Is it cheaper to convert or buy a campervan?
While it’s certainly not going to be cheap, converting a campervan can bring some significant savings over buying one off-the-peg – though you have to be careful with your budgeting. Unlike mass-made cars, camper vans rely on skilled builders to hand-build cabinets, wiring, plumbing, and inside panels. That level of labor, clean fit, and focus on quiet, long-lasting performance is one of the biggest cost drivers.A standard second-hand campervan can cost anywhere between £9,000 up to £30,000+. Browsing the marketplace, you can regularly expect to find a great and varied selection. Prices will depend largely on the model and make (and subsequent market rarity), as well as size, parts, and condition of the vehicle.
Is it worth buying a campervan?
While renting a camper for your holiday isn’t a bad approach, it’s a better financial move to purchase one. Even if you buy a campervan and only use it to go camping a handful of times, when it comes to selling it on, it will most likely have cost you less than if you had decided to rent. In the end, living in a campervan or motorhome full-time can be a very fulfilling lifestyle. Budgeting and preparing for unforeseen costs are the best ways to keep expenses down and be successful in your long-term travels.