Accessible campervan modifications for disabled people

We believe that campervan life should be accessible to everyone. A campervan conversion is so much more than a vehicle. They can give us literal ands figurative doors to a wider sense of freedom, independence and access to adventure.

The great thing about custom built campervans is that they can include all kinds of accessible features and fixtures. If you have a limb difference, experience mobility issues or use a walking aid or wheelchair, your van can work around you.

You might be a solo campervan adventurer, or want to go away with your whole family. These are some of the campervan features we have built for customers with disabilities in the past.

Accessible Campervan Adaptations 

Depending on your needs and vehicle type, adaptations may include:

• Wheelchair access solutions, including ramps or lifts
• Swivel seats for safer vehicle access
• Custom bed heights and layouts
• Electric R&R Beds
• Secure wheelchair and mobility scooter restraints 
• 12V and 240V electrical systems designed for medical or mobility equipment

The best vehicles for accessible campervan adaptations

The vehicle you choose can have a bearing on what can be installed. With that in mind, these are some of the models we have found work best if you need more room, storage, additional electrics or ramps.

Popular base vehicles for accessible campervan conversions include:

• Volkswagen Transporter
• Ford Transit Custom
• Renault Traffic
• Vauxhall Vivaro
• Mercedes-Benz Vito
• Peugeot Expert / Citroën Dispatch / Toyota Proace

Planning your accessible campervan is straightforward

If you’re looking for a custom built campervan that needs a few utlra-specific features to accommodate your health and wellbeing, we recommend booking in with a professional van conversion company.

They will be able to help you plan the design from start to finish, and tweak to ensure nothing has been missed. It also means that the conversion is straightforward, as all the features will go in, in the right order (see our conversion blog for more on that).

We try extremely hard to consider:

• Ease of use
• Comfort for longer journeys
• Safety and compliance
• Future proofing 

Accessibility is not just about being able to drive in a van or go camping – it’s about care, dignity and independence.

We have recently converted a T6 LWB for a lovely couple who both had mobility issues and other long term conditions. One customer uses a 24/7 Oxygen machine to assist with his breathing and wellbeing.  

The conversion we completed for them took all of their needs and specific requirements into account:

• The R&R Bed was electric
• The kitchen was adapted to allow the bed on rails to be moved to the very front of the vehicle to ensure the fixed rear hoist and the mobility scooter were accommodated
• The electrics were upgraded to ensure the oxygen machine worked on and off grid 24/7 with full solar to keep everything topped up

When we had our Dub Hut Camping weekend this couple joined us so we were on hand to guide them through the different parts of their conversion and to give them confidence to travel further afield and enjoy the freedom of owning a campervan. 

We are pleased to hear they now spend lots of time away enjoying their retirement with their two dogs.

Ask us anything

If you’re considering a campervan conversion to be created around any disability – or would like to explore what’s possible for your needs, we are here to help. Give us a call or pop in to see our workshop in action during office hours.