These are the 7 essentials I’d be buying in the Prime Day sale if I was kitting out a motorhome from scratch
Are you starting your campervan journey from scratch? Don’t forget to pick up these essentials in the Prime Day sale!
Are you starting your campervan journey from scratch? Don't forget to pick up these essentials in the Prime Day sale!
Dreaming of hitting the road in a fully kitted-out campervan? Whether you’re starting with a bare van shell or just filling in the gaps, building your setup from scratch can feel overwhelming. The key is knowing what you actually need versus what’s just nice to have.
Are you planning off-grid adventures, or mostly sticking to campsites with hook-ups? Do you want a fixed bed, a full kitchen or just the basics to keep you comfortable? With Amazon Prime Day bringing some of the best deals of the year just in time for summer tours, now’s the time to stock up on everything from solar panels and power banks to portable toilets, lighting and clever storage hacks.
To help you make smart, budget-friendly choices, we’ve put together essential items for kitting out a van from scratch, all easily available on Amazon and worth snapping up while the discounts last. Don’t miss our pick of the 10 items under £10 in the Prime day sale that every motorhome will want to know about either.
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Essentials for kitting out a van from scratch
Firexo All in One Stainless Steel Fire Extinguisher was £33.59 now £27.23 now (save 19%)
You never know what might go awry when you’re away, so it’s always good to build a motorhome tool kit to take with you. A small fire extinguisher is also essential along with your tools. This option is compact at 500ml as well as lightweight, eco-friendly and safe for use on all fire types – including Lithium-ion battery fires.
Ideal for your campervan, this EN3 and CE certified extinguisher delivers powerful performance with natural, non-toxic ingredients. Backed by a 3-year warranty for total peace of mind and comes with a bracket.
As always, we recommend you double check this type of extinguisher is completely suitable for your needs before buying.
Alpicool CF35 35L compressor refrigerator was £179.99 now £152.49 (save 15%)
Another important kitchen consideration is a fridge. If you’re travelling solo or as a couple, you don’t need anything too big, which is a bonus if you want to avoid using too much power.
Something compact like this Alpicool is only 12V and has a 35L capacity. It’s very versatile with a 45W chilling mode and a 60W freezing mode controlled via a front touch panel and has two internal sections.
Ouila LED strips was £29.99 now £18.04 (save 40%)
Many camper converters decide on wiring their lights through the van, often opting for spotlights. Supplementary lighting like LED strips are a great choice for adding some light to darker areas and work well under kitchen cabinets or above beds.
With 4 modes – daytime, nighttime, always on and off – these 36-LED strips has integrated magnets an 3M mounts so they’re super adaptable and can be recharged via USB.
Jackery Solar Generator with solar panels was £1299 now £1099 (save 15%)
We love a Jackery powerbank at Practical Motorhome, so we’re pleased to see this one in the Prime Day sale. Powering those all-important gadgets or having an option for going off-grid are made easy with a portable power station like the Jackery Solar Generator.
It’s an an investment but has the added bonus of ultra-portable 200W solar panels for recharging. Packed with a mega 2200W, the bank features a 12V DC port, 2 USB-Cs and a USB plus 2 standard UK plug sockets (AC).
Sunmer camping chairs (set of 2) was £59.99 now £29.99 (save 50%)
This may seem an obvious one but I really think that a comfortable outdoor set up is as important as your indoor one. These are a bargain (and it’s a bonus they’re in a 2 pack!) and weigh just 2.5kg each with a carry bag.
They feature comfy arm rests with drinks holders, a storage pocket and high back for extra support, plus are made from lightweight aluminium which can hold up to 120kg.
Portal folding camping table was £68.99 now £55.99 (save 19%)
What’s a chair without a table?! Depending on how big your van is inside, something collapsible like this can be used indoors and out without taking up too much space. Perfect for vanlife adventures, this option features 4 individually adjustable legs (45–69.9 cm), so it adapts easily.
The spacious 90 x 53 cm aluminum tabletop offers plenty of room for cooking or dining, while a removable mesh layer underneath adds handy extra storage. Weighing just 4.2kg, it’s lightweight, compact, and packs down easily into the included carry bag.
Russell Hobbs Electric 0.85L Travel Kettle was £21.99 now £13.99 (save 19%)
No campervan is complete without somewhere to make a cup of tea. Electric kettles are the most efficient but can sap a lot of power so you need something with relatively low wattage.
This Russel Hobbs kettle is 1000W and 240V so is good for campervan use, offering 0.85L of capacity, boil-dry protection and dual water windows. We also like that it comes with two cups!
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