VW CRAFTER/MAN, 10 QUESTIONS ABOUT MY VAN BUILD ANSWERED.

[@Dickie2702]

Good luck with your refit but trust me, you don't need a 4kw diesel heater, overkill for a MWB van, 2kw will be ample.

[@exploresandtosummit]

Hi, thanks , I’ve gone for the 2kw. I’ve got a 4kw in my garage as it’s far to hot, I keep it on the lowest setting, which is not good for a diesel heater. 👍

[@exploresandtosummit]

Hi, thanks , I’ve gone for the 2kw. I’ve got a 4kw in my garage as it’s far to hot, I keep it on the lowest setting, which is not good for a diesel heater. 👍

[@Dickie2702]

​@@exploresandtosummitSpot on, few people realise best practice for a diesel heater is to run at max for at least 30mins every month.

[@Defender200tdi]

The double glazed windows reduce condensation

[@exploresandtosummit]

That a good reason to have them.

[@k0na801]

The 180 twin turbo is the one lots of people avoid because they’re plagued with problems. The 140, mapped to 170+ when you’re out of warranty is possibly the better option.

[@exploresandtosummit]

Never heard that before! Been great so far and very quick, I’ve got a five year VW warranty so hopefully be fine 👍

[@alexanderlouis.w]

Can you tell me more about the common problems specific for the twin turbo version? I have a 2018 twin turbo 4 motion crafter and want to know what to look out for regarding possible upcomming problems

[@exploresandtosummit]

I’m sure if you keep it serviced it will be fine, everybody says all vehicles have problems! I’m guessing not using the second turbo enough may cause problems, just now and again drive it at high speeds so it get used. all the crafter engines are the same, just different mapping.

[@k0na801]

@@alexanderlouis.w Yeah it's primarily EGR, cooler and the additional turbo. Have a google as some of the 180 issues with transporters are shared with early mk2 crafters. Some people blank the EGR. It's not a ticking time bomb but driving factors can contribute to the issues being a major problem at pretty low miles. Some 180's have a revised oil cooler fitted by recall to resolve that issue, but think the turbos are an ongoing thing to consider/prepare for just incase.

[@Creative_Sparks]

Just found your channel. Interested in watching your re fit. Just bought a MWB Crafter and need to do complete conversion, including figuring out how to get the kayak on and off alongside solar panels etc 🥴 I dont have height on my side unfortunately

[@exploresandtosummit]

Hi, I starting a refit this week and one of the things I'm figuring out is how to make loading the kayaks easier. I've got one solar panel on at the rear and the kayaks fit more towards the front of the roof rack, but depends how long your kayaks are.