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Newt - VW Crafter

WIN Newt, the first ever in-house VC build. A 4 berth VW Crafter LWB with three living areas, an incredible spec with so many extra features - Draw 20th October

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Meet Newt, our first in-house-built VW Crafter van

Van #109, built from scratch in the VC workshop in Bristol. A 4-berth VW Crafter LWB with 400Ah of Victron lithium, 440W solar, 270L of water, no gas on board, and delivery miles only.

Newt is the one we built ourselves. Number 109, and the first camper ever to roll out of the VC workshop in Bristol, designed and built by the in-house VC build team from a brand-new VW Crafter LWB with delivery miles only. The name came off the number plate, and the newt found its way into the ceiling panels too. This is what happens when the people who give away campervans for a living finally build one of their own.

Step in and it opens up rather than closes in. Three separate living areas. A sofa that seats four and pulls out to a very long double. A second double up in the pop-top. A big solid timber worktop, planed, glued, and oiled by hand in our workshop. And a full wet room out back with a hidden loo and a full-height wardrobe. Dark olive units against warm terracotta seats, ash detailing, and a panelled ceiling washed in LED light.

Then the bit that matters when you're miles from a plug: 400Ah of Victron lithium, 440W of solar, a 3000VA inverter, 270 litres of water in underslung tanks, and a Truma diesel heater. No gas on board at all. Two induction rings, an 85L fridge-freezer, and a Dometic oven that microwaves and air fries. Everything you can cook at home, you can cook in here. Brand-new 2025 VW Crafter LWB, delivery miles only, MOT not due until 2028. We are VannyCampers. This time, we built the camper too.

What's Inside

Three Living Areas

Three separate living areas throughout the van
Rear sofa seats 3 to 4 and pulls out to a full-size double
Both cab seats swivel, plus a removable fourth belted seat
White American ash hardwood table, Festool domino jointed and Osmo oil finished
Skylight and panelled ceiling washed in LED strip light
Real oak parquet flooring, laid block by block for a hand-built feel
Baltic birch ply walls in Mylands premium paint (Messel, Artichoke, Ginsberg No. 50)

Kitchen

Solid timber worktops, hand-finished in the VC workshop with Osmo Top Oil
Sterling Power double induction hob
Alpicool Nomadic Ark 85L 12V compressor fridge-freezer with removable freezer
Dometic combined microwave, oven, and air fryer
Truma Combi D4 heating and hot water, diesel and electric, no gas on board
5 drawers and 8 overhead cupboards on Interfit runners and hinges
LED strip lighting with 6 warm white recessed downlights and mood lighting

Bathroom

Full wet room with epoxy-sealed floor and shower tray
Bi-fold solid white American ash shower doors, mirror finish one side
3mm mirror Perspex wet room walls
Six waterproof lights (four overhead, two in the shelf)
Full-height wardrobe
Thetford Porta Potti 335, hidden in its own cupboard
One-touch rear doors on gas struts with rear drying space for wetsuits

Bedroom

Sleeps 4 across two beds
Main bed: pull-out full-size double, 1945mm long with three firm 75mm foam cushions
Pop-top double bed with the custom Haus scenic black opening canvas
Pop-top has its own headroom for a proper second sleeping area
Supremo Terracotta faux leather upholstery
REMIfront V cab blinds for full blackout up front

Power & Tech

400Ah lithium: 2x Victron LiFePO4 12.8V/200Ah NG batteries
Victron Lynx Smart BMS 500 with Lynx Distributors
Victron MultiPlus-II 3000VA inverter charger with 120A charging
Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/50 and Orion XS 50A DC-DC charger
440W semi-flexible, MCS-certified solar panel on the pop-top
Victron Cerbo GX MK2 with flush-mounted GX Touch 70 screen
Full monitoring via the VRM app, 16A stainless shore inlet with 25m cord

Engine & Drive

Brand-new 2025 VW Crafter LWB
Manual gearbox
Delivery miles only
MOT not due until 2028
Fully ULEZ compliant (Euro 6)
4 belted seats (front double and single swivel, fourth removable)
CJL Leisure roof rack with rear access ladder, powder-coated steel wheels

Technical Specs

VEHICLE: Brand-New 2025 VW Crafter LWB (Delivery Miles Only)
ENGINE: 2.0 TDI Diesel
DRIVE: Front-Wheel Drive
TRANSMISSION: Manual
MOT: Due 2028
SLEEPS: 4
BELTED SEATS: 4 (One Removable)
SOLAR POWER: 440W Semi-Flexible, MCS Certified
BATTERY: 400Ah Victron Lithium (2x 200Ah LiFePO4)
WATER: 180L Fresh and 90L Grey (Underslung)
HEATING: Truma Combi D4 (Diesel and Electric, Gas-Free)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Taking home one of these beauts will come with a host of questions.

What kind of campervans do you give away?

Every VC van is a premium, fully hand-built conversion. No flat-pack kitchens, no carpet on the walls. Think real wood, proper kitchens with compressor fridges and gas hobs, hot showers, diesel heating, lithium batteries, solar panels, and comfortable beds. Every van has its own name and personality.

What base vehicles do you use?

We use Mercedes Sprinters, VW Crafters, Fiat Ducatos, and Peugeot Boxers. All of them are under 3.5 tonnes, which means they can be driven on a standard UK driving licence.

Who builds the vans?

We work with a small number of trusted specialist UK converters. We also now build vans in-house at our Bristol workshop. Every build is checked by the VC team before it goes live.

Is the van insured when I collect it?

The van will be registered in your name. You'll need to arrange your own insurance before driving it away. We can advise on this after you win!

Can I see the full spec of the current van?

Yes. Every competition page on vannycampers.co.uk has a full breakdown of the van's spec, including the base vehicle, conversion details, electrical setup, sleeping capacity, kitchen, bathroom, and more. There's also a video walkthrough on our socials..

How do I collect the van if I win?

Our team will contact you after the draw to arrange everything. Collection is from Bristol. We'll do a full handover with you so you know exactly how everything works before you drive away.

What if I don't have a driving licence?

The van can still be registered in your name. You'll just need a licensed driver to collect it and drive it for you.

Do I need a special licence to drive it?

No. All our vans are under 3.5 tonnes and are able to be driven by anyone with a standard UK driving licence.

Is the van insured when I collect it?

The van will be registered in your name during handover but you will need to arrange your own insurance before driving it away. We work closely with a specialist insurer and are able to help with this process.

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