Our Story
About Us
We are a specialist van conversion company focused on creating high-quality, custom-built interiors for life on the road. Whether you’re starting a full build or looking to enhance an existing van, we combine practical design with skilled craftsmanship to deliver spaces that are built around your needs.
Our services cover every stage of the process, including full and part conversions, electrical systems, upholstery, repairs, renovations, and external styling. Every project is carefully considered and tailored, ensuring a balance of comfort, durability, and style.
We believe a van should feel like more than just a vehicle — it should feel like a home. That’s why we’re committed to delivering thoughtful, reliable builds that are made to be used, enjoyed, and travelled in for years to come.
Meet the Team
Learn about the team that brings your van dreams to life
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About
James Blakey
James has been involved in the automotive industry for over 25 years and is an auto electrician by trade. He is deeply passionate about the work carried out at VANtage Custom Van Conversions and takes great pride in the quality of workmanship the company produces.
He brings a wealth of experience to the business from across the automotive sector, including composite manufacturing experience gained during work on the McLaren P1 hybrid hypercar programme.
James also spent two years at McLaren Special Operations as part of the quality team, delivering bespoke projects for high-end clients.
A family man, keen mountain biker, and adventurer, James enjoys getting away in his own van whenever possible, both with his family and on solo trips. Living the van life gives him valuable real-world experience that he can share with customers, helping deliver the best possible solution for their van life dreams — whether for work or leisure.
About
Jack Knibbs
Jack works on all aspects of van builds at Vantage Customs, from furniture and plumbing to electrical work. He’s spent the past nine years fabricating around the world, including time with Ferrari and HP, and enjoys learning something new on every project. Outside of work, Jack can be found tearing up the track at Dirt Nationals with the Three Wheels Racing team.
About
Charlie Bilsdon
Charlie Bilsdon is a 22-year-old adventurer who enjoys exploring new places and seeking out new experiences, particularly in the van he converted himself at the age of 19. Since completing the conversion, he has travelled extensively throughout Scotland, Cornwall, the Lake District, and across Europe, embracing life on the road and developing a passion for van-based travel.
Alongside his love of adventure, Charlie has over four years of experience in high-end decorating, where he has developed a strong eye for detail, craftsmanship, and quality finishes. However, after converting his own van in 2023, he realised that van conversions were where his true passion lay. Combining his practical skills, creativity, and attention to detail, Charlie is now focused on pursuing van conversion work as a long-term career.
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