When converting to a camper, can a roof top tent bed be the 'fixed bed'? I like the idea of doing a simple camper using a Toyota Previa. As space is limited I had the idea of a roof top tent. Some of these are hard top too so I suppose you could argue they are a permanent feature?? 

• The bed must be an integral part of the vehicle living accommodation area
• The bed must be permanent or converted from seats (the bed can fold away during the day)
• The bed fixtures must be secured directly to the vehicle floor and/or side walls, unless it is over the drivers cab compartment.

I know the Previa has seats that make into a double bed but Id rip them out for space. To register it as a camper with dvla I realise I would have to have a fixed cooker/wash facilities - witch for me at least - would mean a kitchen area and cupboard space to the side of it. Id have to use the space that the seats occupy for this.

Have a look at this nicely converted Previa with a Rock n Roll bed and kitchen to the side.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Toyota-Previa-Campervan-camper-van-dayvan-2-Berth_W0QQitemZ170447573577QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Campers_Caravans_Motorhomes?hash=item27af779249#ht_899wt_960

Same sort of configuration that people use when doing a basic camper van to satisfy the requirements. Problem is that with the kitchen unit and cupboard the bed looks like it's the width of a single! Id prefer something a bit wider I think..... 

With a roof tent as the sleeping area you could have a pretty nice living area with kitchen and plenty of storage. 

The Previa does have a lot going for it as a potential camper. I'm fairly sure it has swivel captain seats up front. It has seperate heating control for front and back. Its as long as a van, there pretty old now and they never seem to have any rust on them for some reason. All round pretty comfortable vehical too.

Thoughts? Cheers.