DIY Campervan Conversion | A 10 Step Guide to Converting a Van

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We spent 2500 hours converting our van into a camper and have lived in her ever since. She’s a 2005 Mercedes Sprinter 411cdi.

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Even if you plan to complete the build on a tight budget, in a short timescale and with a basic set up it’s going to be a pretty intense and exciting time.

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Where will you do the conversion? It’s great if you have space at home on a drive or garage where you don’t need to waste time commuting and can spend long days (and nights) on the job.

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Do you have the time to commit to the conversion? We spent a total of 2500 hours on our 4×4 Sprinter van conversion.

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Tools & Skills As for the skills needed, with good all round DIY skills, you’ll be able to most jobs on the conversion yourself.

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Tools & Skills As for the skills needed, with good all round DIY skills, you’ll be able to most jobs on the conversion yourself.

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From renting a camper before you buy to 10 Steps to a Perfect DIY Campervan Conversion, we got you covered! Swipe up!

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Best Campervan Toilet Options for Living in a Van

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DIY Campervan Conversion | A 10 Step Guide to Converting a Van

Undertaking a DIY campervan conversion project is one of the coolest, rewarding and exhausting things we’ve ever done!

We spent 2500 hours converting our van into a camper and have lived in her ever since. She’s a 2005 Mercedes Sprinter 411cdi.

Even if you plan to complete the build on a tight budget, in a short timescale and with a basic set up it’s going to be a pretty intense and exciting time.

Where will you do the conversion? It’s great if you have space at home on a drive or garage where you don’t need to waste time commuting and can spend long days (and nights) on the job.

Do you have the time to commit to the conversion? We spent a total of 2500 hours on our 4×4 Sprinter van conversion.

Tools & Skills As for the skills needed, with good all round DIY skills, you’ll be able to most jobs on the conversion yourself.

Tools & Skills As for the skills needed, with good all round DIY skills, you’ll be able to most jobs on the conversion yourself.

From renting a camper before you buy to 10 Steps to a Perfect DIY Campervan Conversion, we got you covered! Swipe up!

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