Cheap Camper Vans for Sale Under £10,000
Browse 36 cheap camper vans for sale under £10,000 across the UK — updated daily, no seller fees.
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Browse 36 cheap camper vans for sale under £10,000 across the UK — updated daily, no seller fees.
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Showing 20 of 36 camper vans under £10,000
At £10,000 you step into a noticeably different tier of the camper van market. Conversions in this range tend to be from established small workshops or from private sellers who invested significantly in their build and are now selling at a modest loss. You can realistically expect a van from 2010 onwards, often under 150,000 miles, with a thought-out electrical system, proper insulation, and a functional kitchen. VW T5s and Mercedes Sprinter conversions dominate this bracket, alongside Fiat Ducato and Ford Transit Customs. If the budget stretches to £9,500–£10,000, you may even find entry-level T6 conversions or late T5.1 Transporters in good condition. This is the sweet spot where weekend use requires minimal compromise and light full-timing becomes genuinely viable.
The T5 is the aspirational sweet spot of the sub-£10,000 market. A 2010–2013 T5 with a solid workshop conversion and full service history is a realistic target in this bracket. The 2.0 TDI 140bhp engine is the one to look for: reliable, economical, and strong enough for a loaded camper van. T5 conversions command a premium over equivalent-spec Transit builds, but the resale value holds better.
The Sprinter offers the most interior space of any van commonly converted at this price point. A longer-wheelbase Sprinter conversion under £10,000 can accommodate a full-length fixed bed, standing-room kitchen, and a wet room — amenities that cost significantly more in a compact van. The CDI diesel is proven and parts are affordable. Watch for injector wear and EGR valve issues on older examples.
The Transit Custom is increasingly popular for conversions. It is more modern than a T5, sits lower to the ground (easier to park in multi-storey car parks), and the 2.0 EcoBlue diesel is efficient. Conversions in this price range are typically tidy, well-built builds from small UK workshops. The shorter load length means creative bunk or diagonal-bed layouts are common.
The tri-platform vans sharing the 2.3 MultiJet engine are the workhorse of the larger camper van market. They offer exceptional load lengths and headroom, and conversions at this price point are often genuinely high quality from specialist converters. The 2.3 MultiJet engine is well-regarded; the 3.0 version even more so. Particulate filter maintenance is important — ask about DPF history.
Work through this list before you hand over any money. Print it out and take it with you to viewings.
At £10,000 you should expect a van from roughly 2010–2016, a professional or high-quality self-build conversion with a fixed bed, a functioning kitchen with gas hob and 12V fridge, an onboard water system, and a leisure battery system. Solar is a realistic expectation on at least 40% of listings in this range. A diesel heater is a bonus but not guaranteed. You should not accept a vehicle with major rust, evidence of water ingress, or a DIY electrical system with unprotected wiring.
Yes, with caveats. A T5 at £9,000–£10,000 will have significant mileage (typically 120,000–180,000 miles) but the 2.0 TDI engine is well-understood and parts are cheap. The conversion quality varies enormously — a factory-fitted Hillvans or Jerba conversion from this era holds up far better than a rushed private build. Budget £500 for a pre-purchase inspection by a VW specialist and factor in a cambelt service if the history is unclear.
Yes. Specialist camper van finance brokers (Pegasus Finance, First Response Finance, and others) will consider vans in this price range, typically requiring the vehicle to be under 15 years old. APR rates for used campervans typically range from 9–18% depending on your credit profile. A deposit of 10–20% will improve your rate. Avoid personal loans for purchases under £8,000 — the rates are usually worse than specialist vehicle finance.
The under-£10,000 camper van market is competitive but rewarding. Stock in this range moves faster than the market above it — set up alerts, move quickly on good examples, and do not let a £200 price disagreement on a solid van cost you weeks of searching. The right van at £10,000 will serve you well for years and lose minimal value if you maintain it.
Insurance for a converted camper van typically runs £600–£1,200/year for a named-driver policy with an agreed value. Road tax varies: pre-2018 vans over 3,500kg DVLA-registered as motor caravans pay a flat rate of around £300/year; lighter vans may be taxed as private light goods vehicles at a lower rate. Fuel costs depend on mileage — a 2.0 TDI T5 will achieve 32–38mpg in real-world use. Budget a £300–£500 annual maintenance contingency.
Buying a ready conversion at £10,000 is almost always better value than building from scratch at the same budget. A £5,000 base van plus £5,000 of materials rarely produces a conversion of equal quality to a £10,000 market listing — partly because of professional labour, partly because experienced builders avoid the expensive mistakes first-timers make. Self-building makes sense if you have specific requirements that no available conversion meets, or if you genuinely enjoy the building process.
Use a specialist camper van insurance broker rather than a standard car insurer. Brokers such as Comfort Insurance, Ripe Insurance, and Adrian Flux have policies specifically for converted vans. Key things to agree at policy inception: the agreed value of the conversion (not just the base vehicle), any permanent fixtures and fittings cover, European breakdown cover if you plan to travel abroad, and contents cover for camping equipment.
