New T6 Van

[Capstandriver]

I've had T4's and T5's in the past which I used as 'working vehicles' and for towing my glider trailer around to various airfields in the UK (they were also very useful for sleeping in at the same time). As an aircraft engineer I keep getting requests to carry out maintenance on other peoples gliders which means carrying lots of tools/test sets/and materials around. Now, you can do this out of the back of a Land Rover (my other toy) but its a bit thirsty on fuel, non ULEZ compliant, and not the most comfortable thing to drive - so another Transporter seemed an ideal vehicle to have. This one is a 2021 T6.1 (I think) 'Trendline', its got a reasonable amount of extras like cruise control and air conditioning, so its very pleasant to drive. I'm not planning on kitting it out as a camper at the moment but who knows what the future might bring. One thing I would like to do is put a rear camera into the van so I'm looking at various options for that as well as some internal storage to stop all my tools sliding around in the back.

 

[Sackmycook]

Welcome to the Forum. We love pictures here !
Trendline spec is a great start and can easily be updated to (almost) Highline with aftermarket goodies.
Have you flown out of Milfield, near Wooler? We are currently just around the corner. Previously lived near Sutton Bank too which you'll be very familiar with

 

[Badjamin]

Welcome to the Forum,

I just installed a wolfbox G840S. It's pretty good. Rear view is what I really needed it for (for the Mrs) but it records front and rear on a loop constantly when engine running. I have the basic one that is on for £160 ish but there's regularly 30/40% discounts on amazons. I don't think it does park mode, or I haven't figured it out yet though.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0811Q28N6?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

[Capstandriver]

Image of the van before I took the roof rack off of it... The roof rack was on it when I bought the van but I didn't need it as it it does is create extra drag and lots of noise!!!

 

[AdL]

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Have you flown out of Milfield, near Wooler? We are currently just around the corner. Previously lived near Sutton Bank too which you'll be very familiar with

I fly gliders at Milfield. Stay over in the T6 frequently.

 

[Sackmycook]

I fly gliders at Milfield. Stay over in the T6 frequently.

It's a lovely airfield with great history. We often cycle over and spent an afternoon watching the activity.

 

[Paulh87]

Hi everyone. Wanted to jump on and get some much needed advice please.

The market for vans is so up and down it's hard to distinguish a true value. The salop vans for eg are all kitted out and high mileage, yet still fetch 30k for an ageing van and plus 100k miles.

So my theory is if I buy a 1 or 2 year old panel van with 10k miles and convert it myself is it possible? Or am I in dreamland? I just want it to be a really nice drive for me and the family to go camping in with all our gear in the boot (not a camper conversation) below is a van I'm interested in converting into a family van.

Any advice is much appreciated TIA

 

[CAB]

Hi everyone. Wanted to jump on and get some much needed advice please.

The market for vans is so up and down it's hard to distinguish a true value. The salop vans for eg are all kitted out and high mileage, yet still fetch 30k for an ageing van and plus 100k miles.

So my theory is if I buy a 1 or 2 year old panel van with 10k miles and convert it myself is it possible? Or am I in dreamland? I just want it to be a really nice drive for me and the family to go camping in with all our gear in the boot (not a camper conversation) below is a van I'm interested in converting into a family van.

Any advice is much appreciated TIA

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Welcome to the forum Paul.

Your best popping over to the T6 chat subforum and posting a new thread with your question