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The Blackdown

Our popular day van conversion, The Blackdown, is perfect for spontaneous getaways and larger families. Its versatile design provides ample space for bikes and boards, while also offering ideal living, sleeping, and seating arrangements. The full-width bed offers plenty of space for comfortable sitting and sleeping.

Designed to safely seat three people while traveling, the bed easily folds down into a large, cosy sleeping area for last-minute sleepovers. With front and back access, the streamlined drawers provide convenient under-bed storage, keeping everything within easy reach. The compact yet functional kitchen pod includes a sink, a single-burner hob, and a front-loading fridge. Simply stock up with your favourite food and drinks, and you’re ready to go!

Blackdown campervan conversion
Single burner gas hob and sink installed on campervan furniture pod
Full width 150cm RIB bed campervan conversion

Blackdown Features

We tailor every conversion to our customer needs, however the Blackdown conversion typically includes the following:

Seating & bedding

  • 2 seater 150cm ISOfix Mobiframe or RIB bed/seats

  • Under seat/bed drawer (Mobiframe) or magnetic covers (RIB) to create extra hidden storage spaces

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Fixtures

  • Blackdown conversion kitchen pod with storage area & single drawer

  • Sliding table on a rail with aluminium folding leg

  • One-can burner hob/sink fitted into the worktop

  • 40L Front loading compressor fridge-freezer

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Windows

  • Middle-fixed window

  • One standard half sliding window, complete with fly screen

  • Pair of barn door windows

  • Black-out curtains for the front cab, side windows & barn doors

  • All windows come as standard 80% privacy tinted

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Lining & floors

  • Full side ply lining, lamb’s wool insulation & carpeting

  • Altro premium vinyl on top of a 12mm ply floor with under floor spacers which are fully insulated & sound deadened

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Electrics, gas & water​

  • 60L underslung water tank & pressure pump with an external fill point

  • Full gas system comprising of sealed metal cylinder box, drop out vents & emergency isolation valves.  Fully compliant with British standards, pressure tested and certified

  • Autoterm (Planer) diesel night heater with LCD display and 7 day timer

  • CO alarm

  • 110Ah Leisure battery with a 18A Victron DC to DC charger

  • 150w Premium solar panel and Victron MPPT controller

  • 12V fuse board & system with 6-way fuse holder & sockets, 230V hook-up, consumer unit & 230V sockets and 230V Sargent battery charger

  • LED spotlights on the strengthening frame

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​​The long-wheelbase has 2 extra LED spotlights & increased floor space.​​

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​​​​Upgrades

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The Blackdown is small but perfectly formed, nonetheless there are opportunities to enhance and upgrade the following features:

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  • Elevating roof with deluxe elevating roof bed consisting of a 25mm mattress on a pocket sprung base on top of bed slats supported by an aluminium frame. Choice of canvas colours with the Austops roof.

  • Windows can be flush opening for the authentic VW Kombi look

  • Curtains can be upgraded to integrated blinds with a choice of 20 colours

  • The sliding door can be upgraded with storage

  • Additional sound deadening can be added in many areas (if initially chosen - cannot be added at a later stage)

  • Front seat swivels can be added

  • Mobiframe and RIB full length floor rails for maximum flexibility

  • Lithium/LiFePO4 battery options

  • Montana full colour utilities display compatible with Lithium ion batteries

  • More powerful DC DC chargers (up to 50 Amps)

  • Induction hob for a fully gasless system

  • A choice of 230V inverters to suit your power needs

  • Solar panels up to 300W

  • UV water filtration

  • A large selection of stereo and speaker upgrades

  • Awnings & awning rails

  • Roof rails and bars

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There are many other options we can offer: please contact us to discuss what would suit your needs.

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