Vincent

Description of Beds: Vincent sleeps 2 adults in a large double bed 138cm wide x 181cm long plus space for one child on the ground on a fold away bed or baby cot (not included). In the morning fold up the bed in moments, to use it as a large table and benches to sit 4-6 people. Description of Seating: There are 3 x 3 point belted seats including the driver, with head rests. A baby / booster seat can be used. Description of Electrical Setup: 100Ah Victron Lithium Leisure Battery with 200W solar panel capable of running fridge, water pumps and 12V lighting indefinitely, even on the greyest of days. 6 x USB sockets, 2 x 12 V Cigarette Lighter Sockets 1 x 240V plug for electrical hook up Inverter switch for laptop About the area: Vincent lives just outside London in Kingston Upon Thames, 12 miles from the M25 and very close to Hampton Court Palace, leafy Richmond and Wimbledon. Parking: If you arrive by car you can park in Vincent’s space which is in a private residential car park 3 minutes’ walk from our home with no need for permits. If you come by train we can pick you up from the train station which has trains every 15 minutes from Waterloo. Cooking Equipment: 2 saucepans, 1 milk pan, hob espresso maker, grill pan and rack (great for toast), oven dish, 8 sets of cutlery, 4 sets of crockery, glasses and tumblers. In addition to the two gas hobs inside, there is an optional fold up coal / wood BBQ for use outside, including a good-sized “whatever pan”. Vincent has all the kitchen tools you could need to cook up a feast including chopping board, fancy kettle, tin opener, milk frother, 1 sharp knife, pen knife, corkscrew/bottle opener, colander, washing up bowl and small dustpan and brush. Water and Sanitation: Vincent has a cold-water outside shower useful for hosing down muddy boots and dogs. He has a separate indoor enclosed washroom ventilated via an extractor fan. The shower is heated by a gas heater, and the compost toilet can be discreetly emptied, no need for nasty chemicals. Fresh water and grey water tanks are located underneath the van, and are emptied/filled up via points on the side of the van. The kitchen sink has hot and cold water. Audio Equipment: Vincent has an optional Ultimate Ears Wonderboom portable Bluetooth speaker. The cab audio system Apple Carplay / Android Auto compliant car stereo enables you to connect your phone for navigation and music. Type of Heating: Vincent has a super quick gas air and water heating system, operated via the control panel. Fill up with gas at an LPG filling station. Air conditioning in the front cabin and fan and skylights in the berth. Extra Information: Vincent has been converted to high spec to allow you to travel in luxury off-grid all seasons in the UK and Europe. The solar panel is efficient even on the cloudiest of days and will top up the leisure battery, keeping you powered up for days without the need for hook-up. He has a hook-up cable for a 13amp socket. Vincent has a large table with USB ports, plenty of space if you need to bring your laptop. He has a 360 camera system, allowing you to drive and view all around the van via a simulated rear-view mirror. There is plenty of storage both above the bed/seating area, and in the garage accessible at the back, plus a handy shoe box and hooks for coats. Vincent is Euro 6 emissions compliant. Conversion Story: Vincent was lovingly converted from brand new in 2020. His colour scheme, sage and cream, was inspired by an old VW conversion shown on George Clarke’s Tiny Homes. Vincent has lots of windows, and the interior green colour acts as a continuation of nature. With the help of a good friend with an eye for style, and a talent for insulated black-out curtain-making, Matt and Ruth put together a mood board which was followed by the specialist van converters. His units and worktops are beautifully crafted birch ply. The divider between the cabin and berth remains, making best use of the space, making him warm and cosy at night and light and airy during the day.