Welcome @Ichiban.
We have a 2018 built Teahupo’o conversion.
I could never get a straight answer to any questions like this from them either. When I asked what the weight limit is for their pop top roof bed, I was told it could take two average adults...our 9 old old son uses it, so ok....
If they are the same as ours, I would say that the roof bars are purely cosmetic, the mounts are plastic and not very substantial to my eye (we don’t use them, and for us they were just cosmetic, so not too bothered).
Be interested to know if you do get an answer!
Andy
We have a 2018 built Teahupo’o conversion.
I could never get a straight answer to any questions like this from them either. When I asked what the weight limit is for their pop top roof bed, I was told it could take two average adults...our 9 old old son uses it, so ok....
If they are the same as ours, I would say that the roof bars are purely cosmetic, the mounts are plastic and not very substantial to my eye (we don’t use them, and for us they were just cosmetic, so not too bothered).
Be interested to know if you do get an answer!
Andy
Hi Andy,
Many thanks for your feedback. I'll let you know if we get an answer...
We purchased a May 2019 conversion that had only been used twice due to the injury of the owner, then Covid-19. On cleaning the top I've found radial gel coat cracks around the left hand inner bolt fixing. Two weeks ago I discussed this with Russell who advised me that it had clearly been abused, but agreed to get the manufacturer to make a proposal to repair. A week later Russell calls and continues the rhetoric of the roof having been stood on, kayak's mounted on the roof etc, etc. Nothing which he can substantiate. He shows not interest in the customer journey. This week will be two weeks with no substantial and meaningful feedback.
Paul
Morning Andy.
The layup of the roof was done by a company in Nottingham. Russell refers to them as ‘Russians’. Teahupoo has a new roof design (apparently slimmer in profile on no holes) but they are using current stock first for current builds.
Like the Teahupoo statement that the cabinets are made from solid wood...MDF to be precise.
Interesting. So you have to new version? Any pictures?
Out of interest, are they still putting in the PMS3 and split charge relay electrical system?
Discovered through this forum that it doesn’t charge the leisure battery with the intelligent alternator that the T6 has, and requires a battery to battery charger to be installed (search for PMS3)...
Out of interest, are they still putting in the PMS3 and split charge relay electrical system?
Discovered through this forum that it doesn’t charge the leisure battery with the intelligent alternator that the T6 has, and requires a battery to battery charger to be installed (search for PMS3)...
Hi Andy,
Our T6 Conversion has the old style roof and yes the PMS Charger. I’ll research the applicable thread. We are planning to do the Scottish North Coast 500 in a few weeks time, so will be off-grid for most of the time. If the charge system is not effective and we keep deep cycling the leisure battery it’s not going to last long. Getting to the leisure battery will be another challenge! How the hell are you expected to get access?
I noticed yesterday that the PMS 3 is fitted with countersunk wood screws on a flat face plate...stupid. I’ve fitted black stainless cup washers as I don’t want people with cut fingers.
Before I purchased this van from the original owner I inquired with Russell about the fitment of a roof mounted solar panel? His comment was that this was not needed due to the capability of the split charge system.
Have I purchased a lemon?
Paul
You are so right about the wood screws.
Yes, unusual location under the rear seats.
Have a look at my conversation about this with @travelvolts (link below). He is highly rated on here (have a look at his website too, there is some really useful info on there about this problem). I will be getting a solar panel and the kit he suggests to allow us to go off grid when funds allow. Definitely required...
No, it’s definitely not a lemon, we are very happy with our van - though as you live with it (and see what everyone else is doing with theirs on here!) you will find yourself buying lots of things that you never knew you needed!
Yes, unusual location under the rear seats.
Have a look at my conversation about this with @travelvolts (link below). He is highly rated on here (have a look at his website too, there is some really useful info on there about this problem). I will be getting a solar panel and the kit he suggests to allow us to go off grid when funds allow. Definitely required...
