Most modern camper van conversions incorporate a 220v electrical circuit alongside the standard vehicle 12v circuit, often powered by an inverter run directly off the leisure battery. The 220v circuit allows you to run equipment such as fridges, heaters, water heaters and entertainment systems which can often draw much heavier current loads.
Probably the single best investment I made in this project was adding a double seat swivel to the existing passenger seat. I toyed with the idea for ages before I made the investment since these units are not cheap, costing me about €350 delivered. But I knew I had made the right choice the minute …
Adding a leisure battery will allow you to run lights, pumps, heaters, phone chargers, fridges and audio visual equipment without running down the vehicle battery and potentially leaving you stranded. It’s not a complicated procedure and vehicle electrics are relatively straightforward so it’s a job that should be within the grasp of most confident DIY …
For my camper van conversion, I purchased a pair of fixed, privacy tinted side windows and a bonding kit. The glass is surprisingly easy to fit as it is bonded in place without the use of any glazing rubbers. The cut edge of the window opening is filed to remove and metal burr and the …
Probably one of the most daunting, but also one of the most satisfying tasks in my camper van conversion was fitting extra side windows. Fortunately, my project van already had factory fitted windows in the back doors which saved me a couple of hundred euro and a few hours work. There is no requirement to …
Adding the Plywood Flooring and Internal Walls to the Camper Van Lining the camper van with plywood was where I really got into my stride since my professional background is in furniture making. Having said that, ply ling a camper van can be a tricky business no matter what your level of expertise but it …
Good quality insulation has a number of functions in a camper van conversion. In cold weather, it retains heat in the interior living space and, inversely, it keeps the interior cool when the sun is beaming down on the outside. It also prevents condensation forming on the inner surfaces and provides sound insulation and dampens …
Getting ready for the first stages of the camper van build The van I bought for my camper van project was last used as a plumbers work van and, while it was fully ply lined and in generally good condition, it stank of kerosene and needed a thorough cleaning. So, the first task was to …
Choosing and purchasing a van for conversion to a campervan First, let it be said that it’s not as easy as you would think to find a good quality, low mileage panel van in good condition and with the right spec and configuration. Vans by their very nature are built as work vehicles and 99% …
Welcome to My Camper Van Conversion Project Welcome aboard! When I first set out to build my own camper van I quickly discovered most of the work ahead lay in spending endless hours online searching for parts, information, design ideas and instructional’s on how to build a camper van. With this in mind, and in …