VAN HAVEN LIMITED

Name

VAN HAVEN LIMITED

Legal name

VAN HAVEN LIMITED

Website

https://vanhaven.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VAN HAVEN LIMITED is a UK-based VW Transporter specialist that designs, builds, and sells bespoke vehicle conversions (T6.1/T7) and campervans from its Dorset workshop, serving individual van-life enthusiasts and business buyers through direct showroom sales, nationwide delivery, and FCA-regulated finance brokerage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bespoke Vehicle Conversions

NAICS

Motor Home Manufacturing (336213), Recreational Vehicle Dealers (44121)

SIC

Motor Homes (3716)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHADAIAA

Campervan Rentals (Class B / Converted Vans)

Travel & Hospitality/Car Rental & Mobility Services/Campervan / RV / Motorhome Rentals

SECONDARYTLABAAAB

SME & Small Business Vehicle Leasing

Transportation & Logistics/Fleet Leasing, Rental & Management/Passenger Vehicle Leasing & Long-Term Rental (Cars/SUVs)

Keywords

• Bespoke VW Transporter conversions
• Custom campervan builds
• Vehicle finance brokerage
• Premium van conversions
• Commercial vehicle conversions

Headquarters

HQ city

Sturminster Newton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Sales: Sales of new and used VW Transporters and Mercedes Sprinters, both stock vehicles and bespoke builds. Prices range from approximately £47,611 + VAT for new base vehicles to £120,000 + VAT for fully converted units.
2. Bespoke Conversions: Custom conversion services including styling, interior refits, camper conversions. Conversions start from £52,000 + VAT for the Shillingstone range, with full bespoke builds priced significantly higher.
3. Finance Brokerage: Credit brokerage services as FCA authorised firm (No. 785140), arranging hire purchase, lease purchase, and 10-year finance through carefully selected credit providers. Earns commission on finance arranged.
4. Part Exchange: Purchase of customer vehicles as part exchange towards new vehicle purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VAN HAVEN LIMITED is a Dorset-based VW Transporter specialist that sells new and used Volkswagen Transporters and Mercedes Sprinters, and designs and builds bespoke campervan and lifestyle conversions (including the flagship VH-PMV T7 and the Shillingstone T6.1 conversion). The company also operates as an FCA-authorised credit broker arranging Hire Purchase, Lease Purchase and long-term finance through VWFS and other providers, and offers part-exchange on customer vehicles.

Product overview

VAN HAVEN LIMITED is a VW Transporter specialist offering a portfolio of bespoke van conversion products and vehicle sales. The core offerings include the VH-PMV (VW T7 Transporter conversion) as the flagship high-specification model, The Shillingstone (VW T6.1 camper conversion), and Edition 73 (special edition models). The company also offers styling packages (TTRC Pack), finance services, and sells new/used VW Transporters. All conversions are built in-house at their Dorset workshop with options for customisation including carbon fibre aero, leather/Alcantara interiors, pop-top roofs, and bespoke cabinetry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VH-PMV: Flagship VW Transporter T7 conversion model featuring hand-laid carbon fibre, custom upholstery, and precision engineering for the 2026 model year
• The Shillingstone

