Is the Campervan Boom Over? (Dealers Reveal What's Really Happening)

Everyone says "nobody is buying campervans" in 2025... but is that actually true? I sat down with three UK campervan dealers to talk about the current market, the "VW Tax," and why you might want to wait exactly 3 weeks before buying a van.

We mention a shocking "luxury" campervan build that was dangerously unsafe, discuss why buyers are ditching the £70k price tags for budget builds, and debate whether the VW Transporter is finally losing its crown to the Ford Transit.

In this video, we cover:

The Market Crash Myth: Are prices actually dropping, or is it just internet rumours?
The "Winter Dip": Why January might be the cheapest time to buy.
The dangerous diesel heater install you need to see to believe.
VW vs. Ford: Is the new Transporter T7 carrying a premium over the Ford Transit Custom
How to build a dream van without the £60k price tag.

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Are UK campervan prices dropping in 2025? In this campervan conversation, we discuss the state of the used van market, the cost of living crisis, and whether it's still worth converting a VW Transporter T5, T6 or T7.

I’m joined by experts from Templer Way Campers , Cooler Commercials, and Coolwhip Campers to answer your biggest questions: Is the campervan boom over? Should you buy a Ford Transit instead of a VW? And what are the most common safety mistakes people make with diesel heaters and pop-tops?

If you are looking to buy a campervan in 2025 or planning a DIY conversion on a budget, this dealer roundtable reveals exactly what is happening to prices this winter.

Topics Discussed:

UK Campervan Market Analysis 2025

VW Transporter vs Ford Transit resale value

Diesel Heater safety and installation mistakes

How to finance a campervan build in stages

New vs. Used Campervan prices

The "Dangerous Build" Scandal 0:46 - Is the Market Dead? (Sales Figures Revealed) 2:15 - Price Drop Prediction: When to Buy 3:30 - The Rise of "Budget" Campervans 5:10 - Do You Actually Need a Pop-Top? (Save £4k) 6:45 - The Diesel Heater Horror Story 8:30 - VW Transporter vs. Ford Transit: The Truth 10:15 - Building a Van for £10k?

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