Newbie from Cumbria

[bobnudd]

Welcome, take the plunge it's not something that you'll ever regret. Sounds like you know what you want, plus there's loads of info and buying guides here.

 

[FlyingStart]

Welcome, take the plunge it's not something that you'll ever regret. Sounds like you know what you want, plus there's loads of info and buying guides here.

Thank you. Yeah I've been looking at vans for a while now. I was set on a transit custom tourneo as the rear seats are probably the best set up out of all of them. But the wet belts are unreliable and more and more are snapping rubber and oil done mix. Merc vito tourer or vclass are also nice but seem to be 40k+ like I say we'd love a caravelle but finding one in a 6.1 will be hard for less than 40k.

 

[roadtripper]

Welcome, we run our 6.1 Caravelle with the seats "railway" style rather than "airline" style and it works well that way. Notes on our tinkering over here:

Roadtripper's Caravelle tinkering

Hey folks, been lurking for a while gathering useful advice as we considered if a van was right for us and now we have one on the drive the time was right to join fully and do the VIP thing to (potentially) do some electrical tinkering. Thanks everyone who posts advice here, it's a massive help...

www.t6forum.com

From when we were looking I don't think you'll find much price difference between the VW Vs Merc V equivalent. I think 6.1 prices are rising a bit as they are nearly end of line and a lot of folks are concerned about the replacement model shared with the Ford transit platform for the reasons you mention.

 

[Dantheman78]

Morning guys and gals
Going to pick my first T6 up on Monday…. Can’t wait!!! I’ll be looking on here for tips on some subtle mods at some point

Much love!

 

[Bav]

Hi Dan. Exciting times for you! What have you bought - camper, day van, kombi or PV?

Pics, beer tokens, opinions (solicited or otherwise) and good banter are all accepted forms of currency around these parts, so don't forget to post pics once it arrives.

 

[T6ChrisO]

Welcome along.

Plenty of mods available from £ to £££££. Spend wisely

 

[Drive Wayne]

@Dantheman78 Welcome to a future life of poverty, but so worth it!! Enjoy the forum, and don't forget the pics when you can, we love those...

 

[Dantheman78]

Hi Dan. Exciting times for you! What have you bought - camper, day van, kombi or PV?

Pics, beer tokens, opinions (solicited or otherwise) and good banter are all accepted forms of currency around these parts, so don't forget to post pics once it arrives.

Extremely exciting Bav!!!
I’ll get some pics posted once picked up and work on lebvelling up my banter ha. Excuse me if I’m a little wet behind the ears but I think it’s classed as a combi….. It’s LWB with 5 seats and windows in the back. It’s absolutely great. Can’t wait!!!!

Thanks all!!
I’m itching to put the pics up but would be more comfortable once it’s truly mine ALLL MIIINNNNEEE!! Ha I’m well giddy…

 

[Bav]

Extremely exciting Bav!!!
I’ll get some pics posted once picked up and work on lebvelling up my banter ha. Excuse me if I’m a little wet behind the ears but I think it’s classed as a combi….. It’s LWB with 5 seats and windows in the back. It’s absolutely great. Can’t wait!!!!

Yeah, kombi (with a k coz it's German )