Resources

Climbingvan's van conversion resources

Are you converting a campervan and feeling stuck? Whether you’re trying to design your layout, decide exactly what you need to buy to start your build, or need help with your electrical system, our van conversion resources can help.

Planning your build

If you’re in the planning phase of your van conversion, there’s a few resources you might find useful before taking the plunge and buying your van.

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Tools

climbingvan shopping list tool campervan shopping list

Not sure what to buy for your van converison? Try our shopping list tool!

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campervan layout configurator by climbingvan

Not sure what campervan layout to go for? Use our configurator to help you decide!

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Our free electrical design service makes off-grid energy simple.

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The book

Our 331 page bestseller explains exactly how to convert a campervan.

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The Van Conversion Bible is the ultimate guide to planning, designing and converting a campervan. It’s more than just the story of how we built our own van Ringo, it will help you build a van bespoke to your needs. It provides definitive answers to your questions (even the ones you haven’t thought of yet!) to ensure you save time and avoid expensive mistakes.

From detailed gas, water and electrical system diagrams to a step-by-step build guide, you’ll find everything you need to start your journey inside. Whatever your skills and budget, you can learn how to build your dream campervan. Your very own home on wheels awaits…

Claire B
Claire B
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I love this book. We have dreams of converting a van and this is packed full of great hints and tips as well as clear, step by step guidance for the tiniest detail of van conversion. It’s fun to read, too. Add the high quality and attractive looks and this is money well spent.
Marten
Marten
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Fantastic! Great quality book, probably one of the best self build books on the market. Really informative, and so much information, it absolutely deserves the title of van bible!! Love it! Worth every penny. I’ve got several van build guides, and this one is the best I've read!
Celine C
Celine C
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I’m in love with the book! We are just starting to imagine our van build, nothing concrete yet, and this book will help us make this dream come true. You can appreciate the work done, this is truly a bible I will treasure! Thank you Charlie and Dale for helping us with our build.
Rebecca
Rebecca
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As someone who has dyslexia, this book was very accessible! It was very clearly presented, explained and covered every area of a build you could possibly want! Truly lives up to the title and I cannot recommend highly enough to anyone out there wanted to do a build themselves!
Mareike W
Mareike W
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It is really beautifully illustrated and helpful for a van conversion! I like it so much, and also it’s long time ago that I read a book so fast!
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Preparing for van life

Once you’ve finished your campervan conversion, there’s a number of jobs you need to complete before you’re ready to hit the road. These articles should help ensure you feel ready for your first van life adventure.

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