About Us

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Volks Conversions are an independent business run by two surfing buddies who love VW’s, camping and exploring. 




Having fallen in love with cars and vans as a teenager, Chris decided to channel his enthusiasm into mechanics and now has over 37 years of experience in the trade.

On the other hand, Jim took a different route and utilised his entrepreneurial spirit to found and launch multiple successful businesses, including Greenheat Wales, Chilli penguin stoves and JimBobs Buses.

After a few beers around the campfire, Chris and Jim decided to join forces and create Volks Conversions to help others experience the joy and freedom of camper van life.

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As an owner of a campervan myself, I appreciate the love and dedication that goes into these classic vehicles.”

- Chris Ford, Co-founder Volks Conversions.

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Volkswagens are Chris’ passion, and he has owned and restored many VW’s over the years, including the following:

  • 1971 VW T2 Danbury Bay

  • 1981 VW T25 2L air cooled Devon

  • 1980 VW T25 2L air cooled Holdsworth

  • 1994 VW T4 2.4Tdi Westfalia California

  • 1989 VW T25 1600 turbo diesel Autosleeper

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Jim loves the freedom vans give you and has owned many including:

  • Bedford CF 230 1973

  • VW T25 1990

  • VW T5 2005

  • VW T5 4 motion 2009

  • VWT5.1 2013

  • VW Crafter 2015

  • VW T6 4 LWB motion 2017

  • VW Crafter LWB 2019

  • VW T6.1 4 motion 2020

  • VW T6.1 LWB 4 motion 2021

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“Had my first van when I was 17 years old, lived for surfing and camping and still at it”

- Jim Portsmouth, Co-founder Volks Conversions.