Fiat Ducato - Custom Conversion

Mr R came to us wanting something special for his Fiat Ducato. He wanted something to suit his needs when he was travelling alone but also something that he and his fiancée could use together. He wanted to utilise every bit of space and have a van that really would be versatile enough to provide all the home comforts for when he got back from a day out.

When the vehicle was brought to us at SJ Campers we got to know Mr R and exactly what he wanted from the van and what he would be using it for. We then worked with him to design a space that was functional and yet adaptable. Once we understood Mr R’s vision we began designing a bespoke set-up that would work for him.

The kitchen area housed a CRX 65 fridge, and a Thetford Triplex cooker, finished off with a striking yellow splash back. Above the kitchen was an overhead storage locker that provided tonnes of extra storage space in the cab of the van. The Webasto heater was also on the kitchen unit so that it was easily accessible and could keep the van nicely heated.

A U-shaped seating area sat in front of the raised bed. These seating boxes not only provided even more storage but could be moved so that larger items could be slid in from the back and stored using the full length of the vehicle. A table in the middle of these seats enhances the seating with somewhere to work and eat. We also hid a portable toilet in the end of one of the boxes so it was discreetly packed away but easily accessible.

The bed was something special. When Mr R was using the van on his own he only needed a single bed but Mr R wanted the luxury of a king size bed when traveling with his fiancée. We designed a custom bed that was set up as a single but easily pulled out and with the addition of a cushion and a support leg a king size bed was erected over the seating area below. The space underneath the bed was left for storage, accessible from the tailgate, which gave Mr R loads of room for all his kit.

Three zones of lighting were created so that Mr R could create the ambience he needs. The lighting areas are for the kitchen, seating area and the bed. Each area was on a separate switch so that each area could be isolated, making each space feel like it’s own room.

Overall this was a van that is truly unique and suited to the customers requirements. We hope that Mr R enjoys the van for many years.