IT COST HOW MUCH? My Van conversion costs breakdown.
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- Опубликовано: 11 май 2023
- 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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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!
Best video you have ever done John. Informative and comical all at the same time. Well worth it mate. Well done !
Must say you're a brave man calculating the cost, I'm sure a lot of us are too afraid to do that...... 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....
❤ 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.
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 😊
An outstanding job John - congrats and thanx for sharing. atb
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.
Wow, the van looks fantastic for £30k. Thank you for being so transparent about your spend, really helpful. Happy travelling!😊
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👍
Totally worth every penny John, you’ve done a great job and made a great home.
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.
Great looking build John, don't sweat the investment, the quality shines through and you are free as a bird
Go and enjoy what you did.
Cheers
John, the van looks lovely and at the end of the day it’s your home. Great work 😊
fab update John. My first van (Talento) was around same as yours to buy and fit out (new van) .. i didnt do it btw had a lovely company do it for me. loved the van and the adventures so money well spent - but got to the age where I need to be able to stand up, so nearly three years ago i upgraded to brand new burstner (city car) Fiat 6m, love it ... has all the bells and whistles that i wanted, cost twice what i paid for the first, but hey ... after working for 40 years why not!! ... there are things im adding ie ecotree lithium, handbuilt drawers etc but love love love my van 😍💕 ... you should be ever so proud of what you have achieved - and even the lessons learned 😘 not just the van tho, but also the fact that you have also inspired others to adventure and build x
John , you'll never regret what you've done , its a bespoke van done to your spec , very few compromise's , enjoy future adventures , 👍😎
Loved your presentation in this video. Van is fabulous 👍
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
You have done a fantastic job on your campervan and £30k is a great price to pay. Like you say, you wouldn't get one like yours at that price. I love it. Enjoy your holiday in France.
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!!!
Trying to make a boring talking video a bit more interesting 😝
@@GadgetJohn oh, it worked! It was FAR from boring for me! Loved it!! ❤️😊
Great video mate, reminds me of a shopping channel with the pointing 😂. It’s easily done, I’ve spent about £40k-£45k on my van.
good vid on channel nice build keep up the good vid and traveling in the van thanks lee
Another excellent video because everyone wants to know how much it truthfully costs to do your own van conversion. I have no doubt at all that you could sell your van tomorrow and make a very useful profit indeed because of all the off-grid electricity installation and solar panels.
Great video John, just shows how easy it is for costs to run away, just nuts bolts screws and sikaflex, it all adds up. but personally for £30k i think you have an amazing van, functional, well finished and looks amazing, and as long as you are happy with it, thats all that matters. yes you probably could have saved £10k, but you wouldnt have got the finished van that you would be happy with.
Hi John really enjoyed your video if you have the money and can do it how you would like it why not can’t put a price on being happy and it’s your home as well really great job looking forward to seeing more keep safe 😊👍🏻
Hi John great van build don't beat yourself up on the cost I'm a kitchen and bathroom installer looking at building a van next year as we have a 1977 VW camper at the mo but want to travel Europe like mandy and yourself so will need a better van looking forward to getting started taking plenty of tips from you and Greg so will hopefully put them to good use I think 30k is a very reasonable sum for what you have achieved keep up the great posts for us all and enjoy all your efforts in your new van .stu
You built a fantastic van that works for you I was looking at van conversions they were 70k but no shower/toilet compartment, they were just like a mini bus with a posh unit and lighting. Enjoy what you have designed worth every penny
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 :)
apart from the shinanigens with the electrics MK 1 and the ( coughs) slidey door fubar I think for just over 30K that van is brilliant. You did a grand job. Think of how much it would cost at this moment today. You did amazing and its bespoke to you and your tastes so..yeah.. mega result. I'd love a van like that myself- though I am happy with viv-ivan ( like you I'm not in debt for her) great informative video. Bessy regs-Kenny
Your van is fantastic John! I’m looking to buy a camper van and your hard pressed to get a second hand one under 30k let alone one as good as yours or Mandy’s. Money well spent👍
Your van build is ace John! You should be proud of what you have done 👍 you should change the channel name to "Honest John" 🤣🤣🤣
I think that is good value to get exactly what you want John. I do believe the quality achieved is every bit as good if not better than many converters, especially on insulation and vapour barriers etc.What are the key things you'd do differently?
Dont think thats too bad , you have what you want how you wanted it ,looking forward to see where the camper takes you :)
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.
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?
Yes, there are a few changes I’m planning to make / finish things off once I get back to the UK.
Love the glamorous modelling John!
