Team Fortana Red

[Bav]

Cheers Bav, I am fortunate that VTA are 10 minutes from my home. I've popped in a few times to check on progress, not easy for many customers farther afield like yourself. They must be good when customers come there from all corners of the UK.
Definitely post pics.

I did my due diligence by trekking around the country to visit at least 10 convertors and VTA were right up there in terms of quality. A couple of others could match them on quality (Exploria, who are 20 mins away from me!! , and Three Bridge Campers in Milton Keynes), but VTA were the only one of the three that fitted the HiLo roof (something I had set my heart on after research on this forum). I also got on well with Dan, which helped, and I valued his innovative, "can do" attitude, as I had a few bespoke elements in mind for the conversion.

As you say, I won't be able to pop round to check on progress, and they certainly weren't the cheapest option, but I'm happy with the choice I made. I just need VW to deliver me a van now... [deep sigh]

Will look forward to seeing your pics @Woodman and enjoying your delight when you get it on your driveway.

 

[Woodman]

Sorry to keep you waiting for photos gents I got the van home 16.45 Friday and was in hospital with sepsis at 1745. Just got home Tuesday eve now so will take photos soon

 

[Noddy996]

Blimey, hope you are feeling better now @Woodman.

 

[Woodman]

Yes thanks on the mend thought I would have a Fortana red leg to match the van still sore and infected but no longer on I V antibiotics

 

[Bav]

Yes thanks on the mend thought I would have a Fortana red leg to match the van still sore and infected but no longer on I V antibiotics

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Yikes! Get well soon fella.

 

[Woodman]

Here are a few photos of the conversion, particularly like the Hi Low roof, its not detectable to the uninitiated. I plan to make a couple of tweaks, such as the bolts in the rear bed frame swap for neater black ones that are less obvious. heres a few, I havent put the roof up yet no need youve all seen roofs with black cancasses before ! Sorry think the phone lens was a bit condensated.

 

[Woodman]

Things I added that are non standard were!
Solar panel
Blackvue front and rear cameras
retain single seat mounts
cover A and B pillars plus sun visors in black alcantara along with exec headlining pack.
leather bed to match existing front seats
Focal front speaker upgrade
Bed on rollers providing a forward position to provide more boot space, (and bed removable)
LPG gas tank and heating
polished roof hinges
Mats set
Scenic Canvas
awning rail, concealed under roof. (I guess limits its use to when roof is elevated but keeps a clean line on the roof)
Over all

 

[Rattlehead]

Just about finished with the conversion, finally.
Don't think the spending's finished yet though.

 

[interbear]

Any Fortana owners have a thermal screen cover from Rainbow Screens - planning to buy one but not sure on colour? Any pics would be welcome

 

[Woodman]

I just went black from van shades by gawd it’s dark in there

 

[Woodman]

I still think the Fortana Red was definitely the right choice for me

 

[interbear]

Picked up our van after a few days with a detailer getting ceramic coat protection. Really pleased with it, makes the Fortana Red even more gorgeous than it was before and will help with keeping it looking good.

 

[Woodman]

My van met it’s Grandad yesterday

 

[stevos]

Here’s the Fortana red van I’ve got into since end of last year

 

[Woodman]

Here’s the Fortana red van I’ve got into since end of last year View attachment 162237

Gave me a little twinge

 

[mrstu2u]

Stevos you have to post some more pics up mate that's a stunner

 

[Stueyphoenix]

Evening all, my name is Stuart and I'm a happy new Team Fortana Ted thread member. After 13 months of patience I collected this 4m beauty on Friday.

Looking forward to getting on with fettling it now.

 

[Woodman]

welcome to the club Stuart

 

[Bav]

My van met it’s Grandad yesterday

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Grandad has even gone white on top

 

[Stueyphoenix]

welcome to the club Stuart

Thank you kindly Sir