Citroen Relay Swamper Conversion with Oak Interior

YouTuber 'Van life deployed' converted a long-wheelbase, high-roof Citroen Relay into a swamper-style camper featuring an oak-clad interior, a full bathroom, a kitchen, a 300 Ah lithium iron phosphate battery bank and a 3,000 W inverter.

The exterior is finished in black and white and rides on Extreme Alloy wheels wrapped in Comforser CF110 all-terrain tires.

The roof rack holds two 175 W solar panels, a two-in-one antenna for TV and Wi-Fi, and a Fiamma F80S awning measuring 3.7 meters (12 feet). A ladder provides roof access.

Other exterior modifications include side steps, four side windows and external power and water connections.

The interior uses a closed layout with a full divider wall separating the driver cabin from the living space. Oak slat walls and oak cabinetry combine with grey laminated cabinet faces, grey carpeted flooring and a white ceiling.

The divider integrates a small window, an overhead storage unit with a headliner shelf, a shelf with a lip and a small cabinet.

One kitchen unit by the entry contains a dual-burner induction cooktop, a work surface, three drawers and a cabinet.

The bathroom includes a shower with a handheld wand, two wall niches, a Trelino composting toilet, an overhead mirrored cabinet, a Maxxair Dome vent fan and a retractable door to contain water.

The secondary kitchen section, located further inside, has a deep black stainless-steel sink, a 95-liter refrigerator with a small freezer compartment, two outlets, a wall spice rack and a cabinet under the sink that houses a water filtration system.

The van's power system is housed under a counter and centers on a 300 Ah lithium iron phosphate battery bank and a 3,000 W inverter. Charging sources are shore power, the roof solar array and DC-DC charging while the engine runs. An inverter controller and battery monitor are mounted nearby.

The rear living area seats two benches and a central table that convert into a bed when the table is lowered and additional panels and cushions are added. The driver-side bench contains the freshwater tank and a Truma Combi heater for air and water heating. The layout includes hinged bench tops, a floor compartment, two cabinets, an overhead shelf and a wall-mounted swivel TV.

The plumbing includes a 100-liter (26-gallon) freshwater tank and a 55-liter (14.5-gallon) under-mounted greywater tank with a drain tap.

The builder sold the van. He estimated a comparable build would cost about £45,000 to £55,000 (approximately $59,585 to $72,826), depending on mileage, vehicle specifications and builder margins.