im looking at a 2002 autohaus t4 2.5 tai 151k milage the van looks well looked after and used yearly last 10 years around 2 k a year ,he claims engine gearbox a1 and can bring a mechanic so im guessing all will be sweet ,i intend to do 8-10 k a year ,its my first camper to see if i like it or not so not wanting big spend on one hence high miler but working only as a camoervan think its worth a punt any advice

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I like the colours, but not my top choice. For me, gas tank in the back. Would be nice if the pipes and cables were a bit more protected/hidden. The pipes next to the gas tank look to be 100mm away from the wall, just making space awkward. Is there a hot shower plug in that you can get on the shower hook up as an accessory?. Size of water tank, and underslung is great. Is there a level gauge for the gas tank? Nice base vehicle, will be on the market to upgrade to that soon.

My t6 campervan is mint with 305k miles on it Manchester uk

The idea for the bike storage is excellent. The only thing that’s missing for me is some kind of blind/curtain that can be dropped behind the drivers seat to keep the heat in the sleeping area for the colder months. 😍 9.7 👍

My t5 2.5 has 550k km’s on it. And Still super powerful! Only downside is here in Australia parts are very expensive.

The T5.1, 2010 on, with the 2.0 cr engine was Euro 5. The T5 (up to 2010) with the PD engine was Euro 4 after 2006. Before that it was euro 3. The T5.1, being the CR engine, is much smoother and quieter. I’ve had both engines, the CR is so much smoother and much nicer to live with with, but I quite liked the 1.9 tdi as, even though it had a bit less power, it felt like it all came at once, which was fun, for a bit. Obviously different power outputs depending on the map etc were available on all models. I went for T5.1 140, because it has enough poke for everything you’d need to do, and it comes with the far better/stronger 6 speed gearbox. So if you did want to remap, you’ll have no problems. I’ve not owned a T6 or T6.1, but I’ve driven a few. A bit smoother again, but not by much. Essentially, it’s a trade off between emissions and reliability. For me the sweet spot is the T5.1. The 1.9 on earlier vans is tough, but had problems later in its run (BLS engine) as they pursued better emissions. The 2.5 was hard as nails, nice to drive but expensive to repair if it did go south gear driven cam, not belt). Nice summary, hadn’t noticed the wind noise difference, but not spent enough time in a t6 on the motorway.

Do you do conversations without sink & hob..i don't know who uses them

wow. Occasionally, I find a video that just lays it out. Gets past all the fluff. This was one of those. Thanks you. I feel like I learned stuff. (:

I got one had belt and water pump done with 186000 only thing had to change is glow plugs runs so sweet

great channel..subscribed and enjoying..moving to spain from california...if you were to buy a used Vw camper with 25k Euros what model would you look for.Thank you in advance.

Have a lovely break team Highlife 🤗

Really like this conversion. The colour combustion is great.

Sam the vans have really progressed nicely that you are converting - top quality and love all the extras now available and how you have developed the conversion. the underslung water, moved the gas & electric stuff from the living space cupboards. The rail system is great.esp for the flexibility to move the seating for extra space . I'd like to see the LWB with SWB furniture but pulled in to the living space,. A compromise to the living space I know in a LWB, but you'd have huge area at the rear instead for bikes and kit. Tow bar is really useful, used mine loads for the bikes. I would go for tailgate , when its chucking it down which has been too frequent its brilliant as a cover..If I had my time again I would get the solar, inverter and lithium battery. Top job!

Brilliantly executed and with the rail system it works really well. Makes sense and plenty of storage space, hides things out of the way. Just shows a different perspective on barn doors. Well done 👍

Thanks Sam...Looks great

I definitely prefer barn doors. Needs less empty space behind the car and I won’t bump my head to it

I like it , gives you best of both , nothing says you have to fill all the space on an LWB. I like this as it gives a lot of flexibility. Barn doors for me also. I do love your conversions.

Personally, I went for the swb because it's my only mode of transport, and fits in even the smallest parking spaces (just). Money no object I'd get a lwb crafter or merc sprinter and then habe a small car for the day to day driving, but for most people the swb transporter/transit etc is the perfect size to use as a daily driver and day van / small camper.