No, it’s definitely not a lemon, we are very happy with our van - though as you live with it (and see what everyone else is doing with theirs on here!) you will find yourself buying lots of things that you never knew you needed!
I would get in contact with @travelvolts before you go. He’s not too far from you in Kidderminster - he could sort you a DC-DC charger before you go, and possibly a portable plug-in solar panel.
Pete
from a lemon, by the sound of it.
He’s certainly sour
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They were reviewed in one of the VW scene magazines a few years back. I read it with interest as they are quite close to me. They seemed to get a reasonable review, and have been churning out conversions ever since. They also source the van for you (if needed) which can be useful.
I didn’t use them myself, as they only seem to do the one layout albeit in a variety of colours/textures, but if that suits your needs then they must be pretty good at it by now.
I think they have a Facebook page/group if you want to do some research.
I didn’t use them myself, as they only seem to do the one layout albeit in a variety of colours/textures, but if that suits your needs then they must be pretty good at it by now.
I think they have a Facebook page/group if you want to do some research.
GrimUpNorth
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I am new to campers and have just had an offer accepted on a Teahupoo VW Conversion.
The conversion look ok its not as stunning as some I have seen.
Have looked at their website and its full of glowing testimonials. Maybe too many and too glowing if you get my drift ! Seemingly not even one slightly unhappy customer !!
Basically I am wondering is this going to be a good quality conversion or not ?
The van has been up for sale since the early part of this year at a reasonable price so that in itself makes me want to ask this question even more.
Looking forward to hearing what those in the know advise !!
The conversion look ok its not as stunning as some I have seen.
Have looked at their website and its full of glowing testimonials. Maybe too many and too glowing if you get my drift ! Seemingly not even one slightly unhappy customer !!
Basically I am wondering is this going to be a good quality conversion or not ?
The van has been up for sale since the early part of this year at a reasonable price so that in itself makes me want to ask this question even more.
Looking forward to hearing what those in the know advise !!
A little bit of reading...
Problems with Teahupoo?
Good evening to all, I had a VW T6 van converted by Teahupoo 2019/2020 and have had lots of issues with it , has anyone else had an issue with a Teahupoo van or am I just unlucky ?
A lot of the posts on the above threads are by me.
Like you, I couldn’t find much in the way of negatives at the time I committed to the conversion, the threads on here appeared afterwards.
I’ve had nothing but issues from a very poor quality conversion that has taken me many hours of my own time and best part of another £5k to get put right.
They had my van back for a week putting some of a long list of issues right (in a fashion), but others remained and although another offer was made to attempt to rectify I decided to go elsewhere and pay to get the work done properly.
In short my advice would be to find a conversion by a reputable company who are capable of carrying out a conversion to at least an acceptable standard. In my experience (and that of others judging by the linked threads), Teahupoo are not that company.
In fact they are now not a company at all (which is why I was advised I had no legal recourse) - the owner (Russell) dissolved the company just after I collected my van earlier in the year but is carrying on trading under the same name.
Trading standards have been made aware via the CAB but if you’d like any further information or photos feel free to PM me.
GrimUpNorth
New Member
Thanks for that....very interesting.
Having worked for many years in the legal proffesion I find some of this quite fascinating. In itself its not unusual for a company to be dissolved. There are a variety of different reasons why that may occur. Mostly totally legitimate reasons.
In my experience companies that dissolve but then carry on trading as a sole trader quite often do so for reasons that are lets say less than legitimate. Often being a way of circumventing looming threats.
I refered to viewing their website earlier and on this they refer to themselves as Teahupoo Campers Ltd. A current check of companies house shows that such a company is not registered with them. Teahupoo VW Campers Ltd shows as being dissolved however in May 2024.
So that is my first issue are they claiming to be a limited company when they actually are not.
Secondly the endless list of testimonials I refered to earlier must surely relate to a company that no longer exists.
Yet clearly they are wrongly being used to promote the new business to which clearly they do not relate.
I would suggest those are matters for trading standards.
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