Kit & Gear

Kit and accessories that are relevant to a VW campervan build and the way you'll actually use it.

Diesel night heater installed in a VW campervan

Heating

Diesel night heaters and controllers. The single biggest comfort upgrade for year-round camping.

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Solar panel mounted on a VW Transporter campervan roof

Solar & Electrical

Solar panels, MPPT controllers, and leisure batteries. Everything you need to wild camp without mains hookup.

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Towbar-mounted bike rack on a VW T6 campervan

Bike Racks & Towbars

Towbar-mounted racks that work with barn doors. Detachable towbars for T5 and T6.

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Campervan awning set up at a campsite

Accessories

Awnings, window screens, mattress toppers, security, water, levelling, and fridge/cooking, the bits that make a van genuinely liveable.

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VW campervan set up for an evening at camp

Electronics & Audio

Head units with CarPlay, DAB+ stereos, and portable projectors for van life entertainment. The upgrades worth making.

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VW campervan pre-purchase inspection

Insurance & Inspection

Who to use for specialist campervan insurance and pre-purchase inspection. Non-negotiables before buying.

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