Newbie - which company

[Brinders]

Hi all,

My first post and I can't help but feel it has been posted a million times before but can't see anytrhing - always wanted a T6 and we are hiring one for a few days on Saturday so really looking forward to the experience......we are looking at getting a T6.1 and have looked at loads on ebay/auto trader ETC, I'm just curious as to how some of the conversion companies fair against the others, we have seen a couple of nice vans at Woodstck Campers & Campervisions. Are there any companies that are better than others as to be fair when you look they all look fairly similar, we have a decent budget of up to £60K but the choice is vast so just thought I would put up a quick post to the collective (would also be interested on thoughts of best engine combo - the one we are hiring is a 2.0 150 with DSG which I imagine is one of the better combo's.

Thanks all and hope this post is in the right forum.

 

[Bav]

I would say that a 150 DSG is the best compromise WRT fuel economy vs power, but then I would say that as that's what I went for. I'd also suggest that, for a camper, go for a LWB if you've the space to park one at home (again, that's what I went for) and at least a T30 (I went for a T32).

Your choice of convertor will be dictated by your budget and how far you're prepared to travel to get the conversion you want. I chose a convertor 4.5 hours away and, whilst I'm really happy with my conversion, I have to admit it was a complete PITA when I had to return for some minor snagging, so something to bear in mind.

Oh, and welcome to the forum.

 

[Burner]

Hi
I used camperversions in Blackburn , speak to graham he’ll see you right. Very good standard of build and a three year warranty on the build.

 

[T6ChrisO]

150 and DSG is a good combo and like @Bav has mentioned above, LWB does have its advantages if you do have the space to park it. I have a 150 6spd manual T32 and feel its a good spec/combo. I previously owned a 110 5spd (think it was 110??) and found it very lackluster until I had it mapped.

In regards to conversion companies, the world is your oyster but personally I would try and find one closer to home than too far away, just in case you do need to return for any niggles.

 

[Brinders]

Thanks for the responses all - Is T28/30/32 weight ?

 

[Bav]

Thanks for the responses all - Is T28/30/32 weight ?

Yes, it refers to GVW - T28=2.8 tonnes, through to 3.2 tonnes for a T32.

 

[Brinders]

Thanks all….lots of questions, What are the advantages/disadvantages of rear doors over a tailgate?

 

[Bav]

Only half the contents of your luggage space fall out when you open a barn door, as opposed to all of it when you open a tailgate.
Also, you don't need as much clearance at the rear to open barn doors.

 

[Salty Spuds]

Thanks all….lots of questions, What are the advantages/disadvantages of rear doors over a tailgate?

You need to visit Busfest. You will get to see lots of conversions side by side. You can compare away.