For those of you who love the idea of living out of a van but are not ready to commit to full-on DIY, there are many camper van fitouts out there that offer ready-made interior and storage solutions. These kits can be installed into most commercial vans using factory-drilled holes.
Zenvanz - This kit for Ram Promaster City and Ford Transit is a complete cabinetry system that you install into your van using factory-drilled holes. It includes durable insulating panels, a sturdy table that folds up against the wall, flooring, and camper boxes with cushions.
Wayfarer - This kit for the smaller Promaster City van is great for a small budget. It includes a mattress and box springs, insulation panels, a sturdy table that folds against the wall, flooring, and camperboxes with cushions.
Rosie & James (Rosie) Converted Loaf, their Ford Transit LWB into their home away from home while they were studying at university. The streamlined, efficient design allows for a kitchen, dining/lounge space, and bed in a compact space.
The custom layout makes use of a short van to create a fixed window seat and table with galley style cooking, a fixed bed platform, and tons of storage space in the back. There are even a few simple finishing touches that make it feel more high-end and homey, like under cabinet lighting, decorative hardware, and stick on tiles on the walls.
Before you begin installing your interior, make sure you choose a van that is the right size for you and your family's needs. This will save you a lot of money in the long run, as well as help you avoid any unnecessary expenses down the line.
