SELF BUILD | vanlifeconversions

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.

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Follow our blog for 'how to' guides and videos sharing tips and hints to help with your van conversion.

How to Guides

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Book one of our consultancy packages to gain one to one tailored advice on your conversion. We can also help install certain aspects of your conversion.

Consultancy

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For more in depth guidance we are creating an ebook to take you through the stages step by step. Available soon!

Ebook

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CONSULTANCY PACKAGES

TAILORED ADVICE

BUILD MENTOR

One hour phone or Skype call to provide tailored advice for your build, including:

This package includes six, hour long Skype sessions spread throughout your build to guide you through each step of the process including:

General preparation and layout considerations
Specific advice on one or more aspects of your conversion

£50

Prioritising your vanlife needs
Choosing your base vehicle
Choosing appliances
Layout considerations
Rough 3D sketch of preferred layout
Calculation of electrical system requirements based on desired load
Calculation of conversion weight estimate
Systematic recommended order of conversion
Van converter's toolkit
Basics of cutting holes eg windows/inlets
Basics of van carpentry
Basics of electrics
Basics of plumbing
Tips on finishing touches
Opportunity for questions on each call

£250

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:

Tour of workshop and current van conversions
Prioritising your vanlife needs
Choosing appliances
Layout considerations
Rough 3D sketch of preferred layout
Detailed 3D sketch sent within the following two weeks
Calculation of electrical system requirements based on desired load
Calculation of conversion weight estimate
Systematic recommended order of conversion
Van converter's toolkit
Basics of cutting holes eg windows/inlets
Basics of van carpentry
Basics of electrics
Basics of plumbing
Tips on finishing touches
Lots of opportunity for questions
Lunch included

£300

PART BUILDS

We understand that many people like to convert their van themselves to enjoy the build process as well as the travels. Sometimes you just need some help with a particular aspect or want some advice. We offer a range of services to help your build go as smooth as possible, for example window installation or gas tank installation and connection to appliances.