About Us

The Orbvans Story

Orbvans was born out of a love of travelling and design. I have always been an avid explorer, first by myself and now with my wife and children, I always loved the freedom of jumping in the van and visiting a new place, or returning to a favourite spot to escape for a couple of days.

The simple camper life provided me with an escape from the stress of daily life when I was younger, and now provides me with invaluable quality time with my family.

Over the years, I have met and made friends with different people from all walks of life, each interaction enriching every trip.

During this time, I have witnessed first-hand the growth of the campervan community. Watching more and more people, couples and families fall in love with the simplicity of life on the road.

I am always excited when new people take an interest in joining the campervan community. The large increase in popularity did have a knock-on effect on campervan prices, conversion timelines and the availability of parts or components.

That is where the idea for Orbvans was born. On a personal level, it was an opportunity for me to combine my love for travel and my professional skillset, and so I began drawing up the first concepts for the Orbvans campervan conversion kits whilst lying in the back of my camper.

The goal was simple, to make van life as simple and accessible to everyone. I wanted to create conversion kits that were easy to install, affordable to everyone, and of course, sustainable to the environment.

Since, the launch of Orbvans in 2020, I have witnessed and been lucky enough to be a part of so many different people's camper journeys. From helping people create their first camper to providing long-term van lifers with an affordable solution to continue their dream of living on the road.

Collaborating with my loyal customers and industry experts, I have worked to refine the design of the van conversion units receiving direct feedback from real-life users on why they love our units and what can be done to improve and innovate.

The latest Orbvans van conversion units now maximise convenience, usability and customisation; offering easy installation and removal along with a wide selection of additional storage compartments and functional features to create your dream campervan.

Looking forward, we are excited to keep innovating and to welcome more people to begin their van life journey, helping to turn their dreams of travelling on the road into a reality for families, couples, and solo travellers alike.

Richard
Orbvans Founder

CAD drawing of the FMR camper van converter kit installed in a van with the closed top and open top rear retractable drawer modules.

Our Mission

At Orbvans, our mission is to make van life more affordable, convenient and sustainable. Whether you are looking at creating your first campervan conversion, a nomadic professional who lives on the road, or a veteran in the camper community; we create high-quality and sustainable campervan conversion kits for everyone.

Bed installation that matches the interior van design on top of a FMR camper converter kit.

Flexibility Vans for a Flexible Lifestyle

Owning a campervan is about freedom and the ability to go anywhere you want, whenever you want. So why compromise flexibility when it comes to your camper vehicle?

Our designs are purposefully designed to allow you to use your personal or work vehicle as intended, with the opportunity to quickly convert it to a camper whenever you want. We can provide you with a solution as flexible as the camper lifestyle, ensuring that you get the most from your van, whether you're at work or enjoying time away.

Sustainable and eco-friendly wood used to manufacture the Orbvans FMR bed.

Sustainable Materials for Eco Travel

A long-term member of the campervan community, Orbvans has always been dedicated to sustainable and eco-friendly travel. We actively engage with our customers and all van life enthusiasts to share best practices, eco-friendly tips, and innovative ways to reduce our collective environmental footprint.

A personal ethos only intensified since becoming a parent, the importance of protecting our planet for future generations, along with providing education on sustainable travel is a key part of our business culture.

For us, it wasn’t right to design and build a van conversion kit that was not made out of fully sustainable materials, that also have key properties that minimise the long-term carbon footprint across their lifespan.

That is why the core of all of our units is manufactured using EKOply, a groundbreaking, 100% recycled plastic ply substitute. This innovative material is not only durable, versatile and waterproof but also lightweight.

Our focus on modular and removable systems also means that our products can adapt to various needs and all types of vans, extending their lifecycle and reducing the need for multiple purchases.

After many years of happy travels and memories facilitated by our unique van conversion kits, the units are recyclable, embodying our commitment to creating products that are as kind to the earth as they are to our customers.