
Begin your 'Van Life' sooner with the Sunbox Pod

Turn your regular van into a campervan
Whether you’re a self-builder or an adventure seeker, turn your regular van into a camper with the Sunbox Pod campervan furniture.
What is the Sunbox Pod?
The Sunbox Pod is a handbuilt, wooden campervan furniture unit that will quickly transform your van into a campervan. It includes a lounge area with a removable table that converts into a spacious double bed.
On top of this, there is a pull-out storage unit that provides an additional work surface, perfect for a kitchen area.
This high-quality campervan unit offers the perfect starting point for both DIY enthusiasts and aspiring adventurers.

The cost-effective foundation of your new campervan
Hand built and professionally installed by experienced campervan converters.




What is in the Sunbox Pod?
To summarise, the Sunbox Pod campervan furniture unit features:
- Lounge area with hidden storage
- Removable lounge table
- Area for double bed
- Pull-out kitchen worktop
- Pull-out storage
- Work top surfaces in your choice of wood
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Which vans work with the Sunbox Pod?
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Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Cargo (2004-2019)
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Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life (2004-2019)
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Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Cargo (2020-present)
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Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life (2020-present)
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Volkswagen T5 SWB
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Volkswagen T5 LWB
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Volkswagen T6 SWB
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Volkswagen T6 LWB
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VW ID Buzz
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Ford Transit Custom
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Your choice of wood
Personalise your Sunbox Pod
The Sunbox Pod is hand crafted by experienced carpenters in our campervan workshop. It is made from FSC-certified wood throughout.
The base unit is available in:
- Unvarnished Birch Ply
- Varnished Birch Ply
- Fully painted in a custom colour of your choice
We offer a choice of worktop finishes in either ‘Natural Oak’ or ‘Caramel Bamboo’.

Structural Extras
Add-ons for your Sunbox Pod
We have designed the Sunbox Pod to be the perfect base unit to start your campervan adventures. With a professional installation you can trust, you’ll be able to hit the road immediately after purchase.
What’s great about the Sunbox Pod, is that you have the option to enhance it over time, if you choose to.
As a starting point we often recommend our modular upholstery system: Handmade cushioning to fit the Sunbox Pod exactly, which is designed with 100% recycled furnishing fabric and meets British Standards fire regulations. (However, if you’d prefer to buy a separate camping mattress you can do that too!)
Other structural add-ons include pop-top roofs, window installations, flooring and carpet lining. We can also assist with additional aspects like insulation, heating and electricals to ensure your van is fully equipped for adventure.
Why choose the Sunbox Pod?
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Expert craftsmanship
The Sunbox Pod is built to last, using premium materials with a focus on sustainability. This ensures durability, comfort, and minimal environmental impact for your adventures.
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Add-ons as you go
We offer a broad range of add-ons which lets you choose your ideal setup. From installing windows and pop-top roofs to adding a complete electrical system, we can make it happen.
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Blank canvas for DIY
The Sunbox is built with the highest quality, sustainable materials, giving you a solid foundation for your DIY vision. It’s hand-built by expert carpenters to accelerate your project.
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Professional installation
We install your Sunbox Pod at our workshop in Newhaven to ensure the setup is correct. This means you’re in expert hands and able to ask us any questions in person.

Your campervan adventures just got greener
Sustainability is at the heart of the Sunbox Pod. The birch ply used in the Sunbox is from FSC-certified sources, while the insulation uses natural fibres like sheep's wool.
Our upholstery and flooring are also made from recycled materials.
Enter our Circular Economy
Inspired by the circular economy, we offer a buy-back scheme to minimise waste. Customers who return their Sunbox Pod within three years of purchase can access a 20% discount on a full Sunbox Campers conversion. This initiative encourages responsible consumption and helps keep campervan components in use for longer.

Quality you can trust
We're campervan conversion specialists with over 8 years experience, based in Newhaven, East Sussex. Quality, safety and sustainability is at the heart of everything we do.
The Sunbox Pod is lightweight and meets legal payload limits – all without sacrificing functionality.
Our experienced team of carpenters and fitters are on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Shop your Sunbox Pod
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Birch Ply Unvarnished Sunbox Classic
Regular price From £1,299.99 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per -
Custom Colour Sunbox Classic
Regular price From £1,899.99 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per -
Birch Ply Varnished Sunbox Classic
Regular price From £1,699.99 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per



Your adventure starts here
But why should you choose us?
The Sunbox Pod has been developed with over 8 years of experience in full campervan conversions at our sister company, Sunbox Campers.
We offer the perfect blend of affordability and quality.
Self-builders can leverage the Sunbox Pod as a solid foundation, ready to be customised with your own unique touches.
Our modular approach means you can build your Sunbox campervan at your own pace.
Another huge benefit to buying through us is that you’ll have access to our expertise, and an opportunity to expand your campervan lifestyle even further.
This is an affordable and accessible way to create the campervan of your dreams without breaking the bank.
What our customers say
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“Sunbox Campers exude innovation, excellence and flair. As someone who has first-hand, close-up experience of their many amazing van projects, over a number of years, I can only highly recommend them as a team of top-notch craftspeople and professionals who deliver five star creations.”
Jamie Marshall
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“Thoroughly excellent experience of Sunbox Campers. We found Clara and Darren to be conscientious, responsive and thoughtful to work with, as well as very knowledgeable and collaborative.”
L Hardy
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“Love what the team have done to help me with a self build project, absolutely brilliant finish and attention to detail. Darren is very knowledgeable and helpful. I only had one minor issue which was quickly resolved due to good communication. Would definitely return for future builds.“
Laura Elizabeth
Blog posts
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Living the vanlife: Reviewing the Sunbox camper...
The Sunbox is the centrepiece of your van conversion, transforming your vehicle into a functional and comfortable living space. Read on for a walkthrough of the features of our campervan...
Living the vanlife: Reviewing the Sunbox camper...
The Sunbox is the centrepiece of your van conversion, transforming your vehicle into a functional and comfortable living space. Read on for a walkthrough of the features of our campervan...
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5 van conversion mistakes to avoid (and a smart...
DIY conversions offer a sense of accomplishment. In this blog we share some key campervan conversion mistakes, and some solutions that could help you out!
5 van conversion mistakes to avoid (and a smart...
DIY conversions offer a sense of accomplishment. In this blog we share some key campervan conversion mistakes, and some solutions that could help you out!
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Introducing the Sunbox modular campervan unit
We're thrilled to introduce the Sunbox, the innovative modular campervan unit designed to revolutionise your camping experience!
Introducing the Sunbox modular campervan unit
We're thrilled to introduce the Sunbox, the innovative modular campervan unit designed to revolutionise your camping experience!