MY DREAM eMTB VAN - VW Transporter

Volkswagen Transporters are the ultimate way to travel with your mountain bike and kit and VW Transporters are absolutely brilliant bits of kit. After many many years of wanting I finally get to own my own. This Volkswagen Transporter T6 is pretty much the perfect van.
Here is the start of the mega build! I cannot wait to share more mods with you all.
Next up I want to fit out the back of the van and install some kind of electric charging station for my ebikes.
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[@squirerides8371]

You're not just a man anymore, you are a man with a van. If I got a van we could be men with ven.

[@jamespaterson6550]

Absolutely love the fact that you are sooooooo stoked with your van,just really like it when people are happy with what they have (sometimes a rare thing these days.)👍🙂

[@odd_job_007]

I know the excitment of having a van! I did this 3 theres ago, bought a panel van and had it converted to a full on camper for me and the family. Theres nothing like taking my bike (or our bikes), get some miles of fun trails and then cooking up a nice post-ride meal! Having a fridge full of cold drinks too is a massive bonus on those hot summer days.

[@IvanBoychuk]

The beautiful van, super rims, and overlook are incredible. I love the tailgate lights, so much futuristic

[@richardpickering2452]

Just ordered a T6 LWB panel van in grey, MY journey begins :) Like you been dreaming of one for 20 years !!

[@kenmason9354]

Love the T6, I've got one they are "Awesome", it's took me all over North Wales, up and down Cornwall, Devon. Me and Sons take 3 bikes, and we live in it when we are away. Just jump In and Explore.... 👍

[@christianehlers4047]

Dear Rob, Thanks for your videos. They did help me a lot with choosing my bike. In this video you did mention the worx hydrocleaner. I bought one as well and it has been the best buy ever for cleaning my bike! Thanks for showing! Best regards Christian

[@Cheapsh0t247]

Nice job sir, especially the 4 motion version which is my dream still after many a different 2wd biking van. I also like the fact that you have chosen the domestic version rather than a commercial version. As well as factory fitted and crash tested rear seat, you get better cost on tax and insurance over a commercial version. You also have better comfort as the rear springs aren't design to take a pallet of bricks. You also get heat, Aircon, insulation and headliner in the rear as well as electric points to the rear. Tailgates for the win, have you seen the tailgate awnings you can get, they are just effectively curtains that hang down from the rear tail gate no poles required.

[@franciscosegura1960]

We both share the same dream. But I can see you managed to make it true. Enjoy it and make the most of it. Really beautiful. And practical above everything else. So glad for you !!

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Next: Ebike charging setup and fit out of the back of the van! Also, shout out to my daughter A for filming this! Her first ever time holding the cam!! I think she got some bangers here!

[@Daffy0208]

Wow! Been watching you since the beginning ..... didn't know you had kids?! Get her more involved! My little son loves the videos! ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Yeah, got 4!! Shout out to your Son for watching the vids 👍👍😊

[@Daffy0208]

@@RobRidesEMTB *shocked* .... Your poor wife ... 😂

[@stuartfiszzon]

More like this Rob, great content!

[@frankmatibs8076]

Is Haibike your bike of choice then

[@BikingwithJP]

6:20 the Bike stand is very nice and a perfect solution! Great setup!

[@mattpledger8723]

Awesome! Transporters are so versatile & cool. No wonder they are such a popular choice for MTBers. Looking forward to seeing what you add to it!

[@outbackwack368]

Nice Ride!!! Can't wait to see it all tricked out the way you want it! Have fun!

[@adrin.l1257]

Nice Van Rob! We share many thoughts and styles man! Great job! Don't stop!

[@Mockle07]

That’s nuts! I re-watched your Haibike Allmtn review this afternoon and thought “Rob needs to do a van walk around!” 🤙🏻

[@ericm8811]

Hey Rob Rides Emtb! Good thing you got leather seats so bike pilot is riding in luxury! From 1989 to 2010 I drove air cooled vw type 2 buses. 68 to 71 were the best because the beetle engine parts were cheap! My next vehicle will be similar to your new van! Ride ride ride!

