We are selling our minivan at the end of our roadtrip across the USA, before flying back to Europe. Pick up is available before June 27 in Buffalo area (flexible on location – please reach out for more info!).
THE VAN
The van is a Dodge Grand Caravan 2015 in good condition (a few scratches on the front bumper/right rearview mirror), with recently replaced brake pads (May 2023) and transmission (April 2023). Mileage should be approx 130 000 by the end of the trip. Fuel consumption averages around 24-25mpg but can go up to 28mpg on highway. It is a 2WD with good quality winter tires on front and all-season tires on back.
This is a very multi-purpose car, which can be used as a regular 7-seater minivan (the kit can be fully removed from the car in just 5-10 mins) or as a converted camper. The car currently does not include the backseats as we removed them to have extra storage, however we can include those seats for an additional cost (to compensate for shipping them).
THE CONVERSION KIT
The conversion kit is made of 3/4 inch high quality Baltic Birch plywood. We designed the conversion kit based on existing online model (see https://cad.onshape.com/documents/5a34a297c3c7e13d7e052a8c/w/4326efacb375e4cad01fc4b6/e/f2bafdf64819e7d19595b435?renderMode=0&uiState=63cdea9d0cbe834b358bb57c). It was professionally cut with a CNC router, hand-sanded and assembled with wood glue and nails. We applied 5 layers of polyethylene coating for water and stain resistance. The entire kit can be stacked to minimize the space needed when stored. It can be installed in the van in 15-30 minutes. Dimensions are 86.835 inches long, 9.5 to 14.75 high and 48 inches wide.
The kit is made up of 2 large storage units (which also act as benches), a rotating table (which can be lowered to storage level to create a flat surface for the bed), and two rear drawers to store cooking utensils. Removing the back seats provides a lot of additional storage for food and water tanks, in a space that stays relatively cool during the day!
A key advantage of this kit is that two middle seats can still be used while travelling. We travelled with a toddler for 4 months and it worked brilliantly! The simplicity of the build (no water or electrical system) reduces the likelihood of any technical issue ;)
OFFER ($8 000 OBO) INCLUDES:
- 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan
- the full conversion kit (2 storage units, a table with base and aluminium rod, 2 drawers that open up in the rear)
- 4 sets of cushions that together make up the mattress (high density foam with custom-made, removable cushion covers)
- high quality mosquito nets with magnetic fixes for 2 windows and trunk
- reflective window insulation pads for all windows and front and back windshields
- a camping stove (Coleman Triton)
- 2 plastic water tanks of 10 gallons each
- USB-powered camping fairy lights
- a full set of camping gear (used) and storage boxes for food
- 2 backseat car organizers for easy access to travel accessories
>> It’s fully kitted out to go on roadtrips and explore the country!
