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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.
- modern-expedition
- utility-design
- soft-industrial
- road-trip
- exploration

- 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
Continue exploring
Further along the ridge
Move toward the next vignette — unrelated to inventories, anchored in atmosphere.


