There are not very many books available on the subject of DIY motorhome and campervan conversions – but here are a few that are definitely worth considering:

This is the Haynes Manual for DIY motorhome conversions – a good starting point for beginners:

Another excellent book – especially for anyone planning some serious overland travel is Travel Vans, by John Speed. Click here for full details and purchase information.

Impart Publishing’s Convert A Van To A Motorcaravan is a comprehensive ebook that deals with the conversion of a large panel van. It’s a good guide that covers all the bases – read my full review of it here. Note that this is an ebook, not a paper book. It comes in CDROM format.

Although it only deals with VWs, there is a lot of good quality information in this guide than can be applied to most small campervan conversions:

This book is the Haynes Manual on choosing and operating a motorhome – although not a conversion guide it does have some useful general information:

An updated version of an American classic, this book is aimed at the American RV market and people who would like to convert a bus to a motorhome or RV on a tight budget: