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Buying a Used Campervan in the UK: The Complete Inspection and Buying Guide
Buying a used campervan is one of the most exciting purchases you'll ever make — and one of the easiest to get badly wrong.
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Cab Blinds & Privacy
Your cab windows are the biggest source of heat loss, the weakest point for security, and the reason everyone can see you eating dinner in your van.
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Campervan Insulation UK: Complete Guide for British Winters
Insulation is the single most important part of a campervan conversion that you cannot easily fix later.
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Van Life Tools Guide UK 2026 – Essential Hardware for DIY Conversions
The complete guide to tools for DIY campervan conversions. From a basic toolkit to professional power tools — everything you need to convert your van.
4 min read
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Carver Cascade Windows Review
Carver Cascade windows are one of the most popular aftermarket window options for UK campervan conversions.
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Cheapest Van For Conversions UK 2026
Ford Transit Custom 2015-2018 (Used) £8,500 4. VW Transporter T5 (Used) £9,200 4.
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Cheapest Van Life UK: Complete Budget Breakdown 2026
The cheapest viable van life setup in the UK costs approximately £8,000-£10,000 initially and £300-£500 per month to run.
4 min read
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Chinese Diesel Heater (CDH) Guide — Installation, Safety, and Best Models
A Chinese diesel heater is a viable option for a UK van build if you are comfortable with the installation and understand the risks.
5 min read
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Citroen Relay Rust Issues
The Citroen Relay (sold as Peugeot Boxer, Fiat Ducato, and Vauxhall Movano) is the UK's most popular large van for campervan conversions.
5 min read
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The Complete UK Van Life Guide — Everything You Need to Know
The UK might not be the first place people think of for van life — we've got rain, narrow country lanes, and parking charges that'll make your eyes water.
7 min read
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Diesel Tank Tapping for Campervan Heaters
Tapping directly into your van's diesel fuel tank to feed a diesel heater is the cleanest, most reliable fuel supply method.
5 min read
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DIY Van Alarms UK Guide
A professional security system for your campervan costs £300-500 fitted. A DIY system costs £30-150 and takes an afternoon.
3 min read
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Van Insulation: Cheap Materials That Actually Work
By a UK van life writer who’s turned cheap building supplies into a cozy, warm mobile home. Winter in the UK can be brutally cold, especially inside
4 min read
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Dometic Heki Skylights Review
Dometic (formerly part of the Electrolux group) is the leading brand in campervan roof lights and skylights.
4 min read
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Drop-Down Bed Mechanisms
A drop-down bed (also called an elevating bed or raising bed) mounts above the living area and lowers for sleeping.
4 min read
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DVLA Motor Caravan Reclassification
When you convert a panel van into a campervan, the DVLA still classifies it as a "Panel Van" or "Light Goods Vehicle" on the V5C logbook.
5 min read
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Electric Campervan UK: The Complete 2026 Guide to Going Electric
For years, "electric campervan" sounded like a contradiction in terms. A heavy leisure vehicle that needs to roam far from home, powered by a battery
11 min read
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Electric Van Life UK: The Complete 2026 Guide to Going Green
Electric van life in the UK has crossed the line from futuristic idea to practical reality. In 2026 you can buy a van built from the ground
7 min read
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Fiat Ducato Camper History
The Fiat Ducato is the most popular campervan base vehicle in the UK and Europe. From the iconic 1980s models that launched the motorhome boom
4 min read
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Floor Insulation for Cold Floors
A cold floor is one of the most common complaints in DIY campervan conversions. Heat rises, so the floor is always the coldest surface in your van.
5 min read
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Ford Transit Custom Review
The Ford Transit Custom is the most common base vehicle for UK campervan conversions. Walk into any campsite and you'll see more Transit Customs
5 min read
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Freeze Protection for Campervan Drains and Pipes
A frozen pipe in a campervan is not just inconvenient — it can burst, causing water damage to your conversion.
5 min read
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Lightweight Furniture Board Options
Weight is the enemy of campervan conversions. Every kg you add reduces your payload for water, gear, and passengers.
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Hettich Hinges & Runners for Van Conversions: Complete Guide
The quality of hinges and drawer runners in a van build determines how your kitchen and cupboards feel two years in.
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