Fire Engine Campervan weekend
A one-of-a-kind 1988 German fire engine, lovingly converted into a luxury motorhome.
A 1988 German fire engine, lovingly rebuilt into a luxurious modern motorhome — without losing an ounce of her retro charm. Behind that iconic red exterior sits a full kitchen, a proper rain shower, underfloor heating, and enough off-grid power to disappear for a long weekend.
Sleeping Arrangements
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- Sleeps: 5–7
- Pet friendly: Yes
- Electric double bed — Retracts into ceiling above living room; can be lowered as a single double or used as double bunk beds (max 6' length, kids only on top bunk)
- Rear L-seating — Converts to double bed (max 6'4" length)
- Front cab hammock — Large flat hammock bed for 1 teenager or 2x under 12s
- Rooftop tent — Thule Foothill (213cm x 119cm), accessed by external ladder, with power for lights/chargers and opening moonroof panels
Kitchen
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- Large solid oak worktop with draining board and under-cabinet lights
- Opening side panel — cook inside while talking to people outside
- Large Belfast-style sink with instant hot water
- 130L fridge/freezer
- Microwave oven & grill
- 2-burner gas stove
- Fully equipped cutlery/utensils for 6
- Multiple shelves + 3x large food storage drawers + under-sink cupboards
- Slow cooker, ice maker, air fryer available on request
Bathroom
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- Rain and hand showers (200L water = 6–8 showers, instant gas heating)
- Integrated 17L toilet with plumbed flush and level indicator (fully sealed, no smells)
- Integrated sink and storage for toiletries
- Underfloor and hot air heating
Power & Water
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- Solar: 700W rooftop panels — fully off-grid capable
- Batteries: 240Ah leisure batteries
- Inverter: 1400W mains inverter with 4x 240V household sockets
- Charging: 5x USB ports, 2x USB per bed
- Hookup: 30m mains electric hook-up lead
- Fresh water: 200L tank (insulated with heat pads to prevent freezing)
- Grey water: 100L tank (insulated)
- Monitoring: Victron electrical system with touchscreen (power in/out, water levels)
Heating & Comfort
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- Hot air diesel heating (thermostat or fan controlled, plumbed into main diesel tanks)
- 24V underfloor heating throughout (~500W)
- Ceiling-mounted Maxxfan (10 speeds or thermostat controlled)
- App-controlled scheduled timers for underfloor heating, fridge, water pump
- Fully winterised — tested to maintain 20°C inside at -10°C outside
- Reflective insulated window covers
- Multiple layers of insulation throughout
- Double glazed
Entertainment & Tech
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- High-speed Wi-Fi
- Apple CarPlay with upgraded 4-channel speaker system
- Bluetooth & stereo
- TV
- Automatic dashcam
- Digital safe (hidden, secured to chassis — fits iPads and small laptops)
Exterior
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- Bright red authentic 1980s German fire engine exterior
- Rooftop garden terrace with astro-turf
- Outdoor gas BBQ connection + supplied gas BBQ + small charcoal BBQ/firepit
- Dual lift-up sides — outside bar area with fold-down table
- Extra large 4m x 2.5m side awning
- Ample storage (garage area, 3 lockable external storage boxes)
- Towbar + bike rack (up to 4 bikes)
- Keypad entry to living area
Safety
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- Seatbelts: 5 (inc. 2x ISOFIX rear)
- Water and CO2 fire extinguishers
- Fire blanket
- Gas inspection certificate
- Gas regulator crash sensor
- Smoke & CO2 detector alarm
- Internal deadlocks on cab doors
- GPS tracker
- Automatic dashcam
Driving Requirements
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- Licence: C1 required (vehicle over 3.5 tonnes)
- UK licence holders who passed before January 1997 have C1 "Grandfather Rights"
- Others need a separate C1 test
- Minimum age: 30, held licence 3+ years
- Transmission: Manual, 5-speed gearbox
- Engine: 4-litre turbo diesel
- Cruising speed: 55–62 mph
- Fuel economy: ~22 mpg
- Drive type: Left-hand drive
- Length: 23 feet
- Features: Electric power steering, reversing camera, dashcam, large mirrors
- Tyres: 3PMSF winter-rated, dually rear wheels on heavy-duty truck chassis
- Off-road: Not allowed
Fire Engine Campervan weekend
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