Ford has unveiled the long wheelbase version of its Nugget camper van.
The new larger van now includes a bathroom and an additional sink, along with the existing two beds, leisure seating area, and kitchen space found in its original iteration.
The Ford Transit Custom-based camper van will be available for order in the UK in November, although its price has not been announced yet.
Ford has unveiled the long wheelbase version of its Transit Custom-based Nugget camper van, which now features a bathroom in the rear and an additional sink.
The long wheelbase, or "LWB" for short, Nugget's arrival to the market accompanies a family of three: the original Nugget, and the concept Big Nugget.
Like the first Nugget, Ford partnered with Westfalia to create the new long wheelbase iteration, which now has a full camper interior all inside of a 2.0-liter EcoBlue diesel engine-powered van. And unlike its predecessors, the LWB Nugget uses an L-shaped layout to fit the bathroom, kitchen, and living space.
Separate from the Nugget series, the Ford Transit has become a popular camper van base for both do-it-yourself van builders and van conversion companies like Vanlife Customs. Recently, travel startup Cabanatook the Ford Transit a step beyond thisby deploying a fleet of converted 2019 Transit-based camper vans to serve as its mobile hotel unit.
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According to a statement by the general manager of commercial vehicles for Ford of Europe Hans Schep, the camper has a "home-from-home" feel to it.
Ford's new long wheelbase Transit Custom Nugget camper van.
The layout’s dining and living area can be converted into passenger seats while traveling.
Ford's new long wheelbase Transit Custom Nugget camper van's kitchen.
The roof of the van, which can hold a roof rack, is tilted, allowing Nugget to fit in locations with maximum height restrictions, according to Ford.
Ford's new long wheelbase Transit Custom Nugget camper van.
For safety and a longer lifespan, the roof is insulated and has sides that are anti-fungal and fire.
Ford's new long wheelbase Transit Custom Nugget camper van.
At night when the van is parked, the roof can be expanded to make space for its double sized bed with vents and a LED reading light.
Ford's new long wheelbase Transit Custom Nugget camper van.
The roof bed, which is one of two sleeping spaces in the van, can also be tucked away for more interior room.
Ford's new long wheelbase Transit Custom Nugget camper van.
The bathroom, which is located at the rear of the van, has a toilet and sink, although there’s also a sink in the kitchenette area.
Ford's new long wheelbase Transit Custom Nugget camper van's bathroom.
Besides this additional sink, the cooking space also has storage units, a countertop for food preparation, a refrigerator, and cooktops to make meals on the go.
Ford's new long wheelbase Transit Custom Nugget camper van's interior.
The toilet and both of the sinks are accompanied by 11.1-gallon fresh and wastewater tanks.
Ford's new long wheelbase Transit Custom Nugget camper van's interior.
The van is equipped with a WiFi hotspot from the FordPass Connect modem, allowing occupants like digital nomads and the growing "work from anywhere" segment to connect to work while out on the road.
Ford's new long wheelbase Transit Custom Nugget camper van.
The long-wheelbase Nugget will be available for order in November for UK-based customers, with deliveries set to begin early next year. However, the camper's price has not been announced yet.
Ford's new long wheelbase Transit Custom Nugget camper van.
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