Description
Relisted due to timewasters. Reduced price further for quick sale. The van is now taking up space on my drive. If the asking price is met I will put a new MOT on it for you.
This is a factory 4x4 2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 313cdi MWB low roof. This van uses the entirely mechanical 4×4 system which is bulletproof. It is run in 2wd (RWD) for road driving, with selectable 4wd and low range. This Sprinter the factory rear locking differential, this was an optionable add-on when bought new so is not found on every Sprinter 4×4. With this rear locker the van will go anywhere, I have taken it off road and it has been able to keep up with Land Rovers.
I have part service history up to 2021, and all receipts and invoices for work done in my 3 year ownership, most of which has been done by my local 4×4 specialist. Whilst I have owned it, it has never wanted for anything and always had any work it needed carried out. In March 2024 I spent £1000+ making sure it is absolutely sound, including:
– both sills welded - chassis could do with a Waxoyl, but it is solid
– new front CV joint
– new exhaust
– new handbrake shoes
– new clutch
– new gear linkages (common issue on these Sprinters)
– 5 brand new Kumho Road Venture all-terrain tyres (correctly load rated for this van, and also less than 50 miles travelled on these)
– MOT, next one due on 28/ 02/ 2025
Previously it has also had:
– new wheel bearing
– new power steering rack
– new starter motor
I painted the van myself in satin finish anthracite grey. It does have a few off-road related scuffs.
The van does have air conditioning but it doesn’t currently work, this has never bothered me.
Reverse camera installed above number plate, connected to the radio, comes on automatically when the van is put into reverse.
The van currently weighs 3. 0 tonnes so plenty of payload left over. (I have the weighbridge slip to verify this.)
Camper features:
– FASP Swivel Base installed on passenger seat
– FASP Swivel Base for drivers seat included in sale, not currently installed
– Single DIN Pioneer AVH-Z7200DAB fold out touchscreen radio, connects via USB to run Android Auto or Apple Carplay and supports hands free calling
– Upgraded JVC speaker kit
– VanX double lined cab curtain behind front seats, great for privacy and insulating the living area
– L shaped sofa, pulls out to make a small double bed (120cm x 190cm)
– Plenty of storage under seat bases for camping chairs, blow up kayaks, bedding etc
– Diesel heater, leisure battery, fuse boxes all housed under seat bases too
– Rear 3-point passenger seatbelt frame - securely bolted to the chassis
– The middle section of the sofa bed is completely removable to create leg space for the rear belted seats, the storage in this section fits a double duvet and two pillows in perfectly
– VanX double lined curtains on both side windows
– MaxxAir Deluxe fan with integrated shade installed over the sofa/ bed
– USB charger sockets and diesel heater control easily accessible from sofa/ bed
– Storage cupboards opposite the sofa, acts as bedside table when in bed mode, these are deceptively large cupboards.
– Thetford Topline 922 two burner hob running off the 16L underslung LPG tank, with electric ignition
– Small farmhouse style sink with flexible tap, cold water feed only, but it is a mixer tap so it would be possible to add a hot water feed without much modification
– Tap can be swapped to shower head for outdoor shower at the back door, the shower head has its own valve on it to avoid getting the interior of the van wet and conserve water.
– Access to plumbing services including Shurflo 30psi water pump, filter and accumulator
– Dometic CRX50 fridge with freezer compartment.
– Floor to ceiling storage opposite the kitchen
– Thetford PortaPotti 365 toilet in dedicated cupboard, largest capacilty non-permanent toilet that Thetford make; can be used in the van or an external shower tent
– Gas and water fill points on the end of the kitchen unit, installed internally to minimise cutting into the side of the van and to try to preserve the ‘stealth’ look
– 220 AmpH AGM leisure battery, charges via Victron Orion-TR 30 amp non-isolated DC/ DC charger installed under drivers seat.
– 32 litre fresh & 32 litre waste water tanks underslung, with accessible draindown valves
– 5KW Vevor Diesel heater plumbed into van fuel tank with a cut off at the 1/ 4 tank mark
– There is a 230V hookup socket externally behind the driver’s door which is currently not connected up but ready to be wired in if desired
– 12v lighting throughout, separate circuits for living and kitchen areas
– Outdoor porch light above the sliding door
The van is listed elsewhere so I reserve the right to remove this listing at any time.
Genuine reason for sale - new campervan project.
Please feel free to give me a call if you have any questions.
