10k-12k Base van

[dojo]

Hi all,

It looks like going forward there will be a lot less commuting and more WFH.
Debating trading my car in and getting a Van to convert into a day van/weekend camper.
It would still have to be used most days and be a 2nd family vehicle, also our drive isn't that big so no Unimogs!

When I trade my car in and top it up I reckon I would have about 10k - maybe 12k at a push for a van.
(I recently sold a classic mini so have 4k to put into the conversion)

I was looking (predictably) at T5s but the cost of the base van with decent (low) mileage is crazy high.

But that sort of size would be ideal, it has to sleep 2 adults and a toddler. (double chair at front with a swivel base will double as childs bed)
The idea is that if we get into the lifestyle we will sell it in a few years and get a bigger van and if not hopefully not loose too much of the investment on this one (hence the T5).

Any ideas/tips what sort of van should I expect for that budget. Is that a fair amount to budget for the conversion?

Thanks in advance

[dojo]

Thanks for the replies guys.

As we don't have much room on the drive I can't get another vehicle - it needs to double as a second family car.

At the moment I'm leaning more towards a Transit Custom window van as the base vehicle?? Although I just met a mate in town who travels a lot and had chat about same thing and I'm itching for for a LWB Sprinter! aha

The problem with ebay campers at 15k/16k is that a lot of the vans have a mileage of 150k-200k. I can get a Van with much lower mileage and it will be a fun learning experience building it to your own requirements??