Very interesting, early pandemic I managed to get a new autotrail (Ducato) expedition for 37k so seeing that you paid 30 for a second hand one with fitting is intriguing. I think 30k all in is good but it also shows how good we had it before
Lovely van build. The bottom line is if you are happy with it that's all the really counts, enjoy.😃
Well done John you have got what you want enjoy 👍👍
Wow your van is fantastic John to me dam dam good for what you hav in it if you look at motorhomes in the price yours is dam dam good
built your self to your spec no way you could not go out and buy one that good and spec for the money well done john allthe best donny
That is a really nice van. Very well done.
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
Your van+your castle + you're happy = perfect! XxxX
I thought it would be more. As long as the base vehicle behaves itself you've got a bargain 🤞
Great job, I wish it was mine and I've got a five year old Autosleepers Symbol.
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!!
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.
Hey good price methinks, look what the similar vans cost, and this is specced to you. Take me hat off to you. Take care.
Have a couple of dreams and give yourself a pat on the back…….excellent value for money John, excellent.
Big intake of breath from you at the start, but then step back and see what you have. Like you say, paying someone else to put it together would have cost more. And there is a pride in yourself for doing it, and doing it to your own spec, well done. Fully expected you to go over by the way, but glad I estimated the electrics, now I know how much to budget my own.
Thought it would have been more to be honest John! If you've got the know how it's got to be lot cheaper than going to buy one( prices astronomical) and you've got it how you want it! Looks great to me mate!👌👍
Money well spent in my opinion John brilliant job 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Fair do's John,, its probably the best self-build on the road,& ( Mandy's is cool to 😉)
Great job , and while it is good to set a budget I think you still have a bargain for the quality job you have done , well done good luck 👍👍👍🏴🇬🇧🇨🇦
Very well specked for the money, enjoy, it’s yours. Regards AJ
Congratulations,your van is fabulous! Will Mandy do a similar video?
I’m not sure 🤷🏼♂️
John it's your home enjoy it mate its a good conversation 👍
You put your heart and soul into this van John. You know that the quality of work is done right.. It's your home. So now go off and enjoy your travels ❤
30 grand ain't bad for a great home john ..love it mate 👌
Hari OM
Yeah, as you noted and others have BTL, you'd never get a ready-built with the same satisfaction value. You have a winner there John, so don't give yourself a hard time - just go enjoy it lad!!! YAM xx
Its the blummin screws, they just cost a fortune! Love that your cupboard doors are the same ones from the autofail.
Just think what you spent to buy that and then to improve it and make it useable and then your costs for this van dont seem so bad.
You have an apartment on wheels for 30K, can't buy a garage in the UK for 30k. So you got a good deal.
Hope you have found some more "fun" bike rides for Mandy to enjoy??!!!
Geez top notch job I converted same van for £2grand and live in it full time derv heater solar microwave ikea cupboards just basic kit used , hope to use sale of my house to buy some land
Well, I think you've done ok really, and a useful vlog explaining it too. If brexit hadn't happened and then the war you would have been a lot closer to your estimate as many materials, particularly wood, have shot up in price. The nice to have items like the wheels and tyres always bump up the price, but do what's needed given the areas you want to explore. The sundries are the items that add up to more than you would think, and not being able to bulk buy in large amounts pushes up costs too like the glue, but you've still done it cheaper than it would cost to have the work done for you, and you've had the pleasure of actually doing the work, learning new skills, and challenging yourself, and that's priceless. All in all, its a great van at a fair price. Well done, and there's nothing to be embarrassed about. A bespoke van for £30k? Bargain. 👏👏👋 15:02
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.
Brilliant John ,You Have Done A Great Job !VW Transporters In Derby. 50-70 Grand !🤔🤔
Can you drop a link in to where you got your quilts from please and are you still pleased you got them? 😊
TBH a bargain for what you have ended up with, top notch stuff with bells and whistles, I would say well done you John and enjoy the fruits of your labour.
30K is very good, especially considering the cost of the van itself, for the same spec from a manufacturer you'd be looking at 55K+ so i'd say you've done great but more importantly you've got what you want and not what someone else says you want. well done! i'm considering selling my coachbuilt and doing my own van next time.
thats a VERY good deal JOhn.. well done. what model van is it ?
Thank you.👍
Hello John and Mandy.
What’s the difference in mpg with the two vans.
Just curious
Love your builds,well done both of you
Thanks for sharing 👍
Now we are both running fully loaded and same tyres sizes it’s around 26mpg for me and 32mpg for Mandy.
Hi did you use the renogy dc2dc mppt combined charger if so how has it been also what 240v charger for battery cheers
There’s a video showing my electrical setup on my channel 👍🏻
That’s not a bad price especially is it’s as you said how you want it. I would love to be able to put the type of solar power you have but don’t have the skills and as we have a coach built not sure I could.
Add your labour etc and it makes sense why motorhomes cost what they do from a converter or manufacturer
Oh Q2... have you a link for the slim LEDs on your roof rack please. I want to fit similar purely to light maybe 10' surrounding the van for middle of the night security situations
They’ll be in the video where I show the roof rack lighting 👍🏻
John, you have paid it now and done, it's a one payment and looks great, I need to get the blinds for window screen and door windows, internal are they thermal please and name,?
