WAV Conversion back to Camper - Caravelle 2019

[Joe_9T]

Hi all,

Advice needed

I recently purchased a 2019 VW Caravelle for 20k with 59k miles as a WAV conversion. The idea has been to convert into a camper. However, there is considerable work to be done as the wheel chair ramp has cut into the back of the van (see pictures). There is also a huge electrical box underneath the van that clips bumps. I wondered if anyone has undertaken such a conversion in the past and noted that one member has fully replaced the back end in one of the threads. I am not particularly handy so would be looking for someone to the conversion for me.

The main option I am looking at is a partial conversion, removing ramp, adding in a bumper joining bracket and false floor to cover the ramp cut out. Remove the large electrical box from underneath. Then adding in rock and roll bed and battery system. What would be the estimated cost or a decent company to reach out to for such a job?

 

[Steved55]

See posts above with similar question. That"box" underneath that catches on speed ramps is not electrical - it's a skid plate for the lowered fuel tank

 

[Joe_9T]

See posts above with similar question. That"box" underneath that catches on speed ramps is not electrical - it's a skid plate for the lowered fuel tank

Hey @Steved55, oh wow ok, wasn't expecting that... which posts were you referring to as I don't see any above?

 

[Steved55]

There was a post yesterday asking almost the same question - I can't find it now either!

 

[ognenvel]

Hi all,

Advice needed

I recently purchased a 2019 VW Caravelle for 20k with 59k miles as a WAV conversion. The idea has been to convert into a camper. However, there is considerable work to be done as the wheel chair ramp has cut into the back of the van (see pictures). There is also a huge electrical box underneath the van that clips bumps. I wondered if anyone has undertaken such a conversion in the past and noted that one member has fully replaced the back end in one of the threads. I am not particularly handy so would be looking for someone to the conversion for me.

The main option I am looking at is a partial conversion, removing ramp, adding in a bumper joining bracket and false floor to cover the ramp cut out. Remove the large electrical box from underneath. Then adding in rock and roll bed and battery system. What would be the estimated cost or a decent company to reach out to for such a job?

Hi Joe. Was wondering if you have any progress on this? I'm looking at a similar WAV caravelle that I want to bring back to caravelle with all the seats. Currently has a back ramp and no rails. Do you think rails can be added after? I have not viewed the van (only seen photos) yet but it has a good price concidering the needed work.

 

[Joe_9T]

Hi Joe. Was wondering if you have any progress on this? I'm looking at a similar WAV caravelle that I want to bring back to caravelle with all the seats. Currently has a back ramp and no rails. Do you think rails can be added after? I have not viewed the van (only seen photos) yet but it has a good price concidering the needed work.

Hi, I think potentially possible. I am currently in the process of getting some quotes from conversion companies so will let you know whats possible regarding the seats / rails. Before a purchase of this typwebare in mind that removing any of the structural WAV conversion is massively costly. Best to remove what's cheap and build on top of the WAV unless you are particularly handy.

 

[Georgeo]

Hi, I think potentially possible. I am currently in the process of getting some quotes from conversion companies so will let you know whats possible regarding the seats / rails. Before a purchase of this typwebare in mind that removing any of the structural WAV conversion is massively costly. Best to remove what's cheap and build on top of the WAV unless you are particularly handy.

How does that affect the weight of the van. Some of the WAV kit is heavy?