What Sussex Campervans does

Sussex Campervans Ltd is a UK-based, family-owned bespoke campervan conversion company headquartered in Horsham, West Sussex. Founded in 2012 by Daniel and Rebekah Lopez-Ferreiro, the business operates a single workshop facility (11–50 employees) and converts small and micro vans — primarily Nissan NV200/NV350, Renault Trafic, and now Kia PV5 platforms — into premium campervans for individual and family buyers. The technical architecture emphasises proprietary interior engineering: a reinvented rock-and-roll bed mechanism, fully electric interiors with induction hobs (no gas), pop-top elevating roofs, custom swivel seats, smart stainless-steel control panels, and ULEZ-compliant builds. The company also offers all-electric conversions (Nissan e-NV200 and the newly launched Kia PV5 Kingfisher with 258-mile range).

The business model is direct-to-consumer and build-to-order, with vehicles starting at £26,995, accompanied by a pre-loved refurbished stock programme and a try-before-you-buy hire scheme where hire fees are refunded on subsequent purchase. Go-to-market combines content marketing (blog, free buyer's guide, published book), social channels, earned media, and personal consultations (in-person, virtual visit, or booked call). Aftercare, servicing, and extendable warranties form a recurring revenue layer. The company has delivered 1,000+ vehicles to date, holds ISO 9001 certification, and is the first UK converter approved for the Kia PV5 — partnerships and product launches over 2024–2026 (electric interior option, Paradise Deluxe VX-e, Kia Kingfisher) indicate a pivot toward electrified, premium-positioned product.

Name

Sussex Campervans

Legal name

Sussex Campervans Ltd

Website

https://sussexcampervans.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sussex Campervans is a UK family-owned converter of bespoke premium campervans based in Horsham, West Sussex, building custom conversions on Nissan, Renault, and Kia platforms for individual and family adventure travelers, with electric interior options and a try-before-you-buy rental program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Vehicle Conversions

NAICS

Motor Home Manufacturing (336213), Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing (336214), Passenger Car Rental (532111)

SIC

Motor Homes (3716), Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)

akta.pro primary industry

Campervan Rentals (Class B / Converted Vans) (THADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

EV Campervan / Electric RV Rentals (THADANAH)

Keywords

• Luxury campervan conversions
• Micro campervans UK
• Custom campervan builders
• Electric campervan conversions
• Pre-loved campervans

Headquarters

HQ city

Horsham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Custom Campervan Sales: Sussex Campervans builds and sells bespoke custom campervan conversions from their workshops near Horsham, West Sussex. Customers can choose interior colours, specifications, and customizations to suit their lifestyle. Custom vehicles start from £26,995. The company sells directly to consumers.
2. Pre-Loved Campervans: Sale of refurbished pre-loved campervans that have been renovated with 3-year warranty coverage, offering a more affordable entry point.
3. Campervan Hire: Try-before-you-buy campervan hire program where customers can rent a campervan and receive a full refund of their hire fee if they subsequently purchase a vehicle from Sussex Campervans.
4. Aftercare Services: Complete servicing and repair packages, annual habitation checks, and extendable warranty plans for additional revenue post-sale.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Sussex Campervans designs and builds bespoke luxury campervan conversions on small and micro van platforms (Nissan NV200/e-NV200, Nissan NV350, Renault Trafic, VW Transporter, Kia PV5). It sells these direct to consumers from its workshops near Horsham, West Sussex, alongside renovated pre-loved stock and a try-before-you-buy hire scheme. Custom vehicles start from £26,995 and are delivered with a 3-year warranty and ISO 9001 certified quality.

Product overview

Sussex Campervans is a UK-based family business offering a portfolio of luxury campervan conversions. The core product lineup includes small micro-campervans (NV200 CamperCar/e-NV200), versatile camperbuses (NV350 CamperBus), and premium conversions across Paradise and Manhattan model ranges built on Renault Trafic platforms. The company recently introduced the KIA Kingfisher as the UK's first conversion of Kia's PV5 electric van. Products span from compact city-friendly models to family-sized vehicles with up to 7 belted seats. Services include custom built-to-order conversions, pre-loved renovated campers, and a try-before-you-buy hire program. The company also offers electric interior options with induction cooking as an alternative to gas systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kingfisher: KIA PV5 electric van conversion model
• Paradise
• Paradise Compact
• Paradise Deluxe
• Paradise Twin
• Manhattan
• Manhattan Compact
• CamperCar
• CamperBus
• VW Caledonia

