Volkswagen 4x4 Camper Conversion Build Start to Finish

#VanLife #Swamper #T5Conversion
In this video I show you the steps I took to convert a standard VW Transporter T5 panel van (4-motion) into a camper van.
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List of items I used on the van:
Altro sparkly flooring (various colours & sizes) : ebay.to/3g5z1ir
Anthracite 4-way stretch carpet 20sqm: ebay.to/3jVc4kq
Full Width Bed (different sizes & finishes also on their shop): ebay.to/305dyAt
Rib passenger captain swivel base: ebay.to/2X0OTLG
Rib driver captain swivel base: ebay.to/302mXccSound deadening: ebay.to/300oOhx
Sound barrier for floor: ebay.to/2WTT1gb
Swing out table kit: ebay.to/30UgoHM
Hacienda table: ebay.to/32ZSgGw
Table storage brackets in grey: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-534...
Table storage brackets in black: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-534...
Black out curtain kit for T5/T6 with barn doors: ebay.to/3g5a0UH
Black out curtain kit for T5/T6 with tailgate: ebay.to/39uUz5C
Rear bumper protector: ebay.to/30Uq5WG
Wind Deflectors: ebay.to/39ubncN
Pod: ebay.to/3g2xDNw
Fridge: ebay.to/2CHQjns
Side bars in black: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-534...
Wheel Arches Single Slider: ebay.to/2X3hksh
Wheel Arches Dual Slider: ebay.to/3g6DdOK
LED Side Repeaters: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-534...
Touch sensitive LED lights: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-534...
Transporter Matt Black Badge: ebay.to/3hI19bL
Black headliner dye in 500ml: ebay.to/30SAAtB
10L Toilet: ebay.to/3g5INkp
Toilet Rinse & Chemical: ebay.to/2P0ejVh
Pop Up Tent: ebay.to/3jJcGcL
12v Shower: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-534...
10L Storage Container: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-534...
Sun visor cover Velcro ones: ebay.to/39zYpu0
Sun visor Stitch on ones: ebay.to/3g6EzZQ
T5 & T5.1 SWB NS SINGLE SLIDING DOOR MOULDINGS: ebay.us/grwNUp
T5 & T5.1 SWB TWIN SLIDING DOOR MOULDINGS: ebay.us/eMM2y0
T5 & T5.1 LWB NS SINGLE SLIDING DOOR MOULDINGS: ebay.us/SWOhA7
T5 & T5.1 LWB TWIN SLIDING DOOR MOULDINGS: ebay.us/IFk0je
ARB awning 2.5 x 2.5m with light:
ebay.to/2BQgurr
ARB awning 2.5 x 2.5m without lighting kit: ebay.to/2PcttXE
KMC Holeshot wheels & tyres: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-534...
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[@rosspowell1665]

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

[@tubedarren]

Thanks Ross much appreciayed

[@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 👍🏼

[@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

[@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.

[@SuperPetril]

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

[@deanellis2984]

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

[@amberamber100]

This is an absolutely lovely conversion!

[@tubedarren]

Thanks Amber 😎

[@pudsrus2]

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

[@mccallinsoutdoor6406]

Tremendous work, very well done, looks great!

[@matthewboville6599]

Stunning Job this mate. Some absolute brilliant touches.

[@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 👍

[@deechenzorides]

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

[@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!!!!!

[@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..

[@KN-lq4zv]

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

[@tubedarren]

Thanks mate appreciated

[@susancowling]

Fantastic work! Fantastic looking van!

[@lukecanvin3291]

You nailed that. Love it ✊

[@allyp7]

nice! love the side repeaters!

[@westcoast9651]

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

[@russfoggan4092]

Impressive build

[@charlesscamp2774]

Looks wicked mate very impressed.

[@damianmaynard2592]

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

[@tubedarren]

Funnily enough the flywheel went very early on!!

[@vanwalker7086]

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 😎

[@mikesavage7732]

Nice van. Great job.

[@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

[@vwtransportersandmotorcycl3729]

I love a good before and after vid 👌

[@Thesummerof2024.]

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 👍😎

[@noelmannion4433]

Great job, well done 👏

[@LostYogi]

What a great build! Awesome work mate!!

[@tubedarren]

Thank you!!

[@BigArch6564]

Cracking vlog buddy and thanks for sharing!

[@tubedarren]

Thanks man appreciate it

[@John-jr7xn]

Looks awesome

[@wavewithvayu]

Looking good!

