Blanche – 2p Volkswagen bus uit 2020

Meet Blanche!

Blanche is a converted Volkswagen Crafter, a reliable and not too big van, ideal for getting anywhere you want!
The bus is uniquely equipped and furnished with an eye for detail and user-friendliness. Every space has a function and purpose.

The automatic transmission makes for a smooth ride, especially for long distances and traffic jams. The bus also features cruise control and CarPlay/Android Auto for playing your favorite tunes or navigating with ease.

The kitchenette is equipped with 3 gas burners, 1 large and 2 small, an oven, a pump basin with drainage to the grey water tank, cold and hot water, a fridge with freezer compartment and plenty of space to store all your cooking utensils.

The sleeping area features a pull-out bed; the two "pillows" along the sides serve as extensions of the mattress to create a bed 1.90 m long and 1.40 m wide. There's also storage space right next to the bed on both sides, which makes the bed feel larger. I'm 1.85 m tall and can sleep perfectly in the bed.

For electricity, there's a 200Ah battery that charges via the alternator, shore power, or the solar panel. The inverter can deliver a maximum power of 1500W at 230V, so keep this in mind if you're connecting a kettle that draws more power, for example. There's also a small 6L electric water heater, allowing you to wash dishes or shower with hot water!

A dry toilet can be found under the seat. The fold-out table is currently a bit stiff; it's bulged a bit due to the winter weather, but with a little brute force, you can fold it in and out.

We expect a clean bus upon return, so we don't charge a cleaning fee. A clean bus means: an empty trash can, an empty toilet, a clean floor, an empty and tidy pump tank, a clean floor, and any other dirty items.

The spices, gas canisters, cleaning products, and soap remain in the bus. You will need to bring your own bedding, towels, cooking utensils, cutlery, plates, and a water bottle for drinking water (it is best not to drink tap water).

I hope you have as much adventure and fun with Blanche as I did! :)

Brief explanation of the bus:
Volkswagen Crafter:
○ L3H3 length 6m (so L2H2 according to other brands)
○ 140 hp diesel Euro6d
○ Consumption less than 8l/100km
○ year of construction 08/2020
○ Automatically switched
○ Leather interior
○ cruise control
○ rear-view camera
○ air conditioning
○ +/- 211000km

Interior and furnishings
Lightweight self-build completed June 2025 - brand new!
○ Fully thermally and sound insulated
○ Sliding door with sliding window and insect screen
○ Ventilation via Maxxfan Air Deluxe and Dometic Heki dome
○ Extendable bed (140 x 190cm) with practical storage space next to the bed
○ 2 spacious sofas with plenty of storage space
○ Custom-made Trelino composting toilet
○ Extendable table
○ Spacious upper cabinets with Kesseböhmer flap hinges
○ Blackout curtains
○ Door to garage from living room
Kitchenette:
■ 3-burner gas stove with oven (Thetford triplex)
■ Convenient gas supply under the stove with gas alarm
■ Dometic CRE65 refrigerator with freezer compartment
■ Plenty of storage space
Spacious garage at the rear
○ Doors covered with needle felt

Electricity:
Off-grid electrical installation with 200Ah Lithium LifePO4 battery with integrated BMS
○ Always fast charging in 3 ways:
■ Via power connection at the campsite
■ Via 200Wp solar panel
■ While driving (super-fast 50Ah DC/DC charger)
○ 220V 1500W inverter
○ 220V sockets in living area and garage
○ Fast USB-A and USB-C charger
○ 2 circuits dimmable LED spotlights in ceiling
○ Dimmable LED mood lighting under the kitchen
● Sanitary:
○ 57 liter fresh water tank
○ 48 litre waste water tank under the bus
○ 6 liter hot water boiler
○ Outdoor shower at the rear with hot and cold water
○ Hot and cold water in the kitchen