Conversion Guide
WHY OUT AND
                                   ABOUT?
We believe that freedom is a choice.                  No matter how far along the process you are, we’re
                                                      here to help. Whether you’re looking for a new
We also believe that there’s nothing more free        or used vehicle, we can help source the perfect
than having the open road ahead of you and a          van. If a new van is what you’re after, we have
purpose for adventure.                                relationships with Volkswagen main dealers to
                                                      order brand new vehicles from the factory. Or, if its
As outdoor sports enthusiasts, we’ve travelled the    used you’re looking for, we can help scour the web
globe in our own campervans over the years,           for the best used approved vehicles.
exploring the most beautiful landscapes the earth
has to offer.                                         Of course the beauty of converting your own van
                                                      is the ability to design every detail to your taste.
This is our inspiration for Out and About Campers.    From flooring colours to kitchen choices, there are
Our mission is to design and build vehicles that      hundreds... and we mean hundreds of colours and
make freedom and adventure not only a                 materials to choose from. We also have in house
possibility, but an effortless reality.               custom upholstery, so the decisions needn’t stop
                                                      there.
We’re pleased you are considering us in the next
phase of your own journey and can’t wait to help      So let’s get into it, the six stages of your
you find that special place of freedom we all enjoy   conversion.
so much.
                                                      One Choose your base vehicle
If you are looking to convert a campervan from        two Base Vehicle Extras
scratch, you’ve come to the right place... even if
we do say so ourselves. As a family run business      three Choose your camper
in the heart of Sussex, we pride ourselves on our     four Camper extras
workmanship and we are extremely proud of what
we do.
                                                      five The Build
                                                      six Enjoy
STEP ONE
 Choose your base vehicle
 Looking to design your perfect camper
 from scratch? The first step is finding the
 right base vehicle .
 Together, we can look through the vari-
 ous options you now have to choose from.
 Whether that be specification level, wheel-
 base, power output or transmission. We’ve
 been there, done that hundreds of times,
 so are on hand to offer some invaluable
 advice. So lets get into it, here are the
 current transporter base vehicle
 options available today.
VW Transporter Startline
- Remote Central Locking
- 6.5” Touchscreen with App Connect
- DAB+ Radio plus 2 x USB-C ports
- Electric Front Windows
- Heated Door Mirrors
- Power Steering
- Interior LED Lighting
- Cruise Control with Speed Limiter
- Leather wrapped steering wheel
VW Transporter Highline
In addition to the Startline
- 16 ” Alloy wheels
- Automatic Headlights
- Body Coloured Bumpers & Mirrors
- Air Conditioning
- Heated Windscreen
- Adaptive Cruise Control & Speed Limiter
- Parking Sensors Front & Rear
- Anti-theft Alarm System
VW Transporter Sportline
In addition to the Highline
- 18” Alloy wheels - LED Headlights
- 204 HP Engine with DSG Transmission
- Lowered Suspension
- Reversing Camera
- Power Latching Side Door
- Sportline Front B umper
- Puddle Lights
- Rear Spoiler
contemporary
                                                                                       STEP two
vehicle extras
                 We use VW transport-       Considering a Start-       You may also want to
                 ers because of their       line base vehicle? Why     make the Startline a
                 great reliabilty, build    not make life a little     little less ‘van-y’ and
                 quality and the high       bit more comfortable       more like a camper by
                 level of specification     by upgrading with the      opting for the
                 you get as standard.       Business Pack. This        ‘Exterior Pack’.
                 However, if you feel       includes:                  This includes body
                 like giving your new       •   Anti Theft Alarm       coloured bumpers,
                 van a little extra, here   •   Climate Control Air    handles and mirrors to
                 are some of our fa-            conditioning           give it a more stylish
                 vourite factory extras.    •   Rear Parking Sensors   feel.
Discovery Media        Comfort Pack includes    Alloy wheels can be       With over 10 colour
Navigation system      an additional 12V        added to your start-      choices, there’s bound
with 8 inch touch      socket, one waste bin,   line van, or we can fit   to be one to suit the
screen, including      grab handles & sun       alloys to any van         personality of your new
streaming & internet   visors with mirrors      retrospectively           exploring machine
 “If you’re looking for a
conversion don’t hesitate,
the quality these guys put
  out will not leave you
       disappointed”
                                               Choose your
                                                   CAMPER
                                We have a number of different camper
                               conversions available to suit your needs.
