Choosing the right campervan mattress makes a huge difference to how comfortable your van actually is to live in. Here’s why I use a high-density foam mattress in my DIY van beds, how it saves headroom, and why buying online can save you hundreds compared to getting foam cut in-store.

Building your first campervan? After years on the road and multiple van builds, I’ve seen the same mistakes catch out beginners again and again. Here are five of the most common traps—and how to avoid building them into your van.

Don’t build your van blindly. Learn the exact 23-step order to take your conversion from an empty shell to a dream home on wheels - without missing critical steps like rust treatment and insulation.