Welcome to phase two of our campervan conversion! This post will take you through the next stages of our journey from putting in the floor to installing the fridge and cooker. These were some of the trickier, but certainly more fun parts of building the van!   Wood on the floor and walls   Once the van was completely insulated, it was time to cover up the ugly looking Celotex. We used sheets of 9mm ply to cover the floor and 6mm for the walls. Using thin sheets of plastic as a mould, we measured and cut the wood to shape before screwing it in to the van.   We chose to use…

We’ve always talked about getting our own campervan, but it’s never really been the right time. But recently we were lucky enough to be offered a van at a great price – and we couldn’t resist! So we decided it was time to chase our dreams and convert our own campervan. Below is the first phase of our conversion, from purchase to insulation. I’ve also tried to remember all the steps and the materials we used, so you can get some inspiration if you’re planning on converting your own van. Buying a van The first crucial step is buying a van. Trust me, your van conversion is going to be…

This week we did something very exciting – we bought a van! You’ll see from the pictures it doesn’t look like much right now, but we’re so happy with our new project. We’ve always wanted to convert our own van into a camper, and when the opportunity presented itself, we couldn’t resist. Do you believe in right place, right time? Well it was that kind of situation. So here she is – we’d like to introduce you to our new love, Stella. Our plans for the future The plan is to stick to a budget, and see how little we can spend on building our dream camper! This means writing…