Worked examples instead of guesswork: weight, axle load, layout and the rules that actually apply to a conversion.
With Freeform you draw the real outline of your van furniture in VanLogic: sloped wall, round corner, wheel well. Weight, axle load and collisions follow.
Read articleA motorhome has to keep payload free: 10 × (seats + length in metres). Where the formula comes from — and which countries actually check it on a conversion.
Read articleFive panel vans, all rated 3.5 t — and 155 kg difference in payload. The figures come from the ADAC vehicle catalogue, plus what the spec sheet leaves out.
Read articleUnder your GVM, but over the front axle rating? How to calculate the axle loads of your campervan conversion – with weighed Ducato figures and the lever rule in two …
Read articleInsulation, furniture, electrics, water: what a DIY van conversion really weighs – part by part, with manufacturer figures. And why the build method decides whether you …
Read articlePlanning a wheelchair-accessible camper van conversion: corridor width, turning radius and reachable heights for wheelchair users — with concrete measurements, real …
Read articleSolid construction, frame construction, or something in between? Which build method actually makes sense for a bed, kitchen cabinet, shelf or wall panel — and how to know …
Read articleWhich panel material weighs the least? Density chart for poplar plywood, birch plywood, MDF and particleboard — and how build method and material choice together …
Read articleVanSpace 3D, Plan Your Van, PlanMyCamper and VanLogic head to head: layout planning, 3D preview, automatic weight calculation, vehicle structure and build methods for …
Read articleFive basic van floor plan layouts, the measurements that make or break a build, and why the same kitchen cabinet can weigh 22 or 40 kg. The guide to planning your camper …
Read articleWhat an overloaded camper van costs you in the UK and the USA, why most builders only find out too late, and how to avoid overloading from the start.
Read articleLearn how the centre of gravity affects your campervan's handling. Discover practical tips to balance weight, prevent swaying, and plan your layout safely.
Read articleWhat inspectors check in a campervan conversion — from minimum equipment to weight — and how certification works in Australia (e.g. VASS in Victoria) and New Zealand.
Read articleSprinter or Ducato: how to calculate payload, GVM and axle loads for your campervan build correctly — and avoid the biggest mistake in van conversions: underestimating …
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