Thanks for the advice!
"One top tip we were given when looking at vans - make sure you all get in the van and shut the doors. Then you'll see how much space you have on those inevitable wet days..."
- Great tip, I will try this!
I think we're happy with the standard conversion kit that seems to come with most. Who did you use for the conversion?
I'm having trouble identifying which is the cheaper option - buying converting or converted?
(I may post on that specifically)
"I'd go and have a look at plenty of vans and get a feel of how you think you might use the space"
- planning on heading to a showroom this weekend. As I haven't actually sat/stood in one yet!
Now go and wash your mouth out.
I appreciate it can be a tribal subject However, it does seem you can get more for your money with a transit conversion, but it obviously doesn't come with that genuine camper feeling that you get with VWs.
I've heard that VWs hold their value more, but not sure how true that is.
Yes they hold their value, at the moment the price is high due to recent travel restrictions.
It’s not all plain sailing; VW customer care is pathetic, there are some serious reliability issues mainly with Euro 6 and repair bills are high. That may also be the case with other brands.
If you buy a converted van you will save time but may not have it exactly as you wanted.
If you take a van to a converter expect 6 months lead time if they are any good at their job, many converters work to a pre-determined format and don’t like to stray from it. Don’t limit the converter to your local area. IMO don’t convert a van until you have given it some serious use, a few months at least. You could end up spending money on a lemon worst case.
Think long and hard about what you intend to use the van for, how often and what time of the year.
If you are not blessed with the required skills do not do the work yourself, taking an expensive van and doing a less than optimal job will seriously de-value it.
Don’t blow you stash on the van, leave enough for maintenance and repairs is my advice.
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We used Apple County Customs for the work so far. Couldn't be happier with their work. We'll be going back for another stage of conversion once the bank balance has recovered!
VW's generally hold their value. My last T4 I owned for 10 years and sold it for what I paid for it!!
VW's generally hold their value. My last T4 I owned for 10 years and sold it for what I paid for it!!
Personally if you can wait another 12 months (providing we don't end up in another lockdown) prices will have dropped and there will be plenty of choice. Everything is just way over priced atm.
Jeff6667
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Hi all, after owning my Startline T5 for 11 years (which I must say only failed to start once in all those years because of the EGR valve), I decided to upgrade to a T6.1 Highline T28 panel van. I'm totally bewildered with all the electronic gadgets, but looking forward to some happy trips to Cornwall with my wife and dog.
Excellent! I moved from a manual T5.1 Cali to a DSG T6 Cali….what a world of difference!!!
Hi There. New to the forum, first with my fits VW Van. Basically a shell & engine that cost a lot of money. But its a blank canvas for me , although it now has a better set of alloys & tyres .... I'll be watching this space for some ideas, and other tech info that I'm probably gonna need at some point
, although it now has a better set of alloys & tyres .... I'll be watching this space for some ideas, and other tech info that I'm probably gonna need at some point
Welcome @ArchDruid. This forum is exactly what you need if you want to build your transporter the way you want it to be. It's gonna cost (like anything else these days) but with a bit of research beforehand you can do the majority right the first time saving you time and money in the long run. Get stuck in!
NickTheRaver
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.. and greetings from South Wales, too. Been a 1969 Beetle owner since '93 (I still have it, converted to a dragster), then a polo diesel which I ran on cooking oil for 9 years, and then a passat estate which I ruined on the strip at Santa Pod (no, they're not great for racing and the clutch ain't so strong!). As I needed portable accomodation and something to tow the bug, I plunged head-first into a 2018 T6 and will never look back!
).Hello Forumites,
Long time lurker, first time poster. I’m planning a DIY 4 berth camper conversion on a new 4Motion LWB T32. I’ve found the site very helpful so far, particularly for what options to specify.
Current van is a LWB T5.
Long time lurker, first time poster. I’m planning a DIY 4 berth camper conversion on a new 4Motion LWB T32. I’ve found the site very helpful so far, particularly for what options to specify.
Current van is a LWB T5.
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