The Van Conversion Bible
converting a campervan
The multi-award winning bestseller –
2025 edition now available ✨
Ready to re-write the way you live?
💥 New 2025 edition – packed full of brand new content, inc. 16 extra pages
📖 347 page book to help you plan, design and build a campervan
🎨 Over 350 detailed illustrations, graphs and photographs
💰 Find out exactly how much it costs to convert a campervan
🧐 Features data and insights from the largest self-build campervan survey
📊 Includes example layout, gas, water and electrical system diagrams
🌳 1% of every sale goes to tree planting via 1% for the Planet
Packed full of tips & tricks, definitive answers and savings
6 detailed chapters to help you plan, design & build your dream van 🚐
Learn about the history of van life, and our motives for writing ‘The Bible’.
Understand costs, read case studies, and learn about the different stages of the build.
Design your layout, and study example gas, water and electrical diagrams.
Learn exactly which tools and products you need throughout your conversion.
Follow our step- by-step build guide. Includes detailed photographs and illustrations.
Advice to help you prepare for life on the road, so you can start planning your adventures.
Fantastic! Great quality book, one of the best self build books on the market. Really informative, and so much information, it absolutely deserves the title of van bible!! Love it! Worth every penny. I’ve got several van build guides, and this one is the best I’ve read! If your a self builder you have got to get this!
Marten, Netherlands ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Not that I’m looking, but I’m struggling to find anything negative to say about this book! It is truly the holy grail of van conversions and I love every single page of it. A credit to the amazing couple that made it.
Jade-Louise Thompson, UK ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Love love love! I am checking this book EVERY DAY of my van build. Thank you SO MUCH for putting all this information together.
Robyn F, UK ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
It is really beautifully illustrated and helpful for a van conversion! I like it so much, and also it’s long time ago that I read a book so fast!
Mareike W, Germany ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Build a campervan, travel the world 🌎
Want to wake up to a breathtaking new view every morning? Have you been dreaming about owning a vehicle to fuel your adventures? Building a campervan gives you total freedom to create your very own rolling home. Escape the daily grind, hit the open road and re-write the way you live.
The Van Conversion Bible is the ultimate guide to planning, designing and converting a campervan. It’s more than just the story of how we built our own van Ringo, it will help you build a van bespoke to your needs. It provides definitive answers to your questions (even the ones you haven’t thought of yet!) to ensure you save time and avoid expensive mistakes.
From detailed gas, water and electrical system diagrams to a step-by-step build guide, you’ll find everything you need to start your journey inside. Whatever your skills and budget, you can learn how to build your dream campervan. Your very own home on wheels awaits…
North American edition now available
⚡️ Electrical systems updated to include 120V, AWG, and to adhere to US standards
🚐 Vehicle advice based on vans and buses commonly available in North America
🛍️ Updated product recommendations, units and currencies
⛰️ Van life section provides specific US and Canadian advice
It’s hard to find flaws with this excellent book. The writing style, quality and design are exemplary!
The Van Conversion Bible makes it simple!
Answers to all of your questions…even the ones you haven’t thought of yet 🤔
Insulation
Remove the guesswork with our scientifically backed guidance on the best way to insulate your campervan, tailored to the climates and destinations you plan to visit.
Electrical system design
Learn the theory, design and installation of campervan electrical systems, aided by detailed wiring diagrams from the leading campervan electrical authority, Nohma.
Water, gas & electrical guidance
Detailed guidance explaining how to design and install your water, gas and electrical systems, in accordance with the British Standards.
Designing your layout
Learn how to design the perfect layout for your van and how you plan to travel. Includes detailed design plans for the most common layouts.
Layout construction
Our step-by-step build guide includes techniques for complete beginners to experts. Annotated diagrams ensure instructions are easy to follow.
Van life & travel
Insider tips and advice on how to travel the world in your campervan, from playing the ‘Schengen shuffle’, to shipping your van to another continent.
The adventure starts now
