VW Crafter Camper XLWB updates, we've made some changes and more to come....

[@drewsteroriginals4564]

Still looks great, good to see it changing as you use it.

[@THQAutomotive]

The next change will be a big one :)

[@glennrowswell8707]

Yay, more Crafter vids please! That's deff making me rethink wheel and tyre choice. The Atek roofs look amazing.

[@glennrowswell8707]

Though need to actually buy a Crafter still 🤣

[@THQAutomotive]

haha, yeah thats a start for sure! haha @@glennrowswell8707

[@h12st_d63]

Funny how some of the high tech solutions end up not being the best, great video and serious van envy as always

[@THQAutomotive]

This is very true

[@shanewaller2864]

Hi Andy I have had BF goodridge k02s tyres on my van haven built transporter t6.1 204 dsg swamper ,I have bilsten b6 comfort suspension with eibach 60mm lift kit springs and shocks fitted and I don't notice any real additional road noise from the Bf goodridge tyres above 30 mph .I've covered 20,000 miles in 16 months including two trips to Germany, as for high speeds I've been doing well over 100 mph in the van on the autobahn and she's also been on the nurburgring, as for wet grip I've had no issues what so ever. I've found them to be a fantastic tyre and when they need replacing which will probably be in 3 years or more with 60 plus thousand miles on them I will most definitely be buying another set .

[@THQAutomotive]

It's a really popular type and they'll last a long time that's for sure. They just don't suit my preferences. I'm probably just over fussy though. I much prefer the road tyre for my use. Glad they work on your setup 😊

[@ColinM_YouTube]

From your original crafter xlwb walk around video, I’ve always thought your van was well thought out & now with the changes, you are refining it. You really should go into business building these, that’s how good this van is!! Awesome

[@THQAutomotive]

Thank you for your kind words. We just don't have time to build them. We spend all our time on new product development now.

[@kevinsmith2994]

Good move on the Clayton, I think it's the future of Campervan and even Motorhome builds in the near future.

[@THQAutomotive]

Yes i believe so. Big fans of the Clayton units here at THQ

[@johnmugbusiness5127]

Agreed, things change and Victron thinks it's too big to talk directly with it's customers?Outdated Nokia marketing.😂

[@robbiemulholland8412]

Some great ideas, keep them coming. Cheers

[@THQAutomotive]

We will. Thank you :)

[@samhartfieldlewis5247]

Be some big changes with that pop top you were on about. The Clayton system and extended battery sounds cool plans, think May go down that route in my work truck if ever can round it. Starlink also thought about that for our caravan been slowly sorting but our house Wi-Fi is totally crap.

[@THQAutomotive]

Honestly so impressed with the starlink. I couldn't use my home office without it.

[@Yorkshirelad84]

Some great ideas, keep up the good work guys

[@THQAutomotive]

Thank you and we will 😊

[@Markticroll]

Since you’re giving us up dates, what ever happened to the Tesla van?

[@THQAutomotive]

It's going to sit in the corner of the yard and I'm going to keep pretending we never started it. It's a love hate thing and right now I hate it. The current plan is finish it early 2024 when the dream T5 build is finished.

[@Markticroll]

@@THQAutomotive 🤣🤣

[@iam_anderdingus]

Great to see your crafter evolution and mods - I found the BFGs horrible on my previous T6 and took them off pretty quick 😢

[@THQAutomotive]

Great looking wheels, great when actually off road. Not so great when doing miles and miles on tarmac.

[@stephengraham6194]

That looks the ticket 😍

[@THQAutomotive]

Thank you ☺️

[@peterwilding9744]

Look forward to every excellent video, yet again another good one👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌 any news on the caddy?

[@THQAutomotive]

Thanks Peter. I'll do that Caddy update one day I promise 😞

[@benpowell5014]

Have looked at a surface mount for the Starlink what are your thoughts on developing something like that?

[@THQAutomotive]

Great idea, I'll look into it.

[@alexelliotcook]

Clayton specific solar panels sound interesting, when are they landing?

[@THQAutomotive]

End of this year

[@KarlWalkerRides]

how did you get ride of the crackle???, my 6.1 does this constantly I press the voice control off and on and it sorts it for a short amount of time.

[@THQAutomotive]

Changed the stereo 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@dxg999]

What's the rear departure angle like (with the box)? Will you be able to get it onto a ferry?

[@THQAutomotive]

We've never had issues getting in anywhere. It's been on the tunnel and ferry 😊

[@margaretsweeney6268]

What are you doing with your old victron system????, also can you give me information on your windows please.

[@THQAutomotive]

It'll probably be for sale

[@dlbaskeyfield-sf8pz]

Was it difficult keeping it all below 3.5 tonne?

[@THQAutomotive]

I'd wasn't possible. It's over, that's why the air suspension is on the rear

[@dlbaskeyfield-sf8pz]

Is that a big job? We are currently having a Crafter converted to six berth and I’m concerned as to what we’ll do if it’s over.

[@thefirst555]

Whats it weigh currently ?

[@THQAutomotive]

From memory it was 3.6 tons

[@neilowen9468]

Did you say T5 build..?! 🤩🙏

[@THQAutomotive]

Yes check back a few videos. This one is going to be epic!!

[@jasonharling2415]

Are you selling the Tentbox? 🤪

[@THQAutomotive]

Yeah probably although it'll have holes from the solar panels

[@jasonharling2415]

@@THQAutomotive can you leave the panels on it, and include it in the price?

[@THQAutomotive]

@@jasonharling2415 I could do that. Drop me an email [e-mail] and I'll save your details