Buying a Kombi Conversion

[samzyy]

Hey all,

I am looking for opinions on a van that I am looking at purchasing.

It's a T6.1 panel van converted to a kombi, it's a professional conversion. How do people find living with a converted panel van? Is the insurance always a pain? Any gotchas I should be on the lookout for?

It's a T28, I do not plan on fully converting it, just using it as a day van to carry bikes, maybe adding a sliding kitchen in the future.

I'd really appreciate your thoughts if there are any red flags on my idea here.

cheers

 

[Lukavell]

If its done properly you shouldn't notice any difference from a factory Kombi.

 

[Rioja John]

Mine is a 71 plate T28 panel van converted to a kombi 6 seater by Salop Vans in Shrewsbury Pat and I are more than pleased with it and we’ve fitted a Van King bed, drive away awning, front seat swivels and Chippys Workshop B pillar table. Insurance with Brentacre.

John.

 

[samzyy]

Thanks, both,

I've been doing a few insurance quotes and have found it significantly higher than the standard kombi. Is this normal?

I got a quote of £280 for a factory kombi and for this specific vehicle my quote was £600 from a highstreet insurer and the best the specialists could get was £1100.

Clean record 12 years of exp and 9 years no claims.

So it seems a little off?

Cheers again

 

[Rioja John]

My ins with Brentacre is just over £500.

)John.

 

[samzyy]

Now for sale:

For Sale - 2021 T6.1 150PS Kombi Conversion, 28k miles. £40k

VW Transporter T6.1 Kombi For Sale Bayleaf Green 150BHP SWB Manual 2021 (71) 28000 miles, will rise as in use. Full main dealer service history Features - Full Kombi Conversion completed by Bognor Motors using official VW parts (receipts can be provided) - Factory LED Headlights and rear...

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[Scott2]

What is the unit in the rear? Who made this?
This looks very similiar to an idea I had although not as high

 

[Scott2]

Hi,
Who made the custom unit in rear?
This is very similar to what I’m looking for to use in my bike wagon

 

[samzyy]

Hi,
Who made the custom unit in rear?
This is very similar to what I’m looking for to use in my bike wagon

It’s made by the guys at Vanper, they are based in Tamworth. It’s a good design as it allows you to put road bikes in without the need to lower the saddle like you’d need to with the Ovano.

 

[Scott2]

It’s made by the guys at Vanper, they are based in Tamworth. It’s a good design as it allows you to put road bikes in without the need to lower the saddle like you’d need to with the Ovano.

Perfect, thank you. It’s a real balance of getting usable under the bikes versus getting the bikes in with the least faff