Full campervan conversions
We’re passionate about helping you to create your perfect camper van.
We are an independent company run by husband and wife team John and Linda O’Connor. Smart Van Conversions has been successfully running for 20 years.
Our employees have many years experience in the camper van conversion industry and are dedicated to this side of the business.
Full conversion
Modification
Roof fitted -incl roof beds, led lights
Glass fitting/ window conversion
Electrics
Gas fitting and fixtures
(tested by qualified engineer)
Heating
Seating – incl Swivel seating
Beds
Insulation
Carpeting | Flooring
Furniture
inc blinds and curtains
Accessories
incl, bike rack, awnings, entertainment systems, roof bars, crossbars
Upgrading – any aspect of your camper
Replacement -any
Pop Top Roofs
An elevating roof can transform a van into a liveable area, adding the headroom needed for cooking, and the extra space for sleeping.
Such a conversion isn’t as straightforward as it may seem. There’s more to it than simply cutting a hole in the roof and bolting on the new one ;strengthening beams need to be added to make sure the roof remains rigid; measurements need to be accurate to make sure the hole that is cut out is covered by the elevating roof; care needs to be taken to avoid cutting through wires and damaging trim and glass with angle grinder sparks. There are lots of other aspects to the conversion. The headlining needs to be removed and either adapted or new trim fitted.
When fitting strengthening beams, they (we) use plenty of Sikaflex silicone sealant to help prevent panel rattles and squeaks.
They (we) also rust protect any cut metal edges with paint (Rust protection is applied to protect all cut metal edges with paint)
We can supply and fit most vans with a Pop Top Roof. Unlike most conversion companies we aren’t limited to VW’s.
Through our attention to detail and high standard of workmanship we are Accredited roof suppliers and installers for many roof suppliers.
A few examples of the companies we are accredited to work on behalf of are:
SKYLINE ROOFS
At Smart Van Conversions we offer a complete supply and fit service of Skyline elevating roofs for Volkswagen T4/5/6/6.1 transporter vans, VW Crafter van, Ford Transit Custom vans.
TSkyline Volkswagen manufacture, we are always looking to move our product forward. Skyline use an advance vacuum moulding technique, which ensures we produce a superior rigid VW T4/5/6, VW Crafter and VW Custom Vans, poptop roof with no external fittings, this coupled with our 100% waterproof canvas gives us one of the best elevating roofs for Volkswagen T4/5/6’s, VW Crafter and VW Custom Vans on the market today!
We supply all our roofs with any of our 28 coloured vinyl’s, which you can find in our “Canvas Colour “page.
We are also the UK market leaders in Safety and now have Full TUV Approval for our T5/6 roofs and ISO9001 rated, leading the market!
Skyline have introduced the New Aurora Say goodbye to straps… Skyline Aurora is a streamline, lower profile roof, available in short and long wheel base for the VW T5, T6 & T6.1.
Drivelodge Roofs
When you fit Drivelodge roof to your van quality is guaranteed. This roof features:
As with all Drivelodge Roofs, the roof comes with a 5-year Warranty meaning you have peace of mind knowing you will have trouble-free camping for the next 5 years.
At Drivelodge we pride ourselves on providing quality products, with quality checks all the way through the production process, you can guarantee you will end up with a quality product.
Drivelodge – Raising the Roof on Standards
UK Poptop Roofs
With the recent demand for leisure products in the UK and the need to have multi-purpose camper window vans that can be used as everyday vehicles and for leisure trips, Poptop Roofs presents a wide choice of campervan roofs for new and used vehicle designs competitively priced to suit most peoples pockets.
Austops
Are a leading UK manufacturer of campervan roofs. Their manufacturing is done in house, from pattern making and moulding to production this ensures everything meets their standards.
Westdubs
Westdubs roofs are manufactured with their own unique mould made to a very high standard, using the best materials for Maximum longevity. Sissor hinges are lazer cut for accuracy and designed to use the existing fitting points of the vehicle. Side strengthening frames. Canopies made from heavy duty fabric based polyester with an impregnable coating giving strength, dimensional stability, abrasion, mildew and ultraviolet resistance. It is produced with a clear seal coat to provide a high degree of water resistancy.
All front elevating roofs are fitted with an above cab boxed section strengthening frame together with side and rear strengthening frames down bothsides of the vehicle.
5 year warranty on T5, T6
2 year warranty on all other roofs
We have our VW roofs manufactured with our own unique moulds made rroofs are fitted with an above cab boxed section strengthening frame together with side and rear strengthening frames down both sides of the vehicle.
Optional extras for your Pop Top Interior
Colour coding the roof to your vehicle.
Scenic canvas
Trimming of Metalwork – Trimming is carpeting of metal frame work fitted to support the roof and bed. Without trimming you are left with exposed metals framework.
Standard Roof Bed is single hinged and follows the same line up as the roof.
Bi-Fold Roof Bed is double hinged and gives an additional 6/8 inches of head room vs. standard bed.
A cover panel is fitted to the underside of the bed and slides forward when the roof is down to cover the in-hanging canvas.
Mattress , Memory Foam, removable cover, Made to Measure
Q – Can you leave the mattress in the roof when it’s down?
A – Yes
Lighting – Lower power LED’s and USB’s
Awning Rails
Awnings
Roof Bars
Roof and Cross Bars