From Van to Camper: 5 Mistakes We Made (So You Don’t Have To)
Turning a regular vehicle into a camper can be exciting and rewarding – but not without its challenges. Here’s what we learned from our mistakes! Fiat Ducato: The camper certification problem One of the biggest mistakes we made was buying a Fiat Ducato 2.8 diesel, model year 2004. Our first major obstacle was getting the camper conversion certified – Fiat simply wasn’t willing to issue the confirmation required to legally change the vehicle's registration from a cargo van to a camper. Every time we register the vehicle, we have to remove the interior fittings in order to register it as a regular cargo van. If you’re buying a vehicle, check whether the brand supports camper certification. We now know that all other brands in Serbia except Fiat offer the option to convert a vehicle legally. Tow hook issues: What to do if your vehicle doesn’t come with one Our Fiat…