Many people get caught in the trap of being enthralled by a gorgeous van on the road , and pick a particular make and model, without considering what they actually need. Do not fall into this trap. Selecting the right van convert into a camper starts by evaluating what your needs are.

Budget

How much can you spend/are willing to spend? This is the initial and most important question. When it comes to building vans, budget is key. Without it the situation can quickly spiral out of control. Although you don't need to have one, it will aid you through deciding what's important and what's not. ,Visit here.

You can always find deals however as the saying goes, "you get what you pay for." Making a mistake with your platform can cause problems with reliability and maintenance down the road. It's not sensible to spend $30,000 on an SUV with 150,000 miles, or over 10,000 miles.

Make sure you understand what you are getting into with regards to your van's construction platform. There's no single formula that can tell you how much money needs to be allotted to the van's cost. You should budget between $10,000 to $20,000 for the conversion components.

Length and Height

These are the main elements that affect the cost of the van. These two elements are the primary determinants for nearly every aspect of the van's construction in everything from its size and orientation to amenities such as seating and showers. A large part of it comes down to simply how large of a vehicle you feel comfortable driving. Larger taller vehicles operate differently from smaller vans.

Length

How long your van impacts turning radius. This can make it difficult to maneuver around tight spots like campgrounds and parking areas. The vehicle length can also impact the breakover angle. This topic will be covered in the section on off-road.

The bed's length will determine its style and orientation. To learn more about how to plan your sleeping area, refer to our guide for camper van beds. The overall length of the van will be a factor in things like storage space as well as the seating capacity. It will also determine if you're able to add a shower or not.

Height

It is crucial to think about the importance of being to fully stand up is to you. Do you feel comfortable standing up and crouching? Are you comfortable being seated while cooking, and after that putting on your pants when you get up? Take a moment to think about this.

Your height can also impact where you can travel. Some taller vehicles are too large to pass through drive-thrus, banks as well as parking garages. It may seem like a small thing, but it doesn't really hit how limiting this can be until you must leave the places you're used to

The ability to drive off-road

Are you content on the road or in campgrounds or would you like to forge your own path? Jacked up 4x4 vans look badass but come with high prices. Before buying an mountain bike think about the place you'll ride it.

Most 2WD vans can handle the rigors of snowy or dirt roads by simply putting on a change of tires. Certain vans come with better clearance from the factory than others. Further details on that are below.

Another consideration when thinking about the capabilities of off-road vehicles is the breakover angle. Learn more about approach, departure and breakover angles here. The length of the wheelbase and overall length of the vehicle can basically impact the object that you are attempting to cross. Longer vehicles are more likely to become stuck on hills that are steep or drag their rear of the vehicle.

Gas or diesel

This is a personal decision. Both diesel and gas vans do the job equally well. Diesel is the better choice if you plan to tow your campervan often however you're not going to go wrong with either. ,Read this.

Even though you could purchase a diesel vehicle with more miles for cheaper but it's worth taking into consideration the costs of maintaining it. Diesel engines are known to last "forever" however they need regular maintenance.
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