I have a 1980 Toyota camper. I'd like to convert it to a pickup. Is this possible? To remove the area behind the cab and put a pickup bed on it?

- (#9686) Jeff, 20 Jul 03 21:16

what type of camper is it? What is it based on?

- (#9687) david miller, 21 Jul 03 1:26

Anything is possible - you may or may not need to strengthen some areas (lateral support) etc. - re-registering it with DVLA for its new use will be no problem but before you start do ring a few insurance companies first - its likely you will need an engineers report before they will insure (check cost of insurance and report before starting).
I know some companies (few) will insure without an engineers report if you are converting a van to a camper - but the other way round?
Do plenty research so you know what the final cost will be (probably cheaper to sell the camper and buy a pickup)
Good luck

- (#9818) chris turner, 21 Jul 03 9:18

hi there,
i am going to travel europe and would like to buy a van and convert it to a camper for two people.
i have £3000 budget for the van and the meterials. i would like to make a little money on selling it when get back from travelling, is this possible? can you give me a good idea of the vans to go for and also any internet contact for cheap parts and meterials.
thank you!
dan fisher

- (#10452) fisher, 28 Aug 03 12:09

Certainly possible if you are very careful with the budget - go for it
Check out the site below and visit their forum - you will need to set aside a few full evenings to trawl through their old pages also.
Its a good site and you should learn quite alot + gather plenty of links
http://www.sbmcc.fslife.co.uk/

- (#10453) chris turner, 28 Aug 03 17:12