build thread.

I’ve been reading this forum for a while, and saving up for my new T6.1 Kombi for quite a bit longer. I’m due to collect it next Saturday, so in just 7 days I’ll hopefully fulfil an ambition I’ve had for quite a few years now. Before I start posting on the forum proper, the correct etiquette is...

Heya New member here with a ex AA T6. Managed to find one with only 40k on the clocks. 2017. Has front radar too for emergency breaking etc. Its a t32 so has the punchy 150 engine I believe and is good for towing.. not that I do any of that. Initially I was looking at ordering a new van. I...

Evening All, just thought I would do a mini thread on the build so far. After much research at the beginning and the useful knowledge on the site we decided to go for a 2018 shuttle as it had all the spec and was in budget. ours is our family daily that will also double as weekend warrior...

I thought I should probably document my journey somewhere...and this is the forum I come to the most for information, so why not... It's a 2012 T5.1 Caravelle, bought in December to replace my 2011 T5.1 panel van, expanding family, needed more seats and all that. Learnt from a year ish of...

So the time has come to convert my LWB 2015 T6 into a camper. I have owned it for the last 5 years, it's had a very easy life and has only racked up 31k on the clock. I have been reading build logs and a large number of posts to learn, get up to speed, and make myself aware of the many many...

Hi all, Thought Id start a thread for our T6 that we are converting. Hopefully something shown could help someone and contribute back to the community. Got this last year second hand 2019 T6 LWB with tailgate. So far Id installed a westfalia swan neck towbar & planar external diesel heater...

After reading loads of amazingly informative threads on this forum, I thought I'd start my own thread. (Largely inspired by @Dellmassive 's really blooming useful and informative "How I done It!" thread.) Basically, I haven't "done it" and simply intend on "doing it"! I thought it would be...

So after being inspired by Stockwell Campers posts about their van conversion I thought I’d post my journey of converting my panel van. Although possibly at the risk of being punted off the forum as mine is a T5 and not a T6! However hopefully vw camaraderie will ensue and I’ll not get any abuse...

Decided to keep a build thread for the new van. Iridium grey T30 swb 150tsi baseline panel van with business pack (reverse sensors and air con). So far I have removed the bulkhead and the ply lining kit and all interior panels except the roof lining (which will have to be replaced as it is...

After having sold my Starlight Blue T6, I have started on the journey again. Maybe in a different direction this time. This was delivered to me: So as I cant drive it yet, which is killing me, I decided to start on some jobs. First was sound deadening using the Dodo Mat, which I found...

Hi All, New to the Forum and have just turned VIP for the extra detail & guides. :thumbsup: I've been looking around for ideas and have now completed all my purchases, so it's time to get installing. Silver 2016 T28 Highline 5 Speed purchased, currently sits like this; List of purchased...

So I've just upgraded from a T5 to a T6. Our old van looked like this: We did everything ourselves and fully kitted it out as a camper.

I purchased a 2018 LWB SE shuttle a couple of months ago and began modifying it straight away. We have always dreamed of having a van so basically sold my motorbikes and purchased this shuttle from Scotland. Drove my car up there traded it in and drove this home. 4 hours after collecting it I...

Hi All, So its time for our build thread! We have had our van Cherry (T6 LWB, cherry red!), aka Shushan (an odd joke based on a Jonny English film if memory serves) for a couple of years. Kitted out with a very basic home built bed, with the rear as a bike garage / mucky area. But the time...

Hello everyone. Just collected my T6.1 in Ascot grey from the dealer this evening. I just wanted to start a thread to document my slow, and it will be slow, conversion from van to day van. My wife and I, and our 4 yr old little girl, are all very excited to start this journey and go on...

Good evening, been lurking for a while but just got my T6 this week. 2019 204ps 4MOTION DSG. Dead chuffed at it can't wait to get converting. Jason

Well today my new Crafter arrived after a 6 month wait for a factory order. :) Really pleased, feels like a big T6 to drive. Nice when going from T6 camper to this and back again as everything is in similar positions. This one is for work as I’m an Electrician but would make a great...

:cool: I can't be certain but my T6 must be one of the last TSI PV deliveries in the UK - it was registered on 18th March 2019. So I thought it would make a catchy build thread title, and I'll keep it until proven otherwise! So, I'm starting with an untidy ex-Avis/Budget rental van...

I'm looking into the pros and cons of a TSI engine vs a TDI engine for a new T6 Kombi as above. The TSI version is £30,125 vs £31,361 for the TDI equivalent base model (Startline) I'm really not sure which way to go. The TSI is listed at 31 MPG where the TDI is listed at 46 MPG. This is a...

Hi guys I'm new here I have just bought a t6 shuttle my plan is to turn it into a camper first I want to up my spec as my van is a SE I would like some advice on buying and fitting a reverse camera and sensors and multifunction steering please ?