Five questions (and answers) that you should ask yourself if you want to make your own Camper van

Pandemia has completely changed the behavior habits of the Spaniards, teleworking has been implanted, we have learned to make bread and even paper rolls became the new Lego blocks.Also during this pandemic, the demand for motorhomes and camper vans has grown spectacularly, in Spain, so much DIY has never been made or the DIY projects have been enhanced in this way.In this context from Yescapa, leading motorhom and van rental platform Camper in Europe, they share some tips so you can combine these two passions and start in the camperization of your own van.

Camperize a van is undoubtedly an ambitious project in all the senses, as well as an activity that requires motivation, time and creativity but, above all, meditated and realistic reflections.

Para ayudarte en los primeros pasos hemos recopilado cinco preguntas que te debes hacer y que te ayudarán a acertar en la elección del vehículo y a hacer realidad tu sueño (y que no se convierta en una pesadilla):

There are issues that seem trivial in appearance but that are of vital importance to lay the foundations for a successful Camper van project.Will the van will get out of time for weekend stays or will it be the refuge of a digital nomad aboard a rolling house?Will you travel alone, as a couple or in the company of your family or your pets?Will the van will have your own safe parking space or will you have to consider parking costs?Will you use it daily in city or just to go on vacation?The type of camperization vehicle that we are going to do will depend on the answer to these questions.

When you decide to enter the world of caravaning "homemade", it is difficult to have a detailed list of expenses, but it is important to know what our budget is not to keep the project halfway.

Otro punto que afecta a los costes es el tiempo del que disponemos ya que hay soluciones económicas que requieren más trabajo que otras más costosas y rápidas de ejecutar.For example, with a removable camperization it is possible to contain spending up to 1.000 euros, but if you decide to opt for a more complete assembly that includes more DIY level, you could obtain decent results with an average budget of 3.500 euros.Trusting the expert hands of professional camperizers and choosing for the vehicle better and complete equipment and structures, the price of the conversion of the van could range from a minimum base of 5.000 to 10.000 euros.

Once we have decided to camperize a van comes the most important part, the vehicle and if you do not have a very little Volkswagen California inherited from your uncle the hippie you will have to buy you a.

-Furgoneta Camper Ultra Compact, with dimensions similar to those of a car, perfect to move around the city and easy to camperize, even with a simple removable camperization kit that will allow youdog in your day to day.

-Furgoneta Camper Compact, an excellent commitment between space on board and autonomy of movements, which allows you to adapt the internal distribution according to your needs, without having to give up too many comforts.

-Furgoneta Camper great volume that allows you to rebuild a totally equipped camper and feel at home.

It is important to compare prices well and if it is of second -hand it is important.

Once the price is established, three other fundamental criteria such as height, length and engine that will limit or facilitate the camperization process and the comfort of use will be taken into account.

Before undertaking the work of camperization of a van, it is always advisable...).

The next step is to find adequate inspiration.In Europe there are many camperization projects in which you can inspire yourself.Navigating the network you can find forums, blogs and webs.As an alternative, you can always go to a motorhome or van assembly workshop to advise you.

Once camperized, to pass the ITV with your Camper van, you will have to standard it.The homologation process of your van will be carried out at the end of the project, once you have finished all the DIY and installation of equipment.However, we recommend documenting the changes you make throughout the camperization, to facilitate the task when the time comes.All the changes you make in the vehicle have to be declared, from the anchored of the furniture to the modification of the windows.For this process there are specialists (approvers) that will help you in the process.

Therefore, we advise you to save all the documents generated during the camperization of the Camper van and take photos regularly of all the changes you make in the inside as on the outside of the vehicle.