Build Journals

Follow real campervan conversions from start to finish

See how other builders tackled their conversions, learn from their experiences, and share your own journey. Each journal follows a build from purchase to first adventure.

3 Build Journals

The Budget Ducato Project
Tom & Jen Fiat Ducato
5 entries65 days
MilestoneDay 65

Build complete — total cost £3,200!

Finished the entire conversion for just £3,200 including materials, electrics, and plumbing. We saved money by using reclaimed wood, second-hand appliances, and doing everything ourselves. Scotland road trip next week!

PlanningPlumbingElectricalFinishingMilestone
Sarah's T6 Surf Van
Sarah K. VW Transporter T6
4 entries35 days
MilestoneDay 35

First surf trip!

Drove down to Croyde for the weekend. Boards on the roof rack, wetsuit drying on the tailgate. Cooked a full English on the gas stove watching the sunrise. Living the dream!

PlanningStrippingFurnitureMilestone
Dave's Sprinter Adventure
Dave M. Mercedes Sprinter
6 entries60 days
MilestoneDay 60

First night sleeping in it!

After 60 days of building, we finally slept in the van! Parked up at a quiet spot in the Brecon Beacons. The diesel heater kept us toasty. Can't believe we actually built this ourselves.

PlanningStrippingInsulationElectricalFurnitureMilestone