Gear & Setup
Caring for your Kata kit: cleaning, storage and longevity
A few simple habits keep a Kata kit looking and working like new for years — here's how to look after yours.
Journal
Field notes & build guides.
How we think about vans, kits and life on the road — practical guides, build breakdowns and the questions we get asked most.
Gear & Setup
Vanlife
Weekend-ready: turning an SUV into a camper in minutes
You don't need a van to camp in comfort. Here's how a Camperbox turns an SUV or ute into a weekender — fast.
Gear & Setup
Power, water and fridges: getting your van systems right
How much battery, water and fridge you actually need — sized for real weekends and longer trips off-grid.
Guides
Pop-top roofs explained: standing room without the height
What a pop-top roof adds, what it costs you, and which vans suit one — a straight-talking overview.
Gear & Setup
Sleeping in your van: rock & roll beds, platforms & pop-tops
Fixed platform, fold-flat sofa or pop-top loft? A plain-English guide to the three ways to sleep in a converted van.
Guides
Fitting out a VW Transporter: kit options that work
The VW Transporter is a brilliant camper base. Here are the Vanbox layouts and add-ons that make the most of it.
Guides
Toyota HiAce camper conversion: H200 vs H300
The two HiAce generations convert differently. Here's how the H200 and H300 compare for a camper fit-out.
Vanlife
Vanlife in Australia: what to know before you build
Heat, distance, water and free camping — the realities of Australian vanlife that should shape how you fit out your van.
Guides
Camper kit or full conversion? How to choose
The honest trade-offs between a modular Kata kit and a ground-up full conversion — and how to pick the right path for your van…
Guides
How to choose the right van for a camper conversion
Wheelbase, roof height, payload and resale — the factors that matter most when picking a van to convert in Australia.