Peugeot Boxer Campervan Conversion

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In early 2020 we wondered about converting a van into a campervan. Then Lockdown (1) happened and we couldn’t do anything about it. By October we decided to go for it, and bought the van, which has kept us busy through Lockdowns 2 and 3. Here’s some pictures of progress so far.

  • Our Peugeot Boxer van before we started conversion - a plain white long wheel base panel van.
    The van before we did anything to it
  • The inside of the van while we were working out the layout
    We used cardboard boxes and things to work out where we wanted things to go
  • The side of the van with four holes cut in the corners of what would become the window opening
    Cutting the first hole in the van was a bit nerve-wracking (now we are used to it!)
  • The van with the first window successfully fitted in the sliding door
    The window went in fine!
  • Two windows fitted in the side
    The second window was comparatively easy
  • One of the underslung water tanks underneath the van
    Fitting the water tanks involved a lot of crawling around on the floor under the van trying to do up bolts.
  • A hole cut in the roof of the van
    This was the second hole in the roof, for the bathroom skylight, we also fitted an extractor fan at the rear.
  • The inside of the van with part of the floor boarded with plywood
    Boarding the floor with plywood (and celotex insulation)
  • The van floor mostly boarded out, with the toilet and shower tray fitted loosely in place
    Since the toilet and shower were raised up we made the rest of the floor go around them
  • Plywood strips stuck on the roof battens, which hold the ceiling up, along with the ceiling insulation
    We stuck plywood strips to the van’s roof which support the ceiling. The bracket is to support an overhead locker.
  • Pine cladding fitted to the ceiling, with celotex insulation also visible
    We fitted pine tongue and groove strips to the ceiling after insulating with celotex.
  • The van interior with partially fitted ceiling
    You can also see the extractor fan and wires for the lights
  • Our black Labrador Greta stood in the van with a toy in her mouth, surrounded by pieces of wood and a power saw
    Greta is learning to be a “van dog”.
  • The ceiling after most of the boarding is complete
    We still need to do the fiddly bits at the edges
  • Shower room showing fold down sink and strip light
    The walls are covered with vinyl flooring stuck with special spray glue. This was frustrating to fit so we didn’t take many pictures of the process.
  • Vinyl floor covering laid loosely in the van
    Doing this on a cold day didn’t help. We had to heat the vinyl with a hairdryer to get it soft enough to cut at the edges.
  • The completed wood-effect vinyl floor laid in the van
    Floor complete!
  • Our black labrador Greta stood on some fabric that Amy is trying to cut.
    Greta “helping” Amy make the cushion covers
  • Our two leisure batteries fitted and strapped down, next to the other electrical equipment
    We have two leisure batteries which can be charged from mains, solar, or the van’s alternator while we are driving. Connecting all the circuits for lights and other 12V appliances results in a lot of cables connected to the junction box – a work in progress.
  • The bathroom door, which is made from Birch plywood with a sunflower design that Amy did using pyrography
    Amy’s Christmas present was a pyrography tool which she has used to decorate the bathroom door.
  • Inside the bathroom with the finishing touches - a cupboard door and the shower - in place.
    The shower is fitted!
  • Our fridge held temporarily in a unit which is under construction
    Fridge unit under construction