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16 Jan 2026

Taylored Campervan Rehoming

Introducing our dedicated resale service for those considering moving on from their Taylored campervan or looking to buy a pre-loved one.

6 Jan 2026

Our 2026 Campervan Shows Calendar

We’re very excited to be heading out to many campervan shows in 2026. See where you can find us this year!

18 Dec 2025

Taylored Campervans: Our 2025 Round-Up

2025 has been a successful year, from expanding our workshops and launching exciting partnerships to introducing the VW T7. Read our full blog to explore the highlights and see all the moments that made this year so special.

11 Dec 2025

Our France & Spain Trip - Week 4 Recap

Our final week brought beaches, bikes, animals and art. Catch the highlights from our final week of our France & Spain road trip!

4 Dec 2025

Why Not Planning Made Our Road Trip Even Better

We threw out the itinerary for our family campervan trip – and it turned out to be the best decision we made

27 Nov 2025

Cooking in a Campervan: How We Managed Meals on the Road

Our honest tips for feeding a family on the road from essential setup, go-to meals and what we wished we'd packed.

22 Nov 2025

Winter Care for Your Campervan: A Taylored Guide to Protecting Your Van - Updated for 2025

Learn how to winterise your campervan, from protecting your van through winter and how to keep it adventure-ready for spring.

21 Nov 2025

Our France & Spain Road Trip - Week 3 Recap

From beach days to unexpected twists, Week 3 of our France & Spain road trip was all about slowing down.

14 Nov 2025

Gas-Free Campervan Setup: Why We Chose the Clayton Power 3000

See how our Clayton Power 3000 setup kept us cooking, charging and exploring off-grid with ease.

7 Nov 2025

Camping with Children – What We Really Needed (and What We Didn’t!)

A month across France & Spain with 3 kids taught us what matters when it comes to packing. Here's our must-haves and what we’d skip next time.

31 Oct 2025

Our France & Spain Road Trip - Week 2 Recap

Week two of our family road trip took us from France’s surf beaches to Spain’s sunny shores, with mountain adventures, medieval castles, and plenty of family memories made in our campervan.

30 Oct 2025

Taylored Campervans × Aspire Competitions - Premium Builds Now Winnable

We’ve partnered with Aspire Competitions to give you the chance to win our premium, custom-built campervans with the same high-spec, hand-crafted conversions we’re known for.

23 Oct 2025

Family Campervan Campsite Reviews – France & Spain Road Trip

Discover the standout campsites (and a couple misses) from our family road trip through France and Spain.

16 Oct 2025

Essentials for a Family Campervan Road Trip

What we packed (and loved) for our month on the road through France and Spain

9 Oct 2025

Our France & Spain Road Trip - Week 1 Recap

In our first week of a month-long family road trip through France and Spain, we ferried across to Roscoff, stayed at our first coastal campsite, cycled, swam, tackled detours (and even got lost!), but we started finding our rhythm!

2 Oct 2025

VW T6 Day Van Review – Our Family Road Trip Around France & Spain

We took our VW T6 VO campervan on a month-long family road trip across France and Spain, and found it versatile, comfortable and perfect for off-grid adventures.

25 Sept 2025

Our Family Campervan Road Trip Through France and Spain – Day-by-Day Diary

We spent 31 days travelling through France and Spain in our campervan, creating unforgettable family memories from coastal campsites to mountain lakes.

9 Sept 2025

Do You Really Need a Toilet or Shower in Your Campervan?

Why most campervans are better off with portable solutions and campsite facilities instead of a built-in bathroom.

3 Sept 2025

Why the VW T7 is the Smarter Choice for Your Next Campervan Conversion

The VW T7 is the smarter choice for campervan conversions in 2025 offering better value, modern features, extra space,and future-proof efficiency compared to the aging T6.1.

21 Jul 2025

Why Choose a Reimo Electric Roof for Your VW T6.1?

When it comes to elevating your campervan experience (quite literally), the pop-top roof is one of the most important decisions in any VW T6.1 conversion.

