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Hi everyone. My wife and I are lokoing to buy a campervan (my first – she’s had VWs in the past). Based on a lot of internet research, we are thinking of getting a vehicle and then having it converted, as that looks cheaper than buying a pre-converted one and we don’t have the time and skills to do the conversion oursleves. Does that make sense? If so, my next question is, is it better to get a ‘van-van’ (which typically seem to have bulkheads) and take it from there (getting rid of the bulkhead), or look a van that has been used as a minibus or taxi and go from there (ditching the unwanted seats)?
If you are getting a van
If you are getting a van converted by a company speak to them about the vehicle choices.
Depending on what layout and features you want in your campervan, a van or minibus may be more useful than the other.
Minibuses have many drawbacks, in that they typically have too much single glazed glass, that is hard to do much with.Also keep in mind that a pre-converted van, by a big name, will retain it’s value more.
Find a local conversion company, so that you can visit often. Then speak to them. Let them know what you are thinking. They might be able to help you find a vehicle, and have some suggestions for you.
If you are getting a van
If you are getting a van converted by a company speak to them about the vehicle choices.
Depending on what layout and features you want in your campervan, a van or minibus may be more useful than the other.
Minibuses have many drawbacks, in that they typically have too much single glazed glass, that is hard to do much with.Also keep in mind that a pre-converted van, by a big name, will retain it’s value more.
Find a local conversion company, so that you can visit often. Then speak to them. Let them know what you are thinking. They might be able to help you find a vehicle, and have some suggestions for you.
van or minibus
I went for a minibus(ex NHS). The reasons are that in general a minibus will be in very much tidier condition than a working van and had much gentler use than a delivery van. The excess of windows are easily dealt with by just blanking out the ones you dont want. I got a high roof one which allows me good head room. The interior is very tidy with built in strip lights, speakers and over cab storage. I also found that the maintenance of the ‘bus was pretty good with a petrol/lpg 145hp engine that runs very well. Locally lpg is 57p per litre so a big saving on running cost. I sold off the seats and wheelchair lift, which allowed for captains seats and swivels. All in all a good start with little effort.van or minibus
I went for a minibus(ex NHS). The reasons are that in general a minibus will be in very much tidier condition than a working van and had much gentler use than a delivery van. The excess of windows are easily dealt with by just blanking out the ones you dont want. I got a high roof one which allows me good head room. The interior is very tidy with built in strip lights, speakers and over cab storage. I also found that the maintenance of the ‘bus was pretty good with a petrol/lpg 145hp engine that runs very well. Locally lpg is 57p per litre so a big saving on running cost. I sold off the seats and wheelchair lift, which allowed for captains seats and swivels. All in all a good start with little effort.Great advice. Thanks for
Great advice. Thanks for sharing.Great advice. Thanks for
Great advice. Thanks for sharing.
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