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Volkswagen T4 Transporter SWB 888 Special
**DEPOSIT NOW TAKEN**
Afraid Nest has now sold. But don’t despair, we’ll be working on something similar soon. Drop us a line if you’d like to know when our next van build is on the way…
Nest is a cosy, homely and practical little campervan/daily driver that offers heaps of flexibility & unique style – while being absolutely jam packed with features. With a ‘Cosy Cabin on Wheels’ feel using Pine, Elm & Oak – contrasted with the striking multicoloured upholstery & copper details, the living space feels like a comfy wee home from home! Able to travel & sleep 2 for last minute weekenders + longer getaways, Nest bursting with character and is ready to get you out on the road for some awesome & unforgettable adventures!
We designed & built Nest as our own personal day to day van – that can also take us away for comfortable weekends and longer trips without any fuss. The base van is a solid & dependable VW T4 Transporter from 2003 – the final year of manufacture on these brilliant vehicles. The mileage is super low at 95,000, the mechanicals are excellent. While the van has been in our care, we’ve spared no expense on servicing & maintenance with 3 full services in the last 18 months, new Mintex brake discs, pads & hoses all round – as well as a brand-new set of BF Goodrich K02 All Terrain Tyres and a full respray in Upol Raptor in the classic (and original VW colour) ‘Freisen Green’. This van is ready to give another 20 years of VW fun & adventures – and in the right hands will mature & appreciate into a modern classic!
The camper build in Nest was started with a full strip out & clean down, followed by Dodo Mat Thermo Liner Pro 10mm on all floor, walls, doors & ceiling panels. This product gives incredible sound deadening & insulation, instantly transforming the van into a quiet & fully insulated living space. The entire van was covered, even the cab – making the van an absolute pleasure to drive now!
We’ve used a ribbed auto carpet in a retro chestnut colour – paired with an Osmo-stained lightweight timber cladding to give the classic ‘cabin in the woods’ vibe. The lower benches have been painted with 100% VOC free Little Knights paint in a cool ‘Almond Latte’ colour that compliments the wood tones. A hard-wearing LVT oak flooring, bespoke timber details and clever matt black touch/dim LED spotlights round off the living space.
The layout in Nest is a reverse L-shaped bench directly behind the driver & passenger seats – giving comfortable seating for up to four, with views out of the sliding door & rear tailgate. The lagun table mount offers plenty of positions for the beautiful elm tabletop, however you want to sit in the van that day! The space underneath the bench seats houses the Renogy electrical system, Alpicool coolbox & Thetford Porta Potti, with the remainder offering decent storage for such a compact camper.
The eye-catching upholstery is a multi-coloured line block print in a durable fabric, with a medium/firm memory foam bench cushion. When bedtime comes around, a couple of extra bench tops fill in the galley + the foam backer cushions to make a generous King-sized bed (150cm wide x 190cm long) sleeping down the van with a new epic view from the foot of the bed every day!
The kitchen in Nest is built across the rear tailgate – cleverly offering access from both inside the van and from a standing position under the tailgate. This space is dominated by the stunning live-edge solid elm worktop – along with the unique hand-hammered copper sink & handmade copper tap. The control panel & storage nook house all of the essential systems controls & charging points for the van – along with little shelves, hooks and rails for more storage. Underneath the chunky elm there is another pull out chunk of oak to cook/prep on, a decent sized drawer, space for dry & fresh food storage and 2 x 13L cold water storage for the sink.
The flip top 35L Alpicool CF35 coolbox lives in its very own under-bench compartment just inside the sliding door for easy access. If needed, the coolbox can easily be lifted out and moved to the rear kitchen area if the chef desires, and being portable, you can even load it up with cold beers and take it to the beach for a sundowner session!
Cooking is taken care of with the excellent Vango Sizzle Twin Induction Hob. This unit can run very happily from the 2000W Renogy Inverter, coupled with the 200Ah Lithium Battery Bank – meaning all of your meals are now solar powered! No need for LPG!
