Campervans

A campervan is a motor vehicle, usually a modified van, designed to provide living space for travel. It combines transport with sleeping and cooking facilities in a compact unit. Campervans are smaller and more maneuverable than traditional motorhomes, offering mobility along with on-board accommodation.

Common features include a bed or convertible seating, a compact kitchenette with stove and sink, storage, and a dining area. Many layouts add a raised or pop-up roof for standing room. Power comes from a 12-volt system with auxiliary batteries and solar panels; water tanks and a small heater or stove are common. Interiors optimize vertical storage and convertible furniture.

Campervans can be DIY conversions, professionally built, or factory-built. Common chassis include Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit, Ram ProMaster, and Volkswagen Transporter. Factory models include the Mercedes Marco Polo and Volkswagen California. The key distinction is that campervans are motorized living spaces, unlike caravans or trailers that must be towed.

Use ranges from weekend trips to extended road travel and mobile living. They offer flexibility but limited space compared with larger motorhomes. Buyers consider price, reliability, fuel economy, maintenance, insurance, and local rules about camping. The market has grown with lighter materials, better batteries, and solar charging, driven by travelers and remote workers.