One of my readers was kind enough to share his 2019 VW Touran DIY camping conversion. The Touran is a smaller version of the Sharan, but still a well-sized MPV. You can compare both here or check their details: Touran camper – Sharan camper. Let’s dive into the conversion, shall we?
The Touran strikes a good balance between a small car, comfort and camping potential. It offers VW quality and a good-sized boot. If you don’t want a bigger car like VW’s Sharan or Caddy, the Touran is a good choice. This post will show you a simple DIY camping conversion you can do under 100…
It’s a bit smaller Sharan – easier to park, but less space inside, the rest is about the same. If you want a smaller (and a bit cheaper) car with VW interior & engine standards, good safety rating and good consumption that you can still sleep in, the Touran might just be it. If you don’t mind the interior as much, you’re better off looking at Berlingo, Caddy or similar cars.
Un año después, sigue siendo la mejor tienda para el coche. Probé la tienda de campaña de portón trasero Arpenaz Base M durante nuestro viaje de acampada de 11 días en Croacia, con 2 días de lluvia, y estoy muy contento con ella. Si tienes en cuenta su precio ~130GBP / EUR, comparado con otras…
This is my third Sharan camping conversion that aims to improve on my previous versions. My main aim was to have as much storage space below the bed, so I don’t have to move so many items around when ready to sleep. Here is my entire process with pictures.
The Vauxhall / Opel Zafira Tourer is one of the more compact MPVs – close to a Ford S-Max or the VW Touran in terms of size and luxury (only the Tourer, the older Zafira is even smaller and less luxurious). Its rear seats fold flat (newer models), opening up a spacious boot that’s good enough for sleeping two people.
Are you overwhelmed by the complexity and cost of all the advanced camping conversions people make YouTube videos about? don’t worry – it doesn’t have to be that complicated. You can sleep in any car if you follow the key steps outlined in this post, without breaking the bank. You will also find example camping…
What seems like an obvious choice turns out not to be such – should I get a car with a tailgate or barn doors for camping? The answer, it seems, is very individual. Let’s see what a survey of 50 campers tells us.
The Chevrolet Orlando was aimed at the MPV market, albeit unsuccessfully – it’s not as big as its rivals a fact that even its lower price didn’t rectify. It’s about as big as a VW Touran, with a smaller rear opening. On the positive side, it does offer some clever storage solutions and its seats fold completely flat, so all you need to do is throw in a mattress and you’re good to sleep in it. Could be a good quick camping solution – just carry the mattress and sleeping gear in the boot and you are always ready for an impromptu camping stop.
Here is a tip that might not be as obvious at a first glance. Or the second or third in my case – I went through three iterations of my Sharan camper conversion until I realised this is possible: you can use your Sharan’s boot floor – a part that costs around 50-300* USD –…
Freshly out of the ehm, oven, the Dacia Jogger seems to be a promising, low-cost SUV & MPV cross that also seems to offer a lot for car camping. This post lists the latest camping boxes that are confirmed to fit your fresh new Dacia Jogger.
Can’t decide whether to get a Berlingo (and its brothers Partner, Combo etc) or a Caddy? This post will give you all the information you need to find out which one is better for you – and your microcamper conversion. Read if you want to find out:
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