Fiat Ducato Campervan Conversion: Layouts, Sizes & Costs

Start With the Bed, Then Choose the Van

A Fiat Ducato campervan conversion can suit a couple wanting a kitchen, washroom and comfortable bed in a panel van. The important decision is how you use that space: a permanent rear bed keeps bedding ready, while a lounge that becomes a bed gives you more daytime seating. Choose the finished bed dimensions before buying the base vehicle.

This guide separates illustrative layout ideas from documented completed builds. Manufacturer specifications and directory links were checked on 10 September 2026; this is desk research, not a workshop inspection or road test.

Ducato Sizes and Dimensions

The Fiat camper technical brochure gives the following panel-van dimensions. Body labels vary between listings: match the actual length and roof, not just an advert saying “LWB”. These are unlined load-space measurements, not usable furniture or mattress dimensions.

The published maximum load width is 1,870mm, narrowing to 1,422mm between the wheel arches. H2 load height is 1,932mm before a floor, insulation and ceiling are fitted. Measure a finished example if standing height matters. The current Fiat UK Ducato page lists load lengths of 3,120–4,070mm; confirm the exact model year and specification when buying a used van.

Transverse or Lengthways Bed?

Transverse means sleeping across the van. It can leave more floor length for a kitchen or washroom, but 1,870mm of bare width is not a promise of a 1,870mm mattress. Linings, wall shape and the height of the bed all affect usable length. Ask the converter for the finished measurement at pillow and foot level, and lie on the actual bed before committing.

Lengthways beds run front to rear. They offer another route for taller sleepers and can allow separate single beds, but use more of the van’s length. A rear lounge can double as that sleeping area, at the cost of making up the bed each evening. The best choice depends on your height, mobility, luggage and willingness to move cushions daily.

Three Useful Ducato Layouts

Fixed transverse bed and garage — illustrative plan. Start with a roughly 6m body, rear bed over storage, side kitchen and cab swivel seats. A compact washroom may fit, subject to a measured plan. It suits travellers carrying bulky kit who want the bed ready every night. Raising the bed increases garage height but reduces sitting headroom; check access to water and electrical equipment beneath it.

Rear lounge with lengthways singles — documented model. The Vantage NEO uses a 6.36m Ducato and offers two travel seats. Its rear seating becomes two 6ft 3in × 3ft singles or a 6ft 3in × 6ft 1in double, according to the manufacturer. This favours a couple wanting a large lounge and separate sleeping options. The compromise is daily bed setup and a longer vehicle to park.

Front lounge with rear facilities — completed-build example. Murvi’s 2012 Ducato Morello listing documents a 6m vehicle with a 6ft 4in × 4ft 6in double. It shows an alternative to giving the rear of the van permanently to a bed. Treat this older example as layout evidence; ask Murvi which base vehicles and layouts it currently offers.

These layouts are not interchangeable building plans. A two-berth camper does not automatically have enough belted travel seats for a family. Request a drawing showing beds, seat positions, storage access and walkways with furniture in both day and night positions.

Budget Trade-offs: Conversion Work or a Finished Camper?

Separate the base van from the conversion budget. A customer-supplied van with a simple interior and a new, fully equipped motorhome are different purchases. Our conversion cost guide and cost calculator help you outline a budget; a workshop quotation determines the actual price.

For context, the Vantage NEO model page displayed £79,950 before selected extras when checked. Murvi’s older used Morello page displayed £29,950. These are complete-vehicle examples from different years and specifications, not a like-for-like price comparison or a guarantee of current availability. Confirm VAT, the included base vehicle and all options in writing.

To control a conversion-only budget, discuss a simpler furniture layout and fewer optional appliances first. A wet room adds plumbing, tanks and space demands; a larger battery and inverter add cost and weight. A fixed bed avoids a daily folding mechanism but commits floor space. Ask for the cost of each change rather than assuming a more expensive base badge produces a better interior.

Check Weight and the Exact Base Vehicle

More interior space does not guarantee spare payload. Ask for the finished vehicle’s weight, axle figures and the allowance for passengers, water and luggage. Use our payload calculator to plan loads, then check the actual vehicle. The NEO’s published payload is tied to its standard equipment; optional equipment changes the usable allowance.

The Peugeot Boxer and Citroën Relay are related alternatives, but do not assume every window, seat, electrical interface or furniture kit fits every year and variant. Confirm compatibility with the converter before buying parts. On a used Ducato, have the base vehicle’s condition and service history checked separately from the quality of the conversion.

Go Deeper on the Ducato

Three companion guides cover the questions that come up next:

• Fiat Ducato dimensions: load length, width and height for each length and roof variant, and what each figure means for a build.
• Fiat Ducato campervan layouts: the main floorplans compared, with the variant each one needs.
• Fiat Ducato camper price: base van costs, professional conversion prices and DIY budgets.

Find a Ducato Specialist

Vantage Motorhomes in Leeds has a documented Ducato model range, while Murvi in Ivybridge has published Ducato Morello builds. Use their directory profiles to reach the business, review the available evidence and confirm whether they will convert your own van or supply a complete vehicle.

For a broader shortlist, our best campervan conversion companies guide compares build evidence, budget basis and practical selection criteria. When ready, build your spec and request quotes, including the exact body size, finished bed length you need and whether a washroom is essential.