Chairpods; no need to rummage around for your camping chairs ever againOnce you’ve arrived at your destination, all you really want to do is sit down, open a bottle and relax. So you need an easily accessible comfy...

Starlight Ceiling I was trimming a VW T6 campervan last week whilst listening to the radio, when ‘Vincent’ by Don McLean came on. It starts with the words “Starry starry night” and that seemed very apt, given the fact...

3 weeks, 3 roofs: Week 3 - SCAThis is our third and final blog on “Which pop-top roof is the best?” and this week it’s the turn of the SCA roof. SCAWe fitted an SCA pop-top roof to a SWB VW T6. SCA are a German company...

3 weeks, 3 roofs: Week 2 - ReimoLast week we reviewed the Austops scissor hinge pop top roof. This week is the turn of the Reimo V tech easy fit roof with open sky option, which we fitted to a brand new SWB VW T6....

3 weeks, 3 roofs: Week 1 - AustopsWe are often asked “Which poptop roof is the best for a VW t5 or T6?” and to be honest that’s a matter of opinion. As we only fit TUV approved roofs, that narrows the field somewhat;...

Our 2018 Hire Camper VanThis month’s blog is about our VW T6 Campervan for hire, as at last I can report seeing a yellow orb in the sky after months of grey and that means one thing: holidays. For the last couple of...

Planning your first camper vanIt’s amazing how good VW T5 and T6 transporters are in the snow, especially the 4 Motion of course. It’s a good job too, as the weather recently has reminded us that it’s still winter....

Who wants a VW T6 camper van?Recently we were approached by a TV production company who were doing a piece on campervans and they were looking for ‘expert’ knowledge. Funnily enough they also wanted to sell us...

The 'Comfort Dash'For years I’ve thought that the dashboard on VW T5 and T6 Transporter vans let the side down. This was partly because I banged my knees on it as a passenger in a T5 (I am very tall and my legs make...

The Modern Generation of Camper VansI love old things. VW T2s for example look brilliant, especially the early versions. Some people apparently love the look of T25’s too, although I’ve yet to meet one! To some people...

Camper Jam 2017Recently I spent a day at Camper Jam 2017 and I’ve never seen so many VW Transporters and conversions in my life. There were plenty of T5 and T6s, as well as T2s, T25s and T4s as well. The contrast in...

The 8 Ball Hire Camper VanSummer is here and it’s campervan heaven. Over recent weeks 8 Ball Camper Conversions have seen a steady stream of happy customers collecting their bespoke VW T5 and T6 campervans all keenly...

A modern Apprentice in a T68 Ball Camper Conversions continues to grow, such is the demand for VW T5 and T6 Campervans. This has led to us taking on our newest member of staff who goes by the name of Pud. No honestly...

The History of the VW Camper VanThe origin of the VW Type II bus began just after World War II in the VW vw-camper-van-fadefactory in Wolfsburg, Germany. In 1947, a Dutch importer called Ben Pon, noticed that the...

Hire a VW Camper VanIt’s coming up to that time of year when people think about their holidays and in recent weeks people have started contacting us to ask about our VW T5 hire van. The van is currently on its first...

Choosing the best van for your camper conversion - Which VW Transporter? Are you considering a camper van conversion but still mulling over which base van to start with? One of our directors, Colin Almond talks with...

Bikes, boards and a Technology Consultant – An 8 Ball Camper vision (part 1)Having spent many great trips away with friends in their camper vans, I’ve always been tempted to buy one of my own. In years gone by I’ve...

Stories of a travelling photographerI’m an action and adventure photographer. In that line of work I try to get to interesting places to shoot athletes doing epic feats in their environment. This involves a lot of...

A new home for 8 Ball Camper Conversions part 2The plan for a 12 week build on our new premises was going well and by February, Colin’s carefully worked out schedule was even running a few days ahead of itself. If...

A new home for 8 Ball Camper Conversions part 1 Once you’ve arrived at your destination, all you really want to do is sit down, open a bottle and relax. So you need an easily accessible comfy chair or two and a handy...

For sale: The Ultimate Camper Are you looking for the ultimate VW T6 campervan? If so read on, because this must surely be one of the most exceptionally specified vans you’ll ever see. Presented in stunning Starlight...

Campervans and Festivals; the best of both worldsSummer is coming, so it’ll soon be festival season. And when it comes to festivals, renting a VW T6 Campervan makes a lot of sense. Of course there are a number of...

Are you looking for a one-off distinctive camper?Are you looking for a one-off distinctive camper? Well how about this…. The vast majority of VW T5 and T6 camper conversions have a similar layout. Which for the most...

Looking for a VW T6 Camper conversion, we have 3 exciting options available for youIf you are looking for a VW T6 Camper conversion, we have 3 exciting options available for you. Buy a brand new and fully converted van...

Win a £250 Camper HamperWe are amazed at the stories we hear of our 8 Ball Camper Conversions. Customers tell us about where they have been and what they have done using their T5 or T6 campervan, but we never get to...