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A step by step blog about everything we did to convert our self built camper van
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Which tools do I need to convert a van?
Choosing which tools you need for a van build can be overwhelming. With so many different options available - and so many methods of...
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Make a Mattress For A Camper Van (Illustrated Guide)
Depending on the design for your van, you may need to make a custom sized mattress. Our mattress needed to be made up of 4 separate seat...
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Camper van window fitting - low cost DIY method
Cutting a hole in the side of our van seems like a daunting thing to do at first. Looking back at the end of our conversion, we have cut...
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Constructing a camper van floor – Illustrated Guide
Getting the floor of your van down means that you have a good solid base to build on. Before you start constructing anything else, it's...
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How we built our camper van walls out of plywood
Most vans we have seen use timber cladding to line the walls and ceiling. This can look great, but we felt it was too rustic for the...
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Rustproofing, sound deadening and re-attaching panels
Before you start the fun part of building inside your van you will want to cover any rust and make sure the internal structure of the van...
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How to strip out a van ready for conversion
So you've taken the plunge and bought a van! Before you can get to work on the conversion there are a few steps you'll need to take to...
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Buying a van to convert in the UK
We initially thought that buying a van to convert would be simple, but in reality it was much more complicated than it seemed! After our...
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Van Design Software and Drawings (CAD)
Designing the layout of the van is crucial to getting the most out of your tiny space. Not only does it allow you to plan where...
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Our 30 day van conversion to motorhome
Why a 30 day van conversion? This wasn’t a challenge that we wanted, it was a requirement by our insurer. After a long search for a...
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The realities of a London van build
A London van build can be expensive and comes with it’s added challenges. Increased insurance costs, parking permits and now the ULEZ...
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