

Campervan Converter in Hawick, Roxburghshire
Borders Campervan Conversions is a family-run business in Hawick, Scottish Borders, specializing in bespoke, high-quality campervan conversions.
Borders Campervan Conversions is a family-run business situated in Hawick, within the picturesque Scottish Borders. The company specializes in crafting bespoke, high-quality campervan conversions, transforming various vehicles into personalized adventure homes. Their philosophy centers on bringing customer dreams to life, emphasizing a collaborative design journey from initial concept to the final build. This approach ensures each conversion is tailored to the client's exact specifications and budget, ranging from compact micro pods to fully equipped luxury campervans.
The company offers a comprehensive suite of conversion services, covering every aspect of a campervan build. This includes essential structural work like window and skylight fitting, insulation, and carpet lining, as well as critical systems such as heating, water, and full electrical installations, including off-grid solar solutions. They also provide specialized installations like pop-top roofs, swivel seats, and custom upholstery. Beyond the core build, Borders Campervan Conversions integrates a wide array of appliances, from hobs and sinks to fridges and microwaves, and excels in creating innovative storage solutions for outdoor gear like bikes, surfboards, and paddleboards. They are also distributors for Thule RV equipment, offering awnings and bike carriers.
Borders Campervan Conversions prides itself on using quality materials and finishes. They utilize lightweight, durable ply for all internal cabinetry, which is 50% lighter than traditional materials, and offer a choice of trim colours to achieve a stylish and personalized interior. The team, led by Graham and Katrina, works with a variety of base vehicles, including popular models like Volkswagen T5/T6, Mercedes Vito, Ford Transit Custom, and Peugeot Boxer. In addition to their conversion services, the company also provides campervan hire, featuring their state-of-the-art, newly converted ‘Elizabeth’ VW T6, allowing customers to experience the joy of campervan travel across the UK.
Reviewed by Joe Tannorella · updated December 2025 · Listing on camperbrain.com



Customers consistently find the quality of work and high-spec conversions brilliant, often noting they are superior to others. Moreover, they highly value the fantastic, friendly service, where the company collaborates closely to create tailored designs and takes time to discuss all options, resulting in a finish that exceeds expectations.
Took the hire camper out to west of Scotland for a week. Very high spec & great service & having seen plenty other similar ones on the road – this one is streets ahead! Very impressed – thanks guys.
Brilliant upgrades to my van by Graham- electrics all tidied up, fridge installed and roof racks on. Brilliant quality of work- really happy with the finish. Thanks for all the time taken to show me all the different options- will be back if i need anything else done!
Graham and Katrina did a fantastic job converting our VW Transporter into a high top camper van.We discussed the design together and with their experience and our wish list we created a taylor made van with everything we wanted and a bit more. It is a very friendly company who think along side you to come to the best possible camper that fits your budget.
Took the hire camper out to west of Scotland for a week. Very high spec & great service & having seen plenty other similar ones on the road – this one is streets ahead! Very impressed – thanks guys.
Graham and Katrina did a fantastic job converting our VW Transporter into a high top camper van.We discussed the design together and with their experience and our wish list we created a taylor made van with everything we wanted and a bit more. It is a very friendly company who think along side you to come to the best possible camper that fits your budget.
Brilliant upgrades to my van by Graham- electrics all tidied up, fridge installed and roof racks on. Brilliant quality of work- really happy with the finish. Thanks for all the time taken to show me all the different options- will be back if i need anything else done!
So I collected our van in July 2021, we had spoke about a fridge but there wasn’t one, so after some discussion Graham agreed a compressor fridge was what I needed To run from out solar...when he eventually got one it's wasn't a compressor, was told to go and try it out, when I returned to say it was no good, I was told I couldn't return it as it was now used 😤 I was charged silly money for a fridge no use to me, so again I lost money selling and buying another myself. Anyways lesson learned. Back to the van, first time out in it, I discovered I had no cupboard door under the oven, he assured me he could sort that out for me. June 2022 and it’s still not fixed....big sigh !! Also on that first trip I discovered that my oven wouldn’t work. (which was tested before I was given the van apparently). So thankfully he fixed that for me when I brought it in, simple fix that shouldn’t have come loose if fitted properly in my opinion. The water system was an impossible task to use while away from the house, a carpet panel to be removed every time we need to fill up is a joke. The panel gets wet when its wet outside which then puts damp in the van, the screw holes are now worn to the point the screws just fall out, and the same problem removing the actual water bottle (which was actually a diesel bottle for a heater)as no garden hoses available while off grid. So he said he'd fix it in 2 weeks, then 4 weeks, and now it’s June 2022 and still it’s not fixed..... The next issue occurred when we found 2 large screws(definitely not small ones) sticking out the roof of our van. His first response to this was that the screws were already like that.....eh I think not !! so after a look he agreed it was his blame, well actually he blamed his colleague as he wasn’t there. He set about fixing it, but in all fairness a quick fix is never going to last, or repair permanent damage to our van. Anyway he did what he could at the time. So when I then had my van at the paint shop for a respray, that damage/repair was well noticed. I ended up having to pay for a body shop repair on the roof before it could be painted. Another expense that could have been avoided !! It was also discovered that our solar panel was not fully sealed to the van roof as a puddle was sat under it and couldn’t escape. The next discovery was that not one bit of the sealant was stuck round our skylight ! We have had several days with water leaking into the van but as it was at the paint shop and body shop repair place, we didn’t know as quick as we should. So once the problem was found, the screws were removed and voila the whole skylight just lifted off the roof, not one bit was stuck/sealed down. The next trip out, a bit further afield, went to turn the gas on to discover it was leaking into our van, the connection at the top of the bottle had become damaged during our journey. Thankfully neither of us smoke or we may have gone up with a bang ! We have now discovered that it is a legal requirement to have gas fitted in a secure gas box, with a drop out valve. Something we didn’t know but I would have thought a professional business would have. Almost a very costly mistake. Slightly less serious but our original seats were fitted with swivel plates, once fitted I was very slightly too high to reach the pedals properly. He simply said to go and find other seats. Not major but also not the most helpful to rectify it. So after almost a full year I still don’t have the perfect van. I’m having to borrow even more money to fix problems that should never have been there in the first place, electrics in the van look like a child has been playing with them, wires everywhere, and crimped over the actual wires, so plastic clamped onto battery 🤦🏼♀️ diesel heater had to be ripped out and replaced as very insecure and simply dangerous to anyone in the van !! It’s now been pointed out that our windows are fitted squint so touching the paintwork at one end, It’s the only thing left that’s not broke yet so we will watch this space... *THIS BUSINESS SHOULD ACTUALLY BE SHUT DOWN* !!
After taking very much persuading from my better judgement I decided to use this place for a van refit as the layout when we bought it wasn’t to our liking. We gave them about three different layouts that we wanted. And also asked for a new awning to be fitted. What we ended up with wasn’t a layout of our choosing and an awning that leaked as the holes they’d drilled weren’t sealed. Then there’s the gas works that was done. The electric water heater was fitted next to the water tank which I’ve since been told is illegal. When we used the van for the first time our carbon monoxide detector went haywire and it was later found there were 4 gas leaks at every joint and on top of that the vent hose for the fridge was pointing into the van instead of the vent to the outside. The awning has been fitted too far back so when you are on site and put the awning up the door to the van is outside the awning! Small finishing details inside the van are not very good. Trust me if you thinking of rejuvenating your camper do it yourself. For just over £7500 I was charged I’d have got my layout finished to a higher standard if I’d done it myself using you tube tutorials and my roof wouldn’t have leaked. Amateur at best. Wouldn’t recommend to my worst enemy STAY CLEAR!!!!!
