🚐 NUGGET aka BETSY — 2012 Nissan Caravan Campervan 🇳🇿

After almost 9 months it's sadly time to say goodbye to my lovely NUGGET (aka Betsy).

📍 Location: Christchurch / Methven / Ashburton area

💰 $17,950 NZD ONO

📅 Must be sold by 4 November

🚐 WOF 15/10/2027 & REGO 13/11/2026 - 3 months of rego will be added for the new owner

👀 Viewing flexible around Christchurch / Methven / Ashburton

🚐 THE VAN

* 2012 Nissan Caravan

* Automatic

* Petrol

* 314XXX km

* Rear-view camera

* Bluetooth

* Spare tyre

* Roof racks — great for a kayak, surfboard etc.

* Green Self-Contained until 02/2029

* Next service due 01/05/2027 or by 321.000 km

⚙️ MAINTAINING

Nugget has been well maintained, and I have records/invoices from approximately the last 3–4 years.

Some of the recent maintenance:

* 07/2024 (274,000 km): Complete check including timing belt, spark plugs, alternator and other smaller parts — approx. $2,300

* 12/2024: Front tyres replaced

* 02/2025: Right front window motor replaced

* 06/2025: Engine oil + filter

* 06/2025: Left rear tyre replaced

* 07/2025: Main battery replaced (under warranty)

* 10/2025: Vehicle inspection + transmission fluid service

* 01/2026: Right rear tyre replaced

* 01/2026: Windscreen repair + wiper blades

* 04/2026: Wiper blades replaced

* 05/2026: Heater and cooler serviced/repaired + coolant topped up

* 07/2026: 4 spark plugs + ignition coil replaced

All available receipts/invoices will be provided to the new owner.

🟩 A TRUE SELF-CONTAINED VAN

🔋 Electrical

* 120Ah deep-cycle auxiliary battery

* 120W solar panel + regulator

* Automatic isolator to charge the auxiliary battery while driving

🧊 Kitchen

* 22L Brass Monkey fridge

* Sink with electric tap

* 25L clean water container

* 25L grey water container

* Solar shower

* 2-burner gas cooker

* Pots, pans, plates, cutlery, cups, Tupperware & kitchen essentials

* Small table extension for extra space

🚽 Fixed toilet — never used!!

🛏️ INSIDE

The best part — you can actually live in this van comfortably.

* Comfortable custom-made 3-piece mattress (140x200 cm)

* Double bed that converts into a sofa + table

* Plenty of storage underneath the bed and along the sides

* Fairy lights ✨

* Insulated rear windows with removable sunshades

* Additional ceiling insulation

* Front window sunshades/ventilation guards

* Electric mosquito racket 🦟

I’ve spent a lot of nights in Nugget and she is surprisingly warm and comfortable, even on colder nights. Two people can sleep comfortably without feeling like you’re completely on top of each other — which is not always a given with a van this size!

🥾 BONUS CAMPING & HIKING GEAR

You can basically pack your backpack and go:

* 2-person tent

* 2 sleeping bags

* 2 inflatable mattresses

* 2 camping chairs

* Camping table

* Yoga mat

* Clothesline, pegs & hangers

* Garden hose

* Complete toolbox

* Bluetooth speaker

* Extra 5L water container

* Phone holder + charging cable

* Various other camping & kitchen bits and pieces

She is ready for her next owner and her next adventure!🏔️

📩 Send me a message if you’re interested or would like to arrange a viewing.

Happy to answer any questions and show the maintenance records/invoices to serious buyers.