21 May 2025

Gas vs Gas-Free Campervans: What You Can Expect from Your Solar Setup

Navigate the world of campervan power with our in-depth guide to solar and gas-free conversions. Discover how different systems perform in real-world conditions, helping you tailor your van for endless adventures.

31 Jan 2025

Your Guide to Buying, Converting, and Using a Van

Van life is more than a trend; it’s a lifestyle of freedom, simplicity, and everyday travel. Imagine waking on a Devon beach, sipping coffee with moorland views, or parking in secluded woodlands for the night—van life gives you the flexibility to explore on your own terms.

17 Jan 2025

Exciting News: We’ve Opened an Additional Workshop!

Discover how our new workshop and cosy meeting space are transforming the way we craft your dream campervans.

8 Jan 2025

How to Winterise Your Campervan Water System (With Underslung Tanks)

Prepare your campervan water system for winter to keep it running smoothly in the cold.

20 Dec 2024

2024 Year Roundup!

As 2024 draws to a close, lets take a look back on everything we have done and achieved this year.

9 Jul 2024

Transforming Our Volkswagen Kombi for Family Adventures

Learn how we transformed our VW Kombi into a cozy campervan for a Rock Oyster Music Festival trip. Discover our off-grid setup, thoughtful design choices, and family fun tips!

8 Jul 2024

Making Local Connections and Rewarding our Customers!

Discover our exciting partnerships with local businesses and the exclusive discounts available to enhance your campervan adventures.

7 Jul 2024

2023 Recap - A Year of Campervan Innovation and Growth

Discover the highlights of 2023 at Taylored Campervan Conversions, featuring eco-friendly models, innovative customer tools, and a commitment to sustainability.

6 Jul 2024

Supporting local businesses during the holiday season is a wonderful way to get ready for Christmas.

Discover these North Devon businesses for your Christmas shopping. Support local whilst enjoying sustainable & thoughtful options. Perfect for last-minute gift ideas!

5 Jul 2024

Exploring the Clayton Power LPSII for Your Campervan

In this blog post, we'll delve into why these units are revolutionising campervan power systems.

3 Jul 2024

Volkswagen's ID. Buzz Cargo: The Future of Campervans?

Dive into Taylored Campervans & take on Volkswagen's ID. Buzz Cargo. Discover our conversion, the van's features, and the future of electric vehicles.

2 Jul 2024

Our Spontaneous Somerset Camping Adventure in Our Alpine Campervan

Embark on our Alpine Campervan adventure through Somerset, exploring local charm, historical sites, and stunning landscapes of our childhood home.

1 Jul 2024

Exciting Times Ahead for Our Campervan Conversion Company

Learn about Volkswagen's T6.1 phase-out and what it means for campervan conversions. Exciting changes are on the horizon at our Devon-based conversion company.

30 Jun 2024

Taylored Campervans Alpine Conversion: Experience the Ultimate Freedom with More Space and Comfort

Discover the Alpine Conversion by Taylored Campervans, a spacious and innovative larger van conversion designed for off-grid adventures and ultimate comfort.

29 Jun 2024

10 of the best family-friendly campsites in the South West of England.

The South West of England is a popular destination for family holidays, and it's no wonder why! It's the perfect place to explore with a campervan.

28 Jun 2024

Stargazing in Your Campervan

We hope that you are able to get out and enjoy the wonders of our galaxy and hope that this quick guide has helped you along your way!

27 Jun 2024

7 Reasons To Own A Campervan

If you're on the fence about investing in a Campervan then we hope that these 7 reasons will help sway your decision.

26 Jun 2024

What we looked for when designing a family-friendly campervan

Designing a campervan that fits around family life can be hard, that's why we wrote this blog. To took you through our thought process having just finished one!

25 Jun 2024

Looking Back Over 2022

Well! Where did that year go? Here at Taylored, it’s been a busy year with many changes. Read our '2022 in Review' for our highlights!

24 Jun 2024

Top 5 recommended extras for your campervan conversion

There are many extras you can add to your campervan & choosing all your additions can be a big task. So, we've written this guide to share our recommendations!

