Many people are caught by seeing a sweet built out van and decide on a make and model, without considering the actual requirements. This is a mistake. The process of selecting the best van to convert into a camper starts with evaluating what your needs are.

Budget

How much money are you willing to spend/can you spend? This is the primary and most important question. Budget rules all when it comes to your van build and if you don't have one things will quickly become out of hand. Although you don't necessarily need to have one, it could assist you in deciding what is essential and what is optional. ,Go here.

There are always deals to be found but you won't get what your paying for. Pouring $30,000 into a $10,000 van that has more than 150,000 miles doesn't seem to make much sense does it?

Make sure you understand the ramifications when it comes to the van building platform. There is no one formula that can tell you how much money needs to be allocated to the van cost. Just make sure that you have between $10,000 and $20,000 for the conversion components.

Length and Height

These two elements are usually the main determining factors for the cost of a van. They also are the primary factors for nearly every aspect of your build from bed size and orientation to elements like seating and showers. It all is based on the size of the vehicle you're comfortable driving. Cars that are taller than others may be more difficult to handle in comparison to those with shorter heights.

Length

How long your van impacts turning radius. This makes it difficult to maneuver around tight spots such as campgrounds and parking lots. The length of the vehicle also influences breakover angle. This will be discussed in the section on off-roads below.

On the inside, length will determine the bed's orientation or style. Read our guide to camper van beds to get details on what to take into consideration when planning your sleeping space. The overall length of the van will determine the the amount of storage space available, capacity, and whether you can include showers.

Height

It is crucial to consider how crucial being able to stand tall is for you. Are you at ease crouching in your chair? Ok with cooking sitting down and putting your pants on lying down on your bed? Really think about this one.

Your height could also affect the places you are able to travel. A majority of taller vehicles can't go through drive-thrus, banks, car washes parking garages, and many more places. This might seem small but it's not really clear how restrictive this can be until you need to leave the places you're used to

Capability to drive off-road

Will you be sticking to pavement and campgrounds or are you planning to blaze your own trails? The 4x4 vans that are jacked up appear stylish but carry expensive prices. Before you purchase an mountain bike take into consideration the location you'll be riding it.

Most 2WD vans are more than capable of snowy or dirt roads with just a simple change of tires. There are some vans that have better factory clearance than other vans. Read more about this here.

Another consideration when thinking about the off-road capabilities is the breakover angle. Learn more about approach, departure, and breakover angles. The length of the wheelbase and overall length of the vehicle are essentially a factor in the object you can go over. Longer vans are at risk of getting stuck in the middle when climbing steep hills, and they could drag the rear end as well.

Gas or diesel

This is a personal decision. Both diesel and gas vans do the job equally well. If you plan on towing frequently using your campervan, diesel is the best option, but aside from that there's no reason to not choose either. ,Website.

Although you may be able buy a diesel van with more miles at less money however, you should consider the maintenance costs. Diesels can last "forever", but they will require regular maintenance.
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