Volkswagen 4x4 Camper Conversion Build Start to Finish

[@rosspowell1665]

I’m amazed at how good a job you have done on this van, really well done!

[@tubedarren]

Thanks Ross much appreciayed

[@robbuchanan7988]

Great video, and great job on the van - looks a great build.

[@paulbarber8600]

Absolutely mint! I’m looking for a camper but this is inspiring me to self build. Exact look I’m after too. Well done 👍🏼

[@Anidiotgoescamping]

Awesome conversion, you should be very proud of your little hotel on wheels!

[@tubedarren]

Thanks! I sold it in 2020 😎

[@allanb52]

I am a practical guy and these things do nothing for me, but this is art and I like it. You have spent a bit of dosh, used a lot of skill and have something there lad. Yeh, great. Bold too taking it off road, luckily not too much.

[@tubedarren]

thanks man means a lot honestly cheers 👍

[@SuperPetril]

Beautiful work ,I just bought T5 you did give me nice inspiration,thank you

[@peterma8512]

Man, Awesome work I have a T5.1 Multivan and have watched lots of clips on conversions, but I think yours is one that really appeals to my style, maybe not the red trim, but everything was done with class, nothing over the top. Top Job mate

[@DunkTheHunk]

Great build Darren, interesting seeing a double side door version.

[@tubedarren]

@@DunkTheHunk thanks mate, yeah to tell the truth I didn’t realise it was a double sliding door van until I got it home to look 😂

[@SoyaVan]

Congrats mate! That is one of the best self made conversions i've seen. All things made super professional, probably the prices for the elements are in the reach of not very wealthy people. Love every element of Your van. Wish You all the best and i hope You see some beautiful places using Your supervan.

[@ChrisWatts-l9n]

What a great video. My son just bought one just like yours. He’s in the middle of stripping it out.

[@chrispage1888]

you've done a great job, well done

[@damianmaynard2592]

And then the flywheel went...only joking. Amazing build, looks amazing, must be proud.

[@tubedarren]

Funnily enough the flywheel went very early on!!

[@pudsrus2]

Thx for uploading your build mate,it’s a cracking job you did and you are super tallented👌🏻

[@noelmcnamee2975]

marvellous job Darren! inspirational.

[@goldgeezer2370]

Bet you made good money on it!!!! prices going through the roof now picking my new one up in 2 weeks then the conversion starts!!!!!

[@davidgoff2204]

Just saw your video. Wow really great DIY job. Looked amazing and very practical. Very nice set up. 👍

[@danielwoolcock7267]

This looks amazing. I'm looking at doing the same thing but with the U-shape layout. So much work went into this 👍🏻

[@tubedarren]

Thanks man good luck with it

[@r_creates6396]

Top notch. I have been looking at regs for gas cylinder storage. I think out should be in a box and vented through the floor but that might only be if it is piped to a cooker. Thanks for sharing

[@amberamber100]

This is an absolutely lovely conversion!

[@tubedarren]

Thanks Amber 😎

[@matthewboville6599]

Stunning Job this mate. Some absolute brilliant touches.

[@KN-lq4zv]

I feel like you have set the standard in conversion fit outs. Great job

[@tubedarren]

Thanks mate appreciated

[@Detectingthepastuk]

Love that pal that looks ace and 4 motion is deffo the way forward lol 😂

[@tubedarren]

It was a great van very capable which is what I wanted at the time 👍😎

[@urbanarkoverland]

That would be worth the world in the current market. 👍🏻

[@tubedarren]

You think so mate? I genuinely don't think it would of fetched more now than it did back last year..

[@LostYogi]

What a great build! Awesome work mate!!

[@tubedarren]

Thank you!!

[@vanwalker10-4]

Hi daz about time you get a new project A Van build project 😃 Learned so much from your last swamper build 👍

[@tubedarren]

Haha the retro peds have nicked all my time this year… you should check the vids out I do if your interested, not everyone’s cuppa though I understand. Will be getting another van though for sure.. keep your eyes peeled 😎

[@adiriko]

great video. One of the things to pay attention to on this transporters is the oil pan. a suspension lift will be definitely worth it

[@tubedarren]

I never got round to a lift when having it. 👍

[@susancowling]

Fantastic work! Fantastic looking van!

[@jajaschchenko]

Cool job, respect for this amount of work done

[@mccallinsoutdoor6406]

Tremendous work, very well done, looks great!

[@deechenzorides]

Excellent looking van 👌 I would of done exactly the same things plus maybe a 30mm suspension lift too. Well done mate 👍

[@allenmclaughlin5283]

nice job hope you have lots of fun buzzing around in your van i might meet you out and about and say hi

[@ianjackson88]

Amazing job! Well done 👍

[@tubedarren]

Cheers Ian!

