The MOST Important Decision - The Base Van for Campervan Conversion is a Crucial Choice

The MOST Important Decision - The Base Van for Campervan Conversion is a Crucial Choice
Choosing the right campervan for YOU - Buying Guide (2nd part of the Base van later this week)
If you make a bad decision with your conversion, you can most likely rectify it, however if you choose the wrong van to start your dream campervan conversion, it won't be as easy to change afterwards.
Today I will be discussing, the choices and options available to you. The engines, vehicle specs, drivetrain and will be leading on to talk more about barn doors and tailgates, SWB and LWB, Mileage and history in my next video.
I will be helping answer some of your questions, for example:
Which VW Transporter engine to choose?
Should I buy a VW T4, T5 or T6?
What are the Volkswagen Transporter Factory Specs?
Best Base Van for Camper Conversion?
Choosing a van for camper van conversion?
Choosing a van for conversion - Camper Van?
Best camper van for beginners?
What VW van is best for conversion to camper?
Best VW transporter conversion?
Which is the best VW Transporter Van?
Should you buy a campervan?
Best van for camper conversion?
Best place to start your camper conversion?
Which van is right for you?
Best camper best day van?
Choosing the right van
Choosing the best van for camper conversion
This is a guide to buying a campervan or more specifically a guide to buying a Volkswagen Transporter Campervan.
00:00 - Campervan Buying Guide - The Start
00:30 - Model Year - T4, T5, T5.1, T6, T6.1 Which is your choice?
01:52 - Panel Van, Kombi, California, Shuttle
03:38 - Engines and Gearbox - What Power? Drivetrain - Manual or DSG - 2WD 4WD 4Motion
08:00 - Spec / Trim Levels - Startline, Trendline, Highline, Sportline
10:40 - VW T6.1 Panel van and Kombi cannot be spec'd from new - Only VW California Beach Ocean and Surf can be spec'd from new
-----------------------------------
Some ESSENTIAL items for you to have to keep safe in your van
Firexo 7 in 1 Extinguisher - amzn.to/3yqmBft
5 in 1 Fire Extinguisher - amzn.to/3uvm8Ym
Fire Angel Smoke Alarm - amzn.to/3yg1Q64
Fire Angel Carbon Monoxide Alarm - amzn.to/3ACgGqf
-----------------------------------
Whether you have a VW T5, VW T5.1, VW T6, VW T6.1 or even an older T2, T2.5, T4, the VW Vanlife scene is amazing, with so much help and assistance available for whatever project you wish to attempt. Panel van, Kombi, Converted Camper or VW California Beach, Surf or Ocean, enjoy the freedom van life brings.
The @Staycation Lifestyle van conversion is coming along.
I bought a VW Transporter T6 Kombi Highline van 140bhp diesel SWB with tailgate and twin sliding doors.
I have lots more to do though, I have a new electrical system, using Victron components and a Lithium LIFEPO4 battery, so I obviously need to install some power devices. I have a new sound system, with Focal speakers and ibus 2.1 amp, Playstation PS4, which will be removable, TV's on headrests.
Lots for me to look forward too and it would be nice to take you on the journey.
Vanlife for me is just beginning, it's a great adventure and I'm loving it. 😍
There are many great camper adventures to come
Thanks must go to the following:
titantransporters.co.uk - Sourcing my van, providing advice and soon a paint correction and detail
tamarcaravancentre.co.uk - Advising me with many of my leisure equipment purchases, including my Thetford toilet
www.dream-ice.co.uk - Quality advise on my sound system upgrade
plyworxuk.co.uk - Suppliers of my Halo roof and ply products
www.batteriesandsolar.co.uk - 1st class advice and guidance on my electrical system install
stitchesandsteel.com - Seat covers, carpet, roof straps, changing mat
Transporter HQ for my tailgate struts
Kiravans for my Swivel Seats
Amazon Audible is great for listening to books on longer journeys, I have used it for years.
Free 30 day trial - amzn.to/3Pj8qR6
If you click on my Amazon affiliate links, I may receive a commission. I will only link products I use and believe in.
Im a member of Devon & Cornwall Transporters. Have a look at the Facebook group and come along to meet the other friendly members
#vanlife #vanlifeuk #campervan #transporter #vwbus #adventure #rv #rvlife #camper #vwcamper #camper #staycation #wildcamping #offgrid #travel

[@_bav]

As noted on a previous vid of yours, higher (passenger car) speed limits apply to ANY vehicle with a GVW under 3.05 tonnes that meets the DVLA criteria for a campervan, REGARDLESS of the vehicle classification noted on the V5C. Please stop perpetuating the myth that M1 classification is the only way in which higher speed limits can apply. EDIT: Also, the additional safety tests you refer to have NO BEARING on the applicability of higher speed limits.

[@StaycationLifestyle]

As I acknowledged. However type approved is far deeper than that and regarding the additional safety, I hope to bring that video soon once approved. It’s a little sensitive and actually shocking

[@richardburns5925]

Always a know-it-all, you were at school!

[@MrBoardstupid360]

@@richardburns5925I mean the OP isn’t wrong if you check the basic DVLA guidelines for changing the vehicle type on your V5C. They all seem to be cosmetic based rather than safety which seems a little strange

[@chrisdavis2525]

Managed to find a really well priced 150DSG Highline in Indium Grey for a very competitive price at Marshalls VW in Reading. So refined compared to my old T6 110 manual! Off to be converted in 2 weeks.

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Fantastic, my spec that 😁 Good luck with the conversion. Along with the standard sound deadening, ask them to do the front doors also, it makes a big difference, as do upgrading the front speakers

[@michaelburns9199]

Yes bi turbo do have problems with egr problem can total your engine. Check if buying one that it has been change part number has been changed.

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Spot on. Research is key and service history (discussed in my video)

[@Ragorar]

Awesome video with loads of info as always! I ended up choosing a Highline 150 with DSG, It’s my first automatic vehicle so I hope it to be very comfortable and to keep a high resale value! 😊

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Good choice, nice middle ground. Resale value certainly will be interesting with the new model being a Ford colab

[@snoopy10411]

Or just get a Transit Custom or Renault Trafic and get stuff like cruise control, Aircon, heated seats, Bluetooth etc that VW are too stingy to include as standard. Not a fan of paying the VW tax myself plus the Transit is arguably nicer to drive

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Everyone can choose their own preference, some people like to buy a van that will hold value and want to be part of the “scene” the events etc. Others have different opinions. The Nissan’s are also another good option. The Transit does drive very well and it’s going to be interesting what happens with the new alliance with VW. Regardless we can all enjoy the outdoors the same 😀

[@Dmrdecs]

Missed the shuttle.

[@StaycationLifestyle]

I did 🤦🏼‍♂️ Realised when I was editing it. Ah well, it’s not a common camper anyway

[@paulsayles4929]

😎👍

[@zaneenaz4962]

The older vans have more room ------> kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn3Rq36jqcdgbrM

[@garyhardiman7383]

Do you have Instagram or Facebook

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Yes, same name on instagram 👍