How to choose the right van to convert?

Converting a van for adventure is an exciting decision, but it always starts with a crucial step : choosing the right base . Too small, it will lack comfort; too big, it will become difficult to drive and park. So, how do you navigate the models, sizes, engines and uses? As a craftsman specializing in custom conversions, I help you make the right choice, based on your life project .

What use will you make of your van?

Before talking about models or brands, you must first ask the right questions:

• Do you want to travel on weekends or live there year-round?
• Are you single, in a relationship, with a dog or with two children?
• Are you planning to sleep in campsites, in the wild, or in the mountains in winter?
• Do you want to cook, work, shower inside?
  Each response directly guides the volume required and the arrangements to be made.

Understanding the templates: L1H1, L2H2, L3H2… what’s that?

Vans are classified by length (L) and height (H). Here are the most common:

• L1H1 : compact (short traffic type)
  → Perfect for everyday use, but very limited for living in
• L2H2 : intermediate (type Ducato L2H2, Master L2H2 Sprinter L2H2)
  → Good balance between maneuverability and habitability
• L3H2 / L3H3 : large van (Boxer, Sprinter type)
  → Ideal for life on board in all seasons, but be careful when parking