Campervan Sizes and Types

On this page, you’ll find every van size used when completing a campervan conversion. For every vehicle size category, we take you through everything you need to know about selecting the right van for your campervan conversion and detailing all the features you need to look out for.

What are the different types of campervan sizes available?

Here are the five main types of campervans size and body type configurations available.

Micro Campervan
Small Campervan
Medium Campervan
Large Campervan
Box-Van Campervan

Micro Campervan

What is a micro campervan?

A micro-campervan is classified as an M.P.V. (multi-purpose-vehicle) or a car-derived that have a load volume between 3 to 4 cubic meters and has undergone a professional or self-build/D.I.Y campervan conversion.

What Are The Most Common Micro Campervan Vehicles based on?

Here are five of the most common micro-campervan base vehicles:

What are the average internal dimensions of a micro campervan?

Micro-Campervan Dimensions

Here is a list of dimensions of popular micro-sized campervans.

Can you stand up in a micro campervan?

Due to the low-height roof, an average adult male will not be able to stand up inside a micro campervan. One way to get around this is by installing a pop-top roof.

How many people can sleep inside a micro campervan?

Depending on the campervan build layout, a micro campervan should be able to sleep one adult by removing the front passenger seat.

What type of driving-license do I need to drive a micro-campervan?

In the U.K., a micro campervan can be driven on a standard car driving license without having to take any additional tests.

Advantages of a micro campervan

• Drives like a car.
• Excellent fuel economy.
• Can be used as your daily driver.
• Easy to maneuver and park.
• Will fit in all multi-story car-parks and home garage.
• Low-cost conversion (fewer materials required).
• Very quick to warm the interior.
• Reduced campsite fees.
• Low vehicle gross weight.
• Reduced ferry costs.
• Great for stealth camping.

Disadvantages of a micro campervan

• Could become a little cramped for adults who are bigger than average.
• An average adult will not be able to stand up inside.
• Installation of a shower unit and/or toilet is highly improbable.
• Lower Storage Capacity. You will only be able to carry the bare essentials.

What We Think

A micro-campervan is an excellent choice for people who may require a vehicle for the occasional weekend getaway.

They are also great for people who may want to use this vehicle on a daily basis. They fit in all multi-story car parks, easy to manoeuvre, and usually come with excellent fuel economy.

Small Campervan

Advantages

• A little more space compared to a micro campervan.
• Good fuel economy.
• Easy to manoeuvre and park.
• Will fit in most multi-storey car-park and home garages.
• Reasonably low-cost conversion.
• Quick to warm up.
• Average campsite fees.
• Low vehicle gross weight.
• Standard ferry costs.

Disadvantages

• May find a little cramped.
• A 6-foot adult will not be able to stand up inside.
• Installation of a shower unit and/or toilet is highly improbable.
• Average Storage Capacity.

What is a small campervan?

A small campervan is classified as a van that has a load volume between 4 to 7 cubic meters that have undergone a professional or self-build/D.I.Y campervan conversion.

What Are The Most Common Small Campervan Base Vehicles?

Here are six of the most common small campervan base vehicles:

What is the average size of a small campervan?

The average loadspace dimensions of a small campervan are:

Length: 210 cm to 260 cm.
Width: 160 cm to 180 cm.
Height: 130 cm to 180 cm.
Volume: 4 m3 to 7 m3

The average external dimensions of a small campervan are:

Length: 460 cm to 500 cm.
Width: 190 cm to 230 cm.
Height: 190 cm to 240 cm.

Small Campervan Dimensions

Here is a list of dimensions of popular small-sized campervans.

*Short wheelbase (SWB) = L1, long wheelbase (LWB) = L2, low roof = H1 and high roof = H2. **Includes door-mirrors.

Can you stand up in a small-sized campervan?

An average adult male will not be able to stand up inside a small campervan. Like the micro campervan, one way to get around this is by installing a pop-top roof.

How many people can sleep inside a small-sized campervan?

Depending on the campervan build layout, a small campervan should be able to sleep two adults. However, you may find the internal space limiting.

Medium Campervan

What is a medium campervan?

A medium campervan is classified as a van that has a load volume between 7 to 12 cubic meters that have undergone a professional or self-build/D.I.Y campervan conversion. The original base vehicle is generally used by tradespeople (electricians, emergency services, delivery people, etc).

What are the most common medium campervan base vehicles?

Here are two of the most common medium campervan base vehicles:

Ford Transit (L2 & L3)
Fiat Ducato/Dodge ProMaster (L2)
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (L1 & L2)

How big is a medium campervan?

Medium Campervan Dimensions

Here is a list of dimensions of popular medium campervans.

Can you stand up in a medium campervan?

Depending on the model variant, an average adult male will be able to stand up inside a medium campervan. For van models that come with a low roof, one way to add additional headroom is to install a pop-top roof.

How many people can sleep inside a medium campervan?

