How it works

From empty van to finished adventure.

Skiddy replaces scattered advice with one structured path, personalised to your vehicle and the way you travel.

01

Tell Skiddy about your van

Vehicle, wheelbase, roof height, budget, how many you sleep and how you travel. Five minutes of honest answers.

02

Get your personalised blueprint

A complete conversion plan for your van: layout, systems sizing, materials guidance and a realistic budget breakdown.

03

Work the stages

Ten ordered stages with notes, hours and progress tracking so you always know what comes next.

04

Ask Skiddy when you are stuck

Expert assistance grounded in your build, plus downloadable documents you can take into the van with you.

The ten build stages

Every Skiddy build starts from this structure, then adapts to your van.

  1. 1

    Plan and measure

    Confirm how you travel, measure the van, and lock a layout before buying materials.

  2. 2

    Strip out and prepare

    Remove bulkheads and factory trim, treat any rust, and clean the shell back to bare metal.

  3. 3

    Windows, vents and roof

    Cut and seal windows, roof vent and any solar mounts while the shell is still empty.

  4. 4

    Insulation and vapour control

    Insulate walls, floor and ceiling, control thermal bridging and fit a vapour control layer.

  5. 5

    First fix electrics

    Run cable, place the battery bank and fuse everything at source before panels go on.

  6. 6

    Floor, walls and ceiling

    Batten out, fit the subfloor, then clad walls and ceiling.

  7. 7

    Furniture build

    Build lightweight modular units: bed, kitchen, seating and storage.

  8. 8

    Water and heating

    Fit tanks, pump, sink and heater with proper drain-down and ventilation.

  9. 9

    Second fix and finishing

    Sockets, lighting, trims, upholstery and all the small details.

  10. 10

    Safety checks and shakedown

    Weighbridge, gas and habitation checks, then a short first trip close to home.