For many people, completing their own van conversion is the ultimate goal for their hobby. Taking a starting vehicle and fitting it out to your exact specification means you get a home away from home that’s perfectly suited to your needs, with none of the compromises that you might have to settle for when buying from a dealer.
However, it can be difficult to know where to start with this. There’s a lot to think about if you want to create your own van conversion, from planning out a budget and choosing the right base vehicle to fitting it out safely with gas and electrics.
If you have questions, a new book could be the answer. Build a Campervan: The Definitive Guide is on sale now and promises to provide a complete tutorial in how to create your dream motorhome from scratch.
It offers practical tips on every step of the process, as well as ideas to give you some inspiration and real-world stories of people who have gone through the process – giving you a clear idea of what to do and what mistakes you need to avoid.
The book is by bestselling author Calum Creasey, who says: “There are few things that, when built by your own hands, hold the power to alter your life as much as a campervan.”
Calum is also the owner of conversion company Onwards Adventure Vehicles, so is well-placed to answer any questions or concerns you might have about embarking on your own campervan project.
For those wishing to look further into what vanlife can offer, his previous work ‘Vanlife – Culture, Vehicles, People, Places’ gives a fascinating insight into the freedom of life on the road, with essays, interviews and advice for anyone thinking of embracing this lifestyle.
