Which van is best for a campervan? These are the 10 who attend the workshop least often

Are you thinking about getting one camper van? Don’t know where to start? Today we set a good starting point by talking about the first solution, find the best van. There are a few clues you should know about this sector, but almost everyone you ask will agree on something: spend a lot of time deciding which car you are going to adapt. Additionally, economic factors will likely drive you into the second-hand market, so it’s even more important to think carefully.

Saving is where the biggest challenge awaits you, since buying a reliable van, in good condition and as economical as possible is not exactly easy. The most common thing is need a used car with a powerful engine and very low failure ratebut of course there are so many options on the market that it is very difficult to come to the right conclusion.

Well, today we want to tell you what are the best used vans? on the market are those that have few breakdowns and that rarely enter the workshop. In short, what every DIY camper builder looks for when embarking on a project like this.

10 vans with the fewest breakdowns and the fewest visits to the workshop

The following list is not based on our opinion as we are not mechanics and don’t know the tight market very well. This is the list that was prepared Guaranteean insurance company in the UK that has looked at your details to Find out which used vans are the most reliable.

And their data is no small feat, since England is largest van market in Europe, this company is one of the most important when it comes to providing guarantees. And in case you were wondering, no, there are no such lists based on real data in Spain. Also keep in mind that the model included is a pickup truck, not a van, but it is also presented as an alternative to converting it into a campervan. However, these are the Top 10 vans that visit the workshop the least often.

1. Nissan HB200
2. Volkswagen Crafter
3. Renault Kangu
4. Peugeot Partner
5. Citroen Berlingo
6. Toyota Hilux (Pickup)
7. Peugeot Expert
8. Mercedes Sprinter
9. Fiat Doblo
10. Citroen Jumpy

The interesting thing is that there are so many different manufacturers on this list, and Peugeot is the only one that repeats the “Partner” and “Expert” statuses. In addition, you can draw some small pattern, such as the one vans with medium-low load capacity are more reliable than others.

This is good news because the most popular motorhomes are usually made with these models, which are compact but still have enough space to accommodate furniture and accessories.

We also know what the 10 worst are

The source not only limited itself to indicating the best options, but also revealed worst used vans on the market. Yes, those that caused the majority of breakdowns and visits to the workshop by their owners. At the same time, the list again included pickup trucks, and not just the vans themselves.

• Ford Ranger (Pickup)
• Citroen Nemo
• Renault Master
• Nissan Navara (Pickup)
• Mitsubishi L200 (Pickup)
• Mercedes Vito
• Volkswagen Amarok (Pickup)
• Opel Vivaro
• Volkswagen Caddy
• Opel Movano

Does this mean you shouldn’t buy them to make a camper? No, it’s just that, according to a study based on 12,000 used vans and trucksthese are the ones that We also went through the workshop with breakdowns, mainly in the engine.

These lists don’t reflect anything very difficult to measure: Features of using each vehicle. In new car ratings, it is easier to determine that the manufacturer is to blame for their breakdowns, but when it comes to used vans, everything becomes even more confusing. The human factor comes into play, reviews, treatment, loading conditions and endless and so on.

However, if we were to buy a used van today, we’ll start looking from the first listespecially for the option located in the highest position.