Spotlight on... Campal

Campal began in early 2016. We are a family-run, customer-focused business. Our “big break” came a year later when, unbeknown to us, one of our conversions featured in Stern magazine in Germany. With a seal of approval from Germany, our reputation for good design, quality and workmanship was born. To this day we have a big presence in Germany, as well as the Netherlands, Denmark, Austria and the UK.

Q2: How has the campervan market changed since then?

Campervans have always been cool, but they are even cooler now. The pandemic has been the catalyst for change in so many ways. There are many more wonderful, affordable, conversion modules, both fixed and removable, out there in all shapes, sizes and configurations, providing the same comfort and luxury as a hotel, so no wonder more people are holidaying in the great outdoors.

We set very high standards here at Campal. Call us old-fashioned, but we still believe that human contact goes a long way. We are not an “add to basket, proceed to checkout” kind of business. We like to converse with our customers, sharing information and interacting on amore personal level. Going the extra mile is a natural part of our transaction with customers.

Q4: What sets you apart from the crowd

We've worked very hard to gain a great reputation for quality, service, and value for money. You will know a Campal when you see it. We're unique in that we specialise in removable conversions for an extensive range of cars. We believe that car campers should not be restricted by vehicle type. If you hadn’t considered that your day car could be a camper, now is the time to start believing it!

Q5: What do you think makes a great campervan conversion?

Simple, the ‘wow’ factor. Not only do they have to be attractive, but comfortable, functional and practical. Getting that sense of joy and excitement from it is very important, too. Our Campals are comfortable, versatile, and built to last.

Q6: What’s your best seller?

From our standard range, our “signature unit”, the Campal Split is our best seller as it offers the flexibility of a double or single bed. For hatchbacks, estates, 4x4 and SUVs, the Campal Estate is the best seller. We do, however, have more and more customers using our custom build service or are opting to take advantage of our pic 'n' mix approach to our standard range. We are very flexible when it comes to modifying a product in our standard range or combining ideas from two different ones. All you need to do is ask.

Q7: Have you got any exciting new developments in the pipeline?

We are excited to announce that 2023 will see the introduction of new products and a few tweaks to our existing range.

Q8: What advice would you give to someone thinking about buying a campervan?

We provide the furniture aspect of a campervan and not the vehicle itself. A camper conversion is an investment that requires careful research and consideration. We would suggest that you have a very good idea of what your camping essentials are and what style you like. Visit showrooms and ask lots of questions. It is also very important to make sure that you get what you want!

Q9: What’s the most unusual question you’ve ever been asked by a customer?

Can you make my Fiat 500 into a camper? Of course we can, so we did it (including thermal window blinds, too!). We love a challenge.

Q10: What’s the best campervan trip you’ve personally undertaken?

Like most people, venturing out has not been that easy over the last couple of years. Moving into our new purpose-built factory in 2022 has kept us very busy this year, but when we have managed to get out, we enjoy our family unit in our Transporter with our little Lucy or short breaks in our Berlingo XL.

The Campal range

Campal has a large range of handmade, high-quality conversion units available, or you can choose to modify an existing module or have a brand-new Campal designed specifically to meet your needs. As well as the units highlighted below, the range also includes the Simply Campal, Vacation, For One, For Two and Slimline models

Campal Split

Campal Estate

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