Small correction, difference is 200kg, not 2 tons! Might be small, but 200kg is very useful in campers...
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Small correction, difference is 200kg, not 2 tons! Might be small, but 200kg is very useful in campers...
I think you got a bit of a typo there. The difference is a payload of 200kg; 3200kg (3.2 tonne) versus 3000kg (3.0 tonne). An empty van weighs around the 2 tonne mark, so the T32 can carry roughly a further 1200kg inside it, whereas the T30 can carry around the 1000kg mark.
My opinion for what it is worth @Victoria Alletson (and you'll be offered plenty of these on here, so feel free to ignore it) is that a T30 will give you plenty of ability to carry around a full conversion without overloading your van.
A T30 should be more than sufficient but we are very close to the weight limit with our van when fully loaded with bikes and trailer. The main problem we had with the T30 is that the default springs are not up to the job for a converted van that sees most of the weight over the back axle.
It's not the size of your fridge that counts - it's what you put in it!I went t32, as that way I should ever be overloaded, and have the bigger brakes...oh and lwb, but then I have a big fridge
You need an opening one for when cooking, for ventilation..
Windows on door and opposite side usually slide after being cutout (apparently seal better than VW windows in same place!).
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So...I'm looking for a 2.0 T32 EU6 BMT LWB 204 Highline...? Pricey that! Add on spoiler, side bars, alloys, conversion, bike rack amongst other bits and bobs...
Might have to be some compromises...I don't have a set budget as spending some of the inheritance, but I don't want to go mad.
Might have to be some compromises...I don't have a set budget as spending some of the inheritance, but I don't want to go mad.
Ok, not trying to suck eggs.. Here we go.. Small van, closed up with cooker going, needs to let moisture from the cooking out, and also carbon monoxide from the cooking.. Remember gas emits water vapour by default as well..The caravan was a larger space, in the van you can also crack the front windows for overnight sleeping, and for this have a look at the Heko wind deflectors so that rain doesn't enter..
Here's some examples of sliding window temporary louvre for the cooking area..
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Bike rack with spoiler may be a problem.
Other option is same but a eu5 140, or do things in stages..
you might be pleasantly surprised (I was), if you consider a pre reg, mine was right place at right time.. A converter will source the vehicle, but he will get the benefit of any deal.. Get a couple of quotes to convert what you are after van wise, if you source the van, I paid new pre reg what everyone wanted for older t5s on the 'bay!
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Unless you have one that mounts on a towbar ball as and when required. Removable towball is a VW extra with electrics, but @Victoria Alletson you'll know about towbars I expect.
@Victoria Alletson , depending on availability of a suitable van and workload of convertor, you are probably already too late to get the best out of your van this summer? With that in mind have you considered hiring one for a week or so to see how you get on and decide which bits work/don't work for you??
