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At The Dub Hut we often meet customers who are looking for a full campervan conversions. They have bought a van and want to start a van conversion from scratch. Some are seasoned van lifers. Others realise that it’s a bigger job than they might have first thought. We welcome all keen campers, at any stage of conversion.
Here are some things to consider when converting your van. We have put together the best order of work to promote a straightforward conversion process.
How to convert a van
Pop tops
Firstly, we recommend having the pop top fitted before any other conversion works. As you can probably imagine this is a big job in terms of campervan conversion works. Pop tops require removing part of the roof which can be a messy job. It is always advisable to fit your pop top at the start of your conversion journey to ensure a clean finish, head height for other works and to factor in any electrical work like lighting that may be impacted by a pop top.
Pop top installation at the early stage of a conversion will also give you more freedom. It can give you the opportunity to travel in your camper whilst deciding on the remainder of your interior. Like renovating a house, sometimes “living in” can help you decide which fittings and appliances suit your lifestyle.
If you’re not sure about pop top installation, it can always happen at a later stage.
Check out our pop top page here.
Deadening, insulation and carpeting
After the pop top installation, we would recommend:
- sound deadening
- insulation
- carpeting works
- followed by window installation
For the best finish, we suggest having windows and lining works completed all at the same time. This allows the fitters to finish off the window installation to a high standard and achieve an OEM finish.
With so many window options available for all vehicles, whether you are looking for opening, fixed, barn door, tailgate etc, we have windows to suit all conversions.
Check out our windows page here.
Van flooring and carpets
Prior to any interior finishings, it’s a good time to add camper flooring.
It is now to start the really exciting part of choosing your kitchens and fabrics. There are thousands of colours to choose from. We can match your kitchen and R&R beds to all match and colour co-ordinate throughout. Whatever your heart desires!
Over the years, there have been so many different camper fashions. From matte and gloss wood finishes, to high gloss, glitter and metallic flooring. The fashions in campervan design to tend to come full circle, so choose whatever suits your personal tastes.
We offer a large range of colour options to suit each and every conversion.
Get in touch to talk about campervan flooring.
Campervan kitchens
Having a kitchen installed in your campervan, not only offers you the opportunity to pull up on the side of a road for a quick cup of team or camp in a remove spot and enjoy home made food. A kitchen also offers you space for your storage items. As we all know space is so important in a campervan and every little corner and inch of storage is so important.
At The Dub Hut we can offer a kitchen sizing of your choice, we can offer kitchen installations to accommodate your bed size. Our campervan kitchens are built using high graded double sided ply, all precision cut on our CnC machine by our experienced technician. This gives vans a high quality finish everyone wants to feel proud to show off to their family and friends.
Read more about our kitchens units here
Rock and roll beds
When people want to know how to convert a van, one of the first thoughts is beds. With Rock and Roll beds there are so many options on sizing, whether you want a small ¾ right up to a full width of your van. If you’re not sure about measuring up, our expert upholsterers can help. For example, Dub Hut bed frames are created by the leading UK Manufacturers (Fabworx) and all come with a lifetime guarantee and full certification. We offer high grade marine quality leatherette or fabric to complement your colour choices. There is a huge range of colours and design options sure to suit everyone’s tastes and preferences. All you need do is ask.
The Dub Hut also offer full seating upholstery, so whether you are looking to have your font seating upholstered to match your newly fitted R&R Bed. The upholstery of front seating can be undertaken at any stage during the conversion works, but many of our customer tend to wait until towards the end of their conversion to decide on colour schemes that fit with the rest of the van.
Read more about Rock and Roll beds here.
Diesel van heating
Heating is hugely important for any campers looking to travel to colder climates. We have seen. huge increase in customers who enjoy venturing out in all weather conditions. For us, an essential part of any campervan kit is an Autoterm Diesel Heater. The Dub Hut are a fully certified Autoterm UK warranty and repair centre and can offer a Diesel Heater, with silent pump and comfort controller for those chilly winter adventures.
Read more about diesel heaters here.
Vehicle solar panels and power
Solar:
We have noticed over the last year, that we are converting so many more campers and including the full solar set up to allow our customers to seek a more quiet location and remain off grid.
See our solar panels here.
Electrics including 12v and 240 hook up
The Dub Hut offer all forms of electrical installations including the ever popular 12v full leisure battery split charge system and the 240 hook up. These installations are usually fitted at the same time as your kitchen with attractive and practices, buttons and switches to enhance your campervan experience.
Awnings and outer features
Last but not least are the “outer” features of your van conversion. We think awnings are a fantastic addition. They provide shade and shelter in all weathers extend the roof space of your camping area. You might also be thinking about decals, stickers and personalised number plates. Our preferred awnings are
- Thule wind-out
- Vamoose awning rail or
- Stiches’n’steel which can be added at any stage of when you want to convert your van.
If you have any questions about how to convert your van into a campervan we would love to help you. The Dub Hut has a team of highly skilled engineers and designers who can build the campervan of your dreams.