[@spudhead1161]

Lovely campervan

[@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

[@user-fq7dx5by6q]

Wicked build. ❤

[@bevanhart343]

Fricken awesome 🤙🏽❤️

[@ernestpaniagua1210]

Nicely done brother 👍

[@eauto9152]

Very nice 👍🏼

[@Siddy_7]

Good job buddy!

[@gremo188]

Brutal!🔥

[@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!!

[@allenmclaughlin5283]

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

[@christiangrundlehner3872]

Nice work mate!

[@tubedarren]

Cheers Christian!

[@paulrichards2350]

Looks the dogs mate, absolutely beautiful 👍🏻

[@tubedarren]

Thanks man!

[@fernandesloyal]

Beautiful mate , I am looking for VW build soon

[@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. 👍

[@MrThompson1997]

Great job with the van mate

[@tubedarren]

Thanks Adam (Y)

[@mugurgm4324]

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

[@tubedarren]

Thanks!

[@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 :)

[@agee7777]

perfect conversion.

[@tubedarren]

Thanks Adam!

[@StuntDoubleFPV]

Very nice, i would love something like this

[@tubedarren]

Ty!!

[@PeDro-cy3gd]

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

[@vilsonnovac1963]

Well done

[@tubedarren]

Cheers 🍻

[@darrennash9639]

Nice 1 m8

[@IainFrame]

Great job mate

[@tubedarren]

Thank u! 👍😎

[@Senna-xi1gr]

Result 👍🏆

[@taylorjohn]

Bravo🍻

[@tubedarren]

Thanks man!

[@raychambers3646]

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

[@lgx2410]

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

[@williamrashleigh1897]

Classs

[@markjobling1705]

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

[@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 🇳🇿

[@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!

[@marks-0-0]

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

[@tubedarren]

haha if only!! :)

[@EricTirado]

Do they sell these with 4x4?

[@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.

[@mikew2763]

Sure I saw this van at kyance cove Cornwall last tuesday

[@tubedarren]

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

[@AlexLimPuiGuan]

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

[@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.

[@woodyforest7308]

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

[@deathbystereo-]

how does having the windows and seats etc effect dvlA and insurance?

[@lukasp82]

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

[@helloweeson]

Lovely van mate . What size are the alloys ?

[@guysampson5758]

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

[@tubedarren]

No and no 😃

[@markabellon1257]

Stock suspension? No lift kits installed?

[@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

[@jobvandijk8380]

Yoooooo fucking nice mate

[@tubedarren]

Thanks man!

[@ryanhutchinson994]

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

[@tubedarren]

Hi Ryan links in vid description 👍

[@bernhardsoltermann1739]

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

[@tubedarren]

Give rgmautomotive a look 👍

[@sueneilson896]

what size wheels and tyres were used?

[@Andreee73]

Isn't L1 too small to be comfortable?

[@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!

[@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 👍

[@RT.JacekStolarski]

👍👏

[@dean6280]

Hi mate, Where did you purchase the windows from?

[@tubedarren]

Seaford windscreens supplied and fitted thanks

[@bellacustomsgarage]

whats the wheel and tire specs, please

[@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 😂

[@MrDodgeeames]

Love the wheels, what are they?

[@tubedarren]

They were Ford Fiesta zetec S 15’s mate

[@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 😎👍

[@mattchristie1810]

Do you have the details for the diesel heater and vent for the pillar?

[@tubedarren]

I do

[@andrewwilson4402]

What was the rough all in cost Darren

[@tubedarren]

Hi Andrew I lost track the moment I started work on it 😂👍

[@vdubster]

I missed the interior trim spraying, I’ll have you hunt that video down.

[@tubedarren]

I only done a short vid about that, if I remember correctly! it was pretty straightforward

[@thegreatestview5354]

i wish i have that van 😭

[@scandivanman]

You need to do another one dal…

[@tubedarren]

Yep I am getting another van, got a lot going on right now but it’s happening 👍😎

[@Thecunningghost]

What size rims pal ?

[@tubedarren]

17 mate

[@thomaswhitcombe7236]

May I ask how much was the van mate? Debating a ford or Volkswagen. Awesome work by the way 👏👌

[@tubedarren]

Prices are irrelevant now as I built this pre pandemic 👍

[@anthonyshutt7834]

Brilliant video If you don't mind me asking where did you get the swivel table ?

[@tubedarren]

Hi Anthony thanks. All links are in the description to the video cheers

[@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?

[@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

[@jacobeickhardt84]

you need a light up vw logo in front

[@tubedarren]

It would look good!