Saffiyah

Description of Beds: King size bed for 2 adults and 1 child or child can sleep in removable bunk bed (please request in Extras section if required) Description of Seating: 3 belted cab seats (driver plus double passenger seat) with 3-point seat belts, plus one rear-facing seat behind the bulkhead also with 3-point seat belt. About the area: Saffiyah is parked at my property in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland Parking: On street parking in a quiet cul-de-sac Cooking Equipment: 3 ring gas hob | large electric fridge | mini blender | large copper sink with hot and cold running water | frying pan with lid | milk pan | steamer set | pot with lid | wooden spoon set | ladle | draining spoon | spatula | fish slice | tongs | potato masher | large knife | bread knife | small knife | small orange knife with cover | corkscrew | can opener | chopping boards x 2 | kettle | salad servers | salad spinner | bread platter | dinner plates x 4 | side plates x 4 | large bowls x 4 | small bowls x 4 | large cafetiere | small cafetiere | hand towel | tea towels x 3. Water Facilities: 70 litre integrated water tank with electric pump which runs from battery or hook-up gas/electric water heater large kitchen sink with hot and cold mixer taps shower with hot and cold mixer taps Audio Equipment: Minirig provided free of charge on request (see Extras) Cab has radio/CD player with quality speakers (no Aux input) Type of Heating: Diesel Heater Conversion Story: Ever since I first stepped into Bella several years ago, I fantasised about doing up my own van some day. A few years later a friend and I decided to do a camper van trip to Ireland and I decided the time had come! I have a lot of skills, but converting campervans is not one of them so I knew I needed to outsource. The first challenge was to source a van - with some help I found an ex-DPD long wheel base Mercedes Sprinter with only 37k miles on her clock. I got her checked out by RAC who gave me the thumbs up. The general design and materials spec was mine but I was happy to give the converters lots of creative scope around the specific layout and details. The upholstery, electrics and plumbing far exceeded my expectations. When it came to giving her a name I was struck by the photo of Saffiyah Khan staring down an EDL protester. The image still captivates me and I am honoured to name the van after her. David at Quirky had recommended a graffiti artist in Cardiff who painted the outside of the van using a picture I had sent him as inspiration. The first trip in Saffiyah did not disappoint! We learned how to identify great wild camping spots and how to maximise the number of showers to get from one tank of water (5!)