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Hi..

Although this may be a bit harsh on the genuine sellers/small convertors  but I'd be very careful if looking at a freshly converted, "unbranded" van...I'd want to be able to check up on the company who did the work...

As furniture kits etc are available online, there's nowt to stop anyone knocking something together. Which may be fine, if it's for their own use but the sell on?..and when it can/does involve gas appliances, electrical systems etc  then I'd be very careful...(..and you do get to read of some horror stories)..

For £15,000 you could get an older "main manufacturer" campervan/PVC or you could  look at sourcing your own van and get it converted properly,and how you want it?(rather than buy something stinking of old cigarette smoke and damp dog or someone's  DIY lash-up )

eg  http://clearcutconversions.co.uk/product-category/campervan-conversions/

NOTE! I have no idea what the above company is like, I just pulled that from a search...

Quote: Originally posted by Shrimpdragon on 18/5/2015

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I think you would have to be careful with a converted panel van apart from the 'cowboy' element there could be a problem with the Insurance!

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There shouldn't be,not if satisfies DVLA's criteria (and has had it's V5C amended accordingly)  http://www.campervanlife.com/building/legal

Quote: Originally posted by Tom,n,Gill on 17/5/2015

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Any thoughts comments.
Got a £15000 budget looking for a 2 berth, if you know a cracking deal.....

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A little bit over budget but this seems a lot of van for the money, and a sort after model from a reputable manufacturer..

Adria Twin on Autotrader

Quote: Originally posted by Aslan74 on 20/5/2015Very interesting thread.

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At what stage does the insurance change?

Does throwing a mattress into the back and touring around class it as a camper?

Aslan

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