GARYJL Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 At the risk of sounding really old and boring anyone have a campervan?Been looking at them on the net and thinkin I wouldnt mind getting aVW Transporter T4 Camper with the alloy wheels and modern interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Theres a few on here with camper vans plus a few with camp bikes.If you are going to get the use out of it, i would say go for it i think they are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzyG Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Used to have an LT35 Camper, home built.Best vehicle I've ever owned.Go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest akey Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 I used to have a VW type 25, brill bit of kit. we now have a bit of a bigger campervan though.We get loads of use out of ours, take it to race weekends and stuff its great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 I/we would love a camper van!they are stupidly expensive though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Hired one to go to Wales to the racing with the kids, absolutely loved it! One day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fazerboy Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 i got 7 camperman t-shirts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Not used mine for two years, but I won't get shot because I will not be able to pay for another and this one is bought and paid for. I'm hoping to have it back OTR this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk5Centurion Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I'm in the market for a T4 myself for future family holidays with the (3) kids, there is a VW T4 forum that is particularly worthwhile for getting the gen/ideas/inspiration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithg24 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I would have one tomorrow!! in fact if I don't start earning some decent money soon, I may well be living in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Revival of a really old thread because I found this!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 I see you have found [mention]rennie[/mention] camper van. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 I have an ex AA van, a 1998 T4 with the 2.5 TDi engine.It's at the very early stages of being converted - we've emptied the back out and had to have some serious rust issues looked at. But we've lowered it a touch and put alloys on, and it will soon be re-painted (DIY job with a roller and brush) and then insulated and boarded out.I love driving it. It's the size of a big car - even qualifies as such on the ferries - and has reasonable power that it isn't frustratingly slow. The T5 vans are supposedly more like a car to drive, but the build quality is allegedly not as good and they are more expensive.The VW community is amazing. Loads of groups to offer advice, and tons of aftermarket bits and suppliers. Even people who have set up their own little businesses making cup holders and gear knobs. You can pretty much get whatever you need and it doesn't have to cost the Earth.My advice would be to choose your van wisely - we ended up with engine troubles and rust which have delayed and almost killed the project. But, regardless of the cost, I love it so much I can't help myself from spending more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleck Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 We take ours to Benidorm with the scooter on the back, but next time I'll be taking the Duke 390. Ideal for getting about in a hot country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 I see you have found @rennie camper van. That's bigger than ours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilM Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 We've been seriously looking into this recently.We began along the lines of a t5. Quickly discovered it would be nowhere near big enough (even with the pop. top)Ideally now thinking a bigger motorhome type affair.There's 4 of us plus in reality but it still needs to be somewhat practical.We can't run 2 cars 1 bike and a motorhome. Proper different world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleck Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 If you need it to be a practical vehicle all you can do is buy a panel van conversion like the Boxer or transit (T5s are stupid money) and put an awning on the side to sleep everybody. Or put a tent up too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 The campervan world is even more diverse than the Motorbike world!I'd love a bigger, better van!But we can't really afford the 1 we've got! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilM Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 If you need it to be a practical vehicle all you can do is buy a panel van conversion like the Boxer or transit (T5s are stupid money) and put an awning on the side to sleep everybody. Or put a tent up too? Aye been looking into the converted lwb boxers etc.To be honest our biggest problem is we hire one for Silverstone so have been spoilt....lolTrying to move away from tents We did have a really good family tent. 6 berth etc dogs bollox. Ran it's course now binned.Turned up to rally in a 20 quid Tesco special. It leaked... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikestrivens Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 This is the only sort of camper van I'd consider: Except I'd put a couple of bikes in place of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 This is the only sort of camper van I'd consider:Car-and-Campervan.jpgExcept I'd put a couple of bikes in place of the car. Sadly its the wrong vehicle in the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleck Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 This one is more affordable at £39kSaw it in MCN the other day. https://newatlas.com/citroen-jumper-biker-camper-van/55892/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikestrivens Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 This one is more affordable at £39k... Affordability is only a relative measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikestrivens Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 This is the only sort of camper van I'd consider:Car-and-Campervan.jpgExcept I'd put a couple of bikes in place of the car. Sadly its the wrong vehicle in the back Easily swapped for a couple of motorcycles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remy Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I love my van! I've been all over the place in it - and it isn't much bigger than a car. I do have to compromise on space a bit but can just about stand up , wouldn't want to share with anyone though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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