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Camper van home builder furniture and layout examples
Below you will find many example and ideas from other camper van and motor homes. Hopefully these will give you some good ideas also.
Example camper van interiors
A VW T4 with a stylish black interior
The kitchen area
The seat 
The bed
A spacious VW style conversion in wood
A big van with a small removable kitchen area
A good example of a conversion for motorcross or other applications where you want the vehicle for storage as well as living. The van has been nicely lined and windowed. 
High quality kitchen area
Seating behind the driving area
Nice use of space, allows one to comfortably look out the side door. Separates the living and kitchen area. With a similar design seat belts could be fitted. 
VW style interior in rich wood
A great example of the classic VW layout. Lovely wood. 
Small seating area
Two small seats making good use of a small area. Good extra seating for children, or small primary seating area if you are limited for space. 
Van with large seating area
Lots of seats in this van. The seat on the left is dual purpose. The back changes direction, so people can face forward when driving, and face backwards when parked. 
The seats folded down into the bed.
The back of the same van, showing the kitchen separated from the seating area. 
Very well made kitchen
A great kitchen area. Notice the rounded corners. 
Spacious kitchen area
At the back of the van. Lots of light. 
Kitchen at the side, seating at the back
Nice VW style interior
Well made kitchen area
Nice VW interior
The bed down in a VW transporter camper van. Notice the sloping roof sides, something to consider in a VW. 
VW style interior, with access from both sides
This van has sliding doors on both sides. The interior allows access from both sides. Means a smaller kitchen area though. Great paint job on the outside! 
Traditional camper van interior
A traditional layout, used by many professional conversions. Nice space and airy. Only a single forward facing seat in the back though. 
Mazda Bongo conversion
A Mazda Bongo is an MPV, but with the interior removed, a nice camper van conversion can be fitted. 
A professional Fiat Scudo conversion
car derived vans are small, but this great conversion shows how space can be maximised. 
Example removable camper van interiors
By having a self-contained kitchen area, that lifts in and out of a vehicle, you can turn a van, MPV or even an estate car into a weekend or day camper van.
Professional removable kitchen
Lovely example of a removable kitchen. Probably from a Mazda Bongo. 
Fridge has front access, making very good use of space. 
Very basic removable kitchen, in the rear of the van
Perfect for taking in and out at the weekends, leaving a normal functioning MPV, minibus or van. 
Simple removable kitchen
Probably made from an existing piece of furniture. A good example of how little money is required to make a livable space. 
The sink has been fitted, the tanks are probably underneath. 
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the legal guff says it must have a 6ft bed -- NO PROBLEM
however is there any guidance / requirement for bed width?
obviously 1ft wide is silly but a double bed is too restrictive and the wife might want to join me!!!!!!!!!! with MY waist at 4ft (yes 48inches) plus the wife, I would worry about the springs.
seriously, is there any requirement for double or would a single bed surfice?
No. There is no requirement for width.
The inspectors dont necessarily get their tape measures out and measure the beds.
They just look to make sure everything is as they would expect.
Single, double, king size beds are fine. Even a 5' 10" long bed is normally fine.
hi there
i have y reg lwb transit which i hardly use and someone mentioned buying a conversion kit making it into camper van where do you start and how much do you spend
Hi all our units are custom built per vehicle. we may specialise in VW but can build units to suit any vehicle on the market, and at prices to suit all budgets.
give us a call on 07765351202 and see what we can do for you.
Conversion kits are available, but almost all are for VWs, as they are so popular.
The only kits I can find for Transits are on eBay
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p3984.m570.l1313&_nkw=tr...
can i buy a small kitchen unit already to mount hokk and use?? where do they excess?
Yes you can. There are special units specifically for Mazda Bongs, but there are rare and expensive.
For other vans you could try something like this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Camper-van-Conversion-Unit-Kitchen-pod-/1305215849...
Also expensive.
They are fairly easy to make if you have some DIY skills.
this is my first time on this page so hello to everyone. I am a us citizen that has traveled to australia and have become addicted to traveling. i want to go back home and go cross country. I have about a $4000 U.S budget to buy a van and fix it up. I really would like a older van like a vw 1960-1975 or ford. It doesnt matter if it will be cheaper to do a conversion or just fix one up thats already converted. I just want something that will get me around and would prefer to roll in style. any suggestions, much appreciated
Hi Aaron
Great to hear that you have the traveling bug.
The big differences between buying an already converted camper, or buying a van and fitting it out to become a camperare:
Already converted
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All ready to go, no time required to convert
Already fitted items will be old and may not work well
Empty van and convert
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You need time and skills to do the conversion.
The finished camper will be custom made to your requirements
Everything will be new and fresh
If you have the and skills I would convert my own camper. If you want to get on the road ASAP get a pre-converted vehicle.
I would also suggest getting as big a vehicle as you can manage.
Having lots of space inside the camper is important.
Hi There, I have just brought a T4 VW transporter short wheelbace van. Ever since i hoped into my dads VW van i fell in love with them. I have fitted a high roof from a trasit with a litle work, Can anyone tell me where to start with first?
