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THE VAN LIFE GEAR GUIDE

Choose the kit that fits your kind of freedom.

60 real Amazon UK listings across 20 gear categories, grouped by what they actually do in a van. Start with your power and space budget, then compare specific models.

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Picks are chosen by published rating and suitability for a UK campervan; we have not physically tested every item. Prices were last checked on 3 November 2026 and change often. How affiliate links work.

Portable power stations

One-box power for simple builds. Check usable capacity and recharge time before the peak wattage.

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Solar panels and controllers

Roof space and UK winter light set the ceiling. An MPPT controller is usually worth the difference.

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Lithium leisure batteries

Usable capacity, BMS quality and low-temperature charging protection matter more than the headline Ah.

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12V campervan fridges

A compressor fridge draws far less than an absorption fridge. Plan the vent and the daily energy budget.

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Heaters and heating kit

Diesel, gas and electric heaters make different demands on fuel, ventilation and your battery bank.

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Diesel air heaters

The default choice for UK winter. Decide on a mounting location, a fuel pick-up and a controller before comparing kits.

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Mobile routers and antennas

A router cannot create signal. Choose the aerial and the network first, then the device that can use them.

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Power inverters

Pure sine wave costs more and runs mains appliances properly. Size for surge, not just the continuous rating.

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Composting toilets

A separating toilet trades emptying for no chemicals and no cassette. Check the venting and the solids capacity.

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Water pumps and plumbing

Match the pump to your tap count and head height, and plan for winter draining.

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Roof vents and fans

One powered roof vent does more for summer comfort and condensation than any number of portable fans.

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Campervan mattresses

Measure the bed you actually have, including cut-outs, before choosing a topper or a custom shape.

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Camping cookware

Nesting sets save space, but only if the pieces suit what you cook and how many you feed.

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Portable toilets

Cassette, composting and dry-separating toilets differ in emptying, smell and where you can legally use them.

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Storage and organisation

Boxes that fit the space you have beat clever systems that do not.

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12V lighting

Warm, dimmable 12V lighting uses a fraction of the power of an inverter and a mains lamp.

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Campervan security

A visible deterrent, a hard immobiliser and a tracker solve three different problems.

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Dash cams and reversing cameras

A reversing camera pays for itself the first time you park a long-wheelbase van in a tight street.

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Chargers and USB power

USB-C PD will run a laptop; a 12V socket will not. Match the port to the device.

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12V electrical components

Fuses, busbars, cable and crimps. Buy the correct rating once rather than replacing melted parts.

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RESEARCH BEFORE YOU BUY

Read the buying guide first.

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