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

[@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

[@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)

[@_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

[@JYMBO]

The T5 was the best looking

[@Dmrdecs]

Missed the shuttle.

[@StaycationLifestyle]

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

[@paulsayles4929]

😎👍

[@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 😀

[@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 👍

[@djka8083]

Overpriced vw's, there is too many of them on the road allrdy. On my way to lake districk 3h drive I spotted 15 along the way. You guys are responsible for all the campsite prices going up. People think we all have money. Campervans were for traveling /exploring on the budget. Any modern vw driver has zero respect from me🤣✌️🫶