present owner has built in a system for utilizing the van for transporting larger cargo which also opens up other interior layout options. The rear middle section of the current fixed double bed (base, drawers and extendable table) is a completely removable unit on lockable castors. This can also be pushed to the very rear of the van to make room for a camp bed on the floor. Removing the unit completely along with the mattress leaves two bench style seats and access to the full length of the van for large cargo via the garage area. Cargo can be secured by way of anchor points in the remaining benches. An alternative layout could be achieved here comprising bench style seating and a pack away bed with very little extra investment. Wood effect vinyl tiled flooring is finished throughout.

Unique features:
This build is full of exciting unique features such as…
Beautiful oiled waney edge ash worktops all made from a single piece of timber (½ inch thick to minimize weight)
Handmade ceramic tile back-splashes
Repurposed copper jam pan sink with brass taps
Cosy wood burner with tiled fireplace, log store, copper kettle and Welsh slate hearth
Stylish leather pull handles on all drawers and cupboards
Farrow and Ball paintwork
Fitted thermal blackout curtains on quirky copper rails with leather detailing
Beautiful handmade solid ash shelves and detailing throughout
Hand axe mount with leather strap by front door
Entrance step matted for dusting off dirty shoes
Completely removable rear storage to utilise the full length of the van

Recap of the main features:
3 belted seats
2-3 birth sleeping
Separate cab for security
Insulated bulk head
Fixed double bed with storage drawers and pull out wooden dining table. (The middle section of the bed and storage chest underneath is removable so there is an option to make a bigger seating area and pack away bed if preferable).
Rear garage storage area
130ah AGM battery
240v hook-up (lead supplied)
USB sockets and 240v socket
Bluesmart charger
Erbespacher Diesel Night Heater thermostat controlled
Wood burning stove with slate hearth and log store
Solid waney edge ash worktops
Tiled backsplash and fire place
Plenty of storage
75L Fresh water tank
2-burner countertop hob
Repurposed copper jam pan sink with hot and cold taps
Water pump with isolator and filtration
Propex Malaga 5E water heater
Interior gas locker with fixed regulator and two way manifold
Shower room and shower with storage shelf
Fridge (50L with optional freezer compartment)
3 large windows in living area for great panoramic views but also tinted for privacy and each with custom thermal blackout curtains
Solid ash pull out dining table
Seating area
Interior LED switch controlled lighting
2 roof lights (one central rear and one above shower) for extra light and ventilation
Flettner roof vent
Thetford chemical toilet