Camper Conversion - Frequently Asked Questions

Simple box systems for camper conversions that you can retrofit yourself are available from around €300. Professional installations cost between €15,000 and €35,000. These are divided into permanently installed conversions and modular systems.
A complete expansion of “Good Life Vans“, which is modular, costs €13,000, for example. This can without installation traces In addition to the interior fittings, changes can also be made to the vehicle itself. The most important modifications to the vehicle are the installation of a air heaterThis costs between 1400,- € from e.g. Planar and up to 3000,- € from e.g. Webasto or Eberspächer.
Also useful are rotating front seats. Swivel consoles can be retrofitted for approx. €260 per seat. A shore power connection costs between €650 and €950. With a shore power connection you can get electricity from outside, for example at a campsite.
Often, when converting a camper, the vehicle isolatedProfessional builders such as Good Life Vans work with 3 layers:
1. Alybutyl, which is used for sound insulation.
2. Armaflex, which is used as thermal insulation
3. Felt lining that makes the interior cozy.
Depending on the scope and design, complete insulation can cost between €1,900 and €4,500.

The VW Bus is ideal for the camper conversionThe bus is suitable for everyday use and fits in most underground car parks. The VW has perfect interior dimensions and is already available from the factory with many features that are helpful for campers: auxiliary heating, swivel seats, sliding windows, etc.
In contrast to cheaper alternatives such as the Opel Vivaro, Renault Trafic etc., the VW Bus has independent suspension and is therefore very comfortable.
It is also one of the most stable vehicles on the market. The VW remains a pop-up roofs less than 2 meters vehicle height, which makes it suitable for everyday use. The Ford Transit Custom is also perfectly suited, but is a little simpler in design than the VW Bus. With a modular system, for example from Good Life Vans, you have all the features of a large motorhome, but all the advantages of everyday usability.
This conversion fits in all of the buses mentioned. The Mercedes Vito or V Class are not quite as suitable as the headroom is lower than in the VW Bus or the Ford Transit, for example. In addition, the external dimensions are around 30 cm longer than comparable buses from other manufacturers, without the passenger compartment being any longer.

All vans are suitable as campers.
If you take a van with a height of more than 2 metres, you lose the everyday usability. The same applies to vans that are longer than 5 metres. Within the vans, the VW Transporter The VW Transporter is lower than 2 meters and shorter than 5 meters. Unlike all other vans – except the Mercedes Vito – this one has a comfortable independent suspension. For the VW Transporter there is also a passenger double seat one swivel bracket with TÜV approval. The Camper module from "Good Life Vans" fits in all vans, for example. For larger vans, also called box vans, the Fiat Ducato recommended. It has the best price-performance ratio.

Installation systems usually take several weeks to complete. However, the waiting time for a free installation date or the delivery time for individual components is longer than the actual installation time.
The average waiting time for a finished camper is over a year. Manufacturers of modular systems The delivery time is significantly faster because these can be produced in series.
For example, the delivery time for Good Life Vans currently about 8 weeks.

Good Life Vans converts all vans and buses into campers. These include the following vehicles: VW T4, T5, T6, T6.1, T7 Transporter, Multivan, Caravelle or California Beach. Mercedes Sprinter, Vito and V-Class. Ford Transit, Transit Custom and Transit Tourneo, Opel Vivaro, Renault Trafic, Fiat Ducato, Citroen Spacetourer.

It is important that the mattress is not segmented on the surface, as the surface tension is lost at the respective transitions, which has a significant effect on comfort.
Good mattresses need a support layer and one comfort layerCold foam mattresses are particularly suitable because their shape can also be adjusted. High-quality mattresses in the camper sector In addition to the support layer made of cold foam, they have an upper layer made of viscoelastic foam. This foam conforms particularly precisely to the contours of the body and significantly increases the comfort of lying down.
Just as important as the mattress is the Aconstruction of the bed frame. A continuous slatted frame and/or disc springs that can be individually adjusted are ideal. Such a bed system with a continuous slatted frame, disc springs over the entire surface and a multi-layered mattress is offered by the only manufacturer of the van conversion company "Good Life Vans".

Sleeping comfort is the most important thing in a camper.
A narrow bed is often not wide enough for two people. A folded back seat often does not offer any sleeping comfort, as the hardness of the foam is designed for sitting and not for lying down. In addition, it is often not possible to create a flat lying surface. Kitchen must also be in bad weather in interior usable and should be able to be placed outside in good weather. storage space must be flexible so that it can also be used in everyday life.
Even in compact vehicles, a toilet be there. If the vehicle is higher than 2 meters, it is not suitable for everyday use. If you can see from the outside that the vehicle is a camper van, unnoticed camping is not possible. Companies such as Good Life Vans therefore offer "Stealth Camper" or "Inkognito CamperA good camper conversion is designed so that it can be operated completely from the interior when the weather is good. Even bulky items such as bicycles, surfboards, SUP boards or extensive luggage must find space without restricting the functions of the kitchen or bed.