[@gigga8948]

Nice ride Rob. Its like everything in life if it is easy to use and set up , you will use it more often. Looks cool , all add-ons personalise it too. Keep up the great Videos. Cheers from Down under

[@scottlelliott8431]

Nice Rob, love my one also. An amazing item I added was a tailgate awning, is fantastic for getting changed even in windy conditions and changing out of a wetsuit

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Brilliant idea! And just the thing I need. Didn't even realise such thing existed, but will totally look into one!

[@purpletrance9874]

Hey Rob! Very smart T6! I love how much you love it! :o) The Worx battery operated pressure washer could be very handy for me...so that's going on my Christmas present list! Great video! Can't wait to see what you do to the T6 next...

[@davidfitzpatrick9207]

Hint on the power washer. Use a garden hose the first time you use it. That will blow out any air trapped inside. Mine didn’t work at first but an email from the company recommended that. Now it works great. Great looking van.

[@MrScrofulous]

I've got a LWB Vito 116. Tons of rooms, tons of power in the donk, shiny black, perfect axe-murderer chic !!

[@robmetcalfe9941]

Practically exactly the same as mine but I have orange bars and trims. I’m really looking forward to see what you do. I’ve had mine since may 19 and have been trying to figure out the best way to get my many bikes in plus being able to sleep in it. Currently looking at building a slide out tray for the bikes but don’t no of I should do it out of the back or the side door. I already have the kombi bed so I’m swaying to the side door and keeping all the back seats out. So much to do with these vans but there are limitations that bigger van would definitely solve. But still I’d never swap out my T6 for a crafter or sprinter haha

[@JamesRobertMTB]

Looks so good Rob!

[@roddas26]

That is a lovely wagon Rob, fair play.

[@SubmarinersDive]

Nice ride Rob! Have fun adding mods. 😎

[@wbev_thai1666]

Lovely looking van , im literally factory speccing my lwb up now , I will be just as excited as you in 12 weeks when its ready lol

[@careerstreet]

Love this... just ordered mine today. Intrigued to see how you kit the rear out

[@dowroa]

@Rob Rides EMTB Nice man! I wish this vehcile and other eMTB things were available in the USA, but it seems like we are behind. Thanks for sharing!

[@KevBryce]

Lovely van Rob. Looks great with the wheels and other upgrades you have added 👌.

[@KevBryce]

Just came across this again. I’m now the owner of a T5.1 Pop Top camper. Love it 😍

[@leno4920]

Smashin.. .! Enthusiasm is a contagious thing and fun to watch.... Made me smile cos I know that feeling. Nice one Rob.

[@nigelrandtoul8646]

Love the van Rob, take a look at Combe Valley Campers on your tube, great tutorials, great products if your going to DIY it and if not their prices for doing it for you are good too.

[@taponespantapajaritos3937]

great looking van. love those seats

[@simonxii3566]

That’s the dream... one day hopefully, must make ride days so much better

[@cryptout]

Koni was the suspension for Rally and F1 back in the day. Super nice VW you got there, certainly one of the nicest I’ve seen.

[@rrocket8204]

Beautiful van, perfect tool for the job 👌🏻

[@glimpseireland2005]

Nice van Rob, I had a 2005 LWB transporter converted into a camper, but upgraded a few years ago to a VW Crafter MWB. Allows me to stand up inside when changing out of wetsuits and cooking, handy for the older gentleman (Ahem). This year I acquired a BMW i3 Electric hatchbach, in a nice blue colour, whose name is either Bowie, as in "Blue, Blue Electric Blue", or Numan as in "Are 'Cars' Electric?" Or, at a push, Oasis as in "She's Electric....". Now I can get an inflatable SUP on the roof, 2 surfboards inside and my Vitus E-Sommet on the back window with Suction mounting cups. Still love my van, and its essential for overnights, but the car is super easy to drive, and cheap as chips. On a side note, please tell me your de-restriction chip has been notified to the insurance bods, on the off-chance that some mishap should occur (maybe you don't have to?) Thanks for all your work, it's extremely interesting stuff and the Forum is a fabulous resource. Best wishes with the VW and the T6 Forum is also exceptionally useful.

