Findus – characterful ford transit self-build (3 persons)

After renting a camper a few times, it quickly became clear which functions we considered essential in a camper and we designed our own van. For example, we thought it was very important that we could travel for a long time without being dependent on campsites and that there was a lot of storage space.

This family-friendly, practical camper is therefore made in such a way that you can travel self-sufficiently and comfortably for at least a week (depending on the hours of sunshine and your consumption). Some of the main benefits of achieving this are:

- plugs 230V, always usable even without a plug-in on a campsite
- 12V plugs for USB chargers
- 200 Ah lithium-ion battery and solar panels
- refrigerator on electricity
- electric fan
- battery also charges by driving
- heating with fuel oil burner
- water tank of 100 liters of clean water
- gas fire with LPG bottle (refillable)
- boiler on LPG for hot water

In this camper there is a bed of 2m by 1m80; you can choose in which direction you sleep in the bed. The bed is very suitable for a couple and one child. The bed is a pull-out model. In the morning you can easily slide in the bed and 2 sofas and a table appear.
You can of course also choose never to retract it and to leave it as a fixed bed for the entire journey (if the weather is nice you usually stay outside anyway).
With 2 gas hobs, hot and cold water, a fridge with freezer and sufficient counter space, the kitchen is very suitable for preparing your own meals.
Included in the kitchen are:

- cooking pots & pans
- Plates, cups and cutlery
- cutting boards
- Orange juicer
- colander
- washing-up bowl
- funnel
- (optional) camper oven for gas fire (5 euros)

With a view to maximum use of space, we decided not to provide a separate bathroom space. There is an outdoor shower and a mobile chemical toilet available. The shower is connected to the tap in the kitchen and can be attached to the body via the window outside with a suction cup. A shower tent is available if you would like some privacy.

Under the fixed part of the bed is the trunk, which contains all "techniques" such as the water tank, battery, electricity box, gas bottle ... The other trunk is spacious enough for 6 curver boxes and some loose material such as chairs, picnic table. .. to stock.
Some things that can already be found in our suitcase:

- plug for a campsite
- garden hose to refill the camper (only drinking water!!!)
- (optional) 3 camping chairs (€10 for the whole trip)
- (optional) foldable barbecue (€10 for the whole trip)
- (optional) shower tent (€5 for the whole trip)
- (optional) 3 pillows, mattress protector, sheets and two single duvets (€25 for the whole trip)

Another perk:

- France low-emission sticker "critair 2" present

If you choose this motorhome, you will have a nice trip, we are convinced of that!

Greetings!
S&W