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As much as we loved her, we needed a vehicle more manageable in size for our next big trip. We bought a 4×4 Sprinter van, Baloo.

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We’ve had first-hand experience trying to find the perfect layout and calculating how much electricity we need and every other aspect of a DIY conversion.

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Whatever your reasons, one thing you shouldn’t underestimate is the time, skills, effort, and costs involved in converting a van.

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If you’re converting a popular van model into a camper, you can buy modular conversion kits off the shelf.

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How to Build

a DIY Camper

We bought our first campervan, Mowgli the Unimog. Mowgli was a used camper, pre-loved, and ready to roll.

As much as we loved her, we needed a vehicle more manageable in size for our next big trip. We bought a 4×4 Sprinter van, Baloo.

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2500 hours of work later, we completed the camper van conversion. Baloo has been our full-time home since 2018.

We’ve had first-hand experience trying to find the perfect layout and calculating how much electricity we need and every other aspect of a DIY conversion.

Whatever your reasons, one thing you shouldn’t underestimate is the time, skills, effort, and costs involved in converting a van.

If you’re converting a popular van model into a camper, you can buy modular conversion kits off the shelf.

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If you have the skills and time, converting a van into a camper yourself will undoubtedly save you money.

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The Best Van to Live In

Once you’ve bought the van and made it your home, there’s no going back. Well, not unless you sell it and start over.

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