# @caravanandmotorhomeclub on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=eExyzOVXn-U
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/69984365-caravanandmotorhomeclub-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/089996e0ae.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-09-03T18:30:09.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Caravan and Motorhome Club (@caravanandmotorhomeclub) — https://gondola.cc/caravanandmotorhomeclub

## Caption

Looking for clever DIY van conversion ideas? Step inside "Betty", a bright orange ex-Warburtons delivery van 2017 Mercedes Sprinter transformed into a cozy, custom-built campervan home! 🚐✨

Filmed at the quiet and wooded Salisbury Hillside Club Campsite in Wiltshire, Simone walks us through every detail of her self-built van. Converted using lessons learned from YouTube and books, this unique build balances smart multi-functional living with personalised, colourful design.

Build Highlights & Layout Features:
✅ Clever Entryway: Sliding door hammock/swing, shoe cubby built into the step, and swivel cab seats.
✅ Multi-Functional Living: Bench seating concealing a hidden compost toilet and extra storage.
✅ Compact Van Kitchen: 12V fridge/freezer running off solar, retractable tap hose, 60L water tank, and portable Cadac stove.
✅ Dog-Friendly Touches: Dedicated storage and a recessed floor bowl holder for her dog, Roo.
✅ Fixed Bed & Movie Night Setup: Fixed bed over a garage, secret laundry/out-of-season storage hatches, and a pull-down projector screen.
✅ Garage & Off-Grid Utility: Electrical board with inverter, 2x 175W roof solar panels, Truma diesel heater/hot water system, and an outdoor shower hookup.

Simone also shares the real pros and cons of full-time touring, from managing water resets to enjoying the freedom of an ever-changing backyard across 7 countries and 52,000 miles.

▶️ Book Salisbury Hillside Club Campsite:
https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-sites/england/southern-england/wiltshire/salisbury-hillside-club-campsite/

▶️ Explore more van conversion tips and beginner guides:
https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/advice-and-training/advice-for-beginners/campervans/

▶️ Join the Caravan and Motorhome Club:
https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/membership/join-the-club/

#CampervanTour #SprinterVanConversion #VanLifeUK #DIYCampervan #SalisburyHillside #CaravanAndMotorhomeClub

Suggested Content Breakdown / Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Welcome to Salisbury Hillside Club Campsite
00:22 Meet "Betty": 2017 Ex-Bread Van Mercedes Sprinter
00:36 Entryway Features: Van Swing & Hidden Shoe Cubby
01:04 Multi-Purpose Bench: Hidden Compost Toilet & Storage
01:31 Over-Cab Storage & Cab Privacy Curtains
02:00 Swivel Seat & Pass-Through Cab Layout
02:30 The Kitchen: 12V Fridge, Retractable Tap & Portable Stove
04:00 Wardrobe Redesign & Dedicated Dog Storage Area
04:58 Rear Garage Tour: Electrical Board, Inverter & Solar Power
05:54 Truma Diesel Heater & Hot Water System
06:20 Outdoor Hot Shower Setup
06:52 Fixed Bed, Secret Laundry Storage & Movie Projector Setup
08:21 Personalizing the Interior: Purple Accents & Scalloped Edges
08:47 Van Life Realities: 52,000 Miles, 7 Countries & Freedom on the Road
09:34 Summary & Outro

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## Stats

- **Views:** 3,355
- **Likes:** 44
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 0

## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Caravan and Motorhome Club | @candmclub | https://gondola.cc/candmclub | Client |
| Ben Moore | @b_moore_creative | https://gondola.cc/b_moore_creative | Editor |
| Ben Moore | @b_moore_creative | https://gondola.cc/b_moore_creative | Videographer |

## Tags

diycampervan, caravanandmotorhomeclub, vanlifeuk, campervantour, salisburyhillside, sprintervanconversion

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