Vauxhall Vivaro Ex-Police Vans
One of the Best Compact Camper Conversion Bases Available
If you’re looking for a practical, affordable van to convert into a camper, the Vauxhall Vivaro ex-police van is one of the smartest choices available.
These vans combine excellent practicality, strong reliability and low running costs, making them a fantastic base for weekend adventure vans, stealth campers or everyday usable conversions.
The Perfect Size for Real Life
The Long Wheelbase Vivaro offers a 2.8m load length, giving plenty of usable space for a conversion without becoming too large or awkward to drive.
Unlike many bigger vans, these are perfect if you want something that can still function as a normal vehicle.
✔ Fits into most height-restricted car parks
✔ Easy to drive in towns and cities
✔ Ideal for European travel and narrow streets
✔ Practical as a daily driver
Twin Sliding Side Doors – Huge Practical Advantage
These police-spec vans come with twin side loading doors, which is incredibly useful when travelling or building out a camper layout.
Benefits include:
• Easier access in tight parking spaces
• More ventilation options when camping
• Greater flexibility when designing your layout
• Particularly useful for European travel
Windows Already Installed
Most vans come with windows fitted in both sliding doors.
This means:
✔ One less job during your conversion
✔ More natural light inside the van
✔ Improved visibility when driving
Flexible Seating with Unwin Tracking
Many of these vans include Unwin tracking in the floor behind the front seats.
This allows you to install or remove seats whenever needed, giving huge flexibility for:
• Passenger carrying
• Modular camper layouts
• Removable seating arrangements
Good Spec Police Vehicles
Police vehicles are usually ordered with a higher specification than standard vans.
Typical features include:
✔ Air conditioning in the cab
✔ Well maintained interiors
✔ Professional servicing schedules
These vehicles were designed for long operational shifts, so they are comfortable and durable.
Economical 1.6 Turbo Diesel
The 1.6 turbo diesel engine offers excellent fuel economy, making these vans inexpensive to run whether you’re commuting or exploring further afield.
Galvanised Body – Built to Last
These vans are galvanised, which means they are far more resistant to rust than many other vans of a similar age.
For camper conversions this is a huge advantage, helping the vehicle stay solid for years to come.
Surprisingly Capable Off-Road
Unlike many larger vans, the Vivaro is front-wheel drive (FWD).
When paired with something like General Grabber all-terrain tyres, they can be surprisingly capable on rough tracks, green lanes and campsites.
For many adventure builds, this makes them a great balance between road comfort and off-road capability.
Easy and Affordable to Maintain
Another big advantage is that parts are widely available and inexpensive.
These vans are generally:
✔ Straightforward to repair
✔ Cheap to maintain
✔ Well supported by parts suppliers
A Blank Canvas for Your Conversion
Most ex-police vans arrive as largely empty shells, meaning there is very little preparation required before starting your build.
They usually include a police cage in the rear, but we can easily remove this to give you a clean blank canvas ready for your camper conversion.
Maintained to a High Standard
Being ex-police vehicles, they have typically been maintained under strict service schedules and often come with strong service history.
Price Guide
We typically supply these vans for:
£6,000 – £10,000 (Including VAT)
Pricing depends on:
• Mileage
• Age
• Overall condition
• Specification
Join Our Short List
These vans sell quickly when we get them in stock.
If you’re interested in one, you can join our short list and we will contact you when the next batch arrives.
This ensures you get first opportunity to secure one before they are advertised publicly.
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