Depending on the campervan build layout, a medium campervan should be able to sleep two adults comfortably, with the possibility of one additional child.

What type of driving licence do I need to drive a medium campervan?

In the United Kingdom, provided the maximum authorised mass (M.A.S) does not exceed 3,500 kg, a medium campervan can legally be driven on a standard car driving licence (Class B).

Large Campervan

Advantages

• A considerable amount of space. More than enough to house all the vehicle occupants and their gear.
• Reasonable fuel economy.
• Excellent second-hand market. As a result, base vehicles are relatively low in cost.
• You can stand up inside.

Disadvantages

• Will not fit in multi-story car-park and most home garages.
• You may struggle to find spaces to park that will accommodate this vehicle, especially in residential areas.
• Inexperienced drivers may find such a large vehicle a challenge to manoeuvre and park.
• High running costs. Both fuel and road tax is usually more compared to a smaller campervan.
• Longer time to heat up. May require an additional heater/more powerful model.
• Can become unstable during high winds.

What is a large campervan?

A large campervan is classified as a large-sized van that has undergone a professional or self-build/D.I.Y campervan conversion.  The original base vehicle is generally used by tradespeople (builders, delivery people, flooring installers, etc.).

What are the most common large campervan base vehicles?

Here are six of the most common large campervan base vehicles:

What is the average size of a large campervan?

The average internal loadspace dimensions of a large campervan are:

Length: 340 cm to 470 cm.
Width: 175 cm to 180 cm.
Height: 185 cm to 225 cm.
Volume: 12 m3 to 17 m3

The average external dimensions of a large campervan are:

Length: 590 cm to 740 cm.
Width: 240 cm to 255 cm.
Height: 260 cm to 310 cm.

Large Campervan Dimensions

Here is a list of dimensions of popular medium campervans.

Vehicle	Model Year	Body*	Volume**	Internal Length	Internal Width	Internal Height	External Length	External Width***	External Height
Ford Transit¹	2003 to 2014	L3H3	13	349	178	212	598	247	277
Ford Transit¹	2003 to 2014	L4H3	15.1	421	178	212	670	247	277
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter	2008 to 2018	L3H3	14	430	178	194	694	243	281
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter	2008 to 2018	L3H4	15.5	430	178	214	694	243	304
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter	2008 to 2018	L4H3	15.5	470	178	194	734	243	282
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter	2008 to 2018	L4H4	17	470	178	214	734	243	305
Iveco Daily	2006 to 2014	3300 H2	12.0	352	180	190	598	250	264
Iveco Daily	2006 to 2014	3300 H3	13.2	352	180	210	598	250	282
Iveco Daily	2006 to 2014	3950 H2	15.6	454	180	190	701	250	267
Iveco Daily	2006 to 2014	3950 H3	17.2	454	180	210	701	250	286

N.B: All sizes are in centimetres. *Short wheelbase (SWB) = L1, Medium wheelbase (MWB) = L2, Long wheelbase (LWB) = L3. Low roof = H1, Medium roof = H2. High roof = H3. Super-High Roof = H4. **Internal cubic meter volume. ***Includes door-mirrors. ¹FWD models.

Can you stand up in a large campervan?

An average adult male will comfortably be able to stand up inside a large campervan.

How many people can sleep inside a large campervan?

Depending on the campervan build layout, a large campervan should be able to comfortably sleep between two to four adults (or children) with the possibility of an additional pet dog or cat.

What type of driving licence do I need to drive a large campervan?

In the United Kingdom, provided the maximum authorised mass (M.A.S) does not exceed 3,500 kg, a large campervan can legally be driven on a standard car driving licence (Class B).

Box-Van Campervan

What is a box-van campervan?

A box-van campervan is classified as a box-van that has undergone a professional or self-build/D.I.Y campervan conversion.  The original base vehicle is generally used by furniture removal companies.

What are the most common box-van campervan base vehicles?

Here are five of the most common box-van campervan base vehicles:

What is the average size of a box-van campervan?

The average loadspace dimensions of a box-van campervan are:

Length: 340 cm to 440 cm.
Width: 180 cm to 230 cm.
Height: 170 cm to 240 cm.
Volume: 11 m3 to 20 m3

The average external dimensions of a box-van campervan are:

Length: 610 cm to 780 cm.
Width: 210 cm to 250 cm.
Height: 300 cm to 350 cm.

Can you stand up in a box-van campervan?

An average adult male will comfortably be able to stand up inside a box-van campervan.

How many people can sleep inside a box-van campervan?

Depending on the campervan build layout, a box-van campervan should be able to comfortably sleep between two to four adults (or children) with the possibility of an additional pet dog or cat.

What type of driving licence do I need to drive a box-van campervan?

In the United Kingdom, provided that the maximum authorised mass (M.A.S) does not exceed 3,500 kg, a box-van campervan can legally be driven on a standard car driving licence (Class B).