Ford Wellhouse Terrier 2 (2016 – 2023) Review
Ford Wellhouse Terrier 2 (2016 – 2023) At A Glance
The Wellhouse Terrier 2 takes everything we liked about the original Terrier and improves it. It’s better to drive and has a nicer interior, with a really high quality finish, a user-friendly layout and plenty of comfortable space. The range is now bigger, too – with more variants and optional extras.
In the cab the Terrier 2 feels just like a normal Transit Custom, which is no bad thing. The driving position is comfortable and it’s as easy to drive as a car, with smooth and light controls and comfortable suspension. When parked up, the front seats swivel to face into the living area, plus there is a rear bench seat that provides plenty of space to relax, eat or travel.
That rear bench slides forward on runners to expand luggage space, plus it folds down to form the main double bed. You can also specify a second bed that is part of the elevating roof, but it’s really only suited to children, since access is a little tight.
Standard gear includes a two-ring gas hob and a sink, with 40 litre fresh and waste water tanks. There’s also a 42-litre fridge, plus 240v three-pin and 12v accessory sockets. The leisure battery is 100Ah, which is enough for a several days of camping without an electric hook up point.
There’s a 100W solar panel to help keep things topped up when the sun is shining, along with a 2.2Kw heater to keep things warm when the sun is hiding. Optional extras include a grill, awnings, a safe, tow bars and an external gas hook up for barbecues.
Wellhouse has changed the interior in the Terrier 2, with new fittings and furnishings versus the old Terrier. The result is really impressive, upmarket build quality and a sense of premium style. It isn’t quite as plush as the Volkswagen-built California, but it’s very close.
But the California and the beautifully finished Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo are both quite a lot more expensive to buy new than the Terrier 2. Which is why we think the Wellhouse is so easy to recommend – it’s practical, comfortable, well-made and easy to drive.