Base van: Mid height and barn doors?

[ReturnoftheMac]

Two questions please…

1. Is a mid height van a no go as a conversion? Can a pop top be installed?

2. Is it possible (realistic) to change barn doors for a tailgate?

For context, I’ve been looking for ages for a van and one locally is going to be available - I know the owner and know it’s been meticulously looked after, loads of factory extras, low mileage. But it’s mid height, with barn doors

 

[JB_T5.1]

Barn-door To Tailgate Conversion

HOW TO TAILGATE This is a guide to replacing the barn doors on your T6 with a tailgate. The conversion is in itself simple, with the parts being bolted on, and falls in to three elements - having the parts present, having the tools available, and having the electrical system altered. Parts...

www.t6forum.com

 

[ReturnoftheMac]

Thanks you, I need to practice my searching!

 

[rod_vw]

I have a local converter who tells me that there is a company that produce a pop-top specifically for a medium roof van Andy James at Buckettz Dubz via his FB account, he may even be willing to fit it for you The silver TGE on his FB page is ours.

 

[Alexryc]

Two questions please…

1. Is a mid height van a no go as a conversion? Can a pop top be installed?

2. Is it possible (realistic) to change barn doors for a tailgate?

For context, I’ve been looking for ages for a van and one locally is going to be available - I know the owner and know it’s been meticulously looked after, loads of factory extras, low mileage. But it’s mid height, with barn doors

Genuinely, I wouldn’t let barn doors put you off. I know it’s all preference, but I wanted tail gate and the perfect van came up that I wanted (I specifically wanted Bay Leaf Green) and it had barn doors.

I went for it anyway, and I’ve grown to love them now. The ease of just popping the door open and not worrying about parking distance to allow it to open etc is handy. There’s deffo pros and cons but I wouldn’t let that be an issue for you!

 

[oldiebut goodie]

I specified barn door on purpose when I ordered my van. Tailgates are a pain, especially if you have arferitis.

 

[Drive Wayne]

Barn doors are good for us, only half your gear falls out when you park up!

 

[Alexryc]

Barn doors are good for us, only half your gear falls out when you park up!

Hahaha snap

 

[ReturnoftheMac]

I appreciate your comments thanks all