Is this Campervan worth the advertised price?
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I’d walk away. High mileage, rattles, rust, no service history….
Have you experience of campervans and/or T6s before to know what you really need and what works for you? If not I’d suggest hiring a couple to get a feel for what actually works. I wanted a sliding rear seat and got one. It’s great to have all your luggage behind it….until you need to make the bed! You might find the same, or you may use it totally differently.
I’d also recommend a good search through the forum. There are several known issues (e.g. DPF, EGR, DMF…) and things people find they want to upgrade (headlights, suspension, leisure electrics…). Good luck with the search.
Have you experience of campervans and/or T6s before to know what you really need and what works for you? If not I’d suggest hiring a couple to get a feel for what actually works. I wanted a sliding rear seat and got one. It’s great to have all your luggage behind it….until you need to make the bed! You might find the same, or you may use it totally differently.
I’d also recommend a good search through the forum. There are several known issues (e.g. DPF, EGR, DMF…) and things people find they want to upgrade (headlights, suspension, leisure electrics…). Good luck with the search.
I've had a Wedge in the past and hired a swb T6 camper a couple of years ago. We decided we need a full width bed and aren't bothered about units. If that changes I can build something. But sometimes I will need more room in the back, sometimes I'll need the passengers to be closer to the front. I really want a caravelle as a starting point but they are way out our league for a lwb euro 6. I've built a conversion for a customer based on a Berlingo where I did everything so I've got a little experience but I'm always open to advice.
Thanks to everyone for your advice. It's made me feel very welcome to the forum and a lot better about walking away.
We'll wait until the right one comes along!
We'll wait until the right one comes along!
That’s great
. So many people dive in without trying out what actually works for them first. Can make for an expensive mistake!
Certainly rent one! What got us into all this was a rental that we did the NC500 with (Didn't want to put all those miles on our own van!) Rented a tailgate T6.1 and realised because of our haphazard packing abilities barn doors we're a better option for us, only half the gear falls out now when we park up! And barn door models seem cheaper because of the perceived more desirable option of the tailgate. We found pretty much what we wanted, 200 miles away, try and get something closer in case of eventualities, our solar panel died and I had to take it back oop North for them to swap it. We didn't do a DSG box, should have done a 6 speed 150 but ours is a 5 speed mapped to 150, soon sorted that with a 6 speed gear knob! Manuals are generally cheaper, less maintenance in theory.
We love our poverty line van, and have made various amendments as we felt appropriate, LED lights were essential.
It's knowing when to stop spending!
I don't know that bit yet, there is always something shiny we 'need'....
Absolutely loving everything this forum has given us which keeps me poor!
We love our poverty line van, and have made various amendments as we felt appropriate, LED lights were essential.
It's knowing when to stop spending!
I don't know that bit yet, there is always something shiny we 'need'....
Absolutely loving everything this forum has given us which keeps me poor!
Proper lolled at that
I’m constantly finding that out the hard way
When I had the wedge both me and my now ex had beetles. At my first VW rally a guy with a beautiful splitscreen advised me to "get out now.... It's a disease!"
Is that why she's now your ex?
This has much better mileage it’s LWB and has loads of nice bits on it.
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Hi everyone
Im looking for a decent van not to do as a camper purely for space for the family
24 plate (reg in Feb)
110bhp manual startline comes with aircon/heated seats and reverse camera (not sure if these are standard)
Pure grey
20" alloys (look like laytons)
Roof bars
Side skirts
Spoiler
Rear carpeted through out with led lights dotted around
£40k
Is this a good price?
Whats missing that a highline has?
For my use would the 110bhp be suffice or opt for the 150?
Thanks for help guys
Im looking for a decent van not to do as a camper purely for space for the family
24 plate (reg in Feb)
110bhp manual startline comes with aircon/heated seats and reverse camera (not sure if these are standard)
Pure grey
20" alloys (look like laytons)
Roof bars
Side skirts
Spoiler
Rear carpeted through out with led lights dotted around
£40k
Is this a good price?
Whats missing that a highline has?
For my use would the 110bhp be suffice or opt for the 150?
Thanks for help guys
Highline comes with aircon only as Standard. Looks like the Bus your looking at has option boxes ticked.
110 bhp ain’t that bad but the 6 speed 150 box will save you a few quid on journeys. TBH I had a 1.9 Tdi 5 speed for 13 years and was great on mpg. Went to Holland once and done over 700 miles on a full tank!
110 bhp ain’t that bad but the 6 speed 150 box will save you a few quid on journeys. TBH I had a 1.9 Tdi 5 speed for 13 years and was great on mpg. Went to Holland once and done over 700 miles on a full tank!
Hi thanks for the reply, I think I read somewhere the 110bhp and 150 wasn't much different on MPG on a run but unsure. What you think of the price mate
Thanks for reply. There is just thar much out there and so varied prices
Panel vans seem cheaper but the u need to put windows in/rear seats etc carpet it out and so on
Hi and welcome @Dpm0202 and @bobnudd ! Good to have you both on our very well thumbed forum.
The first T6.1 we hired was a 110 which we did a Scotland tour in, i have to say it was a bit 'sluggish' in comparison to our remapped 150.
Mine too is a Startline, with Aircon, rear parking sensors, 5 speed manual. It didn't have front fogs! I had to get them, £700 fitted. I wanted LED headlamps, £800 fitted! I wanted it to feel more carlike, new suspension £1800 fitted! You can and I'm sure will go on spending!
If I bought again, it would be a 150 6 speed or a DSG box, usually more money for the auto...
You mention family Dpm, does this van just have the 3 seats up front? Any in the back?
Perhaps look at a 12 month old van with a better spec?
The first T6.1 we hired was a 110 which we did a Scotland tour in, i have to say it was a bit 'sluggish' in comparison to our remapped 150.
Mine too is a Startline, with Aircon, rear parking sensors, 5 speed manual. It didn't have front fogs! I had to get them, £700 fitted. I wanted LED headlamps, £800 fitted! I wanted it to feel more carlike, new suspension £1800 fitted! You can and I'm sure will go on spending!
If I bought again, it would be a 150 6 speed or a DSG box, usually more money for the auto...
You mention family Dpm, does this van just have the 3 seats up front? Any in the back?
Perhaps look at a 12 month old van with a better spec?
Same here - 150 dsg would be my personal choice.
We have a 102 5 spd manual and while it’s always OK pulling off (vans are geared to pull off carrying weight) you do have to work it through the gears a bit and rev higher if you want to make progress at modern car speeds - although you forgive that as it is a camper and the journey is part of the holiday.
What is more frustrating is when it runs out of puff on big hills and quickly dips from 70mph to 60mph. Obviously this is more noticeable when loaded with four people and their gear. It’s totally usable but not always the most relaxing. Fuel economy is great though tbf.
