T28 is great with a self build camper conversion using lightweight materials. Will suit a leisurely driver. If you going for corian worktops and every bell and whistle you may need a t30 upwards with 150 engine
Many converters only use T28 so I think for the majority of cases they will be fine if no bike racks etc are required. It'll definitely be fine for us once the teenager gets bored on holidaying with his parents. That's a weight saving that can be replaced with wine right there!
For families of...
Absolutely. A conversion is all about the base van. Otherwise it’s just lipstick on a pig.
Personally I wouldn’t go less than a t30/150ps/LWB for a conversion. I know there are plenty of happy t28/102ps/SWB owners out there, but this is just my opinion fwiw.
Ok this has been done to death in the past i am, sure and this is quite a controversial topic because the H&R springs are all rated for TUV purposes and the weights of the van. I ll try to explain this better because we dont recognise TUV standards in UK ( I wish we did as it would...
Hi Lubrown: Did the suspension change affect your insurance at all? I have a T6.1 T28 converted to a camper but it sits very back heavy and rattles like an old maid over anything but the smoothest roads. It's a CamperKing conversion. I also have 20" wheels on the van (came with it) which I...
I don't know what to do so may need help deciding.
I want a T6.1 highline kombi minimum 150ps DSG with t/gate. Ravenna blue. One sliding door.
Preferably brand new.
I have seen a local 2023 new panel van. T28 £41+ brand new. No VAT. Is a T28 a good base rather than T32?
Or a new Kombi with...
A huge change of family circumstances means we need to sell our 2017 petrol transporter. We have used it as a campervan. It has a slidepod in the rear, captains chairs, aircon, lithium battery, hookup under bonnet, LED interior lights. The advert on autotrader is here...
Great vehicle, easy to update with Highline stuff like MFSW and fog lights too.....T28 102 gives a happy balance of economy and camper performance.
Mine is the same and I got 55mpg on a long run to South of France, admittedly on 16 inch steel wheels and pooltling.
Enjoy
2018 '18' Volkswagen Transporter T6 SWB T28 150bhp Highline 6 Speed Manual
- 1 previous owner
- 107k, will rise slightly, still have some journeys planned for May.
- Long MOT
- Full service history, service book and various receipts.
- Clutch and slave done August 2023
- Cambelt/waterpump done...
When I decided to buy our camper in 2019 I tried to look at the same calculations as you.
I started with
Van running costs=
48p per mile (all in seemed hopeful), so I budgeted as follows:-
£1.00 per mile depreciation, which would bring the value to zero over 8 years.
£0.50 per mile running...
...I wouldn't worry too much regarding T28 vs T30. Many (me included) will argue that you'll need to be very careful not to overload a T28camper, but the reality is that a T28 is mechanically identical to a T30, so to up-plate a T28 is a relatively inexpensive paper exercise.
110 vs 150ps -...
Selling my beloved Transporter!
2016 plate, private plate will be removed before sale. Professionally converted to Kombi by GoExplore Campers. Engine professionally remapped by Pendle from 102bhp to ~140bhp. Full service history (with VW during my ownership for the past 3 years). Receipts for...
I'd class my van as 75%camper and 25% day van. My furniture kitchen and rear storage cupboard are Vangear pods, so lighter than fitted, hopefully, with a removable Vevor fridge instead of fitted. RIB and Poptop. It's a T28 and very economical 45-55mpg over this summer.
Enjoy your planning of setup.
The bigger ARB probably makes more of a difference in terms of vehicle ‘attitude’ than any of the suspension would. (There’s a few tests out there for similar/bang for buck mods on this type of thing)
Seems we’re largely in agreement tho. I just wanted to add my experience to counter some of...
Chucking this up a month in advance as my Golf is due early October. Van won’t be available until 28th September but might as well get it out there.
I’ve owned the van from new, I specced it as a factory order in January 2018 and took delivery 1st June.
T28 panel van SWB
6 speed manual TSI 150...
Hi, not heard of a 'chrome pack' before from VW. The extra chrome on the front and sidebars are aftermarket.
Its a Eu5 so no ad blue problems but you won't be fully Ulez compliant.
The T28/30's are great economical camper bases but a few may tell you to go T32.
For sale.
2016 t28 conversion.
Highline blue motion Euro 6.
135357mls full and comprehensive service history Inc new EGR 2022, new water pump and cambelt 2021, new brake pads and front discs reb 22.
3 keys.
One previous owner.
Fortana Red/Candy White.
Vamoose poptop with bed and led lights...
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