Small Camper: When Space Planning Makes All The Difference

Updated on May 29, 2025

“Do you feel cramped in a minivan camper?”

It’s a common question, but with the right minivan camper conversion layout, the answer is no. Roadloft’s minivan camper conversion kit design includes a spacious, extra-long double bed, an interior bench, and a functional table. The setup is optimized for both comfort and practicality. Smart small camper space planning makes daily life on the road open and enjoyable.

In this article, discover the advantages of traveling in a small camper.

Modular Design: The Secret to Comfort in a Small Camper

The ability to switch between two interior configurations (a bench and table setup for the day and a spacious full-size bed at night) is a game-changer in any small camper layout.

Whether it’s cold, rainy, or mosquito season, having an interior bench and table in our camper makes a world of difference. This often-overlooked feature is essential. Our interior camper table becomes our dining area, workspace, and game zone, all with a stunning view out the back. Last summer, we even hosted a few vanlife friends inside when the mosquitoes were too intense outside. It turns out that in a well-designed minivan camper, comfort and versatility go hand in hand.

As little manipulation as possible

What truly makes us feel good in our Roadloft minivan camper is that we don’t need to constantly reconfigure the setup to access our essentials or enjoy the space. Everything is designed to be intuitive and within reach. For example:

Transforming the bed into a bench and table takes just one simple motion in the morning.
The outdoor kitchen is always accessible. Just open the drawers and you’re ready to cook.
Each storage compartment is designed for easy access from the top or side panels. In a small camper, having to move things around every time you want to cook, sit, or find an item gets frustrating fast.

A camping car outdoor kitchen

One of the standout features of the Roadloft minivan camper kit is the outdoor kitchen setup. Not only does it keep food smells out of the camper, but it also lets us cook while standing at a comfortable height. What we love most is the simplicity: no complicated steps, no setup time. Just pull out the drawers and you instantly have access to a fully equipped vanlife kitchen, complete with two round burners, a countertop with a built-in cutting board, and a compact sink.

There’s honestly nothing like preparing a meal at the back of your van, under the lifted trunk, with nature all around you. It’s one of those little luxuries that makes a big difference on the road. Discover how your daily car equiped by an outdoor kitchen can elevate your travels in our article.

Storage accessibility

When everything has its place and is easy to access, a small camper can feel surprisingly spacious. With the Roadloft minivan camper kit, we each enjoy our own personal space, including a 40L drawer for clothes, a 170L central storage compartment for outdoor gear like backpacks, yoga mats, or cameras, and generous rear storage for our van kitchen essentials. Altogether, the kit offers over 506L of organized storage, which allows us to travel self-sufficiently for 5 to 7 days, even while eating lots of fresh food. That’s the power of smart compact camper organization: It doesn’t feel limiting, it feels freeing.

Last summer, we were comparing the space capacity of our minivan conversion kit with the westfalia of travellers we met on the road. Our new friends told us that we had more space than they did, both in terms of bed width and storage space.

Maximize Your Space with roadloft minivan camper kit

Functionality and accessibility are just as important as storage space. If you’re considering traveling in a minivan, don’t overlook how a smart layout and easy-access storage can improve your day-to-day experience.

Remember, less handling = more time to enjoy your trip!

Discover all functionnalities of the Roadloft minivan camper conversion kit here.