Frequently Asked Questions
Here at Cross Street Customs, we get asked a lot of questions about our van conversions, campervans in general, great places to tour and camp. We love answering questions, so keep them coming! But, for the questions we get asked most often, we’ve listed the answers below.
Can you convert a van I already own?
Do you build your own campervans?
Yes, we’re not a reseller! If it has a Cross Street Customs logo on it then we built it.
Do you offer finance on your vehicles?
Yes, we have finance options. View more information about our finance options here.
Do you convert older vans into campervans?
Yes. We tend to suggest that getting the newest base model you can afford is best. We also work on older models, including the T4 and the T5, and have undertaken significant works on T25, bay windows and classic splits.
Can you alter a campervan you have in stock?
Yes, although sometimes there will be a cost. For instance, we frequently fit solar panels, change the wheels, or add a night heater, etc. before handing over one of our stock models.
Will my campervan be registered as a campervan?
No. That’s the short answer and for very good reason:
The DVLA no longer allows for the simple registering of vehicles as campervans – if they began life as a panel van. They have also increased the initial road fund licence for a motorhome from just £240 to £2135. Finally, adding a tax of £320 on top of road tax for the first 5 years, for vehicles priced over £40,000.
All the above could sound like bad news for your new campervan but it really is not. All major campervan insurers have updated their policies to match this change from the DLVA, allowing owners to properly cover converted campervans to their actual value.
I have a limited budget to build my campervan, can you still help me?
If you are having a van built to order, we’re able to take you through exactly how much each item will cost, suggest the best ways to save on your conversion and which parts can be upgraded later.
Which campervan should I buy ?
I want a really unique custom van, can you help?
Give us a call or email us to talk through your crazy ideas and we’ll make them work.
Can you source a base van for me?
Yes. We have a number of contacts and can find a base vehicle to suit your requirements and budget. We also have a lot of mechanical skills in the team, so are well versed in kicking a tyre or two to make sure that any purchase is sound.
Can you fit an oven in a campervan?
Yes, we can. As standard, we supply our campervans with a dual hob, a sink and a fridge but we are happy to add a small gas oven.
Can you fix a problem with a van I have designed by another company?
Yes. Unfortunately, this is something we have come across on a number of occasions, so we’re always ready to help.