T6.1 Converted Kombi

[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.