VW T5 / VW T6 Campervan Alternative Layouts or Configurations

T5/T6 conversions do not have to have a Rock ’n’ Roll bed!!!
In this video we discuss alternative configurations for your T5/T6 campervan project, reviewing the many options that we considered during the design process for Project Sìne Bhàn. We look at layout drawings for all of the main configurations possible and discuss their relative strengths and weaknesses to help your decision making. We also talk about what we decided was the best option for us and what we have done so far to take it forward including who has supplied our furniture and bed.
This is a bit of the planning process that often gets missed - so, please have a look and see if it gets you thinking...

[@JohnSmith-lk8cy]

I like this layout a lot.

[@sinetwo]

Really useful. We are going with almost the exact same layout!

[@highergroundlifestyle]

Glad it helped! We have no regrets. Best wishes. N

[@Senna-xi1gr]

Hi, am with you on the U shape it’s great. Also windows at rear at least because you should be enjoying your surroundings. Cheers 👍🏆

[@highergroundlifestyle]

Cheers!

[@DarrenRC76]

U shape. The best layout by far 👌🏻.

[@highergroundlifestyle]

It’s right for us for all the reasons I mentioned! Cheers. N

[@bluehawkism]

This was extremely helpful! Thank you!

[@highergroundlifestyle]

Glad it was useful. Best wishes. N

[@OurPlanetYourAdventure]

Exactly what we are doing at the moment. Had a 7.0 mtr motirhome before toured for 5 years. Vans are so small...

[@highergroundlifestyle]

Small isn’t always bad! We find our van is great for the 2 of us. It’s also easy to park, fantastic on remote Highland roads and low key causing far less negative reaction from locals than a bigger motorhome! Have fun. N

[@JPracer069]

Great thoughts, I built a conventional layout but if I was doing it again it would be a pop top and L shape seat/storage/bed

[@highergroundlifestyle]

Many thanks. I’m a bit obsessive and inclined to over-think things because I like to get them right first time. Whilst my vans been in paint I have been living with the fully built interior in my workshop, cooking, relaxing, reviewing and modifying it as I learn what works best. (Also having a lot of fun making best use of the very limited space available!) I’m happy we made the right choice for us and this video was simply about saying you have options. Best wishes and thanks again. N

[@JPracer069]

@@highergroundlifestyle it’s good to see options, some of mine is custom made by me as I needed specific bits of storage for hobby bits. Nothing wrong with getting it right first time, but also you will always find something needs a tweak after you use it in anger

[@highergroundlifestyle]

@@JPracer069 tonight’s job was starting on the bespoke drinks cabinet! Watch this space…

[@RedBatteryHead]

Rear kitchen like the Nugget style works with a reversed pop up roof.

[@highergroundlifestyle]

Agreed! I really like the nugget configuration. It makes incredible use of a very limited space to create three distinguishable habitable areas plus a fixed toilet. Very clever but difficult to recreate effectively in a home build. