Start with summer weekends.
Transporter working draft. This version is for a 2023 Volkswagen Transporter T6.1 SWB normal-roof diesel FWD panel van and two adults on summer campsite weekends. The budget uses the same provisional benchmark allowances as the Transit draft, not measured Transporter quantities or a conversion quote. Revise each category after measuring and obtaining prices. Portable equipment references are candidates to check, not a fitted kit. Quantities, finished fit, structural attachments and specialist work remain subject to review.
Your starter plan covers
You’re exploring an example. This is not a matched plan for a different van or use.
Van and trip details
- Van
- 2023 Volkswagen Transporter T6.1 SWB normal-roof diesel FWD panel van
- Trips
- Two adults, summer weekends, campsites with toilets and showers
Portable water, cooling, lights and phone charging; campsite toilets and showers. This draft has no fixed gas or heating.
Restore, print or change answers
Changes stay in this browser when saving is available. Download a project backup to keep a copy or move to another device.Planning draft, not a ready-to-buy kit. Item prices are references; materials and quoted work still need checking.
Your next small step
No need to finish everything today. Open one step, do what you can, then save your progress.
Other tools and checks
What this simple build includes
Explore a lengthways bed with storage below, a compact preparation unit, with door access still to check. Start with portable water, a passive coolbox and charging for phones and lights.
For this example, leave a shower, fixed gas, indoor cooking, space heating, solar and a compressor fridge out of the first version. Summer travel still requires suitable ventilation and bedding.
Why a lengthways bed?
The dealer lists a maximum bare load width of 1,700 mm. That is less than the 2,000 mm length of our candidate mattress, before lining or wall curvature. A crosswise 2 m bed is therefore not assumed to fit.
A 2,000 × 1,320 mm lengthways sleeping space is a concept to measure and mock up. It does not prove the bed frame, support, aisle or kitchen will fit.
What could wait until later?
Decorative finishes, permanent refrigeration and a larger power system. Decide where future equipment would go before closing service access or lining the van.
1. Choose your van sizeStart with model dimensions; refine later if you wish.To do
Start with your van’s approximate size
2023 Volkswagen Transporter T6.1 SWB normal-roof diesel FWD panel van
These model dimensions are enough to start exploring a rough layout. You can refine them later.
| Load length at floor | 2.57 m |
|---|---|
| Maximum load width | 1.70 m |
| Load height | 1.41 m |
| Between wheel arches | 1.24 m |
Compare more lengths, roofs and variants →
Check the actual van before buying or cutting materials. Lining, wheel arches and wall shapes reduce usable space; catalogue dimensions are approximate planning references.
Model dimensions and source
Volkswagen manufacturer Transporter 6.1 UK brochure, issue 4 July 2023; third-party hosted copy, PDF page 41. SWB panel-van load length 2,572 mm is without a partition; width 1,700 mm, wheel-arch gap 1,244 mm, normal-roof height 1,410 mm. A retained bulkhead and trim can reduce usable space. This is not the kombi, Shuttle, California or newer Transporter body.
Exact reference millimetres: length 2572, width 1700, height 1410, arch gap 1244. These have not been recorded as your measurements.
Refine with my measurements (optional)
How to take the measurements — beginner checklist
- Confirm the exact van version above. Take a tape measure, paper, pencil and cardboard; record everything in millimetres.
- Sketch the floor from above. Measure its length along both sides and the centre, then width at the front, middle and rear. Record the narrowest usable points and any differences in your floor notes.
- Draw around wheel arches, door steps and openings. Record their positions, widths, lengths and heights. Keep door movement, service access and exits clear.
- At the proposed bed and kitchen heights, measure again. Walls curve: a floor-level width does not establish bed-level space. Try the furniture outlines with cardboard.
- Measure height above the proposed finished floor at several points. If layers are not installed, record the current bare measurement and proposed layer thicknesses separately; do not guess the finished size.
- For lining, sketch and measure each wall and ceiling section separately. Add length × height in metres for each rectangle. Record openings, ribs and overlaps so the layout can be checked before ordering.
- Repeat the measurements and label the sketch with the date. Record the usable values below and detailed sketches or notes in the build areas. Resolve inconsistent readings before transferring quantities to a buying list.
Take these measurements before buying fitted items. Record the usable space at the height where the furniture will sit, allowing for insulation, lining and the floor.
Measure at furniture height, too. The available length can change above the floor. Check the bed and preparation-unit space at their intended heights.
Optional notes stay in this browser when storage is available.Transporter reference dimensions and what remains unverified
Volkswagen manufacturer Transporter 6.1 UK brochure, issue 4 July 2023; third-party hosted copy, PDF page 41. SWB panel-van load length 2,572 mm is without a partition; width 1,700 mm, wheel-arch gap 1,244 mm, normal-roof height 1,410 mm. A retained bulkhead and trim can reduce usable space. This is not the kombi, Shuttle, California or newer Transporter body.
Read the manufacturer-authored reference ↗
These are unconverted references, not a measured finished interior. Confirm your build date, equipment, bulkhead, floor layers, wall curves and width at furniture height before ordering. Use the actual vehicle’s plated limits and axle weights; this plan assigns no generic payload or approved attachment design.
2. Try a simple layoutTest the bed and kitchen space with cardboard.To do
Compact, low-roof van. These are seated-height concepts with small preparation surfaces, not standing-height kitchens. Check sitting headroom and access. The sleeping footprint stays 2,000 × 1,320 mm; it has not been squeezed to suggest extra space.
Start a measured materials list →
Which Transporter layout feels right for you?
Three starting ideas for two adults. Compare the trade-offs, then choose one to explore below.
Fixed rear bed
Illustrated concepts, not construction plans. All three use a 2,000 × 1,320 mm sleeping footprint. Day benches are for parked use only. Supports, mechanisms, door access, ventilation, wheel arches and travel restraints need their own design. Changing layout does not reprice your build or verify the existing shopping list.
Front / cab outside this rectangle
Rear of van
Footprint concept only. The rectangle omits wheel arches, wall curves, bulkhead shape, door positions and fixings. It is not a vehicle drawing or proof of fit.Try usable layout dimensions
Use measured usable space at the furniture heights, after allowing for insulation and lining. The furniture sizes remain fixed; we only check rectangular boundaries and overlap.
This copies your usable length and width at bed height into the concept rectangle. Check the width at the preparation unit separately. It does not supply floor measurements for the materials estimator. Record or change my measurements →
Check before choosing this layout
Confirm width at bed height, wheel-arch locations, access to a usable exit, sitting headroom above the mattress, storage access and where the preparation unit meets the sliding door. Bed height and cabinet height have not been specified.
The narrow side gap is not a designed aisle or rear escape route. Furniture restraints, bed supports, material grades and carrying capacity need a reviewed design. No travel seating is added.
Materials and budget for this layout
Start with the materials to investigate below. The amounts are your current category allowances, not new prices for this design. Edit them when you have a better estimate or quote.
Bed structure and storage
Preparation furniture
Still separate: mattress or cushions, general fixings and finishes, delivery and specialist work remain in their existing categories. Check those too. This review does not approve quantities, hardware, supports or travel restraints.
Detailed quantities can wait
Use the materials step when you are ready to record exact specifications, quantities and suppliers. There is no automatic cutting list: furniture heights, supports, openings, mechanisms and material suitability need a reviewed design first.
Open my detailed materials list →This replaces unfinished bed and preparation-furniture category allowances. It does not add a second material basket. Recorded final costs, reserve, mattress, equipment and all other categories remain unchanged.
Original fixed-bed material references
These are the original fixed-bed candidates, not a materials list for the convertible or removable layouts. Recheck supports, mechanisms, quantities and complete costs for your chosen arrangement.
These are material candidates and partial quantities for budgeting, not a construction or cutting schedule. Supplier prices retrieved 28 October 2026; delivery and location availability need checking.
Scroll sideways to see every column.| Part | Research starting point | Item-price basis |
|---|---|---|
| Mattress | 1 Quechua Comfort, 2,000 × 1,320 mm | £89.99; already in the budget |
| Bed surface panels | Two proposed 2,000 × 660 mm panels. Two full 2,440 × 1,220 mm sheets allow this outline before support/ventilation detailing. | 18 mm B&Q plywood: 2 × £35.80 = £71.60 price reference; source currently out of stock. Candidate thickness only; no span/load approval. |
| Preparation-unit panels | 12 mm plywood candidate. Quantity waits for cabinet height, joints, doors and a cutting layout. | B&Q full sheet £27.65; no confirmed sheet quantity |
| Work surface | 350 × 450 mm footprint. Investigate suitable offcuts before buying more material. | Not separately priced; finish and suitability need checking |
| Framing and supports | 38 × 63 × 2,400 mm CLS is a price reference. Sizes, lengths, supports and joints await review. | Wickes promotional product price £3.50 per length; quantity unconfirmed |
| Fixings, finish and restraints | Choose after the furniture and attachment design is reviewed. | Existing budget allowance; no invented fixing count |
3. Make the budget workKeep a reserve and review the costs still unknown.To do
Your build, in one place
Keep your working budget and spending here. Your changes do not alter the original research figures or verify a product’s fit.
See what is priced and what still needs costing →
Edit planned costs and record spending
Leave “Final cost” blank while a category is unfinished. Once a category is complete, enter its total cost. The forecast uses that final cost in place of its planned amount, plus the plans for unfinished categories and your reserve. Partial purchases should not be entered as a category’s final cost.
Save a portable backup
The backup includes your budget, costs, measurements, build checklist, guided planning progress, measured-build notes, materials list, shopping decisions, layout and material-estimator settings. It stays on your device when downloaded; you can store it in iCloud or another location you choose. It does not create an online account or sync automatically.
Choose a backup to review it first. Your current project stays in place until you choose “Restore this backup”.Review this backup
Compare with the original research budget
Keep room in the budget
The current draft leaves some budget unallocated, but quantities and quotes are still provisional and could push it over £5,000. Keep the reserve rather than buying optional equipment early.
Excludes the van purchase, major mechanical/body repairs, insurance, tax, fuel, campsite fees and recurring trip costs. These need a separate budget.4. Choose the equipment you needStart with essentials and things you already own.To do
Your affordable weekend list
For two adults on summer campsite weekends, using the site's toilets, showers and drinking-water refills. Start with things you already own.
One double mattress, two phone power banks, two lamps, a 10 L water carrier, a 25 L cooler and three twin-packs of ice packs. Optional chairs: £25.98 for two. These are advertised item prices checked on 29 October 2026, before delivery; stock and checkout prices vary. Ordinary supplier links, with no affiliate tracking.
See the example prices and buying order
Quechua Comfort double self-inflating mattress
1 × £89.99 = £89.99 · Buy after measuring
Check Decathlon price and stock ↗
SIMOND 10,000 mAh USB power bank
2 × £24.99 = £49.98 · Buy first if needed
Check Decathlon price and stock ↗
Quechua BL100 battery camping lamp
2 × £9.99 = £19.98 · Buy first if needed
Check Decathlon price and stock ↗
Quechua 10 L camping jerrycan
1 × £10.99 = £10.99 · Buy first if needed
Check Decathlon price and stock ↗
Quechua Fresh 500 25 L passive cooler
1 × £34.99 = £34.99 · Buy first if needed
Check Decathlon price and stock ↗
Quechua ice packs — pack of two, 175 g each
3 × £2.79 = £8.37 · Buy first if needed
Check Decathlon price and stock ↗
Quechua folding camping chair with armrests
2 × £12.99 = £25.98 · Optional later
Check Decathlon price and stock ↗
Bring from home and check before your trip
Suitable bedding and pillows, plates, mugs and cutlery, washing-up bowl and cloth, toiletries, bin bags, phone cables and charger, food thermometer, drinking bottles and first-aid kit. These have no new purchase cost in this example; add any missing purchases to your budget.
Use ready-to-eat food or campsite facilities for this first version. No stove, fuel, indoor cooking, heating or mains hook-up equipment is included. Check your campsite's facilities before booking.
The vehicle still needs its build, ventilation, secure storage, payload and relevant specialist checks. This list buys portable equipment, not a completed or approved conversion.
Choose quantities and mark what I own
Nothing is selected to buy automatically. Avoid buying duplicate alternatives. “Plan to buy” totals only the items you select below.
Buy first if needed
Buy after measuring
Check the finished sleeping space and supported bed base before ordering the mattress.
Optional later
Previous shortlist options
Earlier water carrier and coolbox choices remain available so saved owned/bought decisions are preserved. Their prices were checked on 28 October, not refreshed. They are alternatives to the new water carrier and cooler, not extra essentials.
Downloads your decisions, quantities, dated item prices, specifications and supplier links. Use a project backup to restore editable progress.
Connect these choices to my budget
Review the selected item prices, keep an allowance for missing accessories, then apply category replacements. “Bought” items stay in the build forecast at reference prices until you record the category's actual final cost; owned items cost nothing new. Chairs use the privacy and soft furnishings category. No final spending is recorded here.
This replaces the existing delivery allowance once, not once per item. Check your postcode and supplier baskets. Other missing purchases belong in the relevant category's extra allowance.
5. Plan the materialsUse the tools below once the construction is agreed.To do
Start your measured build list
Work through one area at a time: measure it, agree the construction, then count and price the parts. Notes are a working record, not confirmation that a design has been reviewed.
Floor
Original planning allowance: £200.00
No measured floor outline is confirmed. The material estimator only uses a bounding rectangle.
Measurements needed
- Record the floor outline, wheel arches, door steps and any areas to leave accessible.
- Record the finished floor length and widths at the relevant points; do not reuse width at bed height.
Decisions before quantities
- Agree the floor layers, material specification, joints and support requirements before counting sheets.
Parts to list once the design is agreed
- Floor panel pieces
- Specified layers and finish
- Edging, adhesives or fixings required by the reviewed design
Quantity status: pending. Each eventual part needs its finished size, material/grade, quantity, supplier and delivered price.
Up to 2,000 characters. These notes save with your project backup; they do not automatically change the budget or estimator.Bed and storage
Original planning allowance: £350.00
The 2,000 × 1,320 mm sleeping footprint and two proposed 2,000 × 660 mm panels are concept references, not an approved cutting list.
Measurements needed
- Confirm sleeping length, usable width at mattress height, bed height and sitting headroom.
- Locate wheel arches, access routes and the storage openings you want.
Decisions before quantities
- Review supports, material grades, joints, ventilation and furniture attachments before specifying quantities.
Parts to list once the design is agreed
- Reviewed bed-surface panel pieces
- Frame and support members
- Storage panels and hardware
- Specified fixings, restraints and finish
Quantity status: pending. Each eventual part needs its finished size, material/grade, quantity, supplier and delivered price.
Up to 2,000 characters. These notes save with your project backup; they do not automatically change the budget or estimator.Walls, ceiling and insulation
Original planning allowance: £1,250.00
The £800 insulation and £450 lining figures are allowances. A van-size label does not establish surface area or kit quantity.
Measurements needed
- Measure wall and ceiling areas separately, noting ribs, curves, windows, doors and service access.
- Record which surfaces each chosen material layer will cover.
Decisions before quantities
- Agree the layers, thicknesses, moisture/ventilation approach and access requirements before calculating coverage and offcuts.
Parts to list once the design is agreed
- Specified insulation layers by covered area
- Wall and ceiling panel pieces
- Required trim and installation materials
Quantity status: pending. Each eventual part needs its finished size, material/grade, quantity, supplier and delivered price.
Up to 2,000 characters. These notes save with your project backup; they do not automatically change the budget or estimator.Preparation unit / kitchen
Original planning allowance: £350.00
The 350 × 450 mm footprint is a concept only. Cabinet height, construction and full panel sizes are still undecided.
Measurements needed
- Record the chosen footprint and cabinet height at the intended position.
- Check wall shape, door clearance, storage access and usable movement space.
Decisions before quantities
- Agree construction, joints, worktop, access and attachment requirements before generating a panel and hardware list.
Parts to list once the design is agreed
- Cabinet side, base and other panels required by the design
- Worktop piece
- Doors, hinges or drawer hardware if chosen
- Specified attachment materials and finish
Quantity status: pending. Each eventual part needs its finished size, material/grade, quantity, supplier and delivered price.
Up to 2,000 characters. These notes save with your project backup; they do not automatically change the budget or estimator.Next: count and price my parts →
The download includes these prompts and your notes. Sheet, timber and fixing quantities remain pending until the measurements, specification and cutting/design review are ready.
Turn your measurements into a priced parts list
Once you have agreed the construction, record each panel, length, pack or other part. A quantity is the number of buying units: for example, 3 sheets at a price per sheet. Describe finished dimensions, material grade and thickness in the specification. The site totals your entries; it does not design supports or produce a cutting layout.
Need an area and pack estimate first? →
For each area, include all materials and fittings before replacing its budget allowance. Lining here means wall and ceiling lining only; insulation keeps its own budget line. Record supplier and price-check date, with VAT included. Delivery stays in the separate delivery budget. Count each item once: if you include fixings or finishes here, review the separate fixings allowance so they are not also budgeted there.
How much material might I need?
Start with measurements. This optional helper explains area and pack rounding, so a “large van kit” does not become an assumed fit.
Open the materials estimator
Enter the floor’s bounding rectangle. Wheel arches are not deducted. For lining, enter a separately measured total surface area; this tool does not infer it from the van name.
Prices and calculation method
Floor rectangle = length × width. Add your waste percentage, then divide by 2.9768 m² per 2440 × 1220 mm sheet and round up. Price illustration uses Wickes CE2+ softwood 12 mm at £32 per sheet, excluding delivery. This does not establish the correct thickness or structural design.
Optional lining estimate = your measured area plus waste, divided by 5 m² per Dodo Thermo Liner Pro 10 mm roll, rounded up. £89.99 per roll; VAT and delivery conditions require confirmation. This is a single product layer, not a complete insulation kit.
Material estimates are separate illustrations. They do not automatically change the draft budget or add to the basket.
Your plan at a glance
Pause here before buying. Check what you have recorded, what still needs a decision and how the budget looks.
What still needs attention
This is a planning review. Marked steps and entered costs do not confirm a safe design, vehicle fit or readiness to travel. Current supplier prices, physical measurements and relevant specialist reviews still need checking.
The review is a text snapshot. Use an editable backup to restore your project on another device. Any changes after this review require a fresh review.
Full build checkpoints
One step at a time
0 of 7 planning steps checked
Planning checkpoints, not construction or electrical/gas instructions. No travel seating modifications are included.What the original cost figures mean
What is priced, and what still needs costing?
This explains the original draft. Your edited budget and shopping decisions remain separate.
Priced equipment references
£197.95Five portable-item types have advertised item prices in the research snapshot.
See the breakdown
- Quechua Comfort double self-inflating mattress
1 × £89.99 = £89.99 before delivery.
- SIMOND 10,000 mAh USB power bank
2 × £24.99 = £49.98 before delivery.
- Quechua BL100 battery camping lamp
2 × £9.99 = £19.98 before delivery.
- Hi-Gear 10 L roll-up water carrier
1 × £8.00 = £8.00 before delivery.
- Connabride 24 L passive coolbox
1 × £30.00 = £30.00 before delivery.
Materials and other allowances
£3,092.00Materials, quantities, accessories, safety equipment and delivery still need costing.
See the breakdown
- Insulation and sound treatment
£800.00 allowance. Measure coverage and agree the insulation layers before counting kits or rolls.
- Wall and ceiling lining
£450.00 allowance. Confirm finished surfaces and a cutting plan before counting lining sheets.
- Floor materials and finish
£200.00 allowance. Measure the floor, choose the reviewed specification and allow for cuts and finish.
- Bed frame and storage materials
£350.00 allowance. Review bed supports, storage, attachment and a cutting plan before ordering.
- Compact kitchen furniture
£350.00 allowance. Choose cabinet height and construction, then count panels, joints, doors and worktop.
- Water containers and washing-up
£52.00 allowance in addition to the priced item(s). The £8 carrier is priced. The remaining allowance covers other washing-up needs; confirm drinking-water suitability.
- Passive cooling and ice packs
£30.00 allowance in addition to the priced item(s). The £30 coolbox is priced. Allow separately for ice packs and food-temperature management.
- Basic device charging — 2 USB banks + accessories
£30.00 allowance in addition to the priced item(s). Two banks cost £49.98 at the research price. The £30 remainder is for unpriced charging accessories.
- Lighting — 2 battery lamps + spares
£10.00 allowance in addition to the priced item(s). Two lamps cost £19.98 at the research price. The £10 remainder is a spare-battery allowance.
- Fixings, adhesives and finishes
£200.00 allowance. Choose fixings, adhesives, finishes and restraints after the attachment design is reviewed.
- Tools and protective equipment
£200.00 allowance. List what you already own and what the agreed build methods require.
- Privacy and soft furnishings
£150.00 allowance. Measure window and privacy needs before choosing fabrics or blinds.
- Safety equipment
£120.00 allowance. Agree the safety equipment required for this build; products and quantities are not yet selected.
- Delivery allowance
£150.00 allowance. Replace this placeholder with the actual delivered basket costs for your postcode.
Assessment / quote allowances
£850.00These are placeholders, not received quotes. Replace them after inspection and review.
See the breakdown
- Preparation and small repairs
£150.00 allowance. Inspect the van and get repair costs before committing the build budget.
- Ventilation and specialist work
£700.00 allowance. Get the ventilation and relevant specialist-work scope reviewed and quoted before cutting or lining.
Original draft: £4,139.95 plus £750.00 reserve = £4,889.95. Item-price references were researched on 28 October 2026; confirm stock, suitability and delivered prices before buying.
Research: original cost breakdown
These are planning amounts to test, not a complete priced bill of materials. Most lines need measured quantities and supplier or installer quotes.
Scroll sideways to see every column.| Build area | Amount | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation and small repairs | £150.00 | Planning allowance; not a quote |
| Insulation and sound treatment | £800.00 | Planning allowance; not a quote |
| Wall and ceiling lining | £450.00 | Planning allowance; not a quote |
| Floor materials and finish | £200.00 | Planning allowance; not a quote |
| Bed frame and storage materials | £350.00 | Planning allowance; not a quote |
| Mattress — researched item price | £89.99 | Observed item price; delivery separate |
| Compact kitchen furniture | £350.00 | Planning allowance; not a quote |
| Water containers and washing-up | £60.00 | Planning allowance; not a quote |
| Passive cooling and ice packs | £60.00 | Planning allowance; not a quote |
| Basic device charging — 2 USB banks + accessories | £79.98 | 2 × £24.99 observed price + £30 accessory allowance; delivery separate |
| Lighting — 2 battery lamps + spares | £29.98 | 2 × £9.99 observed price + £10 spare-battery allowance; delivery separate |
| Ventilation and specialist work | £700.00 | Planning allowance; not a quote |
| Fixings, adhesives and finishes | £200.00 | Planning allowance; not a quote |
| Tools and protective equipment | £200.00 | Planning allowance; not a quote |
| Privacy and soft furnishings | £150.00 | Planning allowance; not a quote |
| Safety equipment | £120.00 | Planning allowance; not a quote |
| Delivery allowance | £150.00 | Planning allowance; not a quote |
Research: supplier prices and sources
Supplier-advertised prices retrieved on 28 October 2026. Stock, delivery postcode and final VAT treatment must be checked at checkout. These are candidates, not “best price” or compatibility guarantees. Links are ordinary source links; no affiliate tracking is added.
Dodo PRO Large Van Kit
Advertised £519.99; mainland UK delivery advertised free. Supplier warns L3/high-top vans may need more material. Not a complete insulation specification; floor and cavity treatment need separate assessment. VAT treatment and coverage to confirm.
View source ↗B&Q hardwood plywood 2440 × 1220 × 12 mm
Advertised £27.65 per full sheet. Delivery/location availability unconfirmed. Example material only; thickness, grade, supports and quantities depend on final design.
View source ↗Quechua Comfort double self-inflating mattress
Advertised £89.99, 2000 × 1320 × 45 mm, 3.2 kg. Shipping extra/unconfirmed. Candidate for a lengthways sleeping space; support and actual fit unverified.
View source ↗Same mattress, Decathlon Second Life
Advertised £69.99, used condition and availability vary; shipping unconfirmed. £20 below new advertised item price. Not included in baseline.
View source ↗Hi-Gear 10 L roll-up water carrier
Public retail £8, member £7. Membership costs extra. Standard delivery advertised £3.99, free above £80 subject to exclusions. Confirm potable-water suitability and secure restraint; not a plumbed water system.
View source ↗Connabride 24 L passive coolbox
Public retail £30, member £20. 400 × 250 × 390 mm. Standard delivery advertised £3.99, free above £80 subject to exclusions. Needs ice and food-temperature management; not equivalent to a compressor fridge.
View source ↗EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max
Advertised £449 tax included, 512 Wh, 500 W rated output, page marked sold out. Excluded from recommended basket. Not sized for the user; no heating/cooking claim.
View source ↗Campsite electricity — Camping and Caravanning Club
Professional design/check needed for fixed mains systems. No electrical installation instructions included.
View source ↗DVLA conversion guidance
Added equipment reduces payload; travel seats and belts need secure mounting. This draft is not approval or assurance of body-type reclassification.
View source ↗SIMOND 10,000 mAh USB power bank
Advertised £24.99 each, 36.5 Wh nominal cell energy, 18 W USB ports. Two cost £49.98 before delivery. For compatible small USB devices, not a fridge, kettle, heater or mains appliance. Useful delivered energy is lower; autonomy depends on demand. Cables/chargers and recharging access need checking.
View source ↗Quechua BL100 battery camping lamp
Advertised £9.99 each; two £19.98 before delivery. Uses four AA batteries per lamp, advertised included. Not USB rechargeable. Supplier states up to 26 hours at 100 lumens; runtime is not guaranteed in actual use.
View source ↗Wickes structural CE2+ softwood plywood 2440 × 1220 × 12 mm
Advertised £32 per full sheet, delivery from £5 with restrictions/postcode confirmation. EN636-2S, CE2+. Material-price reference only; supports, thickness and suitability for the particular floor require review. This is not identical to the B&Q hardwood product.
View source ↗Dodo Thermo Liner Pro 10 mm, 5 m² roll
Advertised £89.99 per 5 m × 1 m roll (5 m²), 10 mm thick. Mainland UK delivery advertised free; VAT and postcode exclusions to confirm. Single-layer coverage reference, not a whole-van thermal or condensation design.
View source ↗Dodo Fleece EVO 50 mm, 3.7 m² roll
Advertised £36.99; 10 m × 370 mm (3.7 m²). A different material with different uses and thickness, not a direct replacement for self-adhesive liner. Quantity and cavity suitability remain unverified.
View source ↗B&Q hardwood plywood 18 × 1220 × 2440 mm
Advertised item price £35.80. Two sheets £71.60 for outline material only. Grade, supports, ventilation and restraint design remain unverified; no unsupported span or load capacity claimed. Delivery extra/unconfirmed. Source page currently says out of stock; reference only, not a buy-now recommendation.
View source ↗Wickes CLS 38 × 63 × 2400 mm
Current opened product page advertises £3.50 promotional price, reduced from £3.85. No quantity or structural suitability specified. Delivery extra/unconfirmed.
View source ↗Research: portable charging and lighting
For this summer campsite example, basic phone charging and lighting can be portable. Check the devices you need to charge and how you will recharge between trips.
Scroll sideways to see every column.| Candidate | Item cost | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Two SIMOND USB power banks | £49.98 | Compatible small USB devices. Cables and chargers extra; not mains power. |
| Two Quechua BL100 lamps | £19.98 | Portable battery lighting. AA batteries advertised included; spares extra. |
Could I spend less?
Use suitable equipment you already own. One lamp instead of two reduces the advertised lamp item cost by £9.99. The researched Second Life mattress is advertised £20 below the new one, subject to condition and availability. Those optional savings are not deducted from the draft budget.
Neither a small USB bank nor a passive coolbox offers the capabilities of a full electrical system and compressor fridge. We will ask what you need before recommending an upgrade.
Once the footprint, quantities and specialist costs are known, we can turn this draft into a matched package.