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Built To Carry The Gear And Keep Moving

A purpose-built Volkswagen Crafter support van designed for long weekends away, outdoor sports and carrying everything needed for life on the road.

Cologne2018 · VW · Crafter · Bluemotion
  • modern-expedition
  • utility-design
  • soft-industrial
  • road-trip
  • exploration
Built To Carry The Gear And Keep Moving
Vehicle
Gunthar
Platform
XLWB
Build type
Support
Notes
Build cost · 32,000

Built To Carry More Than Just Gear

This Volkswagen Crafter support van was designed around long weekends spent outdoors — carrying bikes, camera equipment, climbing gear and everything needed to stay out longer without relying on campsites or hotels. The focus was never luxury. Instead, the build prioritises durability, flexibility and the freedom to head somewhere interesting at short notice.

Designed As A Rolling Basecamp

Rather than functioning as a traditional campervan, the Crafter was built as a support vehicle for outdoor trips throughout the UK. Extensive rear storage, flexible sleeping arrangements and onboard power systems make it equally capable of supporting weekends in the mountains, long drives through Scotland or slower road trips along the coast.

Practical Features For Life Outside

The build includes modular gear storage, off-grid power, diesel heating and a compact workspace designed for charging batteries, organising equipment and staying self-sufficient during longer trips away. A large rear garage area allows the van to adapt between different outdoor disciplines without needing major reconfiguration.

Field notes

What carries the trip

Specs distilled into calm groupings — the idea is orientation, not a parts list shouted at speed.

Power

Battery

300Ah lithium

Solar

400W roof-mounted

Inverter

2000W

Charging

DC-DC charging from engine

Storage

Rear Garage

Modular gear storage system

Bike Storage

Internal bike mounting

Tie Down Points

Integrated cargo securing points

Roof Storage

Roof rack for bulky equipment

Comfort

Heater

Diesel heater

seating

Swivel front seats

Sleeping

Flexible sleeping platform

Water

Water Storage

50L onboard water tank

Sink

Small integrated sink

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