Products and services

• VH-PMV (Van Haven Personal Motor Vehicle) Flagship luxury VW Transporter T7 conversion hand-built in Dorset, featuring hand-laid carbon fibre aero, custom upholstery and Alcantara interiors, three-stage insulation and sound deadening, premium wheels and full body styling. Targeted at individual buyers seeking a top-spec bespoke Transporter.
• The Shillingstone Bespoke VW T6.1 Transporter campervan conversion built in Dorset, featuring a swing-out kitchen with invisible induction hob, 42L compressor fridge, cork-lined walls, CNC-routed cabinetry with integrated power points, and a Riemo pop-top roof with fully sprung mattress and Alcantara lining. Available from £52,000 + VAT as a conversion on a T6.1 base vehicle.
• Edition 73 Special edition VW Transporter model line offered by Van Haven as a distinct branded sub-range of vehicles.
• New and Used VW Transporter Sales Sale of new and used VW Transporters (T5, T6, T6.1, T7) and selected Mercedes Sprinter units, including Kombi, Caravelle, and Panel Van variants in SWB, LWB and 4Motion configurations, with optional bespoke styling and interior packages.
• Van Haven Finance Services FCA-authorised credit brokerage arranging Hire Purchase (12-60 months, no balloon), Lease Purchase (with final balloon), and 10-Year Finance for lifestyle vehicles through VWFS and other selected providers, covering both vehicle and conversion costs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 120 hours per build involving 15 specialist hands
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Volkswagen AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVan Haven is an approved VW supplier, enabling them to source new VW Transporters at competitive rates through the dealer network. They specialise exclusively in VW Transporter conversions (T5, T6, T6.1, T7) and position themselves as the South's number 1 VW Transporter specialist.
• DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency)coreOthersDVSA registered converter status - every build meets official converter standards, documented and on record. This official registration provides credibility and ensures conversions meet required standards.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Redline Campers: Yorkshire-based VW Transporter bespoke conversion specialist offering a range of camper, day-van, and styling packages. Direct peer serving the same UK lifestyle/campervan segment with comparable build quality, financing partnerships, and pricing tiers to Van Haven's Shillingstone range.
• Danbury Motorcaravans: Long-running UK VW-based campervan conversion specialist offering bespoke and pre-built options across T4/T5/T6 generations. Direct competitor with strong UK brand recognition and a similar one-off bespoke-build model targeting lifestyle buyers.
• Rolling Homes: Wales-based bespoke campervan converter specialising in one-off VW Transporter and Mercedes Sprinter expedition builds. Direct peer at the very high end of the UK bespoke market, with similar off-grid lithium/solar/inverter systems and premium leather/carbon finishes.
• Bilbo's Motorhomes / Bilbo's Campers: Specialist VW campervan conversion brand under the Bilbo's group, offering defined ranges on T6.1/T7 platform with nationwide dealer coverage. Direct peer in the bespoke-but-packaged VW Transporter segment targeting similar premium UK leisure buyers.
• Hillside Leisure: One of the UK's longest-established VW Transporter campervan conversion specialists, building bespoke T6/T6.1 conversions from a workshop in the West Midlands. Closest direct competitor to Van Haven, offering comparable carbon/Alcantara/pop-top packages at similar premium price points and serving the same affluent van-life buyer across the UK.
• Camper King: UK-based VW Transporter conversion specialist offering defined package tiers (e.g., St Tropez, Riviera) similar in concept to Van Haven's Shillingstone line. Direct competitor in the mid-to-premium UK campervan conversion segment with comparable nationwide delivery.
• Wellhouse Leisure: Established UK-based VW Transporter campervan converter producing Lezan, Bondi, and other bespoke conversion ranges. Direct competitor with overlapping product line (T6/T6.1 camper conversions, pop-top roofs, kitchen and cabinetry packages) and broadly equivalent UK pricing tiers.

Emerging players

• Dubworx: Smaller-scale UK VW Transporter bespoke conversion specialist focused on styling-led builds and sleep/utility packages. Emerging player with partial product overlap (pop-top, upholstery, body styling) but narrower catalogue and lower price ceiling than Van Haven's flagship ranges.

Broad incumbents

• Auto-Sleepers: Long-established and significantly larger UK motorhome and campervan manufacturer with VW-based and Peugeot-based ranges. Broader incumbent — overlapping buyer and product category (VW campervan conversions), but operating at greater scale and a wider product portfolio beyond VW-only conversions.

Regional players

• WildAx Motorhomes: UK-based campervan and motorhome converter with significant Mercedes Sprinter focus (and some VW). Overlaps with Van Haven's Sprinter expedition-build work in the UK premium-conversion segment, but is a larger and broader incumbent manufacturer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/van-haven-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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