#Vanlife: Plug in for glamping adventures in the all-new Ford Transit Custom Nugget

Whether taking you mountain biking in the hills, swimming in the lakes, or to soak in some music at a festival, the point of a camper van is to let you escape from the norm while still providing the comforts of home.

Our next-generation Transit Custom Nugget camper introduces new features to help you enjoy those adventures even more.

Keen-eyed camper fans might already have noticed that our new Nugget can be specified with two external plug sockets. One is to help power your internal lights, sockets, and other home-from-home equipment when connected to a campsite power supply.

The other opens up a whole new world of adventure potential, because it can be used to charge the new plug-in hybrid system – ¹ meaning Nugget for the first time now offers pure-electric driving capability.

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) tech delivers the best of both worlds for camper van owners. It can use electric power to help drivers go further on a tank of a petrol, and also let you cruise quietly around scenic spots using power from a battery that can be charged from charging point or domestic socket. Pure-electric power could even mean access to low-emission zones in city centres.

High-tech connectivity shared with our market-leading Transit and Tourneo Custom family means you can still choose to stay in touch – even when enjoying some solitude. A 5G modem ² and wireless device charge pad can help keep the whole family entertained and connected on a long road trip. A 13-inch central touchscreen puts the next destination or perfect driving soundtrack a few taps away, and SYNC 4 technology even lets you control the audio and navigation with your voice. ³

When ready to set up camp for the night, a clever inclinometer built into the seven-inch colour camper touchscreen in the living area helps ensure you’re on level ground for a comfier stay, while an optional solar roof can produce enough power in ideal conditions to power onboard equipment and even top up the leisure battery.

And because it’s not a holiday without great eating experiences, Nugget’s new and improved kitchen layout features a drawer-style fridge for easier access, and 20 per cent more worktop space than the previous model. The standard hot water heater also feeds the rear shower so you can freshen up after a day’s activities.

Relaxing after a long day is easy with a heated rear bench and ambient lighting that is also controlled from the seven-inch touchscreen. Blackout blinds can also help light sleepers get a proper recharge before the next day’s adventures.

Find out more about the new Transit Custom Nugget with insights from expert camper fans.

¹ Ford Transit Custom Nugget (exc. PHEV) homologated CO₂ emissions 234-266 g/km WLTP, homologated fuel efficiency 8.9-10.1 l/100 km WLTP. Ford Transit Custom Nugget Plug-In Hybrid officially homologated fuel efficiency and CO₂ emissions figures will be published closer to on-sale date. The declared WLTP fuel/energy consumptions, CO₂-Emissions and electric range are determined according to the technical requirements and specifications of the European Regulations (EC) 715/2007 and (EU) 2017/1151 as last amended. The applied standard test procedures enable comparison between different vehicle types and different manufacturers.

² FordPass Connect, the FordPass App, and complimentary Connected Service are required for remote features (see FordPass Terms for details). Connected service and features depend on compatible network availability. Evolving technology/cellular networks/vehicle capability may limit functionality and prevent operation of connected features. Connected service excludes Wi-Fi hotspot.

³ Don’t drive while distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice-operated systems when possible. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones.

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