DIY Camper, Perfect for Weekend Getaways

[@dezderrington4285]

Imagine needing a crap and having to set that rear awning up first. Great build! Well done.

[@JimVentures101]

Tell me about it! Thanks for your comment Dez.

[@ajmad5092]

I’m my opinion this is the Best t4 camper for family of 4 I’ve seen

[@JimVentures101]

Thank you very much but I’m sure a dedicated T4 Westfalia would make a better camper. The advantage of mine is its versatility. Last week, I loaded a euro pallet of firewood, and maybe this week we’ll overnight in the van and go cycling for the day. It's a multi-purpose vehicle, and that’s what I like about it.

[@mral3694]

Beautifully done conversion. Great attention to detail and skilled work. Still remains a multi purpose vehicle too 👍

[@JimVentures101]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@eddt430]

Hi Jim. Ive just found your channel. This is incredible workmanship the attention to detail Is amazing. Love the van and colour. Having the van from new is fantastic. We've had our t4 long nose velle for 15 years. Absolutely love it. Cheers.

[@garyesler2948]

Well done,your a very skilled craftsman 👍

[@JimVentures101]

Thank you Gary, very much appreciated!

[@ewanbruce7026]

Well that is a remarkably sophisticated setup - good job, so well built!

[@JimVentures101]

Thanks Ewan!

[@T4TipsGuides]

Fantastic install. Looks like you have access to a fully equipped workshop. Filming and editing is excellent. Very enjoyable to watch.

[@JimVentures101]

Thank you very much Marc! The workshop is my safe haven at the end of our garden! I just had a look at your channel, it looks very helpful for us dwindling T4 owners. I'm replacing the inner cv boot at the moment, an absolute pain!

[@johnlong3214]

Came here after seeing a short about your awning.👍+🔔

[@JimVentures101]

Thank you for watching John!

[@TransilvaniaFarm]

The best build I’ve seen in a while. 👏 I was looking to buy a T4 syncro for a camper van project but I was skeptical about sleeping in it with a family of 4. After seeing your setup I will definitely give it a try. I would love to see more videos. Keep it up.

[@JimVentures101]

Hi Daniel, Thanks for your appreciation! The camper works really well. If we're staying at a campsite, we usually set up a tent; otherwise, we sleep in the van. What I like most is that everything we need is already onboard, so we only have to pack a few clothes, and off we go! Good luck with the Syncro!

[@mikenewman137]

Absolutely ingenious well done.

[@JimVentures101]

Thank you very much Mike, glad you like it!

[@stevencoull7659]

Very well engineered indeed.

[@JimVentures101]

Thank you Steven, much appreciated. It was a very interesting project, a brain teaser!

[@DeePaignall]

Lovely work! Lovely colour van too - Indian Red?

[@JimVentures101]

Thanks Kurt! Yes, I love the color too, it's 22 years old and still has its factory paint, amazing quality!

[@DeePaignall]

@@JimVentures101 I've got a lovely golf vr6 in the same colour, and a T4 which sounds horrendous in comparison!

[@jwbjwb999]

Hi there. Fantastic conversion! What do you do with the bikes, once you arrive somewhere?

[@JimVentures101]

Hi, thanks for the comment! For the bikes, I lean them against the front bumper and chain them to the towing eye.

[@Mmmmmmmiwish]

wow... great job. im lookin for a small floor vent... what one did you use 🤔

[@JimVentures101]

Hi, thanks for your comment! I didn’t use a floor vent; instead, I adapted the existing rear door slam vents located behind the rear wheel arches, which are hidden on the outside by the rear bumper. Hope this helps!

[@Mmmmmmmiwish]

@JimVentures101 ooops.. weird not sure why it said floor... 🤔 I meant A small ceiling vent.. weird

[@JimVentures101]

Sorry I can't recommend the roof vent I used as it turned out to be rubbish, I had to modify it to make it usable, a real pain!

[@Mmmmmmmiwish]

Np... Thanks 👍

[@neilwilliams9844]

Very very well thought out , & great workmanship, though for me it’s to much messing about, everything has to go in the right places ect ,much like my Vw caddy atm. I think by the time t You set up it be time to go home . Not practical really , saying that it probably suits you, & genius ideas. 👏👏

[@JimVentures101]

Hi Neil, thanks for your comment! I totally agree-navigating different setups in a small space can be tricky. We've had our T4 since 2002, and it's always served us well as both a family 5 seater and a trade van. Adding camping as a third use does come with compromises, but it meets our needs pretty well. The more we use it as a camper, the better we understand what works and what doesn’t. For now, we’re enjoying it as is, but I do plan to make some improvements in the near future.

[@Mraxell]

I want this in my T4 😍 do you have any pdf files or anything for us ?

[@JimVentures101]

Thanks Alex! I had an outline before I started, then worked out all the details as I built it. Unfortunately, for the moment there are no detailed drawings.

[@Mraxell]

Is it possible to get some detailed photos from you ? With some measurements for example 😁

[@JimVentures101]

Hi Alex, I assume you have a double cabin similar to mine. The most important measurement is the height of the wheel arch boxing (36 cm), as this determines the height of the storage bench (36 cm). The combined height of these gives you the final height of the bulkhead cupboard and the single beds (72 cm). These measurements provide reasonable headroom while seated and sufficient space above the single beds while sleeping. In transit, 72 cm is also a good height for securing the forks of bikes to the top of the cupboard. I still use the van for work, so I kept the width between the wheel arch boxings at 121 cm, allowing me to load a euro pallet if needed. There are no more pictures, but the video should be enough to get you started. If you decide to go ahead with the build, I would love to see the finished result! All the best!

[@sarapalava]

👍👍👍👍

[@JimVentures101]

Thank you!

[@danielosullivan4600]

😱😱

[@JimVentures101]

Thank you!

[@maxv77]

Your roof bars going over your solar panels will reduce their output.

[@JimVentures101]

Hi, yes you’re right, though the extension cables are long, so the panel can be placed on the bonnet for instance.