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A Campervan Conversion
Since travelling in a campervan in Scotland, that's where the dream began of having my own one day.. so for my 40th I just decided to go for it and bought an ex-builders white-van-man style van and started the plans for the conversion - of course the planning was the fun bit but I love spending time on build and efficiency updates, an ongoing labour of love! Here are the beginnings of this adventure...
A Warm, Functional Interior
I was drawn to using light wood finishes throughout because they instantly make the space feel brighter and more open. The cabinetry and worktop bring that warmth in, while still keeping things simple and not too heavy visually. I kept the layout along one side of the van, which allowed me to fit in everything I needed—a hob, sink, and plenty of storage—without disrupting the flow of the space. The small details, like the tiled splashback and open shelving, helped add a bit of character without overcomplicating things.
Conclusion
Functionality, weight, and maximising space considerations are always top of the priority list in a camper build. Multi purpose items eg. box seats that double as storage, fold out elements, hanging storage hooks and making sure everything is fully tied down for that long drive are always a joy to create and implement and each little innovation that I have always keeps things interesting. That and the endless road trip adventures of course, waking up to a new view every morning out of the back window is something that will keep the adventures going for many years to come.
Jo Wilkinson
Driver & fundraiser
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