Heating is via the MV Airo 2Kw Diesel Heater underneath the driver’s seat. This is connected to the main fuel tank to ensure there is effectively an unlimited amount of run time for the unit. Even on a freezing cold morning, the heater will bring the interior up to a toasty 20 degrees within 15 minutes!
The electricals in Nest are top knotch with Renogy components + 200Ah of lithium giving a fully off-grid system that will power everything in the van for at least 5 days without a charge. Even so, the 200W Flexi solar panel + DC-DC charger will ensure the battery bank is always topped up – with the mains hook up always there as a back up if needed. The 2000W inverter powers 2x 230V outlets – so you can cook on the Vango Sizzle, as well as charge laptops and even run a coffee machine on the road if you fancy yourself as a bit of a barista! Quick charge USB outlets are also provided, along with standard issue 12v outlets. The Renogy R1 touchscreen + Renogy App give you complete control over the system to monitor & tweak as you desire.
The cab in Nest is standard, with the original VW ‘Inca’ print captain’s seats with armrests. The head unit has been upgraded with the excellent Sony AX8150 unit featuring 9” touch screen, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, DAB radio and much more. The speakers have also had a revamp, with new Sony dash components and larger 6×9 speakers on the bulkhead. You now have Sat Nav, Spotify and WhatsApp/Facebook/SMS on the move!
Although we’ve set up and photographed Nest with 2 captains’ seats in the front, the van can easily be reconfigured with a double bench seat (which we can supply), meaning the van would be able to travel and sleep 3 – making Nest a great option as a small family camper! Get in touch if this is something you’d like to know more about…
With low miles, great mechanicals + a full Raptor respray on the outside – coupled with the beautiful handmade interior + high specification throughout, Nest is definitely a one-of-a-kind day-van/camper that will bring many happy adventures out on the road!
Virtual viewings of Nest by WhatsApp are encouraged in advance of a private in-person viewing & test drive. Get in touch to arrange yours!
Delivery to anywhere in UK possible. Please ask for more details…
EXTERIOR
BF Goodrich K02 All Terrain Tyres + Matt Black VW Steel Wheels
Upol Raptor Respray – VW ‘Freisen Green’
2x 140W LED Spotlights on Number Plate Mount
Matt Black Aluminium Roof Rails
INTERIOR
Lightweight Timber Cladding (Osmo Top Oil) LVT Oak Flooring
Little Knights ‘Almond Latte’ VOC-Free Paint on Cabinetry & Furniture
Reverse L-Shaped Bench Layout
Memory Foam Cushions with Handmade Upholstery (makes King Size Bed 190cm long x 150cm wide)
4x Touch/Dim LED Spotlights
Handmade Linen Curtains
Under-bench storage + Thetford Porta Potti
Lagun Table Mount with Solid Elm Tabletop
Rear Kitchen with Solid Elm Worktop + Oak Pull Out Prep Table + Drawer & Shelf Storage
Hand Hammer Copper Sink + Handmade Copper Tap + 26L Fresh Water
MV Airo 2KW Deisel Heater
Alpicool CF35 Coolbox
Vango Sizzle Double Induction Hob
Front Cab Thermal Screens
SONY XAV-AX8150 Head Unit + Sony Speaker Upgrade
RENOGY OFF GRID ELECTRIC SYSTEM
2x 100Ah Lithium Leisure Battery
200W Solar Panel
50A DC-DC Charger + MPPT
2000W Inverter/Charger
USB Quick Charge Outlets
Double 230V Outlet
The reverse L-shaped bench converts into a King-size bed (190cm long x 150cm wide)
The contact details for this vehicle are no longer available because it has either sold or the listing has expired.
Quirky loves this style means that Quirky Campers would potentially approve this vehicle for hiring. However, Quirky have not approved a Gas Safe certificate, a Weighbridge certificate, or the vehicle's electrics. Buyers must check these themselves. For some tips on what to look out for read this. If the listing has no Gas Safe certificate, no unladen weight and no electrical sign-off please proceed with caution!
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