[@SunshineMix101]

A great looking van. 'Love the understated look.

[@danielekirylo]

Wasn't expecting a van review :-D but coincidence I was considering this or the Mercedes Vclass, now they also have an electric version, since my family has grown and we do long trips.

[@richardwalker5906]

Lovely looking van Rob.. I have T5.1 in same colour but I had it made into a camper..

[@MTBs]

My dream van too. Congrats! 👌

[@jameswheeler9752]

Enjoy the van Rob. I'm on my 2nd Transporter now and wouldn't be without one

[@sniper14u2nv]

I’m on my second one now I love these vans sooo much, I’m looking for my third one possibly early next year

[@stuartfiszzon]

Love this Rob, definite van envy ☺ - got my eyes on one too 😜

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Cheers Stu, they are great Vans. Drive pretty well, versatile and loads of space. New prices are pretty crazy if you want 4Motion / DSG and bigger engine (for vans anyway) but they seem to have decent residual values...

[@stuartfiszzon]

@@RobRidesEMTB Trust me, the Configurator is on my favourites bar, I know only too well what they want for one fully loaded, but its only money... 😂In the meantime, chuffed for you, enjoy it Rob!

[@robbiekerr463]

I love my t5.1, and I waited years to buy one too. Look fwd to seeing the progress on yours. Can I ask how much it’s lowered by and the tyre size please? Mine still running 18’s, tempted by 20’s!

[@scottsutcliffe2648]

I have the exact twin to this van but on a 67 plate, it’s awesome

[@SamsBikes]

wow... sweet Van Rob! next year we are buying a sweet new Campervan can't wait..

[@petersauer94]

Proper, looks brilliant ☆

[@patrickking1966]

Rob,Rob, Rob.......you total geek....the van is awesome....an you are still the best ebike an van reviewer in the World...love your channel

[@gavjav1]

Lovely looking van, I would love something similar

[@intrepidCreative]

I would love this...looks awesome 👌

[@Markhobday1]

Great video Rob. My Transit is coming to the end of its lease and I'm gonna move to a T6.1. The Transit has been ace and fully modded up for ebikes including an inverter for charging on the go, but now torn between the new 6.1 Sportline, or a Leighton vans conversion. First world dilemma.......

[@nobrakes7247]

Mint!Van Yeah must agree it looks nice inside

[@Daffy0208]

Nice set up! Still looking for my final internal layout! 🥰

[@RobRidesEMTB]

You and me both!

[@robvanduren761]

Hi Rob. 18 months ago I brought a new T6 LWB. Love it. Could you please explain what you mean by emtb charging kit in the back. That would make life easier at charging time. We have 2 Giant Trance E+1. Thanks

[@robertbransby]

That is a beauty!

[@daveb1242]

Great van, any chance you know who trimmed the seats ? There the best I’ve seen

[@petermather]

I will be interested in what your Ebike charging system you use.

[@madmountainman5197]

The Veedubs are rather nice vans, but are a tad on the small side for us taller riders. I found the VW too tight in the legroom and the Transit Custom, too tight in the headroom. I ended up with one of the last large Vivaro's with the LWB. I've kitted it out with a full width R&R, 100L water capacity for a heated shower, diesel heating and a 300w solar panel feeding two L-Ion batteries, connected to a 1000w inverter for my charging needs. I also have a rather large fridge and will be getting an oven too. Having all this means I have to take the front wheel out to get the bike in the van, but that's hardly an issue for me. I opted for barn doors, as i've fitted a 270 degree wing awning for loads of wet weather protection and gives me plenty of standing room, which a tailgate doesn't. If you'd like any detail on the fixtures/fittings i've used, drop me a line on the forum Rob. I only have 125bhp and find that is more than enough, so 250's bloomin mental. Watch out for how frisky you are with your accelerator, as you'll find your half drive shafts will wear significantly on the drive splines and will end up falling out.

