Sparky6
New Member
Many thanks. Ill look him up!
I'll drop them a line! Thanks
Who is the "premier converter"
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Did you find a company?
On the website there are two companies that come up within 50 miles of Brighton that offer a 3-year warranty:
Bilbo's Motorhomes - Compare the Campervan
www.comparethecampervan.com
Sussex Campervans - Compare the Campervan
www.comparethecampervan.com
Thanks, David
Finding a campervan conversion company
@Loz has has kindly agreed to me highlighting a new website that is designed to advise people interested in buying or converting a campervan called comparethecampervan.com. It is based on a database of over 800 UK campervan conversion companies and enables a user to enter their postcode and find...
Probably best to ask for reviews before checking your van in. I’ve never heard of them but they’ve been listed on Companies House for a good few years, business is renting and leasing cars and light motor vehicles.
OXCAMPERS LTD overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK
OXCAMPERS LTD - Free company information from Companies House including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity
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Thanks very muchProbably best to ask for reviews before checking your van in. I’ve never heard of them but they’ve been listed on Companies House for a good few years, business is renting and leasing cars and light motor vehicles.
OXCAMPERS LTD overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK
OXCAMPERS LTD - Free company information from Companies House including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity
If any has heard of them please let me know
Bensalvage
Member
So having read a few horror stories about converters , where would you guys send if location not an issue, when the time finally comes for a conversion then I would be more than happy to travel for it to be right, I wouldn't look for the full conversion more so for a pop tip, sliding bed
@Bensalvage
Try Brandon @AJCConversions in Glossop.
ajcconversions.co.uk
His team completed my LWB conversion in 2019.
My build thread:
www.t6forum.com
Easy to talk to on the phone.
Keeps you up to date re progress and genuinely puts you, as a paying customer 1st.
He will also be trading at Busfest, which is fast coming up on 8th/9th/10th Sept, showing off a currently completed Crafter build.
Try Brandon @AJCConversions in Glossop.
AJC Conversions Ltd | VW Camper Conversion Company
VW Camper Conversion specialists based in the North West/East Midlands. Every person's idea of camping and campervans is unique, therefore we ensure every single camper conversion by AJC is truly bespoke. Get in touch today!
ajcconversions.co.uk
His team completed my LWB conversion in 2019.
My build thread:
My T6 Journey...
The story starts like this... From being a little lad, nearly 40 years ago whose Dad had a succession of air cooled T2's and T3's dropside double cab pick up trucks, whilst being a self employeed welder / fabricator that could be heard driving up the street before being seen driving up the...
Easy to talk to on the phone.
Keeps you up to date re progress and genuinely puts you, as a paying customer 1st.
He will also be trading at Busfest, which is fast coming up on 8th/9th/10th Sept, showing off a currently completed Crafter build.
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I had the same attitude as you regarding location and chose a converter almost 250 miles away. I now have my converted van, but I also have a snagging list and the prospect of two 500-mile round trips to drop-off and pick-up my van in order for these issues to be rectified. As my wife doesn't drive long distances, I will also need to hire a car for each of the van-less legs of that journey.
I haven't yet had the conversation with the converter as to who will be footing the bill for these journeys, but even if they agree to cover all of my the costs, that's still 2 days out of my schedule, with 9+ hours of driving for each of those 2 days.
Just something to consider if you're thinking of choosing a converter that isn't even slightly local.
I haven't yet had the conversation with the converter as to who will be footing the bill for these journeys, but even if they agree to cover all of my the costs, that's still 2 days out of my schedule, with 9+ hours of driving for each of those 2 days.
Just something to consider if you're thinking of choosing a converter that isn't even slightly local.
Bensalvage
Member
There's obviously a balance between travelling to get to a decent converter and staying as local as possible. I'm not sure I got that balance right, but I'll reserve judgement on that until after my snags have been resolved and I'm feeling better about my camper.
EDIT: Also, IMO a Cali has limitations conversion-wise - the electrical system isn't up to much, you can't get a LWB version and it's unlikely that the guy in Wolfsburg designed the layout to meet your exact use-case.
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I would agree that distance should be a consideration.
We love our van conversion. However despite best efforts all round it hasn’t been without issues that have needed to be resolved. This was all undertaken by the converter, as well as other upgrades, but it needs to go back to their works.
For us it’s about 70 miles mainly motorway to their works so bearable. But it would be annoying if it were a long journey.
We love our van conversion. However despite best efforts all round it hasn’t been without issues that have needed to be resolved. This was all undertaken by the converter, as well as other upgrades, but it needs to go back to their works.
For us it’s about 70 miles mainly motorway to their works so bearable. But it would be annoying if it were a long journey.
Not *essex Vans in Poole, anybody but them f***ers!
If just pop top Westdubs are a good company with a solid product. They have an excellent fitting team and aftersales is second to none !
Anyone any knowledge /experience of autohaus, at Minehead?
The Chiller
New Member
Hi All
Could anyone recommend a premier converter in Suffolk please or the best one nearest. I'm 61 years old and new to this.
Thank you in advance.
Gary
Could anyone recommend a premier converter in Suffolk please or the best one nearest. I'm 61 years old and new to this.
Thank you in advance.
Gary
Cambridge Campervans (based in Ely) are not too far from you and are excellent, both in terms of their vans and service
Don't decide on a converter by distance alone. I am in Suffolk and had mine built by Autohaus in Minehead, Somerset. Age has nothing to do with it, I am well past your age!
I agree with @oldiebut goodie that distance shouldn't be your primary criteria, but it needs to be a consideration. I chose a converter 4.5 hours/235 miles away and, whilst I'm very happy with my choice, yesterday I had to do that round trip to drop my van off for some upgrades/snagging. Given that I'll also have to repeat that trip next week to pick my van back up, that'll be almost 20 hours/1000 miles of driving. Just something to bear in mind.
