Adding Caravelle rails in Kombi

[VanMan48]

Sorry if this has been asked already, but has anyone done this? If so what kind of cost was it? Assume it ain't cheap to do!

Just in the process of choosing a van and have found a great high spec kombi which is perfect for conversion, so just wanted to cost up the rails and rnr bed, and then adding a pop roof etc later on.

The rails look like the most expensive element, so didn't know whether its better to try and find a caravelle and then convert that, but appreciate caravelles aren't cheap either!

 

[andythom188]

Sorry if this has been asked already, but has anyone done this? If so what kind of cost was it? Assume it ain't cheap to do!

Just in the process of choosing a van and have found a great high spec kombi which is perfect for conversion, so just wanted to cost up the rails and rnr bed, and then adding a pop roof etc later on.

The rails look like the most expensive element, so didn't know whether its better to try and find a caravelle and then convert that, but appreciate caravelles aren't cheap either!

I've done it where about in the country are you ? Anywhere near oxford
A set of double rails with new covers will cost around £1000 make sure the bolts come with them.
Fitting at vwvc t5 oxford £350 and a additional £90 for brackets
Then you need a floor is it single or double sliders?
And plastic thresholds around £90 each and new caravelle light, colin from oxford supplied and fitted step and light wired for £95
You will need 2 steps if double slider and 1 rear hatch threshold.
What seat bed you going for ? caravelle triple with multi board is a option

 

[Pant Terrors]

I had mine done by another company, but got the seats from Colin in Oxford, he is a top bloke and a great go to for this conversion. I looked into the Caravelle, but as I wanted barn doors it was not an option. Also, if you are looking at a pop top, the Caravelle has a lot of roof plastics which needs carving up to fit a roof. I was told that if you want a pop top, it's cheaper to fit rails to a Kombi and add a pop top, than fit a pop top to a Caravelle. I love the rails, as I have a luxury four seater, or a two seater Transporter, or a Luxury six seater. I can clip in a cooker, fridge , loo, table etc. You are doing the right thing getting a Kombi IMHO. Hope that helps.

 

[Fish]

I was told that if you want a pop top, it's cheaper to fit rails to a Kombi and add a pop top, than fit a pop top to a Caravelle.

@andythom188
Interesting take on this

 

[andythom188]

@andythom188
Interesting take on this

I seen a interesting post from Hilo praising vandoc for fitting a Hilo into a caravelle and matching the lining to the original oem.
All plastics were left in tact I think

 

[Fish]

Would like to see that mate..

@Dean@VanDoc
Care to add anything more Dean?

 

[andythom188]

Here you go lads looks like no plastics been cut here at all

 

[Fish]

Ha,if by magic..
Really dont like the cheapo piano hinge..simple and yes do the job but must be something nicer to use?

Also, have they lost all over head heating ducts for 2nd / 3rd row.. where have they been directed too, if there were any?.

 

[andythom188]

Ha,if by magic..
Really dont like the cheapo piano hinge..simple and yes do the job but must be something nicer to use?

My piano hinge is lined and you carnt see it

 

[Fish]

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My piano hinge is lined and you carnt see it

True and looks loads better.

 

[andythom188]

I would defenatly buy a caravelle tomorrow and get vandoc to fit a Hilo to it would of saved me a lot of hassle converting the kombi,
Rails are in no having to source descent rails
No road trip to oxford to get fitted
no lining or insulating to do
No seats to find
No caravelle floor to fit
Why wouldn't you go for a caravelle and fit the Hilo ?

 

[andythom188]

Ha,if by magic..
Really dont like the cheapo piano hinge..simple and yes do the job but must be something nicer to use?

Also, have they lost all over head heating ducts for 2nd / 3rd row.. where have they been directed too, if there were any?.

Took some finding

 

[slidepods]

Here you go lads looks like no plastics been cut here at all
View attachment 7402

Thats nice work from @Dean@VanDoc and the guys there trimming in a caravelle pop top is a time consuming job to get right. (hats off mate glad I don't have to do to many of these)

 

[Pant Terrors]

Yes, that looks lovely. You'll tell me next they'll do a Caravelle with barn doors!

 

[T6 Dave's Dad]

I would defenatly buy a caravelle tomorrow and get vandoc to fit a Hilo to it would of saved me a lot of hassle converting the kombi,
Rails are in no having to source descent rails
No road trip to oxford to get fitted
no lining or insulating to do
No seats to find
No caravelle floor to fit
Why wouldn't you go for a caravelle and fit the Hilo ?

Because the journey was half the fun , the finished job is your customization project and not something bought off the order book like all others

 

[andythom188]

Because the journey was half the fun , the finished job is your customization project and not something bought off the order book like all others

True m8 and it's cheaper to do yourself but im a fussy bugger and it's got to be right and I've had some head scratching on this conversion long nights doing the figures.
But would defiantly have a caravelle with a Hilo and a multipod all day long

 

[T6 Dave's Dad]

True m8 and it's cheaper to do yourself but im a fussy bugger and it's got to be right and I've had some head scratching on this conversion long nights doing the figures.
But would defiantly have a caravelle with a Hilo and a multipod all day long

But presumably if money is not an issue .

 

[Fish]

Electrical contractor, So money no concern for these boys. @T6 Dave's Dad

 

[andythom188]

But presumably if money is no issue .

I made a big mistake should of done my homework before purchasing really wanted a kombi but now would like a caravelle but I've gone to far with this conversion to change and its nearly finished now ,
But would like this dash it's pretty

 

[Fish]

You think we can get a better deal on ordering two?