Products and services

• Nissan NV200 CamperCar Micro campervan conversion built on the Nissan NV200 platform, combining car-like agility with luxury camper comfort including a kitchen, double or single bed, and optional roof tent. Targeted at solo travellers, couples and city drivers wanting everyday usability with weekend adventure capability.
• Nissan e-NV200 CamperCar (Electric) All-electric version of the NV200 micro campervan conversion, delivering zero tailpipe emissions for ULEZ-compliant urban and leisure driving. Built for environmentally conscious buyers who still want car-like agility.
• Nissan NV350 CamperBus Versatile NV350-based campervan available in Classic (up to 7 belted seats) and Duo variants, with automatic drive, easy manoeuvrability and smart design for day trips or longer getaways. Suited to families and buyers needing up to 7 seats.
• Paradise (Renault Trafic rear-kitchen) Rear-kitchen layout campervan built on the Renault Trafic with smooth drive and a spacious, fully equipped kitchen separate from the lounge/sleeping area, featuring a full-van-width double bed or twin singles. Targets buyers wanting a hotel-like separation of living and sleeping zones.
• Paradise Deluxe (VX-e) Premium Paradise variant adding a motorhome-style flushing cassette toilet to the rear-kitchen layout for buyers wanting greater self-containment.
• Paradise Twin Long wheelbase version of the Paradise rear-kitchen campervan offering increased storage and more room for occupants and pets.
• Manhattan (Renault Trafic side-kitchen) Classic side-kitchen layout campervan built on the Renault Trafic with a fully equipped kitchen and comfortable seating that converts into a double bed. Suits buyers preferring a traditional campervan floorplan.
• Manhattan Compact Smaller variant of the Manhattan MPV offering compact size while retaining the side-kitchen layout and convertible seating.
• Manhattan MPV Multi-purpose variant of the Manhattan conversion with up to 7 belted seats, designed for family use and everyday driving alongside camping trips.
• KIA Kingfisher (PV5) Campervan Conversion First UK pop-top conversion of Kia's PV5 electric van offering up to 258 miles of range, rapid DC charging and zero tailpipe emissions for buyers wanting a future-proofed electric campervan.
• Pre-Loved Campers Renovated pre-owned campervans inspected and updated by Sussex Campervans, sold with a 3-year warranty on both vehicle and interior as a more affordable, faster-availability alternative to a custom build.
• Campervan Hire (Try Before You Buy) Try-before-you-buy rental service where customers can hire a Sussex campervan and receive a full refund of the hire fee if they subsequently purchase a vehicle, enabling them to test the lifestyle before committing.
• Custom Campervan Conversions Bespoke, built-to-order campervan conversion service carried out in Sussex Campervans' own workshops near Horsham, West Sussex, allowing buyers to specify interior colours, upholstery, wood, flooring and equipment. Custom vehicles start from £26,995 and include a 3-year warranty.

Quantifiable outcome

• 258 miles electric range on Kia PV5 Kingfisher conversion
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSussex Campervans is a UK-based company in partnership with Kia to develop the first pop-top campervan conversion for Kia's PV5 electric van. This partnership creates an outdoor-focused variant for the European market, enhancing the PV5's appeal as a campervan option against Volkswagen's ID.Buzz. The conversion carries forward the EV's eco-conscious positioning while offering versatility for van life consumers. The Kia PV5 won International Van of the Year 2026.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Kia UK (PV5 / PBV): OEM partner of Sussex Campervans for the PV5 electric van conversion programme. While not a direct competitor (Kia supplies the chassis; Sussex adds the campervan interior), Kia is a strategic ecosystem participant whose platform roadmap and UK distribution directly shape Sussex's product pipeline.

Broad incumbents

• Westfalia: German-based pioneer of van conversions (including VW and Mercedes platforms) with global brand recognition. Comparable to Sussex as a specialist Class B / converted-van builder with proprietary interior layouts and a focus on premium leisure vans, though at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (California): OEM manufacturer of the California line of factory-built campervans based on the Transporter/Multivan platform. Comparable to Sussex as a competing supplier of Class B / converted-van campervans to UK consumers, with the advantages of OEM scale, dealer network, and warranty backing.

Direct peers

• Bilbo's Conversions: UK-based bespoke campervan converter specialising in VW, Ford, and Renault conversions from a single workshop. Directly comparable to Sussex Campervans in target customer (UK leisure travellers), bespoke-build model, and small/micro campervan focus, with overlapping product lines and pricing.
• Hillside Leisure: UK-based campervan converter specialising in VW and Ford conversions with both new-build and pre-owned offerings. Comparable to Sussex in scale, direct-to-consumer workshop model, and product range across small and family campervans.
• CamperKing: One of the UK's largest VW Transporter campervan converters, producing both bespoke and pre-built models at higher volumes than Sussex. Directly comparable in target customer (UK VW buyers) and product format, but operates at a larger scale with more standardised offerings.
• Wellhouse Leisure: UK-based campervan conversion company converting Ford, VW, and Mercedes vans. Closely comparable to Sussex as a UK-focused bespoke converter with similar product range, direct-to-consumer sales model, and small-team workshop operations.
• Vanworx: UK-based VW Transporter and Ford campervan conversion specialist with a single workshop and direct sales model. Comparable to Sussex as a small-scale UK bespoke converter, although Vanworx concentrates more heavily on the VW platform.
• Danbury Motorcaravans: Long-established UK specialist in VW Transporter campervan conversions with a focus on young drivers and family buyers. Comparable to Sussex in UK-only direct-to-consumer model, VW heritage, and small/micro campervan positioning.
• WildAx Conversions: UK-based campervan converter focused on larger motorhome-style conversions on Fiat, Peugeot, and Citroen chassis. Comparable to Sussex as a UK bespoke converter, though operating more at the larger-class end of the market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SussexCampervan
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SussexCampervans
• Facebookfacebook.com/SussexCampervans
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sussex-campervans-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/sussexcampervans
• Pinterestpinterest.co.uk/sussexcampervan

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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