Renault Master Camper Conversion

The finished van from the front with the side door open

Inside the finished van looking out through the open side door and its fly screen, showing the bed, seating and sink — Looking inside through the side door.

The van parked on a dirt road beside a large boab tree under a cloudy sky in the north of Australia — Trial by Northern Territory

An AusPost van I built into a fully livable home on wheels, including a kitchen, bed, heating, power, water and a toilet all functioning within the tight space. Upon completion I put the campervan to the test by driving 8,800 km to Darwin and back. It has since sold, and I hope its new owner is getting good use out of it.

Walkthrough

Allow me to showcase some of the build's features, join me on this short walkthrough video!

The build

The journey begins.
Early provisions for road noise underway.
The task of collecting components begins.
Cabinetry going in.

Fit-out

Kitchen bench from the side door.
Beech benchtop.
Measured standing height under the lined ceiling.
Door through to the cab.
Fixed bed.
Seating and pull-out table.
Storage under the bed, from the rear doors.
Storage over the cab.
Sink and tap.
The sprayer reaches outside.
Fridge.
Toilet, stowed in its own cabinet.
Inverter and USB outlets in use.
Heater controller.
Roof fan and remote.
Extinguisher and alarms.
The cab.
Service book, kept up.

On the road

Northern Territory border, on the way to Darwin.
Underside, on a hoist.
Tread, before sale.

Some of the photographs above carry captions burnt in from the sale listing, and a camera date stamp. They are the originals, unedited.