Many people are caught by seeing a sweet built out van on the road and choose a brand and model without considering what they actually need. Avoid this. Selecting the right van convert into a camper starts by the assessment of your requirements.

Budget

How much money are you willing to invest/can you spend? This is the initial and most important one. When you are building a van, budget is key. Without it, things can quickly get out of hand. Although you don't necessarily need to own one, it will assist you to decide what is necessary and what's optional. ,View source.

There are always bargains to be found however, you don't take what you paying for. Injecting $30,000 into a $10,000 van that has more than 150,000 miles isn't making any sense, does it?

Be sure to know the ramifications when it comes to your van building platform. There isn't a magic formula to determine what percentage of your budget should go towards the actual cost of your van. Be sure to leave yourself between $10,000 - $20,000 for the conversion parts.

Height and Length

These two aspects are often the primary factors that determine the cost of the van. They are also the determining elements for almost all aspects of the build from bed size and direction to other elements such as seating and showers. It all is based on the size of the vehicle you feel comfortable driving. Vehicles that are taller than others can handle differently than vehicles that are smaller.

Length

How long your van impacts turning radius. It is more difficult to maneuver through small spaces such as campgrounds or parking lots. The length of the vehicle can impact the breakover angle. This will be discussed in the section on off-road.

The length of the bed determines its shape and its orientation. Check out our guide on camper van beds to get more information on things to take into consideration when planning your sleeping area. The length of your van will determine storage space, capacity, and whether you can include showers.

Height

It's really important to consider how crucial being to fully stand up is for you. Do you feel comfortable standing up and crouching? Do you feel comfortable cooking while sitting and putting on your pants on the bed? This is a huge one.

Height also has implications for the places you're able to go. A lot of taller vans are too big to fit through banks, drive-thrus as well as parking garages. Although it may seem small but you'll soon see the limitations when you need to access the places you've always used.

Off-road capability

Are you content to stay on the road or in campgrounds or would you like to make your own way? The 4x4 vans that are jacked up look badass but come with hefty price tags. Before you purchase an mountain bike take into consideration where you'll be driving it.

With a simple tire change the majority of 2WD vans are able to take on snowy and dirt roads. There are some vans that do come with higher clearance from the factory than others. Read more about this in the following article.

Another thing to consider when considering the off-road capabilities is the breakover angle. Find out more about approaches, departures and breakover angles here. Wheelbase and overall vehicle length are essentially a factor in the object you drive over. Long vans tend to be more likely to get stuck on steep hills or drag their rear of the vehicle.

Gas or diesel

This is a personal preference. Both gas and diesel vans are able to do the job well. Diesel is more suitable when you intend to tow your campervan frequently however, you won't be wrong either. ,Click this link.

You might be able to purchase a diesel van with lots of miles for cheaper but always think about the maintenance cost. Diesels can run for "forever" however they will require regular maintenance.
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