The Vehicle
7.5 tonne converted horsebox (Category C1 or pre-1998 license required)
Mercedes 814D, 4250cc
Manufactured in 1998
Dimensions: L7.5m x W2.6m x H3.5 m
Driver’s seat and a bench seat in front, with one three-point seatbelt and one lap belt.
Sideways facing seat in the box, with three-point seatbelt and porthole access to the cab.
Full respray
New tyres and wheel trims
2 x Deep cycle leisure batteries
280w Solar panel
12v USB Sockets
240v Sockets
Victron solar charger, split charger and mains charging
Forcali room-sealed boiler
100psi Shurflo water pump
Underslung 40L LPG gas tank
Underslung 200L fresh water tank
75L grey/ waste water tank
Wood burner from Salamander Stoves
Additional Propex blown air heater / fan.
Bluetooth surround-sound wall speakers
Velux automatic skylight and solar blind
Hot, indoor shower
Eye level 90L fridge
Farmhouse style sink, gas hob and oven.
“This van is now fully kitted out with four belted seats, bench seated living area, sleeping berths for two adults and two children, and a 280-watt solar panel for plenty of off-the-grid travel. The transformation will blow you away.”
livinginashoebox.com review