[@BruceLethal]

Really nice van and did a decent job .

[@tubedarren]

@@BruceLethal thank you! 🤩

[@mossko1]

Looks awesome mate!

[@tubedarren]

Thanks!

[@Badboyrich1982]

That van was RAD mate🤙 gonna do a bit more to mine now #inspired lol 😂 love the red in the cab :)

[@tubedarren]

Cheers man yes why not, enjoy them!!

[@peakyparttimers9362]

This video showed how much work you put into the transporter. And the cost would of been crazy. I've still got mine and still finding things to spend on it. Its never ending but i love it. Hope you didnt regret selling her. All best Daz👍😊

[@tubedarren]

No regrets Daz don't miss the van but miss the travels mate, some of the places I been with it was great. Take care and enjoy yours, they're great fun :)

[@raychambers3646]

I know it be expensive but full length side glass looks goog even over the bla k panels.nice job .

[@67erks]

Great job Darren

[@fernandesloyal]

Beautiful mate , I am looking for VW build soon

[@roddas26]

Nice build. Want to do similar but with the ability to store a dirtbike+mtb and sleep. So probably a pop top? Cheers from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@deanellis2984]

Nice video and love the changes, I’m not usually a fan of bright colour changes to internal trims but this works well 👍👏

[@lgx2410]

This is the camper van I"d have .. wider bench and bed and move the utilities to the front. Seems perfect.

[@BigArch6564]

Cracking vlog buddy and thanks for sharing!

[@tubedarren]

Thanks man appreciate it

[@charlesscamp2774]

Looks wicked mate very impressed.

[@paulrichards2350]

Looks the dogs mate, absolutely beautiful 👍🏻

[@tubedarren]

Thanks man!

[@IainFrame]

Great job mate

[@tubedarren]

Thank u! 👍😎

[@wavewithvayu]

Looking good!

[@opticonor]

Serious job 👍 Great inspiration 😄

[@tubedarren]

Thanks!

[@MrThompson1997]

Great job with the van mate

[@tubedarren]

Thanks Adam (Y)

[@mugurgm4324]

....simple...it's great, I ❤️ this car

[@tubedarren]

Thanks!

[@cutsordesigns]

Thought you’d got a new one to do when I saw the thumbnail pic. You should do another one m8.

[@tubedarren]

ahh I bet, will need a different colour next time mate!

[@allyp7]

nice! love the side repeaters!

[@agee7777]

i would do this exactly the same only with a fixed bed in the back instead of the seats. lots of storage space underneath it to get my tools in.

[@christiangrundlehner3872]

Nice work mate!

[@tubedarren]

Cheers Christian!

[@Radio4ManLeics]

Very nice! You've put a lot of thought into that project. That red accent in the cab is fantastic. Did you need special paint/primer for it? Was that a twin burner alcohol stove/marine hob you were using outside?

[@tubedarren]

Thanks! I just used plasticote spray which seemed to do the job. The outdoor hob was a Coleman twin burner, adapted to be used with LPG.

[@westcoast9651]

Merci pour la vidéo , j’ai le même T5 , même couleur et même projet 😃Bonne route 👍

[@mikesavage7732]

Nice van. Great job.

[@Siddy_7]

Good job buddy!

[@StuntDoubleFPV]

Very nice, i would love something like this

[@tubedarren]

Ty!!

[@mikew2763]

Sure I saw this van at kyance cove Cornwall last tuesday

[@tubedarren]

Must have been the new owner. I hope it was clean 😄

[@lukasp82]

Looks really nice 👍 what is the tire size? And what is the rims name?

[@PaulWelch-p9p]

Hiya mate, where is the diesel heater located in the van where does the ducting go for the inlet and outlet thanks

[@russfoggan4092]

Impressive build

[@vwtransportersandmotorcycl3729]

I love a good before and after vid 👌

[@agee7777]

perfect conversion.

[@tubedarren]

Thanks Adam!

[@lukecanvin3291]

You nailed that. Love it ✊

[@noelmannion4433]

Great job, well done 👏

[@ernestpaniagua1210]

Nicely done brother 👍

[@bevanhart343]

Fricken awesome 🤙🏽❤️

[@lillylopps]

Is there a link where you get the stuff you fitted, I’m interested in the outer trim panels you fitted?

[@PeDro-cy3gd]

Looks great! Good work. Looks like you need a lift kit. 😀

[@BillMcFarlane-l5i]

Wicked build. ❤

[@tubedarren]

Thanks 😁

[@John-jr7xn]

Looks awesome

[@helloweeson]

Lovely van mate . What size are the alloys ?

