No problem.
Using one really is the best way of narrowing down your needs, we ended up with a rear kitchen layout after borrowing my brother's van. It really helped us decide what we wanted.
Finally taking the plunge, here are a billion questions..
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Using one really is the best way of narrowing down your needs, we ended up with a rear kitchen layout after borrowing my brother's van. It really helped us decide what we wanted.
Not a fan of City or Rovers though I see!Sure am, born and bred, BS30 area.
I feel your pain.Used to be a season ticket holder at the Rovers.
Hi, no I went for a CamperKings (Stratford-upon-Avon way) conversion - the van ticked all my boxes at the time and, as I am an impatient type, the fact I could walk in, buy it and drive away to a camp site within a week was compelling. I doubt you can do that now though..
We prefer it, having tried a standard conversion.
There are drawbacks, lack of storage for bedding, awnings, windbreaks etc.
Advantages are a sofa, and 2 people can do 2 different things at either end of the van.
However, it's best for 2 people, would think that 4 would be better in a standard layout.
Welcome to the site, I’m a bit late to this thread and haven’t read all the good advice already posted yet.
my advice for what it is worth is to spend the money on things that you need but won’t be able to change later on. Such as a LWB over a short wheel base as an example. Also look to your future needs. I was dead set on having three seats up-front but the opted for two captains seats - which was by far the better option. Especially as your child grows.
for me van flexibility was a must and I find that while it cost more the Reimo Variotech 3000 Sliding Seat System is well worth it And will mean you can bring the back seats right up to behind the front seats. It’s not something you can really change so I would think long and hard about this up front.
Another note is the electrical system and battery set-up. People often chop and change this over time but again it is something I wanted to my specification from the beginning so as not to ‘waste’ money by constantly upgrading it.
Check out my and others build threads. if your based anywhere near Market Harborough some of us will be at a meet up at the end of the month. You could see a couple of vans - or better yet get a day ticket to Busfest, see the busfest website, next weekend and look around there.
Good luck!
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my advice for what it is worth is to spend the money on things that you need but won’t be able to change later on. Such as a LWB over a short wheel base as an example. Also look to your future needs. I was dead set on having three seats up-front but the opted for two captains seats - which was by far the better option. Especially as your child grows.
for me van flexibility was a must and I find that while it cost more the Reimo Variotech 3000 Sliding Seat System is well worth it And will mean you can bring the back seats right up to behind the front seats. It’s not something you can really change so I would think long and hard about this up front.
Another note is the electrical system and battery set-up. People often chop and change this over time but again it is something I wanted to my specification from the beginning so as not to ‘waste’ money by constantly upgrading it.
Check out my and others build threads. if your based anywhere near Market Harborough some of us will be at a meet up at the end of the month. You could see a couple of vans - or better yet get a day ticket to Busfest, see the busfest website, next weekend and look around there.
Good luck!
My T6 To Camper Thread...
My VW Transporter and Conversion to Campervan Journey. Around six(ish) years ago I was camping with a friend at our usual campsite near Bodiam Castle. We go there several times every year in the summer to camp. On this particular occasion a family rolled up in a VW California – an amazing...
I've got tickets! I'm coming on the Saturday!
Be nice to meet you & talk T6 stuff!!
Do I still have to bring my dress & high heels?
No one I've spoken to has less than an 18m wait list..
This is really useful, thank you. The kid is 9 currently and whilst we hope they'll want to travel with us for a while to come yet, the reality is the van is likely just for the two of us long term.Welcome to the site, I’m a bit late to this thread and haven’t read all the good advice already posted yet.
my advice for what it is worth is to spend the money on things that you need but won’t be able to change later on. Such as a LWB over a short wheel base as an example. Also look to your future needs. I was dead set on having three seats up-front but the opted for two captains seats - which was by far the better option. Especially as your child grows.
for me van flexibility was a must and I find that while it cost more the Reimo Variotech 3000 Sliding Seat System is well worth it And will mean you can bring the back seats right up to behind the front seats. It’s not something you can really change so I would think long and hard about this up front.
Another note is the electrical system and battery set-up. People often chop and change this over time but again it is something I wanted to my specification from the beginning so as not to ‘waste’ money by constantly upgrading it.
Check out my and others build threads. if your based anywhere near Market Harborough some of us will be at a meet up at the end of the month. You could see a couple of vans - or better yet get a day ticket to Busfest, see the busfest website, next weekend and look around there.
Good luck!
My T6 To Camper Thread...
My VW Transporter and Conversion to Campervan Journey. Around six(ish) years ago I was camping with a friend at our usual campsite near Bodiam Castle. We go there several times every year in the summer to camp. On this particular occasion a family rolled up in a VW California – an amazing...
I have tickets to Bus Fest, will you be there?
Hi,
yes, will be there
.that was roughly my daughters age when we were looking and we had a minds set to triple seating up front. We rented a van for the weekend and quickly realised it would not last long and that the ‘flexibility’ of a movable seat at the back offered what we needed - the ability to bring her within easy arms reach
. It can be quite costly to change to captains seats afterwards also.As mentioned I would recommend a LWB, the extra space does make a difference! Engine size - at least 150 (I have 199) a must on hills / long stretches of motorway. With a good electrical system I would suggest going for induction rather than a gas hob. That said we never cook in the van - other than use the microwave to reheat pre-cooked stuff, soup or parsley box stuff.
I would suggest that you compile a list of what you want on your Base Van itself, see below for some examples, and post it hear for some advice.
- LWB
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- LED headlights
- DSG
- power latching
etc.
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@Mayo - as @czmate1999 suggests, make a list of what you think you need / want and then hire a camper for a trip away which will show you what you actually need / want.
The final list may then be slightly different, but at least you can be certain you are spending money on the right spec.
When you come to Busfest ask as many questions as you can - we have all been in the same situation as yourself.
My lad was 11 when we bought the camper nearly 2.5 years ago and a growing family will have an influence on your layout etc.
The final list may then be slightly different, but at least you can be certain you are spending money on the right spec.
When you come to Busfest ask as many questions as you can - we have all been in the same situation as yourself.
My lad was 11 when we bought the camper nearly 2.5 years ago and a growing family will have an influence on your layout etc.
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Excellent point
This is really helpful, I'm starting to wonder how comfortable the bench seat will be, and how much it'll be used for 3 people up front...Hi,
yes, will be there
that was roughly my daughters age when we were looking and we had a minds set to triple seating up front. We rented a van for the weekend and quickly realised it would not last long and that the ‘flexibility’ of a movable seat at the back offered what we needed - the ability to bring her within easy arms reach
As mentioned I would recommend a LWB, the extra space does make a difference! Engine size - at least 150 (I have 199) a must on hills / long stretches of motorway. With a good electrical system I would suggest going for induction rather than a gas hob. That said we never cook in the van - other than use the microwave to reheat pre-cooked stuff, soup or parsley box stuff.
I would suggest that you compile a list of what you want on your Base Van itself, see below for some examples, and post it hear for some advice.
- LWB
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- LED headlights
- DSG
- power latching
etc.
Thank you! I'm considering bringing a note book ... haha
Thats a bloody good point to be fair, I could jump through in the Caravelle, I'd not really thought about how useful that is!
