VW Camper Van Build

After more than two weeks on the road testing our new camper van layout, we’ve gathered plenty of insights into what works, what doesn’t, and what needs tweaking. Before heading back to the UK, I wanted to give you a brief rundown of our experiences, the key improvements, and some unexpected revelations from this trip. […]

Sometimes, road trips take unexpected turns. This time, our journey along the Mediterranean Coast of France near Agde turned into an unplanned mechanical adventure. What was supposed to be a few days of beachside relaxation quickly turned into a battle to get the van started again. A Perfect Start… Until It Wasn’t The day started

Fixing the Love Seat Fitment The love seat was in, but there was a new issue—the fridge was interfering with the right cushion. Since the base of the seat was 2 inches (50 cm) longer than expected, it threw off the alignment with the sink, storage unit, and end piece. The Right Fix After thinking

Every van build comes with unexpected challenges, and today was no exception. What seemed like a straightforward installation of a dual-seat setup turned into a problem-solving mission involving seatbelt buckles, headrests, and frame adjustments. But, after some serious modding and ingenuity, the love seat is finally in place! The First Challenge: Seat Belt Buckles &

Every step in a campervan build brings its own set of challenges, and this time, it was fitting all the cupboard doors. While most of them were straightforward installations, I decided to make one of them a sliding door, which required a bit more problem-solving. Reusing & Repurposing Cabinet Doors For this build, I wanted

Every campervan build comes with its unique challenges, and one of my biggest ones was figuring out a space-saving yet sturdy sliding drawer system for both the fridge and porta potty. I didn’t want to use a bulky 18mm plywood divider, as space is already at a premium. Instead, I came up with a slimline

With the sliding bed installed and tested, the next challenge in my campervan conversion was to build a compact, functional kitchen cabinet. This unit would house the cooker, provide storage, and serve as a structural support when the bed is extended. Everything had to fit just right. Designing the Cooker Cabinet The first step was

Welcome back to the next stage of my camper van conversion! A lot has happened behind the scenes—I had to pause while waiting for new memory cards from Amazon (which, of course, arrived later than expected). But now, I’m back on track, and I’ve made some serious progress on both the kitchen area and the

A Perfect Color Match for the Cabinets The next stage of the bed cabinet build is coming along nicely! The structural integrity is solid, and the recent color change was an excellent decision. The new shade perfectly complements the vinyl panels on the van’s interior. A special touch is the bright yellow inside the cabinets,

The “Morning After” Test – A Color Change Was Needed After painting our cabinets and support beams, we stepped back the next morning to evaluate how the color looked inside the van. Unfortunately, the aquamarine shade we had initially chosen didn’t quite pass the “morning after” test. While it beautifully matched the wave patterns on