[@Phil222G]

Done a really good job on the VW just wondering how long that carpet stayed white lol

[@tubedarren]

Thanks Phil and I made sure my shoes were off each time 😂

[@spudhead1161]

Lovely campervan

[@darklabelleather]

I have a T5.1 same as yours. Same colour, 2 sliding doors, 4motion...

[@tubedarren]

Haha that’s great, it was the best colour I think… sold it last year but enjoyed it 😎👍

[@darklabelleather]

@@tubedarren I know, because i watch your channel. Since you sold the van I don’t watch it anymore :)) . But I admit that I enjoy all your T5 videos and I have learned a bunch of things from them. So thanks!

[@tubedarren]

@@darklabelleather great man thanks, I’m sure you’ll be back when you see my next one 😎👍

[@welsewool]

Stunning! What was the budget?

[@tubedarren]

@@welsewool hi thank you. I never set out with a budget, just went for it 😅

[@eauto9152]

Very nice 👍🏼

[@bernie_soltermann]

Where did you get the side mouldings? Looks fantastic!! Thank you

[@tubedarren]

Give rgmautomotive a look 👍

[@stuartforrest]

How did you paint the lower dashboard. Did you take the panels out or spray in situ. Looks great btw.

[@tubedarren]

Hi took them out cheers

[@ryanhutchinson994]

Where did you get the alloys from and what size are they? Your video is fantastic 👍

[@tubedarren]

Hi Ryan links in vid description 👍

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Hi Bud, Did you add a lift kit to allow for the new wheels? What did you use? Looks awesome.

[@tubedarren]

Thanks and no lift kit! Standard height t32 4-moton

[@marks-0-0]

I thought you missed the first van so much you were building another one 😉

[@tubedarren]

haha if only!! :)

[@max25i67]

How much would it cost to get the windows done like this? Or how much for a single side panel window?

[@dean6280]

Hi mate, Where did you purchase the windows from?

[@tubedarren]

Seaford windscreens supplied and fitted thanks

[@markjobling1705]

Good evening - Your van looks mega what paint did you use for A pillar trim, door cards etc.

[@vilsonnovac1963]

Well done

[@tubedarren]

Cheers 🍻

[@gremo188]

Brutal!🔥

[@paulvanhemert3673]

Really cool looking van ! Did you increase the ride height as well to fit the all terrain tires ?

[@tubedarren]

Thanks and no was a standard t32 setup!

[@AlexLimPuiGuan]

Lovely converted. Was the bench/bed customised by yourself or did you buy it off the shelf? can share the contact please. :)

[@guysampson5758]

Great conversion mate! Did you raise the suspensions at all or add any spacers for those wheels?

[@tubedarren]

No and no 😃

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Do you miss this van?? I loved it

[@tubedarren]

It was a great van mate miss the trips and memories more then anything, not the van though, it can easily be replaced when I pull my finger out haha 😆

[@ThrottleDownunder]

@@tubedarren we are in week 8 of a lockdown so I'm not going anywhere soon Haha

[@tubedarren]

@@ThrottleDownunder ahh mate that must be difficult, how're you finding it?

[@ThrottleDownunder]

@@tubedarren been pretty good but starting to go crazy now

[@EricTirado]

Do they sell these with 4x4?

[@darrennash9639]

Nice 1 m8

[@MrDodgeeames]

Love the wheels, what are they?

[@tubedarren]

They were Ford Fiesta zetec S 15’s mate

[@woodyforest7308]

would this conversion pass the DVLA smell test.....

[@taylorjohn]

Bravo🍻

[@tubedarren]

Thanks man!

[@aishlingmullerify]

hey did you take into account a bit of off-road driving when installing the inside accounting for a bumpy road impacting the furniture, im just wondering how best to approach my build

[@tubedarren]

Hi no and to be honest most things are bolted down I.E rock n roll bed, and same for the pod (which tbh I just screwed down). The transporters aren’t really off road vehicles so couldn’t attack real hard terrain which may of posed a problem

[@aishlingmullerify]

@@tubedarren I think you may be underestimating you van a tiny bit, but certainly a hard hard terrain is out but there's seems to be a decent amount of capability that it seems to have, and even more if you have the diff, well enough for my own needs anyway.

[@tubedarren]

Lack of a short ratio gear box and true 4WD means it will never have full capability like an actual 4x4!

[@aishlingmullerify]

@@tubedarren I know, but its a capable hybrid though. sounds like you have had some fun adventures along your way

[@tubedarren]

@@aishlingmullerify 100% . What vehicle you building?

[@woodyforest7308]

Hi can you tell me what % these windows are... There's some on fleebay that say let's 20%of light in... Thanks

[@tubedarren]

Unsure didn’t get them on eBay got them supplied and fitted when I had the van 👍

[@Senna-xi1gr]

Result 👍🏆