🚐 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.9 LWB High Roof Campervan – “Bumble” – Well-Loved & Fully Insulated | Solar, MOT ’26
£14,995 (or nearest offer) | 2009 | 181,000 miles | 2 Berths | Diesel | 6-Speed | MOT Sept 2026 | Last Service Sept 2025
Looking for a cosy, well-insulated campervan perfect for year-round adventures, weekend escapes, or full-time living? Meet Bumble — my beloved Vauxhall Vivaro 2.9 LWB high roof, thoughtfully converted by a professional furniture maker and cherished through 18 months of UK-wide travels.
Now that I’m putting down roots, I’m ready to pass her on to someone who’ll love her just as much.
🌿 Why You’ll Love Bumble
✅ Beautiful wooden fit-out in Dorset Cedar & Ash — steam-bent, handcrafted, and finished with Osmo oil for warmth and durability
✅ Fully insulated with 50mm Celotex + recycled plastic — stayed warm at -10°C with electric heaters on hook-up!
✅ 300W solar panel (new autumn 2023) + 2 new leisure batteries + Victron MPPT controller — off-grid ready
✅ Electric hook-up compatible with 12v sockets, inverter (230v UK plug), and split relay charging while driving
✅ Easy to drive — LWB but nimble, with front/rear proximity sensors and reversing camera
✅ Low running costs — diesel, 6-speed gearbox, and excellent fuel economy
🛋️ Layout & Living Space
L-shaped sofa converts into a comfy double bed (120x184cm) — brand new cushion & upholstery
Oak laminate flooring re-varnished with yacht-grade sealant — tough and beautiful
Tongue & groove wall cladding — warm, cabin-like feel
Fiamma roof vent/skylight + ceiling vent — great airflow
Backdoor ladder for roof access — perfect for accessing solar panel or rooftop storage
Tow bar
Plenty of storage: under-bed drawers, kitchen cupboards, overhead cabin space, and a backdoor-accessed drawer
🍳 Kitchen & Water
New two-ring gas hob (new autumn 2023)
Dometic 48L fridge/freezer
Pull-out countertop + directional spray tap
Sink with external waste pipe — no messy emptying
10L fresh / 23L waste water tanks — (new autumn 2023)
Shurflo water pump + pressure tank — smooth flow, no pulsing
⚡ Electrics & Off-Grid Ready
200W solar panel (autumn 2023)
Victron 75V/15A MPPT charge controller
Victron Phoenix Inverter 12/250 (230v UK plug)
Victron VE Direct Smart Dongle (Bluetooth monitoring)
Split relay charger — leisure batteries charge while driving
12-way fuse box with LED indicators
2 USB ports + 12v sockets throughout
3 13-amp plug sockets internally
External electric hook up socket
✅ Recent Upgrades & Maintenance
New spare tyre (Sept 2025)
New door seals (autumn 2023)
New leisure batteries & solar setup (autumn 2023)
Full service & MOT history — all paperwork provided
MOT until Sept 2026 — plenty of time to enjoy her
Small dent in roof above windscreen (from previous owner) — doesn’t affect structure or insulation.
🎁 Extras Included (if needed)
Mattress toppers
3 sealed oil-filled electric heaters (perfect for winter!)
Under-mattress ventilation mat
Blackout & thermal window covers (front + side)
Long electric hook-up cable
Levelling chocks
Bumble isn’t just a van — she’s a warm, weatherproof, solar-powered home that’s carried me through rain, snow, and golden sunsets. She’s ideal for couples, solos, pet owners, or anyone who values craftsmanship, comfort, and adventure.
Perfect for UK weekenders, digital nomads, or slow travellers who want a reliable, easy-to-drive campervan with soul.
📞 Happy to answer questions or arrange a viewing
Serious inquiries only, please.
Let’s find Bumble her next adventure!
Conversion Description
Fully insulated with 50 mm Celotex and recycled plastic insulation
200w solar panel, installed autumn 2023
Two USB chargers and a split relay charger to charge the two leisure batteries whilst driving. (Batteries new autumn 2023)
3 big soft-close drawers under the bed
2 side-by-side flip-down doors that open for storage under the bed
LED lights
Dining table on a L-shaped aluminium bracket, removable and height adjustable
Oak laminate flooring recently re-done with yacht varnish
Tongue and groove cladding on the walls finished with Osmo oil
Fiamma roof vent/skylight
Backdoor-accessed storage drawer
Backdoor ladder for roof access
KITCHEN
3 drawers and a four-shelf cupboard
Pull out extra countertop
Sink with directional spray tap
New 10 litre water cannister and 23 litre wastewater cannister for piped collection externally
New two-ring gas hob. Gas cannister almost full – last certificate ended April 2025 – gas bottle had new regulator and was safety boxed in autumn 2023
Fridge freezer Dometic 48ltr
Shurflo water pump 20PSI 7IMIN
Accumulator pressure tank expansion A20
5KW diesel heater connected to main fuel tank – needs a service
ELECTRICS
200W solar panel
2 leisure batteries
Split relay charger (leisure batteries charged whilst driving)
Victron 75V 15A MPPT charge controller
Victron Energy VE Direct Smart Dongle (Bluetooth)
Victron Energy Phoenix Inverter 12/250 230v (UK plug)
12 Way 12v fuse box with LED indicator
12v C-Line Triple Socket in main cabin connected to electric hook up
Beds Description
The L-shaped sofa converts easily into a double bed (120x184cms) with the main seat cushion and its upholstery being brand new.
Main Bed Length
184cm
