5 Best Campervans For Under £5000

First of all, if your maximum limit is £5,000 then you are going to have a limited selection to choose from - most likely used vehicles, older models that will take work to maintain and available from private sellers. Good campervans in this price range are few and far between, however, there are some bargains to be had if you shop around. Check out all campervans and motorhomes available for under £5000 here.
With a smaller budget, make sure you know exactly what type of campervan fits your lifestyle, and always give any vehicle you think of buying a thorough inspection in order to avoid problems later on. This means making sure you inspect the electrical, water and gas systems where applicable, and it may be worth getting a qualified electrician or gas supply expert to give it a thorough check too - especially if you’re choosing an older and cheaper model. Campervans come in many different shapes, sizes and configurations, so it is vital you understand what type of campervan you require so you do not have any regrets later on. Even though the engine and the mechanicals are typically the same as the panel vans they are based on, you need to take greater care to inspect the additional camping accessories. In this guide, we will take a closer look at some of the best campervans currently available on the Auto Trader marketplace for under £5,000 so you can get an idea of exactly what you could get for your hard-earned money.

Built on a variety of Ford Transit platforms from over the years, campervans offering this much space are often snapped up in private sales. Some have been converted by professional conversion houses, while others are marked as private projects having been converted by private individuals. Quality will vary, but you can’t deny that the fact these vehicles are still on the road is a testament to how tough and easy to drive Ford Transits really are. Look hard enough and you’ll see ones dating back to 1989 that still offer mobile comfort for as little as £1700!
Take a look at the Ford Transit camper vans available here.

The Renault Trafic has a rich history, from its large van origins to its modern-day medium van guise, with plenty of campervans built on this platform over the years. You’ll find some excellent large ones packed with creature comforts and sofas from as early as 1992, and some more modern early-2000s examples ready to roll. You might be surprised at how much space the larger ones offer - check the photos of their interiors and you’ll see how well looked after some of have been.
Take a look at the Renault Trafic camper vans available here.

VW Transporters are the iconic van to convert into campervans, and you’ll find plenty of older models available to buy at this price point. These two or four-berth conversions are often more professionally converted, but you’d be amazed at the job private convertors have done on these vans. These ones are likely to be well-loved and well looked after in equal measure, so check out the photos and imagine yourself inside one of these mobile icons!
Take a look at the Volkswagen Transporter camper vans available here.

Who could resist the name of this van? Bongo! I think Mazda did a great job with making this van so easy to convert. Most examples you’ll find have pop roofs with expanded sleeping areas, still-sleek design and offer quite a bit of room in their bodies. Until working on this article, I didn’t even know they existed, so check these out thoroughly - some of them are an absolute bargain price for a lot of camper van.
Take a look at the Mazda Bongo camper vans available here.

I found the Talbot Express on my search through the Auto Trader website and was surprised to see some old campervans (one from the 1980s) still on the road and packed with space and comfort. This is a classic-looking boxy camper van that screams ‘retro’. Have a look and tell me they don’t look like the A-Team van? Need I say more.
Take a look at the Talbot Express camper vans available here.

Hopefully, this guide has given you some idea regarding what you can expect for £5,000 when it comes to buying pre-owned campervans. However, for the price range, you may need to do some work to get the vehicle roadworthy and maintained, as you are likely to be buying a campervan that has already done a lot of touring and is well loved.

You can find all the campervans and motorhomes on Auto Trader priced at under £5000 here.