£18,000
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Location:
Langport TA10, UK
Condition:
Used
Make:
Volkswagen
Year:
2009
Colour:
White
Transmission:
Manual
Sleep Capacity:
2
Fuel Type:
Diesel
Mileage:
182,183 miles
Description
Volkswagen Crafter MWB Off-Grid Camper Van – 2.5L TDI 109 Self-Built | Adventure Ready Private plate included: R4MHS Full service history | 12 months MOT | Recent service
Our Story Built with love by me and my wife during lockdown, this van has been our escape pod — taking us around Scotland, Wales,…
Volkswagen Crafter MWB Off-Grid Camper Van – 2.5L TDI 109 Self-Built | Adventure Ready Private plate included: R4MHS Full service history | 12 months MOT | Recent service
Our Story Built with love by me and my wife during lockdown, this van has been our escape pod — taking us around Scotland, Wales, the Lake District and even France. It’s been ultra-reliable and designed for long off-grid adventures. This is a truly reluctant sale to fund our next chapter: renovating our home.
Vehicle Details
- Volkswagen Crafter 109 TDI – MWB – 2.5L Diesel Very Reliable 5 Cylinder!
- Manual Gearbox
- Year: 2009
- Mileage: 182,183
- BF Goodrich All-Terrain tyres with excellent tread depth (over 9mm all round)
- Matte black steel wheels
- Rhino roof rack & ladder
- Working rear flood lights + full-width front LED light bar
- Side door LED canopy light (colour-changing & wireless controlled)
- Large yellow step at rear, great for sitting on
- 12 months MOT
- Full service history
- Mechanically sound – no knocks, noises, or issues
- Tracker installed
- Cambelt and water pump replaced at 172,111 miles (June 2021)
Interior Highlights Sleeping
- Fixed double bed (I’m 5’10” and sleep comfortably)
- Custom memory foam mattress
- Garage space underneath
- Overhead bedside lamps
- Full black-out curtain separating cab from living area
- Two windows + skylight (all open)
- Custom curtains + net screens for airflow and bug protectionKitchen
- 2-burner gas hob
- Sink with chopping board cover
- Fridge with freezer function
- 65L fresh water tank (with level sensor)
- 25L grey waste tank (with overfill sensor)
- Overhead cupboards, 2 deep drawers + cutlery drawer
- Pull-out dining table with:
- 2-seater bench
- Single seat
- Custom-made cushions & under-seat storage
- Cold water only (no hot water system installed)
Toilet
- Thetford Porta Potti 335 – compact & convenient
Seating & Living
- Double swivel cab seat – seats 5 total (excluding bed)
- Ambient LED lighting throughout with dimming
- Colour-changing lighting in the bedroom
Off-Grid Power & Electrics Charging & Power:
- 220W solar panel
- Ring RSCDC30 DC-to-DC charger – charges from alternator while driving and solar when stationary (programable)
- 2 x 115Ah AGM leisure batteries
- Camper hookup point (never needed!)
- 500A Renogy battery monitor
- Krieger 1100W inverter
- NOCO Genius 10 trickle charger
- x1 3 pin plug from inverter
- x1 3 pin plug from hookup
-
Extras:
- TV mounted to ceiling (Android TV built-in)
- USB ports throughout
- All electrics professionally fused & individually isolatable
- Comes with full wiring schematics
Tech & Cab
- JVC double-din head unit with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- 6×9 speakers in overhead cab shelf
- Reversing camera
- Front dash cam with parking recording
- Integrated USB ports in cab
Heating
- Chinese diesel heater with timer
- Heater is plumbed directly into the van’s main diesel tank – no separate top-ups required
- Fully insulated using both Celotex rigid foam boards and soft insulation, with a complete vapour barrier throughout
- Heats quickly and reliably – perfect for winter stays
Gas System
- Refillable LPG gas tank (lasts over 4 weeks of regular use)
- Custom-built, vented gas locker with:
- Drop-out vent
- Gas leak sensor
Garage & Storage
- Huge garage under bed houses electrics & water tank
- Great for bikes, outdoor gear, etc.
- Smart, accessible internal storage throughout
Condition
- Mechanically excellent
- Interior clean and tidy
- Bodywork has visible rust patches on rear & side doors. These have been treated over the years but not professionally resprayed — see photos
- Paintwork has imperfections and cosmetic blemishes – it’s the only thing that lets the van down visually, but doesn’t affect performance or structure
What else is Included
- Private plate: R4MHS
- Full wiring diagrams
- Full folder of receipts and instructions from camper purchases
- Full Folder of invoices for the previous own with repairs etc
- All furniture, gas system, electrics, TV, toilet, and storage units, Leveling ramps, and other bits
This van has been our pride and joy. It’s fully off-grid ready and ideal for someone looking to hit the road without compromise. We know every inch of this van and are happy to walk you through how it all works.
Test drives welcome with proof of insurance.
£18000 ono
No time wasters or silly offers, please.
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£18,000
Location:
Langport TA10, UK
Condition:
Used
Make:
Volkswagen
Colour:
White
Transmission:
Manual
Year:
2009
Mileage:
182,183 miles
Fuel Type:
Diesel
Sleep Capacity:
2
Offer ID #85593
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