Our Story To Building Our First Campervan

When I was finally at the point where I didn't need my work van for work anymore, I knew it was time to create the life me and my girls had always wanted.

How It All Started

Me & My Better Half Stripping Out The Van

Where it all began, On the first day all the tool racking come out showing us just how much room we had to work with. Being a medium wheel-based van we knew it wasn't the biggest but it was good enough for us.

A8FCD6F0-6A66-4304-B9C8-9294182AC75A
F0B3BA2A-2D9B-441B-9932-7E7786692D2B

Putting Our First Window In!

We would both be lying if we said we weren't crapping ourselves when we were cutting the hole out for the window. I mean I've always worked with my hands so I'm normally pretty confident but I must admit I was a little worried, ( Luckily it went in perfect first time ).

F0B3BA2A-2D9B-441B-9932-7E7786692D2B

Time For Sound Deadening And Insulation

For our sound deadening we used DODO Mat which is amazing it really does stop that echo. Then for the insulation we used a mixture of kingspan, Thermawrap & Rockwall, I know rockwall isn't the best but is was easiest to squeeze into all the little tight areas.  

EFAEDF39-3EDE-42CD-AD41-9965BF9F90CC

Now It Was Time For The Build

DE2041D5-4440-4643-AE1B-EEE5351E2B75

Luckily I'd Been A Floorlayer For 15 Years

The flooring we have down is an amtico LVT vinyl flooring, We decided to go for this because it's easy to clean, and it will last forever.... Plus it was free haha

Timber Walls

We went with a tongue & groove cladding for the walls because it very easy to work with yet has a great finish. It's also very light weight which helps massively with the like of diesel and keeping the weight to a minimum as it all adds up. I Even got my eldest helping with this bit.

AACB0755-CE84-4FB2-8206-39F205A16F8E
A10357BA-ABB4-44A3-B4B4-7D03DC638DC9

Van Was Ready For Our First Trip

We knew the van wasn't completely finished but at this stage it was good enough to have a little trip so we knew if we needed more storage or anything needed adjusting etc.

Our Testimonials

“The thing I like best is being able to jump in the van with my family to escape the busy city we live in and see some beautiful places, it really feels like I have a break from reality"

lillie

Lillie Russell

Eldest Daughter

“Converting James's old work van into a camper was fun in itself, But travelling to a new destination with my husband and children has to be the best thing I've ever done. It gives us so much freedom and we're building the best memories"

charlotte

Charlotte Russell

Director Of The Family

“My favourite bit about the van is going traveling and seeing new things, Oh and the heart on the wall"

laila

Laila Russell

Youngest Daughter

Live The Life You Always Wanted

If you'd love to have more Time, Money & Freedom to do the things you enjoy press the button below for more info