Campervan conversions for Manchester Leave Manchester on Friday.
Campervan conversions, built by hand in Derbyshire and planned with you online. Just over an hour from Manchester, through the Peak District.
Two layouts to start from
Both layouts have been refined over multiple builds, and both come with a choice of finishes, upgrades and off-grid packages. If you’d rather start from a blank page, see our bespoke builds.
Built by hand in Derbyshire
Every Bhode van is built in our workshop on the edge of the Peak District. The cabinets are birch ply with the grain left on show, the worktop is oak, and the bed is made up in linen or Egyptian cotton. Lithium and solar run everything, with no gas on board.
Weekends from Manchester
The Peak District starts within the hour, and the Lakes, the Dales and Snowdonia are all a Friday evening’s drive.
Heating and hot water, all year round.
The Peaks, within the hour.
The coast, about an hour away.
Around three days off-grid as standard.
How it works from Manchester
You don’t need to live nearby. Every stage of the build can be followed from home.
Step 01
Plan it online
We design the layout, finishes and upgrades with you over video calls, and post you a sample pack of our colours.
Step 02
Straight from the factory
If you’re buying new, your Citroën Relay or VW Crafter is delivered direct to our workshop, registered to you.
Step 03
Weekly photos
Every week you’ll get photos of your van taking shape, so you can follow the build from Manchester.
Step 04
Handover
Collect your van from the workshop and we’ll walk you through every system before you drive away.
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Questions
Building with us from Manchester
If your question isn’t here, get in touch and we’ll talk it through.
Do I need to visit the workshop?
Not during the build. We plan everything with you by video call, email and WhatsApp, and send photos every week. We do encourage one visit, at handover, so we can show you how everything works.
How far away are you?
Just over an hour from Manchester by car, most of it through the Peak District. The workshop is just outside Baslow, near Chesterfield.
What does a conversion cost?
The Noma starts at £36,999 and the Nara at £39,999, including VAT. The van is on top of that: a brand-new Citroën Relay is about £31,000, or £45,000 for a VW Crafter. Each van's spec sheet lists the standard equipment and upgrade prices.
How long is the wait?
There's usually a wait of around six months before your build starts, so it's worth getting in touch early.
How long does the build take?
Around 12 weeks once it starts, with photos from the workshop every week.
Do you build for people elsewhere in the North West?
Yes. Stockport, Macclesfield and the rest of Greater Manchester and Cheshire are a similar drive, and the build works the same way wherever you live.
Can you source the van for me?
Yes. We order a new Citroën Relay or VW Crafter, delivered from the factory straight to the workshop and registered to you. You can also bring your own van.
Can you deliver the finished van?
Yes, we can arrange delivery to your door. We'd always rather hand it over in person, though, so we can walk you through every system.
Start from home
Choose your layout, finishes and upgrades in the Build Studio, and we’ll be in touch to talk it through.
