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Prices, buyer's guides and honest advice on campervan conversions, pop-top roofs, heating, electrics and repairs.

POP-TOP ROOFS October 15, 2026

Which vans take a pop-top roof best, from the VW Transporter to the Transit Custom, Trafic, Expert, Ducato and Crafter, with prices…

POP-TOP ROOFS October 15, 2026

Telling your insurer, the DVLA motor caravan rules, finance and lease permission, and safe use: what changes when you fit a pop-top.

POP-TOP ROOFS October 15, 2026

An honest side-by-side of pop-top and fixed high-top roofs: headroom, height, sleeping, weather, DVLA rules and cost.

POP-TOP ROOFS October 15, 2026

What a fitted pop-top roof really costs in the UK in 2026, van by van, plus the extras and hidden costs to…

CAMPERVAN CONVERSION August 5, 2026

Air coming from campervan or motorhome taps is often normal immediately after refilling a drained water system. However, if the taps continue…

CAMPERVAN CONVERSION August 5, 2026

If your campervan or motorhome water pump is running but no water reaches the taps, the pump may have lost its prime.…

CAMPERVAN CONVERSION August 4, 2026

You can sometimes fit a lithium leisure battery without replacing every charger in your campervan or motorhome. However, it should not be…

CAMPERVAN CONVERSION August 3, 2026

Choosing between an AGM and lithium leisure battery affects more than how long the lights stay on. The battery influences: For regular…

CAMPERVAN CONVERSION August 3, 2026

The right inverter size for a campervan or motorhome depends on the largest 230V appliance you want to operate, whether several appliances…

CAMPERVAN CONVERSION August 3, 2026

Most campervans need between 150W and 400W of solar, but the correct amount depends on how much electricity you use, when you…

CAMPERVAN UPGRADES August 3, 2026

A campervan or motorhome lithium battery upgrade typically costs between £600 and £2,500, depending on the battery capacity and how much of…

CAMPERVAN CONVERSION August 1, 2026

If your campervan or motorhome leisure battery keeps going flat overnight, the battery itself may not necessarily be the problem. The system…

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