Great van

Always good to see a LWB, it’s surprising how much difference the extra space makes. I think there was some talk of you I introducing a Kombi/dayvan option Sam - when do we get to see one?

not much point talking about your builds with no prices to see what you get fo your money,

Haven't got a clue at least open the storage compartments so we can get a feel for the van

An amazing looking van :)

What differences are there in the t5 doors and the t6.1 thanks

Thank you so much Sam and Highlife campers. Looking forward to our new adventures.

Hi I’m looking to buy a camper van in the next 4 or 5 months what is the lowest price you can get a camper for

That’s a stunning conversion

Love your conversions but they are all very much the same, i guess that works for your company but it would be nice to see you use your imagination a bit with interior layouts.

Very tasteful. I reckon I could take the barn doors if it meant I could have auto. Unless money is no object there's usually a compromise somewhere. At the end of the day it's all about actually using the thing and enjoying the freedom to explore this country and Europe

Other brands are available. And they are generally much better. E.g. Vivaro, Renault, Toyota...

Unobstructed vision is another plus of tailgate. UK so much tailgate is must in my opinion. Space to open is one downside but if you reverse tight to a another vehicle it’s not going to be easy to get in other than smashing a window. The weight is definitely an issue I’m considering taking out the chairs and using my Helinox camping chairs stored somewhere else in the van to reduce the weight of the tailgate.

I do like the idea of the RIB bed, especially the boot space and the fact you can raise the ends. On trying one out, I found when the bed was in seat configuration it was rather high and your legs dangled over the edge. Is this something that can be altered during conversion so the bed/seat is lower and your feet are on the floor?

Looks fantastic. Lots of vans now being lowered, adding front splitter and underslung tanks. What ground clearance does it have though? I have been to some rough campsites.

Fantastic colour scheme in this van

Just watched some of your very helpful videos. In this particular one you don't recommend using an ordinary electric heater in your van because it might damage your battery. Presumably this isn't the case if you're hooked up to the external electricity supply - or is it?🤔

Do you not need an annual hab check with these vans?

I always said I'd never have a white vehicle until I bought my last car, a white Qashqai with black trim. The white VW with black wheels and trim looks smart, love the indium grey too. After having a black Galaxy I'd never have black again, looks great as long as you don't mind constantly washing it, they show up every speck of dirt.

My VW California 2022 is classed as M1 same as a car.

I dont intend to cook inside a camper when I get one. Can you convert one but without a sink, a water tank, a cooker, and all the plumming. If you do, how will this change prices? Thank

I stopped watching it due to the music in the background

Great information as always. Just a quick question do all vans have to be NCC and VW approved.

60 if it's still van on log book

hi it doe's if you go through a emission zone i got a £70 fine from sheffield council last month because of the panel van status

Speed limits are different on a leisure vehicle versus a commercial vehicle, for example dual carriage ways 70mph for leisure v 60mph commercial van

I thought speed limits was the main V5 bugbear. 🤔

Urgh the roof isn’t attached ?

I’ve got a vw transporter 5.1 with a 6 speed manual and my wife has a vw Passat with a DSG. I’d rather drive her car, especially around town or in stop/start heavy traffic But imho the biggest advantage with the DSG, and I presume it’s the case with the transporter, is that in cruise control, if I have to slow down and drop a gear in the transporter it knocks out the cruise control, but with the Passat, if I have to slow down and the DSG drops a gear, the cruise control says active. If/when I change the 5.1 for a newer model, I’d definitely go for the DSG.

One more advantage of barn doors is that you can get soft panels with pockets that can be attached to the inside of the barn doors which gives you a lot of extra storage. I personally prefer barn doors because I can get stuff out so much more quickly. Plus the gas struts on tail gates which will eventually wear out. Mine has got barn doors with tinted heated rear windows and wash wipers. That said, it’s good that we have choices.

I’ve got a T5.1 that is a second car and now only does about 2k miles a year. It is regularly and meticulously serviced and with about 60k on the clock had already had the cam belt etc changed. One time, after it had been parked up for about 4 months, I took it out and after a few miles, the belt shredded, not the cam belt. Long story short, I had to replace belts, pulleys, alternator etc etc., with a bill for over £1k. And my mechanic said that vehicles do not like to be stood up for months on end, so even if it’s a camper that doesn’t get used that often, still take it our for a drive every few weeks so things don’t seize up.