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Camper conversions

From panel van to home on wheels. The best UK converters, DIY tips, and the base vans worth converting.

🏆 Top UK conversion companies

Vantastec

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Swansea, Wales · £35k–£70k

New VW & Ford conversions, award-winning builds

Wellhouse Leisure

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Barnsley, Yorkshire · £40k–£80k

Official VW & Ford converter. Mazda Bongo specialists

Rolling Homes

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Saltash, Cornwall · £30k–£55k

VW T5/T6 bespoke conversions. Surf culture vibes

Jerba Campervans

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North Berwick, Scotland · £38k–£65k

VW conversions with a Scottish twist. Pop-top experts

Sussex Campervans

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Chichester, Sussex · £42k–£75k

VW T6.1 specialists. Premium interior finishes

Kiravans

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Online · Parts from £5

DIY conversion parts & accessories. The Amazon of van life

🚐 Best base vans to convert

VW Transporter T6.1

✅ Premium feel, massive aftermarket, best resale⚠️ Expensive base vehicle

Ford Transit Custom

✅ Cheap to buy, reliable, huge parts network⚠️ Not as 'cool' as a VW

Mercedes Vito

✅ Solid build, premium badge, smooth drive⚠️ Parts cost more, fewer conversion options

Citroën Dispatch / Peugeot Expert

✅ Bargain base price, good interior space⚠️ Resale value, parts availability varies

Renault Trafic / Vauxhall Vivaro

✅ Great value, smooth 2.0 diesel⚠️ Interior plastics feel cheap

Toyota HiAce (import)

✅ Bulletproof reliability, JDM cool factor⚠️ Right-hand drive import hassle, smaller inside

🔧 DIY conversion checklist

🔌Electrics — leisure battery, split-charge relay, 12V/240V system

🛏️Bed — rock-and-roll, fixed, or multi-function layout

🍳Kitchen — gas hob, sink, water tank, 12V fridge

🔥Heating — diesel heater (Chinese or Webasto) is non-negotiable

🪟Windows — bonded, rubber-seal, or sliding? Insulation matters

💧Plumbing — fresh tank, grey waste, 12V pump, gas water heater

☀️Solar — 200W panel minimum for off-grid weekends

📋Insurance — get camper van classification for cheaper premiums

🛒 Buy & sell conversions

Quirky Campers

Handcrafted campervans for hire & sale

Campervans.co.uk

UK's biggest campervan marketplace

Camplify

Rent out your conversion & earn money

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