VanBuild: Camper & Van Life

VanBuild is your companion for both halves of van life: the build -- converting your van into a campervan -- AND living in it on the road afterwards. Whether it's a Sprinter, Ducato, or Crafter, plan your entire conversion from start to finish, then keep all the tools you need for campsites, travel and everyday life on the road.

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

• 7 categories: Planning, Insulation, Windows, Electrical, Water, Furniture, Finishing
• Detailed instructions with tips, materials, and time estimates
• Progress tracking with interactive checklist
• Difficulty levels for each step

BUDGET PLANNER

• Calculate your build costs with interactive sliders
• 8 cost categories with over 50 individual items
• Cost distribution at a glance
• Community saving tips

TECHNICAL CALCULATORS

• Electrical calculator: battery size, solar yield, cable gauge, fuses, daily consumption
• Weight calculator: item weights vs. gross vehicle weight, axle-load warnings, payload
• Packing list with weights that feed directly into the weight calculator

REGISTRATION & INSPECTION (German focus)

• All requirements for motorhome registration in Germany
• Mandatory and optional equipment clearly organized
• Step-by-step registration process
• Category filters (Structure, Gas, Electrical, etc.)

ON THE ROAD

• Dashcam with loop recording and trip export
• Leveling helper: find a level pitch, show wedge heights per side
• Photo gallery for build progress and travel memories

VENDOR DIRECTORY

• Recommended shops and vendors for parts, insulation, electrical, furniture
• Search and filter by category

CHECKS & MAINTENANCE

• Vehicle data form
• Maintenance checklists: Inspection, Pre-trip, Return, Winterization, Equipment
• Automatic payload calculation

MORE FEATURES

• Dark Mode & Light Mode
• 5 languages: Deutsch, English, Français, Italiano, Español
• Home-screen widgets show your build progress (iOS & Android)
• Optional cloud sync via iCloud or Google Drive -- no third-party servers
• No ads, no trackers, works offline

VANBUILD PRO

• VanBuild is free to use with restricted usage; a one-time purchase, monthly or annual subscription unlocks all power tools: calculators, planners and extended checklists
• "Restore purchase" is supported