IT COST HOW MUCH? My Van conversion costs breakdown.

We all design & build very unique campervan conversions but do we really get value for money once we finish? Would the build cost be recovered if you sold your campervan?

In this video I breakdown the costs for my van purchase and conversion to show what it takes, and costs, to build an off-grid campervan without gas.

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[scipspics]

Must say you're a brave man calculating the cost, I'm sure a lot of us are too afraid to do I'd be interested in seeing the roof entry gland you're using for the power feeds to all the electronics around the roof rack....

[SimonKidd]

I LOVE this video!! Just the way everything is, “presented” to us by Dolly John! 🤣 I can imagine Mandy was almost choking laughing while you recorded it! SUPERB! Thank you!!!

[ringonotts]

That will be the best £30k you ever spent in your life and I think you know that. It doesn't look homebrew and is off grid capable to most likely UK winter sustainability (looking forward to that video). You have to remember that what you have built is probably not commercially available unless you spend an awful lot more - but you know that too. For me, the crux of the build is the pre-molded panels that make it look factory and not plywood. Top job indeed. Thanks for posting! Ringo

[ijharley]

You have built a fantastic van John, and you should be very proud. £30k for everything you wanted, compared to what it would cost to buy is an absolute bargain in my book. I only wish that I had your skills to do that myself, as I really want to trade in my VW California for a bigger van.

[ian_morg]

A great, honest, informative and very funny (pointing at everything 😂😂) video. Thanks for entertaining me on my lunch break 😎👍🏻 Are you planning any additions or upgrades?

[smallroads]

❤ Just love your presenting postures.😂😂😂
Can't belive you could shoot that without laughing your a.. off.
It's a wonderful build John and the videos of it, including the ups and downs are really wonderful.
Staying tuned for more videos to come.

[johngrant]

Well done with the conversion. I didn't have that kind of money or the tools and space to work. I managed to buy a Transit for six grand, that had already been fitted with the basics. All of this is new to me as I have been made homeless for the third time and didn't want to have to live in my C1 again. The gas heater doesn't work, and there's not much storage, but at least it provides shelter and allows me to roam.

[erichumphreys]

John I'm proud of you, you did a fine job and gave enormous advice to many folk.
12 years in the RAF taught me if a jobs worth doing it's essential to do WELL

[garethwilkins]

Best video you have ever done John. Informative and comical all at the same time. Well worth it mate. Well done !

[stephengraham]

Well done John, you have built a brilliant home on wheels for maybe half or more of buying a factory yoke and you know what's in it and after all its your home. Home is were you park it and if you don't like the view, you can move. Wishing you good health to enjoy your many miles and smiles for the future. Take care Bud.

[brianmcclure]

Superb end result John. The van is great inside & out. Actualy, with 400 aH lithium and all the other Renogy kit, I was actually expecting the Electrical instal to be more. Overall great job!!

[kevmeadows]

You should be proud, everything always costs more as we have particular tastes, and we know how frustrated we would be if we didn’t do or buy that extra 'thing'. Loved watching all the videos of your journey too, so everyone wins 😊

[terryallen]

I have done a full design in CAD and 3D of a Citroën Relay, high top and long wheel base. I also produced a full detailed detailed breakdown of cost. Excluding buying the van and my labour, the material cost and fit out cost it came to 15k. As you know you always spend more than you budget so call it 16K.

[packingourtrunks]

Great video John, we really enjoyed the honesty and detail - looks like you've got exactly the van you'd choose off the shelf, so a bargain!

[petewarby]

Still amuses me that a few weeks ago you joked about XLHosting sponsoring your videos and... here it is! Brilliant ;)

In fact I'm going to be a subscriber on XLHosting in the coming months, so... well advertised :)

[jillcurtis]

Our friends spent £47, 000 on a VW pop top camper with no toilet and shower small fridge and stove, so I think you have done well when you think of what you have got. Well done both of you

[eddvanlife]

Wow building costs are so high particular for some of the high end items. It is now a great van and will serve you well. For comparison my total was almost identical and bought a new van in 2018 when I started the build. I was at Quirky the other week and some of the pro builders are charging massive prices if that makes you feel better. 85k was one price lovely build out though for L3H2. Doner van build price 36k. Your build so worth the money.

[georginawilkins]

Wow, the van looks fantastic for £30k. Thank you for being so transparent about your spend, really helpful. Happy travelling!😊

[stevem]

Have watch most of your vidieos with interest, every other van you have had you have spent money changing, to suite you now you have done it your way👍

[billienomates]

Lovely van build. The bottom line is if you are happy with it that's all the really counts, enjoy.😃