Buying a Van: What Vans are Best for a Van Conversions?

Tuesday 28th April 2026

OneFiveTwo Vehicle Conversions Ltd

Van Life has Gone from a Niche Lifestyle to a Full-Blown Movement. Whether you're Chasing Weekend Adventures, Planning Full-Time Travel, or Building a Mobile Workspace, Choosing the Right Van is the Single most Important Decision you'll make. Not All Vans are Created Equal — Some are Far Better Suited for Conversion than Others.

🏕️Where to Start

1. What do you want from your Campervan?

• Full Time Van Life
• Weekend Getaways
• Short Trips Away (1-2 Weeks)
• Long Trips Away (2+ Weeks)

2. How Many People Does your Van need to Carry?

• How many Seatbelts do you Need?
• How many people does your Van need to be able to Sleep?

3. What is your Budget?

• It is Important to do your Research. What are your Must Haves for your Van and the Conversion?
• Set Two Budgets - 1 for your Van, and 2 for the Conversion.
• Looking for a Van can be Overwhelming - taking your time to Find the Perfect Van for your Conversion is Crucial.
• Campervan Conversions Range in Cost - it is all about your Specification. The Average Professional Campervan Conversion Costs £15,000 in England.

🚐Best Vans for your Perfect Campervan

Mini Campervans - Perfect for Weekend Getaways

• Peugeot Partner
• Citroen Berlingo (Best Budget Option)
• VW Caddy
• Ford Transit Connect
• Fiat Doblo
• Vauxhall Combo
• Nissan NV200 / Nissan E-NV200

Medium Campervans - Perfect for Weekend Getaways, and Short Trips

• VW Transporter
• Ford Transit Custom
• Vauxhall Vivaro
• Renault Trafic
• Peugeot Expert (Best Budget Option)

Large Campervans - Perfect for Families, Long Trips and Full Time VanLifers.

• Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
• Ford Transit
• VW Crafter
• Peugeot Boxer (Best Budget Option)
• Vauxhall Movano