build thread.

Welcome to my conversion thread. We bought out van back in Feb, since then I've been carrying out work in fits and bursts as time allows but with easter holidays upon me, it's now full steam ahead with getting as much done as possible before work once again ruins my fun. Before by Strange Al...

Back in 2012 i bought a a white T5 as a fun project to convert into full camper as much as a hobby than to have a quick get away vehicle for myself and the family for affordable holidays. Over the following year i learned the ways of the trade through this great forum and built myself a camper...

Everything is purchased with my own money, what I do may not be perfect, but it gives you a good indication of whats involved...

Picked this up last week, tailgate, aircon, captains seats. Not entirely sure what direction I'm going with this one yet. Mods so far b14s and Calibre cc-u wheels 20x9 et45 tinted the rear glass and made a start on the rear carpet lining. Planning on colour coding the bumpers, handles and...

Hi all, I thought it was about time I posted up some info on the build of my T6. Me and the better half have been researching/wanting a T5/6 for a number of years. So after much searching the spec I wanted came up at the right price in late 2017 and a deal was done...

Before and after

Since i bought my T6 in January, i have been working every weekend doing various internal changes. This is my first Van that i have done this sort of thing to. It has been great fun, and i have to thank the various members on this Forum for posting the numerous self help guides, videos and...

Hi guys ! I can’t find better place to read and learn about T6 than here :laugh: In France, there is no such communities over a vehicule, excepté for classic Ines. Last year, I asked advices to lower my future T6 because I own an underground garage: And today, I can introduce you my T6...

Hi! Not sure if 'build threads' exist here but it's been a while since I've done one and I plan to keep this van for a long time so might as well start early! So after a relatively unsuccessful spell of running a car dealership for 2 years I needed a flexible way to make money fast and Amazon...

Unfortunately some lovely people stole our trusty t5 in October. The van never turned up so we had to start the job of replacing it. Found this 18 plate 150 highline and set to work on it late November. All the work is done by me except the roof fitting.

It’s been a long time in the planning but I’ve been lucky enough to see conversion through to its current state. There are other bits that I’d like to sort - suspension, wheels, lower spoiler and LED’s but they’ll come in time. For now it’s getting used to a different feel, hoping for warm...

After months of saving we finally chose a base van to convert into our dream camper van. We picked it up Saturday and already have it booked in for windows roof and lining next week . Our converter says he’l send us picture update every step of the way. We’re hoping to use this page as a way...

The story starts like this... From being a little lad, nearly 40 years ago whose Dad had a succession of air cooled T2's and T3's dropside double cab pick up trucks, whilst being a self employeed welder / fabricator that could be heard driving up the street before being seen driving up the...

First a bit of background. I have toyed with the idea of swapping my car for a van for a number of years. Firstly as a way of transporting my track bike and gear in stead of a car/trailer. Also giving me the option of sleeping overnight at the track. The swapping of the trackbike to a trail bike...

Oli from Bognor motors dropped off my transformed T6 TSI today!! Really pleased with the results.. Its been treated to, Bilstein's B14, H&R Anti Roll bars, 20" wheels, side bars, DRL Headlights, Sportline bumper and splitter, Sportline spoiler and a cheeky remap.. A van shouldn't...

Day One - Collection day.. The van is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech T30 Highline Panel Van DSG 5dr with only 9000 miles on the clock, in Starlight Blue. Its the perfect base vehicle for my camper/day van. Its currently in standard form but I will be going back soon...

Hi guys, slowly going to build up the kombi into a day van/camper She’s a 2017 2.0tdi DSG 7 speed with a few little extras! Thought I’d post the build progress in here So firstly, silent coating - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO1WhPVaV6k And a little mod of the door handles...

First of I would like to thank all of you in advance for any help that I will obtain from you guys!! Big thumbs up! My name is Alex and I live in Poland, Gdynia. I have finally found my dream VW. T6 LWB, euro 5 with a taiilgate, 140BHP, and tow bar. Very difficult combination, but managed it...

Thought it was time to start posting progress on my kombi to camper conversion. Brought it with HiLo roof and part electrics already done. So mainly just the interior to sort out.

Got my new V5 back from the DVLA having past the post with respect to their requirements. So I'm now officially the owner of a motor caravan. It's been 18 months since I got a dose of campervan envy at a campsite in Norfolk. Happened to see an indium grey outfit and thought, mmmhm, that's a...