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Mazda Bongo Camper Conversion

The Mazda Bongo makes a very nice smaller camper van that has the flexibility of a second car to allow you to use it more regularly than a large motorhome. In…
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Nissan Elgrand

An excellent RHD MPV imported from Japan in excellent condition, well maintained and often with low mileage. This page is a general introduction to this vehicl…
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Camper Insurance

Caravan wise offer DIY campervan insurance for DIY or home conversion and self build camper vans. Your DIY camper can be fully bespoke or completed from a kit…
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New standards in rear passenger seating

Rear seating and seat belts in motorhomes has become something of a hot subject recently. There was the change in child seat laws which came into effect in 20…
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Keeping DIY campervans legal

The DVLA now require a “Motor Caravan” to have the “external appearance of a motor caravan”. This is based on a subjective decision by the inspector. Some ins…
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Really Useful Motorhome Book

Well is it really useful who might find this book most useful? When you first pick up you get the feeling that it is one of those half magazine, half paperback…
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VW T25 Club 80-90

If you are thinking of basing your DIY campervan on a VW T25 transporter van or are doing up a T25 camper then you really ought to get over to Club 80-90: The…
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VW Camper Furniture Kits

If your joinery skills are not up to producing the internal finish that you dream of South West Camper Conversions can help with furniture packs for standard…
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VW Campervan Elevating Roofs and Pop Tops

Adding an elevating roof or pop-top transforms the living and sleeping space in a VW camper van and is one of the most popular elements in converting a VW bus…
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Fridges and Windows

Fitting A Fridge In Your Campervan This detailed article, approved by Dometic (formerly Electrolux) covers why you should have an approved installation. Dimen…
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Campervan Adventures

Campervan Adventures appears to be a personal web site with loads of useful content. There’s a helpful check list for the Self Build Campervan Project written…
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Book Review

Build your own Motorcaravan by John Wickersham Publisher Haynes This is the best general book that I have come across on building a DIY motorcaravan, that is no…
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In This Section

  • Mazda Bongo Camper Conversion
  • Nissan Elgrand
  • Camper Insurance
  • New standards in rear passenger seating
  • Keeping DIY campervans legal
  • Really Useful Motorhome Book
  • VW T25 Club 80-90
  • VW Camper Furniture Kits
  • VW Campervan Elevating Roofs and Pop Tops
  • Fridges and Windows
  • Campervan Adventures
  • Book Review