SELF BUILD SUPPORT
If you want to convert your van yourself you will find lots of useful information here. Whether a seasoned DIY'er or you have just bought your first drill, we will talk you through the steps and answer any questions you have.
Follow our blog for 'how to' guides to help with your van conversion and check out our shop for useful self build resources.
Guides & resources
Book one of our consultancy packages to gain one to one tailored advice on your conversion.
Consultancy
For more in depth guidance we are creating a book to take you through the stages step by step.
'Build along' book
CONSULTANCY PACKAGES
TAILORED ADVICE
BUILD MENTOR
One hour phone or Skype call to provide tailored advice for your build, which can include:
This package includes six, hour long Skype sessions spread throughout your build to guide you through each step of the process which can include:
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General preparation and layout considerations
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Specific advice on one or more aspects of your conversion
£60
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Prioritising your vanlife needs
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Choosing your base vehicle
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Choosing appliances
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Layout considerations
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Rough 3D sketch of preferred layout
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Calculation of electrical system requirements based on desired load
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Calculation of conversion weight estimate
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Systematic recommended order of conversion
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Van converter's toolkit
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Basics of cutting holes eg windows/inlets
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Basics of van carpentry
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Basics of electrics
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Basics of plumbing
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Tips on finishing touches
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Opportunity for questions on each call
£300
DAY AT THE WORKSHOP
Learn the blueprint for your van conversion in one day. Bring your van with you and we will go through the build start to finish including:
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Tour of workshop and current van conversions
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Prioritising your vanlife needs
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Choosing appliances
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Layout considerations
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Rough 3D sketch of preferred layout
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Calculation of electrical system requirements based on desired load
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Calculation of conversion weight estimate
-
Systematic recommended order of conversion
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Van converter's toolkit
-
Basics of cutting holes eg windows/inlets
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Basics of van carpentry
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Basics of electrics
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Basics of plumbing
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Tips on finishing touches
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Lots of opportunity for questions
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Lunch included
£360
Contact us for more information on consultancy.
SELF BUILD RESOURCES
FREE ONLINE TOOL
Use this free online tool to work out how much electricity your van will use and how much you can generate while off-grid.
Test the impact of different batteries.
FREE TUTORAL VIDEOS
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for self build tutorial videos and van tours.