[@Man-go-Everywhere]

The Best thing you can get for that T6 is a top of the range recovery plan... and a second mortgage to foot the repair bills Regards from a T4 owner ......

[@lewiski1]

Absolutely lovely example of a VW van.

[@craponlycomesoutadogsarse1731]

Insulate it with quality sound proofing insulation. Makes it a lot warmer and quieter particularly if your planning to sleep in it.

[@mrdog3920]

Welcome to the van club. Trust me you will wonder how you ever survived without it. This is the start of the slippery slope. Soon you will start to think, hmm if it was just a bit longer, just a bit higher, just a bit wider - then you start over with a Crafter :-). My advice would be to go for lithium leisure batteries for your charging set up. The initial outlay will shock you but its worth it in the end. Easier to charge fast with high current, can be run to lower state of charge reliably and lighter than lead based. Generally much more tolerant of the abuse that charging E-bikes puts on them (fast, deep discharge). Dont be shy with the capacity either especially if you want to fill up a 700Wh battery a few times over a weekend. Pair them with decent quality inverter and you are literally living the dream :-) Enjoy!

[@thim8009]

Sweet happy for you. Need a solar system to charge bikes, i have 325 watt panels and tied into altinator. I run a 12 volt freezer and can charge 3 bikes at once. I can go out for a month without going for supplies.

[@philhicks5818]

Rob , a friend of mine has a body shop and into modify the vw vans, one of the best mods I’ve seen is taking all the lines out of the fuel filler, making it invisible. It looks so cool

[@RobRidesEMTB]

That sounds neat! Love all the little mods and customisations that people do with these vans!

[@philhicks5818]

@@RobRidesEMTB ,also rob he’s just got his first ebike , he’s join the movement

[@veganrabbit]

Daamn, so sick!😍

[@richslaney]

Hi Rob...Who did you insure with as I hope you have disclosed the mods to wheels, shock, chip etc?

[@markgrainger5727]

Lovely van Rob 😍

[@mosespassi2816]

Nicely modified bro!!!🔥🔥...,luvin dat front bumper lip though!!!... 👌👌

[@matthewlaw8268]

Lovely van, fully loaded T6! Interested to know where you got the rear lights from? do you have a link?

[@richieclarkiepiano]

Nice video, I love my T5.1 Rob. I converted my 13 plate LWB Panel van myself a couple of years ago with windows, a quality Rock n Roll bed, insulated it, etc. My Levo just fits in the across in front of the rear seats! Really like the outside look you have on your van. I have been looking at the Bilstien B14 kit, Interested you went for the Koni, I assume you are happy with the way the van rides?

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Rides great is a little firm but always a trade off when lowering! I’d recommend CRS Performance Suspension if you want to talk options. They only do transporters and are experts in that field.

[@GedandMichele]

You look like a little boy on Christmas morning.Great choice and clear to see its going to improve your life which is what machines are for.

[@rickbault1221]

Cool rig!

[@kennymakavelli]

spot on mate, luv ittt!! :-)

[@nobrakes7247]

Perfect electric mountain bike van! Yeah that's one I can sell so I can afford an EMTB

[@TCK71]

Super cool!

[@gavinrussell1338]

I just got a vw t6 I love it best thing ever.... can do so much to them 😏😎👍👌

[@xBestii72]

Any update on the van? Particularly interested in the charging set up you mentioned you'd be implementing. Thank you!

