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Stunning Volkswagen Crafter CR35 Bluemotion Conversion.


This dream van has just been painted and so the bodywork and paint are immaculate.

The Engine has been regularly serviced and has a full-service history. At the Harpers Vans and Rec conversion shop, we gave it a full 100000-mile package this includes new brakes and oil as well as many other perishable items being replaced and inspected. We have seen vans in this kind of condition do 500000 miles without a hitch. Before we bought this van for conversion it has had one previous owner and the bulk of the miles have been ‘no load’ motorway miles and it shows the van is like new in many ways. This Van has a 12 month MOT.


Van Details:

  • Reversing camera with night vision and distance sensors.

  • Power steering with convenience buttons.

  • 2 charging ports.

  • Reupholstered seats.

  • Brand new steering wheel upgraded upholstery.

  • Upgraded LED cab lights.

  • New wiper blades and upgraded motor.

  • 8 vent cab heating and cooling.

  • Upgraded Bluetooth phone connection.

  • New sun visors and mirrors.

  • Overhead shelves and sunglasses storage.

  • Electric windows.

  • Central and remote locking.

  • Adjustable seat belts.

  • Middle seat folds down into a drinks caddy.

  • Rapid response air bags and ASR technology.

  • Six speed easy adjust gear stick.

  • Pollen and pollutant filter on the cab air intake to keep it fresh!

We are excited to present to you: “Out Of The Blue”. The latest Dream Van offering from Harper’s Vans and Recreation. The award-winning Tri-Tone Crafter. Now a back-to-back winner of Parkers’ Best Van of the Year award, the Crafter’s supreme blend of utility, versatility and comfort continues to shine through. More practical, economical and innovative than ever before, the Crafter has a wide range of features to meet the needs of our camper customers. Crafted by you. Engineered by us. Painted and polished in genuine Volkswagen blue 2021 camper colors, you will not find another conversion quite like this one! The carefully crafted interior with its mix of royal blue, cream, solid oak and mahogany give it a feel of class, functionality, and luxury- rolled into one magical dream van. The imperfections here and there are the reassurance you have come to expect and demand from the quality of our handcrafted builds. From a spot of overrun glue on a drawer to an edge that has been sanded more than its counterpart, you can see first hand the passion, enthusiasm, and sheer love that goes into hand-making this bespoke conversion for you.

This 2016 van has been thoroughly inspected and comes with a recent MOT (no advisories).

Having worked closely with our gas safety specialist we have gone above and beyond the safety standards in the gas inspection, the van comes with a landlords gas-certification.

All products are new and hand installed by our dedicated team members. We believe that the highest quality of equipment creates the best overall van life living experience. For example, Truma gas heating and Max air fan have been installed thoughtfully for your comfort on both hot summer days and cold winter evenings. Twin hobs, Oven and Grill create the perfect scenario for breakfast, lunch, and dinner cooking options. The Duplex oven is a high quality combined oven and grill, with easy to clean stainless steel interior. A 12v ignition gives heat at the click of a button. the oven has High-quality materials and components, a Contemporary, home-like design, Optimal use of space, Superior cooking performance.


Pop the kettle on and you can brew up your favorite morning beverage at your leisure. The gas oven and grill and plentiful kitchen counter space are also perfect for practicing your love of baking while off-grid. The fridge has both cooling and freezing capabilities in case you need to have ice on hand for making your favorite cocktail. This smart refrigerator has a black steel effect front, offers 45 l of cool storage, including an optional 4.4 l of freezer space. It’s also superbly efficient and generates minimal noise. It has a 3-year warranty.

It’s COOLER THAN EVER The compressor refrigerator is an ingenious quick-change artist. Their trick is no secret, but a patented Dometic invention. The freezer compartment can simply be pulled out to make room for a larger fridge or freezer. The desired temperature is set on the soft-touch control panel which is mounted flush in the inner wall and elegantly integrates the LED light. There are smart electronics behind it: the system regulates the compressor speed therefore achieving energy savings of up to 25%. Perfect for the medium-sized off-grid adventure mobile be it inhabited by a single person or a big family nobody has to go without a Dometic CoolMatic CRX50 refrigerator.

