Affordable 2018 low mileage campervan

[Laval]

Price dropped to $65K US

 

[Laval]

Note from the owner:
To justify the asking price here is my explanation what are you getting for it and why it's worth it:
- This turnkey campervan build means that you'll get tried and tested fit-out, materials, and expertise without the stress of DIY or the decision-fatigue and cost (I will provide a full van tour with step-by-step explanations of how to operate/routine maintenance on van's systems
- Reliable Nissan NV2500 V6 RWD with low mileage (30K+ miles) at the time of writing
- A modular interior design approach is to use full 80/20 aluminum framing that it easy-to-change if you want to update/modify layout
- Marine grade tinned wiring throughout, high quality electrical components from Victron and Blue Sea companies
- Materials used for this build are as non-toxic and chemical free as possible: Baltic birch plywood for cabinets, solid oak for woodwork, bamboo eco flooring, low VOC paint/sealant/adhesives, natural cork for thermal/sound insulation
- Max temperature control without A/C (no mold allowed) by using reflective window covers, thermal curtains, good insulation, Maxxair and marine hatch on the roof, all cabinets/panels have openings for air flow and cork naturally resist mold

 

[GeorgeRad]

Perhaps it could help you to define what is your potential buyer base. I just scanned your picture and it seems it is for a single person (single bed) with a dog camper van, am I correct? I didnt see on your pictures front passenger seat, just a dog bed.

 

[wmgeorge]

No A/C still a dealbreaker, it removes humidity, cools and helps prevent mold. Those of us who don't live in low humidity areas know that all to well. In a confined space like a motorhome its very important to have.

 

[Laval]

Perhaps it could help you to define what is your potential buyer base. I just scanned your picture and it seems it is for a single person (single bed) with a dog camper van, am I correct? I didnt see on your pictures front passenger seat, just a dog bed.

Correct.. current layout is just for one person with a dog. It could be updated for two easily, remove dog bed (10 minutes), install passenger seat (5 minutes - 4 bolts) and add extension for bed. Technically, it could be done with no issues.

 

[Laval]

No A/C still a dealbreaker, it removes humidity, cools and helps prevent mold. Those of us who don't live in low humidity areas know that all to well. In a confined space like a motorhome its very important to have.

Well, whether or not to have A/C depends on your travel style, climate and comfort preferences. I exercise "follow the weather" principle so Arizona in winter, travel Alaska/BC/Yucon in summer. That is why class B campervan is for, isn't it?

 

[wmgeorge]

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[GeorgeRad]

It seems as adding just an extension to your current bed to accommodate 2 people is not so easy if you want to maintain a reasonable layout. Changing your single bed to a sofa/bed could give you livable layout but will be difficult for a person with 80/20 know-how but feasible. I would suggest in order to achieve high sale value if you would do it before the sale. Leaving this task to a potential buyer is like selling a half-finished project.

 

[wmgeorge]

Most all B campers would want A/C and camp grounds require Gray water tanks. You are really limiting your potential buyers.

 

[GeorgeRad]

Most all B campers would want A/C and camp grounds require Gray water tanks. You are really limiting your potential buyers.

Some B-class camper vans don’t have AC, myself included, but practically all have Fantastic or MaxxAir fans. In some cases, these fans could be changed to AC. I have a Maxxair fan prewired for potential AC.

 

[Laval]

Some B-class camper vans don’t have AC, myself included, but practically all have Fantastic or MaxxAir fans. In some cases, these fans could be changed to AC. I have a Maxxair fan prewired for potential AC.

A/C in a van is pretty much impossible without a generator or shore power. They use too much power.
Sure, you could get everything that money can buy in your small van: 4x4, A/C, microwave, hot shower, flash toilet, propane stove, on and on.. So, what you are getting at the end? A very expensive van with complex systems which you have to maintain/service/repair. That is a clear benefit of doing DYI build as you can add or remove anything you like/dislike.

 

[booster]

There is no right or wrong wrong with any build if it is what you want. That is what the OP's van is. It is certainly much different than main stream vans designed for the masses. It is also different in many ways to adventure or minimalist vans we have seen. It is also a DIY which lowers resale price. That certainly will dictate a very small pool of possible buyers and likely will also cause lower than expected sales price.

Debating the usefulness and needs of various features will probably be part of anyone making an offer, however, so the OP should expect that. I fear the limited buyer pool and current availability of many lower cost, heavily featured vans will result in less than desired offers, but maybe I am wrong.

 

[GeorgeRad]

A/C in a van is pretty much impossible without a generator or shore power. They use too much power.
Sure, you could get everything that money can buy in your small van: 4x4, A/C, microwave, hot shower, flash toilet, propane stove, on and on.. So, what you are getting at the end? A very expensive van with complex systems which you have to maintain/service/repair. That is a clear benefit of doing DYI build as you can add or remove anything you like/dislike.

You can defend your, likely valid, reasons why you built your camper van the way you did but it will not help you to sell to folks with different needs. In my view changing your van from a single person to a couple would open your narrow niche opportunities to a broader base. I converted a Passenger Sprinter van to a camper van and with this experience I think your price is way too high.

 

[wmgeorge]

As far as complex goes the OPs van is the most complicated I have seen in well over 30 years of RV use. I am used to dealing and solving issues in commercial HVAC/R and commercial Electrical. The simple addition for a $1000 or so of optional A/C, required water heater, $75 water pump and then of course the required gray water tank for camping in regular camp grounds would greatly raise the resale attraction of his unit.