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The Ultimate Guide to Campervan Wiring
What are the different types of wires? How do you size wires? How do you connect wires together? How do you crimp, solder, and heat shrink?


The Complete Guide to Campervan Solar Systems
This is the complete guide to solar for your van conversion. Learn how to install solar panels on your campervan.


Campervan Electric Hook Up (Shore Power) Installation Guide
Shore power in a van allows you to fill up with electricity (mains) at home or at a campsite! Learn how to install it with this useful guide


The Ultimate Guide to Campervan Split Charging Systems
Learn about all split charging and the devices you can use: manual switch, split charge relay, voltage sensitive relay, DC to DC charger.


A Complete Guide to Campervan Inverters (12V to 240V)
To install plug sockets in a van conversion you need an inverter. In this article we will learn all about inverters!


Grounding a Campervan Electrical System
Learn about the different types of ground, what appliances you should ground, and how we wire up ground in your campervan.


A Complete Guide to Campervan Leisure Batteries (2025)
In this article we go DEEP on leisure batteries. Lead-acid, Lithium, Installation, Maximising lifespan, The best batteries, and more!


Campervan Electrics Explained
Learn all about electrics as it relates to your van conversion! Volts, Amps, Watts, Fuses, Wire sizes, AC/DC, Solar, and batteries!


Campervan Wiring Diagram Explained (Free Download)
Explore the electrical wiring diagram used by The Van Conversion - IN DEPTH.


How to Install a DIY Spare Wheel Carrier on a Van
A spare wheel is an absolute necessity for a campervan. In this article, we will look at how to install a DIY Spare wheel on your van!


A Complete Guide to Van Ladders (and How to Install One)
A ladder can be a very useful addition to your van conversion. I use mine frequently in the winter to clear snow off the solar panels.


How to Remove the Bulkhead from a Van
Learn how to remove the bulkhead from your Ford Transit - a heavy sheet of steel that separates the front and the back of the van


A Guide to Campervan Mains Hook-Up Sockets (Shore Power Inlet)
Shore power in a van allows you to fill up with electricity (mains) at home or at a campsite.


This is How to Install a Solar Cable Entry Gland (2025)
Cutting a hole in your van to install a solar cable entry gland can be a little scary. However, it's one of the first things you need to...


A Complete Guide to Caravan Water Inlet Sockets (2025)
Learn how to install a caravan water inlet socket in your campervan!


How to Install a Gaslow Filler Kit in your Campervan (LPG inlet)
Cutting a hole in the side of your van can be terrifying, yet it's one of the first things you need to do for your van conversion and...


Project Management for Van Conversions
Good project management will save you time, money, and help you make fewer mistakes. Learn how to increase your productivity.

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These are the Best Vans For Camper Conversion [2025]
Find out how to choose the right van for your campervan conversion and what you should think about before starting your build.


This is How to Plan and Design Your Campervan Layout
Find out the best way to design your van! Get inspiration from some of the most beautiful van builds out there.


How to Treat Rust on a Van (2025)
Many years ago I drove from the Northernmost tip of Sweden all the way down to the Cote d'Azur - the French mediterranean coast. I had...


A Complete Guide to Campervan Window Fittings (2025)
A campervan window fitting is an absolute necessity. It brightens up your interior and lets in fresh air, and nobody wants to hang out in...


A Complete Guide to Camper Van Roof Vents (2025)
A camper roof vent is a must if you're to enjoy your experience on the road. In summer, a campervan is a hot metal box . Without the...


The Ultimate Guide to Van Sound Deadening
There is one small detail that can make your life on the road unbearable : noise . A rattling van that offers no protection from road or...


The Philosophy of VanLife
The minimalism, the nature, the challenge. The people, the transience, and the peace. The gratitude, the creativity, the solitude. The...
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