Thankyou
Hi folks, really enjoyed reading this site with loads of info. I am new to camper van life and interested in buying a van to sleep 4 and convert. Looking at auction in Dublin and have looked at a few Citroen relays- some dodgy with loads of mechanical problems. Also got a mechanic to check them out and he says to stay away. they seem to be popular vans to convert with regard to the stand over height and step is lower than normal however recommendation from a local mechanics to stay away from Renault, Citroen and Peugeot has left me with the more expensive Ford Transits or VW LT. Can any one on this site give me a bit of direction re what van is the best for my meager budget of 3000K? Cheers in advance.
I have driven my two LT31 vans for the past 15 years without breaking down an it always starts first time. There is tons of space an character in these vans. I am selling mine this month as I've had to buy a New merc for work reasons. Therefore a great LT31 up for a grab for little money. 07811 131618. they also have a great space in the front and large shelf above the front seats.
Hi Tony
Did you sell the van.... sorry only seen the post now?
Dave
listen to your local grease monkey. stay away. citroen , puegeot fiat all the same all rubbish .great when they are new heart ache when they are old.renault it should be made illegal for individuals to sell this make of vehicle.god made sh.te renault made it move.in fact most front wheel drive vans will break your heart they are just not up to the job.(with the exception of vw) a good vw lt would be good but i would have my doubts that you will find anything half decent for three grand euro.transits unless its and old one i would run rather than walk away .ask your local mechanic about the cost of replacing the ever troublesome two mass flywheel,clutches ,and starters not to mention wheel bearings(you be sprinting away)
save yourself a whole load of heart ache a buy an mercedes , the older models 308 310 410 so on are an absolute pleasure to drive and a virtually unbreakable. you get a good return on fuel to ( i have a 1989 308d converted 8 years ago compared to a friend s 2008 t350 transit it runs on fresh air) .you should be able to find one ,a good one within your budget. if you want more modern look at sprinters .not to my liking but 99.9 precent of transport companies in europe can't be wrong.(one would hope not anyway) .at least try it i reckon once you drive a 308 or similar model you won't look back.remember if you by a donkey its never goin to be a race horse no matter how much you throw at it .also there is no sight more depressing than a camper van broken down a few miles from a ferry port.
best of luck
you are no mechanic, my oeugeot 1980 j 9 runs like a champ and has surfdall over , v w my ass,
Hi
In my opinion, the French vans are not the best ones to get.
I personally like Germans vans, VW and Mercedes. Ford Transits are also popular and have servered to be good vans over the years. The seem to suffer with rust though.
The Fiat Ducato is popular with campervans and motorhomes. Mainly for the low roof height and parking brake which is on the drivers right hand side.
All vans, like cars, have problems. Some more than others.
What sort of year are you hoping to buy for £3,000?
Hello Everyone, I am trying to comvert my Daughters LDV pilot ! I am ok with the units but i am stuck on the rear seat as to how it will unfold into the bed at night. I am looking at the VW style fitting i would like to know how to make the seat so it will unfold into a bed. Help!.
Unless you spend 2k+ your rear rock'n'roll bed/seats are not to be sat on when the bus is moving. Not crash tested etc...the seat belts are but the 'cheap' rock 'n' roll beds that you find in VW's etc are not safe - no matter what anyone says. You need to spend some cash and buy a crash tested seat.
There are a few different styles.
Here are some links to show how the classic VW style works.
http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Cheshire/Nantwic...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/vw-t4-t5-vito-rock-and-roll-bed-3-4-headrest-belts...
You'll have to taylor it to your needs and materials. A metal frame with wooden boards is the lightest and strongest, but many people often just use wood to make the frame as well.
can a honda odeysssey be convert to a campervan
http://www.loot.com/advert/honda-odyssey/4646816
No reason why not. You'll have to carefully consider what top put in and where to put it, as getting in and out via the side doors might be difficult.
Hello there. I am about to become the proud owner of a 1976 T2 VW van, and I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction for somebody to convert the back seats to a comfortable living area. As much as I would love a custom job, in reality it will have to be for a reasonable amount, and I have no idea of the sort of price I am looking at. Any advice, suggestions or ideas on any areas of campervanning will be gratefully received, as I am completely new to it all. Thanks xx
Each time we put our bed down in our VW T4 Trident Autosleeper the top bolt on the nearside catches the covered panel and tears the panel cover. Nothing appears bent and all screws and bolts are secure. Has anyone come across a similar problem or have any sugestions?
camoer is 5.7 meters long i thinking can i put 5.3 meter caravan onto the bedford chassie
Can anyone help me - I have just bought a 1998 fiat ducato, it was an old ambulance, with a view to transform it to something I can stay in as well as using it at community events as storage for and distribution of craft type workshops - not much to ask ehh? And to top that it's only got a drivers seat. Does have Tax and MOT though.
Can anybody help me in where/how do I start!
I would strongly recommend joinin gthe SBMCC ( internet forum) great for beginers and a good crowd generally, only 15 quid to join and with the members discounts on suppliers you can soon get that back and more.
I'd second this! Found the forum and help invaluable whilst we were converting!!
I would like to raise the roof so that I can stand. I would like to raise it approx. a foot and a half, keeping the sky light. What is the cheapest and safest idea?
The best way is to buy a fiberglass roof for your van. You don't say what type of van you have.
Fitting the fiberglass roof generally means cutting the top of the metal roof off, and then glueing the fiberglass part on.
It's not a straightforward job.
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