I got my VW T5 de-valued here about 3 years ago. I'm surprised to find this outfit still in business. - Every window leaked. - The headliner trim and lights fell out every few miles - There was a comical amount of insulation installed (see the photo of the bubble foil in the side panel, and the photo showing complete absence of insulation behind the headliner). - There was glue overspray on the rear doors. - There was paint and window adhesive in places it shouldn't have been. Don't let your van be murdered here.
What an absolute nightmare of a place. We booked our VWt5 in to have a poptop roof and glass installed all round. To start the materials used are extremely poor.(Daystar Poptop) The Poptop roof has been installed squint, with a very poor finish, there is sealant oozing from under glass and one of the windows he attached fell off when my wife was driving, luckily it was parked and not driving on a main road!! We complained to him about the standard of work he had carried out. He blamed my 12yr old son for the squinting Poptop, his assumption was he was jumping on it.!! and that it never left his place like that, until we provided video evidence that it was like that when it left And the other issues where just cosmetic. After we complained several times and contacted the motor trade association he would offer a refund only after HE removed the roof and leave us with a hole where it used to be. We should have taken it further but decided to take partial refund A very difficult man to deal with. Very dismissave and will blame the costumer rather than take ownership of his poor standard of work. Avoid Avoid Avoid Update. Every window this cowboy fitted has now fallen off!! I can't stress enough stay away from this useless man.
Hired it for a week. had never driven a van in my life...we drove along tiny narrow passing places with now space and big drops on either side ( I think I should have opened my eyes mind!) Van was amazing I went miles on practically no fuel. Graham was kind and sweet and always helpful. Great size of van to REALLY enjoy Scotland....drove like a dream and as easy as a car to drive...easier in many ways. Only issue my dogs loved it and refused to come out! Thanks G hugely and hilly recommended.
Borders Campervan Conversions offers comprehensive services including full and part conversions for campervans. They specialize in fitting pop-top roofs, electrical systems, heating, water solutions, and custom interiors. The company designs and equips a wide range of vehicles, from small micro pods to luxurious, fully equipped campervans.
Borders Campervan Conversions is based in Hawick, Scottish Borders. Their workshop is located at Unit 2 Weensland Mill, Weensland Road, Hawick, Roxburghshire, TD9 9PS. The company operates from this location, serving customers interested in bespoke campervan conversions and hire services.
Yes, Borders Campervan Conversions specializes in bespoke custom designs. Customers can work directly with Graham to design a vehicle that meets their exact specifications and budget. The company is known for developing unique storage solutions for items like bikes, surfboards, and other adventure gear.
Borders Campervan Conversions can convert any car or van. They have experience transforming various vehicles, from micro pods to fully equipped luxury campervans. The company ensures each conversion is designed to fit the client's specific budget and requirements.
Yes, Borders Campervan Conversions is experienced in installing pop-top roofs. They offer a selection of tent material colours and can even colour-code the roof to match the vehicle. Pop-top installations, which include a bed, start from £4000.
Borders Campervan Conversions uses lightweight ply for all internal cabinets and structures. This material is strong, durable, and 50% lighter than traditional MFC. For quality finishes, the company offers trim in grey, silver, or black, allowing for various style combinations.
Yes, they can install comprehensive electrical systems. This includes 12v electric packs, leisure batteries, inverters, and off-grid solar solutions. An electric pack starts from £599, and a solar kit installation begins at £450.
Customers can book a free consultation by contacting Borders Campervan Conversions directly. The company can be reached by phone at 07713 694443. Alternatively, inquiries can be sent via email to info@borderscampervanconversions.co.uk.
Yes, Borders Campervan Conversions provides campervan hire services. They offer their newly converted 'Elizabeth' VW T6, a 4-berth campervan. This allows customers to experience travel around the picturesque areas of the UK.
Borders Campervan Conversions can install a full range of appliances. This includes hobs, sinks with taps, cookers, microwaves, and various fridges (Gas/12V/240V). They also create custom layouts for shower and toilet facilities within the campervan.
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