Frequently asked questions

Approval, inspection (ITV) and legality

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Do I need approval to convert a van into a camper?

It depends on whether there are permanent modifications (structure, anchor points, windows, roof lights, etc.) or whether it is a kit treated as cargo, with no fixed anchoring and no modifications.

Why do some camper kits “not need approval”?

Because they sit in the boot/cargo area and are treated as cargo, without modifying the vehicle.

What usually makes approval compulsory in a conversion?

Elements that involve a modification or affect the structure or installations: for example, cutting roof lights or fitting a fixed solar panel may require the modification to be legalised.

Do swivel seat bases need to be approved?

Yes: they count as a major modification; a workshop certificate + conformity report + ITV inspection are usually required.

What documents are usually required for a camper approval?

An engineer is usually involved, and the process includes preparing photos and documentation and passing an inspection (depending on the type of modification).

Can I carry modules secured with straps or slings without approval?

Some systems rest in place and are secured with approved straps without fixed anchoring, and are presented as cargo.

What if I want to add “extras” to a kit that doesn’t need approval?

If the extra involves a modification (e.g. a roof light or fixed solar panel), you will normally have to legalise that modification even if the module is removable.

Self-installing camper kits

What is a self-installing camper kit (fit-and-remove)?

It is a bed and furniture system that goes in and comes out without modifying the van, designed to turn it into a camper flexibly. At Furgomania we work with several camper kits designed to be adapted to many makes and models.

How long does it take to install a camper kit?

It depends on the system: some kits go in within minutes, while others are module-based and are put in place and secured without fixed anchoring.

Do I need tools to fit a camper kit?

At Furgomania our camper kits are self-installing and you don’t need tools to fit them. They are designed to go in and come out whenever you like, with no need for approval.

Does a camper kit take up the whole boot?

It is normally organised in modules and drawers and lets you combine a sleeping area with storage, depending on the design.

Can I keep using the van for work if I have a camper kit?

Yes, that is the idea behind many of our camper kits: dual use, no permanent installations, and removal to go back to cargo mode.

Can a camper kit be fitted in an MPV/SUV or only in vans?

Our camper kits are not compatible with MPVs or SUVs. They can, however, be fitted in vans. I recommend visiting our Catalogue page, where you can look up your make and van model.

Can I keep all the seats for travelling with the kit fitted?

With “boot-stowed” systems the aim is to keep the seats for travelling; with others, only the last row is removed in vehicles with many seats.

How do you convert a van into a camper?

With Furgomania it’s simple thanks to its self-installing kits, which are designed so that one person can easily fit and remove them without instructions or tools.

Which van is good for converting into a camper?

There are some very interesting options. At Furgomania we work with the best makes and models to convert without modifications, and without tools or instructions. You can visit our website and see all the models and makes we work with.

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