Caravelle Conversion - Things To Consider??

[gmaster]

I managed to get my T32 kombi fitted with rear windows from factory. As far as I'm aware this means that a caravelle interior will fit without any modifications. (due to it using the same shell as a caravelle).

I may have also sourced a near complete T6 Caravelle interior, so the question is a pretty general one.......

What things do I need to consider before doing a full Caravelle conversion?

Example considerations are as follows:

1. Should I look into getting a second hand rear heater matrix and retrofitting it?
2. If I don't fit the rear heater is the air vent / area under the plastic useful for anything?
3. Would carpet lining the van actually be better than fitting the genuine plastic interior?
4. Can I get the headlining air vents to blow hot or cold air?
5. What are Caravelles like for sleeping in?
6. On a separate note....Can you fit the caravelle climate control dash unit as a retrofit?

Any ideas of things I need to consider would be much appreciated.

Cheers!

 

[Roadrunner]

None of that sounds like it is an easy job to do though I dare say some of the converters on here could do it

 

[Caravellet6]

I managed to get my T32 kombi fitted with rear windows from factory. As far as I'm aware this means that a caravelle interior will fit without any modifications. (due to it using the same shell as a caravelle).

I may have also sourced a near complete T6 Caravelle interior, so the question is a pretty general one.......

What things do I need to consider before doing a full Caravelle conversion?

Example considerations are as follows:

1. Should I look into getting a second hand rear heater matrix and retrofitting it?
2. If I don't fit the rear heater is the air vent / area under the plastic useful for anything?
3. Would carpet lining the van actually be better than fitting the genuine plastic interior?
4. Can I get the headlining air vents to blow hot or cold air?
5. What are Caravelles like for sleeping in?
6. On a separate note....Can you fit the caravelle climate control dash unit as a retrofit?

Any ideas of things I need to consider would be much appreciated.

Cheers!

The only bit I can comment is sleeping in one is very comfortable, me and the missus plus two dogs, no problem.

 

[andythom188]

Im

The only bit I can comment is sleeping in one is very comfortable, me and the missus plus two dogs, no problem.

Looking forward to trying out the caravelle bed ,roll on monday when floor rails are fitted

 

[StudleyGlass]

On the heating and air con side, i have this fitted in my combi to keep the rear occupations happy. From what i can see with this the hot air comes out of the floor mounted unit and when i switch to cold this comes out the roof vents. All controls from the front. I will be looking at doing a caravelle type interior int he future i think with sliding seats but i dont want rear windows.
Are be watching to see how you go @gmaster

 

[gmaster]

Thanks for the replies. I'm still looking into this, so will report back when I find out more.