Your van’s floor has a lot to put up with, so it's worth getting it right. It’s the coldest surface in the build, it bears the brunt of mud, meltwater, spills, and scuffs, and it's a deciding factor in your van feeling cosy rather than clammy. Get your van floor insulation wrong and you trap moisture against bare steel, create cold spots underfoot, and spend winter wondering why your beautifully built home still feels chilly. Get it right and you barely think about it again.

Buying a used van to convert into a camper is one of the most exciting — and risky — steps in the process.  I know this firsthand. Years ago, I picked up a 2012 Ford Transit L3H3 for €7,000. It had 150,000 km on the clock and looked solid at first glance. But over the next few years, I've spent somewhere in the region of €15,000 on repairs, rust treatment, and unexpected servicing. It taught me the hard way that a cheap van isn’t always a bargain — especially when rust sets i

One big question I had was: can a high-capacity portable power station  really keep my off-grid campervan powered through the harsh winter months? Late this Autumn in Chamonix, France, with temperatures plummeting well below freezing and my solar panels barely trickling in any charge, I decided to find out by testing the BLUETTI Elite 200 V2  in my campervan. I've lived in my van for many winters, typically struggling for electricity as the sun wanes, I was eager to try thi

In this article, we’ll dig into what are vapour barriers, why vans are such a special case, and how far good ventilation can go on its own. Then, we’ll help you decide whether you need a vapour barrier at all, and if you do, how to implement a smart vapour control layer, with practical guidance on materials, layout, and installation.

In this guide, we’ll demystify what flexible solar panels are, how today’s panels are built, and where the market sits on efficiency, weight-per-watt, and warranties. We’ll explain why heat matters, how to manage it, and how to size and wire a system that suits weekenders through to long summer tours. Finally, we'll go over the step-by-step process that Shane used to mount flexible panels to his first van.

A 12V projector is the upgrade that makes autumn and winter in your van feel special, whether you live on the road full time or just head out at weekends. In this guide, we'll look at the current crop of compact 12V projectors and what really matters for use in a van.

Let's see how this rugged, portable 100W solar panel from BougeRV fares in a hands-on test.

In this article, I'll share the van conversion tools which we've found most useful during our build. We'll discuss power tools, hand tools, and attachments, plus the specific little bits of hardware we're using for the first time that I wish I'd known about during my previous conversions.

In this guide, I’m going to share everything I’ve learned about campervan electrics kits  – those all-in-one packages that promise to simplify your van’s electrical system. As someone who’s built several campervan electrical setups over the years (and made plenty of mistakes along the way), I can tell you these kits have come a long  way. In fact, on my latest van build, I ditched the old piecemeal approach in favor of a complete kit – and it was a game-changer. In my early c

Lithium leisure batteries cost less than AGM batteries upfront for a given usable capacity, and pay for themselves many times over in the long term. For high-capacity electrical systems, a lithium battery's high power output and capacity for fast charging makes it the only choice. Advanced integrated features are the icing on the cake, simplifying your installation whilst giving you advanced monitoring and control capabilities.

My newest van conversion (nicknamed Elvis , a Citroën Jumper L3H3) has been my most hi-tech build yet. Crucially, it’s an all-electric build – no LPG for cooking or heating – which means the electrical system is the heart of the van. In my previous conversions, I sourced electrical parts piecemeal from various suppliers. The result was sometimes chaotic: mismatched components, multiple orders for forgotten fuses or wires, and a lot of guesswork. This time, I wanted a one-s

Overall, we've loved our experience of the Dometic PerfectWall awning, and we're happy to conclude that it's one of the best campervan awnings around. The ease with which it opens and closes is a marvel.

Overall, the Dometic Mini Heki looks great and works exactly how you'd want it to. Everything is solidly built and thought-out, giving a comforting sense that Dometic really considered the user experience.

When building a campervan or RV electrical system, it’s easy to focus on batteries and appliances – but what about the campervan outlets  you’ll actually use every day? In this guide, I’ll break down all the different campervan electrical outlets  (both interior and exterior ) I’ve installed or researched, from high-speed USB-C chargers to shore power hook-ups. I’ll also share personal tips from my own van build, like why I put a USB next to my bed and how a wireless charging

Discover how to store skis in a van with campervan ski storage solutions. Compare ski racks, roof boxes, rear door ski boxes, and a DIY ski storage box for vanlife.

We just installed a Dometic S4 sliding window in Shane's new van. We chose the Dometic S4 for its double-glazed, insulating construction, its versatile sliding shades, and for Dometic's reputation for build quality and features.

Thinking of sleeping sideways in your van?  You’re not alone — flares have exploded in popularity over the last decade, and for good reason. By adding just a few inches of width to your van, they unlock an entirely new world of layout possibilities. They are known by many names: flares, side pods, space pods, longsleepers. Whether you're trying to fit a full-time setup into a mid-size van, or simply want to stretch out in luxury, flares can be a game-changer. But do you actua

If you drive a van, RV, or any vehicle without a built-in backup camera (aka reversing camera), you know how tricky backing up can be. I...

Need a solar charge controller? Our campervan guide covers PWM vs MPPT, efficiency, Bluetooth, safety, and top picks to protect batteries and charge faster.

Buying a DC to DC charger? Our buyer's guide explains alternator limits, lithium requirements, efficiency, Bluetooth monitoring, and ranks our favourite models.

Converting a large panel van into a camper is a popular way to create a bespoke motorhome. But which base van is best for a camper conversion in the UK?  In this post, we compare six of the top contenders: the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter , Ford Transit , Peugeot Boxer / Citroën Relay / Fiat Ducato  (these three are basically the same van, often called the “Sevel” vans), VW Crafter / MAN TGE  (virtually identical models), the Renault Master , and the Iveco Daily . We’ll focus mainl

Choosing leisure batteries for motorhomes? Our buying guide explains lithium vs AGM, sizing, and the best options for every camper setup.

One big question I had was: can a battery-powered, portable air conditioner really keep me cool on a hot day in the van?  Early this...

Wiring up a campervan isn’t finished until it’s tested. Whether you’ve installed a full 230V hookup system or a 12V battery setup,...