Ford Transit Mk7 LWB High Roof
The van has a 2.2L 125bhp Duratorq diesel engine and is a front wheel drive 350 version. The van has only had one previous owner (a solar panel installer) and we bought it when it was 3 and half years old, with 57000 miles on it.
We replaced the bench seat with a single passenger seat and managed to get the interior door trim panel from a left hand drive transit so that the passenger door has an arm rest and pockets the same as the driver’s side. This might seem minor but it makes a big difference for the passenger on long journeys and twisting roads.
We have always kept on top of routine maintenance and had it serviced annually, and it has never failed an MOT test. The van has been very reliable and has never let us down. It’s easy to drive and manoeuvre, and will just fit in a supermarket parking space.
The body work on the van is in good condition and we have waxoyled the underside four times since we bought it. We had the lower part of the van painted grey to stop it looking like a builders van.
When it had its most recent MOT (Sept ’23), the tester said what a solid and sound van it is. It passed its last MOT with no advisories. It had its 10 year service in October 2023 at a Ford dealer and has Ford European breakdown cover until mid Sept 2024 which is transferable . We’ve never needed the breakdown cover but it gives peace of mind on long journeys.
Since we’ve owned the van it has had a new starter and auxiliary battery (2021), brake discs and pads (front 2021, rear 2022), and new glow plugs and fuel filter (Jan 2021). A new nearside driveshaft and CV joint was fitted in Oct 2022, along with new brakepipes between the servo and ABS pump. It has Michelin Agilis 4 season tyres all round and these have plenty of tread left on them.
We had the van converted in 2016 as our ‘home from home’ for our outdoor activities and holidays. We did the insulation and decoration but paid for professionals to do the rest of the conversion! We decided to give the van interior a refresh in 2021 and had it professionally refitted by Boneyard Campers to give us a spacious lounge area for relaxing and lots of storage, while still being able to sleep in it. We also took the opportunity to get the electrics upgraded and a solar panel installed.
We were living in Sheffield when we designed the van and it has a Peak District theme. The external graphics are prehistoric rock art from Gardom’s Edge, the map wallpaper is the Dark Peak OS map (we lived somewhere just off the right edge of the map) and the coat/towel hooks are little rock climbers!
It has a ‘secret compartment’ garage which will take two mountain bikes or loads of climbing or paddleboard gear. There is over 6 foot of headroom in the van and lots of storage space in the over cab cupboard and under the lift up bed/settee.
Fully insulated floor, ceiling and walls
Sycamore hardwood worktops and table
Altro safety flooring – non slip in the wet and easy to clean
Webasto Air top heater – plumbed into diesel tank (professionally installed)
Fiamma roof vent above kitchen for ventilation
SMEV hob and sink unit with electric cold water tap and 20 litre water tank
Professionally installed gas locker with drop out
Camping Gaz 12/240v plug in coolbox, which we chose rather than a built in fridge as it takes full size pop or wine bottles and is portable for picnics and barbeques.
Professionally installed electrics and solar panel – The van is mainly used off grid and has 12v electrics (lights, USB chargers, sockets) in the living space and a 12v socket in the garage for bike wash, SUP inflation etc. The 110Ah leisure battery is charged from the solar panel and a split relay charger from the engine. There is also a 240v hookup which is connected to a 240v socket in the garage, we added this so we could charge ebikes on campsites. Note: there is no inverter.
The van is our second home and we will be very sad to see it go. Only selling as we are now retired and are having a larger van converted and we need the space and money!
The van has a single adult bed and space for a second adult to sleep alongside on a camping mattress.
Originally the van had a double bed and it could be easily converted back again. There is space to fit a 135cm x 200cm pull out or fold out bed.
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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