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Best Camper Van Conversion Planners Compared (2026): VanSpace 3D, Plan Your Van, PlanMyCamper & VanLogic

Reading time: approx. 9 minutes

Before you drill the first hole, you make a decision that shapes the entire build: which tool do you plan with? That choice matters more than most people expect at the start — from the rough floor plan all the way to the final vehicle inspection.

The market for camper planning software has grown a lot over the last few years, but the tools differ fundamentally in what they can actually do. This comparison puts the four best-known options side by side, honestly — based on real feature differences, not marketing claims.

Camper Floor Plan Planning: The Ultimate Guide to Your Van Conversion

Reading time: approx. 11 minutes

A good van conversion doesn’t start with the saw — it starts with the floor plan. Get this right and you’ll save yourself a nasty surprise on the scale or at the inspection months later. This guide walks you step by step through VanLogic, from picking your vehicle to a finished technical inspection report — with real screenshots from the current app.

1. Choose Your Vehicle

The first step is picking your vehicle. VanLogic ships with over 40 vehicle templates — from Ducato/Jumper/Boxer to Sprinter and Crafter/TGE to compact T5/T6 models — each with real manufacturer dimensions (wheelbase, load area, interior height, front overhang) and real weights (maximum permissible mass, front/rear kerb weight).

Overloaded Camper Van Fines: UK & USA Rules Explained (And How to Avoid Them)

Reading time: approx. 7 minutes

A roadside check, and the officer waves you toward the weighbridge. For a lot of motorhome and camper van owners, that’s the first time they actually find out how heavy their vehicle really is. Usually: too heavy.

Overloading is one of the most common — and most avoidable — problems in van life, once you know what to watch for. This article covers what overloading actually costs in the UK and the USA, why it so often goes unnoticed, and how to design it out of your build from day one.

Centre of Gravity in a Campervan: Why Your Van Sways in Corners — and What to Do About It

Reading time: approx. 5 minutes

Anyone who drives their fully converted van on the motorway for the first time sometimes gets an unpleasant surprise: the van feels different than before. Slower to respond in corners, more sensitive to crosswinds, a slight sway during quick lane changes. This is not imagination. It’s physics.

The centre of gravity of your vehicle has changed — and that directly affects how the van behaves on the road.

Van Conversion and Technical Inspection: What You Need to Know

Reading time: approx. 6 minutes

For many self-builders, the vehicle inspection is the most nerve-wracking part of the whole project. Not because it’s so difficult — but because most people don’t know exactly what gets checked. And a failed inspection is expensive: modifications, a second appointment, lost time.

This article explains what is actually checked at the inspection, what role weight plays in that process — and how to prepare so you pass first time.

Sprinter Van Build Weight: What You Need to Know Before You Drill the First Hole

Reading time: approx. 6 minutes

Most campervan builders make the same mistake: they start building without knowing how heavy their van will end up. Months later they’re at the vehicle inspection — and the scale shows a number they weren’t expecting.

This article shows you how to keep your van build weight under control from the very beginning. Not after the build. Before.