             See our supplimentary conversion documents for the full
                    range of campervan conversions currently available.
                             No matter which option you choose, all our
                                 campervans are designed and built with
             adventure in mind. In our humble opinion, the quality of our
                                        campervans are second to none.
             Whether its that classic look or contemorary feel you’re after,
                each kitchen is made from the highest quality materials,
                          using maket leading applicances and hardware.
STEP tHREE
                     Our suppliers hold ISO accreditation and all parts are
             fully tested and certified. For example our RIB beds and
                  swivel seats are crash tested and Pop Tops have full TUV
             approval. Our electric kits are also tested and certified to
                                                           meet ISO 9001.
             All campervan conversions to leave the workshop are fully
             MOT compliant and come with a minimum 12 month parts
             and labour warranty. We also offer a free 1 year habitation
             check up to extend your camper warranty for a second year.
                                  Pop Tops come with a 5 year warranty.
          Maximise space with simple wide access cupboards
Classic
    contemporary
Feature Bamboo strip drawers   Off-grid dining! And washing up...
                                  The Fiamma F45S is a wind-
                                                                   STEP four
                                  out awning with extending
                                  arms and drop down legs
                                  which fold within its own
                                  awning case. A great way
                                  to rapidly set up a simple
                                  canopy offering sun shade or
                                  rain shelter over a large area
                                  next to your campervan.
With the ability to carry up to
four adult sized bikes, a bike
rack is perfect when travel-
ling with friends or family.
Designed to work around
you, the holder does not
prohibit the opening of the
tailgate, and allows the van
to be used as normal when
the bikes are removed.
                                  From spoilers, to splitters,
                                  perhaps even some side
                                  bars. Making your camper
                                  stand out with some exterior
                                  styling packages is all
                                  achievable. Now its up to
                                  you to decide how bold you
                                  want to be!
              By far one of our favourites!
              ‘Vanshades’ bring an ele-
              ment of class to your conver-
              sion. A tasteful alternative
              to curtains, these shades
              achieve a flawless modern
              finish to your custom interior,
              whilst offering blackout and
              thermal qualities.
                                                Planning going off grid with-
                                                out moving for prolonged
                                                periods of time? Perhaps a
                                                solar panel might be in
                                                order. With battery
                                                technology ever improving,
                                                a single sunny day can fully
                                                recharge the leisure battery
                                                as well as reboot all your
                                                various electrical devices.
              Another one of our
              favourites! A diesel heater
              will allow you to comfortably
              use your lovely new camper
              domestically far more often,
              even when it is miserable
              outside! They are also very
camper        efficient so you wont have to
options &     worry about running out of
              fuel anytime soon.
accessories
contemporary
  “Dan at Out and About was
 great, very accommodating
   and approachable. It Was
 great to talk ideas through
beforehand and come up with
sensible ideas to fit budgets.”
slide out kitchen pod
classic tourer
STEP five
The build, our favourite part! This is where we
come in to our own. Think precision German
engineering meets British craftsmanship, you
wont find any rattles, creaks or gaps here!
From the CNC machined furniture, to the last
hand wound screw, we take pride in every last
fitting. We work to millimetre tolerances and
operate a strict quality control process.
We know this is a big investment, that’ s why we
build our campers to stand the test of time (and
crucially whatever adventures you throw at it).
All of our conversions are custom built here in
our factory in Sussex so we can take full control
                                                    the build
of the design and manufacture process.
All campervan conversions to leave the work-
shop are fully MOT compliant and come with a
minimum 12 month parts and labour warranty.
Pop Tops are 5 years.
STEP six
The time has come, months of searching,
planning for this moment. The van is ready,
your alarm is set. Time to hit the open road!
No matter your adventure, whether you’re off
to explore the North Coast of Scotland or on
your way down to warmer shores in the
Mediterranean, your new camper will be there
for you every step of the way.
Time to embrace the newest member of your
family! Go out and explore the wonder of
nature, whilst enjoying all the luxuries of your
new campervan of course...
This is what life is all about, enjoy!
ENJOY!