The cozy and convenient storage in this build provides the space for living on the move. You can even work on the move now, with two charging stations for keeping you checked in for when you need to be.

The Van is heated at the touch of a button. The Truma VarioHeat eco is an extremely compact and lightweight gas heater of the latest generation. It is very powerful and heats your vehicle to the required temperature very quickly. Thanks to the various functions, you can always set the heater to your precise requirements.

If you want the vehicle to heat up quickly, you can use the boost function. You can select the night mode on the Truma VarioHeat eco to operate the heater at the lowest level in its 1300 Watt mode so you can sleep.

You can not only use the digital control panel Truma CP plus VarioHeat to operate the heater; you can also use it to set a temp for a predetermined time so the van will be toasty warm when you get back from a long day out exploring.

The heater is ideal for Off-Grid Aventures in the middle of winter.

The Sink and tap – We use a Modern Monobloc Kitchen Mixer Tap with Pull Out Hose with spray or stream with Single Lever in chrome Chrome the sink is a Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink of Commercial grade by Voilamart. It is a Square Single Bowl and it is Handmade. It has a 5 Years manufacturer warranty.

This kitchen is housed in solid oak kitchen countertops and they are triple protected in danish oil.

The garage is unique in its capacity to hold all of your adventure equipment, whether that is mountain bikes, windsurfers, kiteboards, motor-cross bikes, or a combination. The solar-powered electricity and gas of the van facilitate the freedom to go anywhere. Remember that whatever your sport, hobby, or passion is this van will enable you to park by the sea or a remote lake, out in the wilderness, or next to a race track. Just in case you’re at a campsite, we’ve got you covered with an additional mains electricity hook up and this will auto-start charging the battery too. The floor of the garage is 3mm rubber matting and cleans up easily. The garage also doubles as a drying room and under bed heating.

All of our electrics are covered by Victron. Our battery is a ‘fit and forget’ sealed deep cycle.

We have used the famous Lagun table leg that can pivot and adjust in every way imaginable. You can use it to cook or as a desk a breakfast bar or a bed. You can use it for a family dinner too!

Under one of the seats in the living area, we have a new Thetford toilet 365.

Our Shower has instant and unlimited hot water so you can grab a shower on the move or use it to wash off any dirty gear.


The tiles in the kitchen area with its smooth surface, softly romantic hue and gentle marble effect veining, matt Bistro grey hexagon tile recalls the bohemian glamour of a Parisian brasserie. Its classically French aesthetic will bring the flavor of 1800s Art Nouveau styling to the van and create a striking pattern using the versatile hexagonal shape for a statement feature wall.

For this design, we look to Charles Rennie Mackintosh a Scottish architect, designer, water colourist and artist. His artistic approach had much in common with European Symbolism. His work, alongside that of his wife Margaret Macdonald, was influential on European design movements such as Art Nouveau and Secessionism and praised by great modernists such as Josef Hoffmann. Mackintosh was born in Glasgow and died in London. He is known for much but his offerings on the philosophy of life and art are memorable, He offered “There is hope in honest error; none in the icy perfections of the mere stylist” and “Life is the leaves which shape and nourish a plant, but art is the flower which embodies its meaning”


Regarding Japanese style – This style was admired by Mackintosh because of its restraint and economy of means rather than ostentatious accumulation; its simple forms and natural materials rather than elaboration and artifice; and its use of texture and light and shadow rather than pattern and ornament. In the old western style, furniture was seen as ornament that displayed the wealth of its owner; the value of the piece was established according to the length of time spent creating it. In the Japanese arts furniture and design focused on the quality of the space, which was meant to evoke a calming and organic feeling to the interior. – What an inspirational pair He and his Wife were.

The van is designed to be an off-grid machine and comes with all you would expect and need for trips away. Solar and relays right through to gas management and more. You can monitor the levels via Bluetooth on your phone or tablet through an app. The highest safety standards have been adhered to throughout this build so you can rest assured that you and your family are in for one great ride.


Price: £36,500

Contact: Email@ harperformal@gmail.com



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