23 Jun 2024

Joining Trees for Good Causes

Taylored Campervans have partnered with Trees for Good Causes in an agreement to plant a tree as well as support local charities for every single Eco Conversion we sell.

22 Jun 2024

Creating a Sustainable Campervan

Being eco is becoming more important. It was only a matter of time before we really started to look at our company trying to find ways to reduce our carbon footprint.

21 Jun 2024

7 things to remember before you take your van on a camping trip

Taylored Campervan's list of things to remember before you go camping in your new conversion.

20 Jun 2024

Which Campervan Awning should you use for your Campervan Conversion?

19 Jun 2024

The benefits of choosing a van & getting your own campervan conversion

The benefits of choosing a van and getting your own campervan conversion.

18 Jun 2024

Camping with children - our top tips

Camping with children may not have entered your mind when dreaming up your holiday. But, with prep, it can be an amazing time to make memories you’ll cherish.

17 Jun 2024

Our guide to campervan conversion insurance

If you’ve had your van converted into a camper you’ll need to start looking for specific campervan conversion insurance and declare the changes you’ve made.

16 Jun 2024

The best campervan accessories to buy right now

It’s been a while since we’ve been camping, so we thought we’d jog our memories with some of the best campervan accessories you need for your 2021 holiday.

15 Jun 2024

Which campsites are open at Easter in 2021?

We’ve taken a look at some of the campsites fom Devon to Aberdeen and everywhere in between and picked some of the UK's most stunning for you to choose from.

14 Jun 2024

Our guide to campervan kitchen pods

VW Transporters are one of the most popular vans on the road, and for good reason. But how do you pick which one you want?

13 Jun 2024

Choosing your VW campervan for conversion

VW Transporters are one of the most popular vans on the road, and for good reason. But how do you pick which one you want?

12 Jun 2024

New bigger premises for Barnstaple-based Taylored Campervans

Taylored Campervans is delighted to reveal the details of our new workshop and forecourt, still located in Pottington Business Park.

11 Jun 2024

Choosing a base van for conversion

Before you start thinking about all the things you want to put in your future camper, it’s vital you choose the right base van for conversion.

10 Jun 2024

Which campsites are open at Christmas in 2020?

Ever fancied escaping in the festive season and going camping? You’re not alone because, as it turns out, there are plenty of campsites open at Christmas.

9 Jun 2024

RIB seats for campervan conversions in the South West

RIB seats are the most popular seating-to-bed solution for your campervan. We've fitted RIB seats of all different shapes, sizes & colours, and here we discuss them all.

8 Jun 2024

7 ultimate campervan conversion additions

There are so many things you could add to your camper these days - here are Taylored Campervans seven ultimate conversion additions.

7 Jun 2024

6 overlooked campervan conversion essentials

You're the proud owner of a new home on wheels, but what are the best campervan conversion essentials? Find out here!

6 Jun 2024

Which solar panel should I add to my campervan conversion?

Solar panels added to any conversion can increase battery charge and in an environmentally friendly way.

5 Jun 2024

Camping spots to take your campervan in autumn

At Taylored Campervans we think Autumn might be the best time of year to head out of Devon to explore the UK in your campervan conversion. Here are our top spots!

4 Jun 2024

What you need to know about Planar Diesel Heaters

All of the information you need to know on Planar Diesel Heaters.

3 Jun 2024

4 Places to camp in Devon with your campervan conversion

In this article we'll share Taylored Campervans most recommended places in Devon, UK to take your conversion camping.

2 Jun 2024

Website Launch 2020

In 2020 we started on a journey to create a whole new website & logo. The main aim for this change was to make a website that was easy to navigate and clear what we do.

1 Jun 2024

What is a underslung LPG tank and why does my campervan need one?

A really practical solution to maintain space inside the campervan.

31 May 2024

Big Changes for 2020

So this is the first time we've sat and written a blog but it felt like a great time to do it with all the expansion and upgrades we've been having.