[@robertwalker841]

looking forward to your conversions nice van, have you seen brian lopes van ?

[@robmullins1427]

Ugh!!! I’m happy for you Rob...but I hate being reminded that we cannot get this van in USA. I’m still kicking myself for getting rid of my 01 Eurovan Weekender.

[@bernieboi8943]

damn thats a almost highest specced VW transporter. NICE!

[@davidwhite9817]

Nice Van Rob.

[@CaviDS]

Love it!!!

[@bachechardy4631]

Very nice can I ask you where did you do the leather trim 👍

[@owenwilliams9582]

Cracker of a van. 10/10. What wheels are they, and by how much did you lower it. Cheers.

[@TechMyLifeVideo]

Looks nice. I’ve been thinking a van might be good.

[@stuarthatfield6266]

hi i bought sunshinesolar inverter 1000w works very well, behind drivers seat ,just top up the batt whilst having a break all good .

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Oooh sounds interesting. Solar powered leisure battery?

[@stuarthatfield6266]

@@RobRidesEMTB Sunshinesolar is the company name in the uk ,was a discount code think mine was £145 delivered didn’t fancy an eBay ones You need a pure sine wave . Cheap ones are not pure sine wave .

[@markwhalesmw]

What devices did you use to keep your bike upright. Can you maybe add the link as I have a similar bike and van. Thanks

[@TwoWheelTirade]

If you can find them.... the coolest guys ever had a van.

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Today, still wanted by the government, they survive as soldiers of fortune.

[@mattpledger8723]

Surely there are some black & red tribute Transporters out there. 🙏🏻

[@scottlelliott8431]

Hi Rob, not sure if you managed to get the awning for your transporter, if not I have one you can have as I have got rid of mine now

[@ioannisparaskevopoulos1120]

This is an amazing car!!! I own a T2 1977 VW, but I really like the modern T6. What year is it? P.S I like the bike too!!!

[@CoachPaulSmethurst]

Looks AWESOME mate! How do you find the Hyrdoshot pressure washer by the way? Effective enough?

[@RobRidesEMTB]

It’s one of the best MTB accessories I’ve ever bought. Use it almost every ride at the moment.

[@CoachPaulSmethurst]

@@RobRidesEMTB Good to know! Appreciate the reply :)

[@phantombigballs8165]

I went T6 route just found it to be a target for robbing bastards .. broken into at trail centres 4 times, then it got nicked. Got a replacement broken into 3 times then it was nicked. They are are awesome but a target for sure. Since swapping back to an estate car had no issues. Shame as I love them.

[@Kevin_Aus]

Sucks to hear. I have a t5 campervan. I have a rooftop vent which I often leave open at the trails and then have a curtain blocking the back. I'd like to think that because it always looks like someone might actually be inside the van this deters theft. Maybe just wishful thinking

[@2nuckinfuts]

Nice looking van.. how much does it cost?

[@DavidSmith-wy5js]

Now that’s a Van

[@richardwilliams2004]

try and get your oil cooler checked when u get chance, check out darkside developments vids on the engine in your van and youll see what can happen, its a fairly common fault as well

[@Courtiow]

How u getting on customising your van Rob? Any updates?

[@peterbeyer5755]

Get some thin foam camping sleep mats to make travel covers for your bike to stop it scratching stuff or getting marked.

[@hegyipeter5185]

Congratulations. My dream car.

[@stephanthiel4358]

you should get yourself the VCDS diagnostic tool with either HEX-NET or HEX-V2 interface - not only for when stuff goes wrong (and it does ;-) ) but also for al kinds of mods and software/coding tweaks!

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Nice! I’ve heard of that, there’s a few bits that I’ve seen people do. One thing that really bugs me is the stop start. I want to permanently disable it!

[@andrewgreenwood8727]

Lovely vid, are you going to be testing the New Santa Cruz "Bullet " e- bike 👍🤙🚵