The Van Conversion Bible: The Ultimate Guide to Converting a Campervan - 2025 edition Hardcover – 31 Jan. 2025

Husband loves it ,absolutely perfect for first time beginners in building there own home on wheels 😀

I am getting ready to convert my first van. I (just like I imagine everyone reading this) have spent months looking at Youtube videos and researching costs and elements needed to put this all together. Youtube has been great but sometimes, you just need a start to finish guide that not only sums it all up but also expands on what you're planning and offers advisories on the good points and the bad. This is exactly that tool.I would happily read this from start to finish like a Novel (as I currently am) as its so personable and engaging but if you want some reference material for any stage of a build, this is the ultimate guide.Best instruction manual I have ever purchased!

I can describe how brilliant this book is. Everything you need to know but written in a really fun interesting way so you actualy enjoy reading about convection heating, cooling, batteries, wiring and anything else that Haynes manuals could put you into a catatonic state and fear ever taking on a project! Ive never done a campervan conversion and ive never owned a minibus, but i do now and am now and this book gives me, a 50 year old new divorcee the confidence and enthusiasm to do it, and on my own. If you are thinking of doing a campervan conversion, you absolutely will not regret buying this. Beautiful looking book inside and out.

The positive:I’m really enjoying reading and learning from this book. The cover was very attractive and love the art style which drew me in over other books. The format is very good and it’s pretty easy to learn from. Especially if like me you have consumed most van life build videos on YouTube and want a reference book.The negative:There’s not really anything significant, it’s a great book. However on pages 53/54 electrics, I have two comments that hopefully can be used to improve future editions.1) the equations include “I” and it’s not explained but this is current. I had to look that up. Be good to explain this.2) Charlie apologising for flashbacks of school lessons. I found this comment deminishes the valuable learning you are providing. Never apologise and never downplay what you teaching.

Superbly written and presented book. My first purchase toward vanlife and likely the most valuable.

Got this before buying a van gives so many ideas to help choose a van and layout right for you

I have purchased the very first book from the seller, directly, not through Amazon. The book is made absolutely great. I find it a real Bible in terms of any van conversions. Definitely best on the market and so well made!Then I have purchased the second one, as a gift for someone else through Amazon. It came with the Amazon's label sticked to the very middle of the front page and destroying the whole appearance of the book which was meant for the gift. What is more, sticker was placed so sturdy, that when tried to remove it, the whole front book cover foil started coming off with the label. I felt so disappointed not with the book itself (Authors done amazing job!!! Best on the market!!!), but with the Amazon (worker's?) sticker quality and its placement, which ruined the book. Had to return the second one and got a refund. Everything went fine. Still planning to purchase the book, but not through Amazon anymore.So not even gonna give less than 5 stars, as I still feel that the book, timing, dispatch and everything from the Seller's side is absolutely great and deserves 5/5 stars. Highly recommend purchasing the book directly from the seller's website rather than Amazon, which through its sticker placement on the item might ruin its overall look and value.

The authors have clearly put a huge amount of thought into this and the result is excellent. We have been planning a conversion for ages so I decided to take this on holiday and read it from cover to cover. It has removed all my excuses so it’s time to start looking for a base van. I’m an experienced DIYer but still found the clear explanations of fixings, etc, useful. I wish I’d had something similar before doing my holiday cottage conversions! Many thanks!