How to convert a van into a camper

Here's a tour of how we built my 2004 Ford Econovan which we home converted into a camper van for road trips around Australia.

Who said a self-converted camper van has to be expensive?! We built “Flippie” using mostly Ikea furnishings for just a $1000! It’s a simple, no-nonsense build that is both functional and practical!

Building your own campervan conversion can be a challenge, but we have some van build ideas that will help make your van build simple. When building your shower, bathroom and kitchen, these tips and tricks will help you prepare for the ultimate van layout. You don't want to go blindly into your build without any idea of where to screw in the bed frame, so follows these tips and tricks and you will have a successful van conversion!

If you want to make your own DIY campervan conversion but don’t have a lot of time or money, this step-by-step guide has you covered!

When converting a campervan yourself, you are likely to make mistakes or have regrets. With our tiny amount of experience, things were bound to go wrong. It’s hard to get everything perfect, especially for our first ever van conversion. Here are the top 6 things we regret about our campervan conversion. #vanconversion #vanlife #campervan #build #DIY

So, how much does it cost to convert a van? In this post, we detail exactly how much our camper van conversion cost.

All-in-one mega-guide to our DIY van conversion for van life. Access to our complete van build with the step-by-step process & photos.

One of the most exciting things about a campervan conversion is choosing your vehicle, but it can be a little overwhelming. Find out all the factors you need to consider before choosing what to convert for your van build.

The Camper Dreamin' story started in January 2017 when we picked up an old painters van and converted her into the ultimate adventure.