Remis blinds do help deflect the summer heat and keep the warmth inside in winter.
I gave up on what my camper build has cost after I'd bought the van and my electric system.
I think I could of bought a small house but where would the fun be in that.
Can't put a price on enjoyment. Safe travel to you both❤️❤️
Absolutely worth it! It is exactly the way you want it. Think about all the money you saved by doing it yourself!
John, just like my build, it looks like we are going to have to hang on to our builds for a few years to make it worth our investment ROI ( Return On Investment)….. would you in hindsight, prefer to buy a Factory Built (Used) instead?
Great vlog John.
If you spent less it Wouldn't look as good as it does And you wouldn't be as happy with it .
Be safe
Fantastic summary and some of that was very reasonable, can’t believe how much better value your electrical system was compared to the original, if I’m not mistaken you seem much happier with it too.
Cracking job - thanks for sharing as very interesting as would love to do my own one day and it’s great insight as to budget vs actual etc.
main thing is you’re happy with it and some top notch stuff too 🙌
All the best, David 👍
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
I'd happily pay 35-40k for that spec. Great job John 👍
Way should anyone say anything about how much you spend on your van it’s yours you are happy in you home well done the van is lovely happy travels best to you and Mandy best wishes Avis x
Yes but did you count your time? Alan refurbished our Harmony. He spent a fair amount of money but his experience, expertise and endless patience has made our campervan a unique and bespoke vehicle. You are so right when you say "no debt" is hugely important. You have a amazing camper and you have opened up your world. Time to enjoy that whisky 🥃😅
£5030.00 is a lot but, your van looks really good from the outside. You forgot the additional sliding door 😜😁😇😂😂
I’ve costed in the new door & paint 🤦🏼♂️😂
John,
You have a brilliant build and worth every bit of the cost made (it’s your HOME) after all - and it looks the goods everything you would need (one proviso is later I’m sure there will be more and more Gadgets that you won’t be able to help yourself. “ I must get that “ lol.
One question from me is you have 2 x 200ah lithium’s - I have 2 x 105ah Agm’s against 340w worth of solar and 2000 pure sine wave? Would you replace with 1 x 300ah lithium or 2 x 150 or whatever to make up 300ah of lithium??
I think from everything so far that I’d really only need 200ah of battery.
£30k for a quality beast like that is amazing ❤ awesome job 👍🏻
Yep it costs, if you want a certain spec. Mine went over, cost was £15k for the total fit out, plus Van at £13,200. Like you it was built to what i wanted.
Thats not bad its how you want. Think if you had keeped the Ecoflow power kit it wouldnof been 4 or 5k more.
Great video John, try putting 30k into auto trader and look at what you get! Then you will be really happy 😂
John, all I can say is that I take my hat off to you for your skill and perseverence with this build it looks bloody fantastic 👏👏👏👍. I expected the cost to be £10k higher. Congratulations now go and enjoy your travels!!!!! All the best Drew & Linda 🏴
Try buying those electrical components for that price now your looking at a lot more from what I can see on the website even when there is a sale on.
Hi John, did you calculate your hours worked on your van.? £30k for a van like yours is a bloody bargain but added working hours would add to that final figure.
Money well spent, total freedom and a classy van to boot.
Well presented vlog fella and nicely separated from BEA..
One question, honestly, is the £18k saving and the time and hassle worth it over the MoHo you sold for £50k ish?
We self built and kept to budget as there was no option, but, I'd prefer have fettled a MoHo like yours over a couple of weeks than take 8 months starting from scratch.
That’s all answered in a video coming soon.
but, you have a fantastic van and build, too buy a makers van with your spec would cost in well exess of at l east 80 G.
Don’t know even with unforeseen hick ups I expected it to be 5 to 7000 more, to me there is hope on the horizon :-) well done in my Dutch cheapie opinion 😂 one thing, plain jealous about your cooling and freezer boxes.
sat here chuckling at your QVC style presentation of your van parts🤣🤣🤣.....Are you available to hire when I do a RUclips van tour video🤣🤣.
To be honest, I thought you may have spent more than that. I may do a video like that for one of our van builds, because I think a lot of people dont fully understand how much you have to spend to get a van of reasonable spec , and thats just on parts alone. We are just finishing a van for a customer and I bet the parts bill is £30k.
You have produced what you want for a sensible amount of money. The outside stuff costs a fortune...just been pricing up wheels and tyres for my van and they are nearly £2500😲....perhaps I will leave them til last.
Cheers Ed
Love the modelling 😂
Question. So what does your converted panel van give you that your motorhome didn't before?
That’s the topic for a video coming soon.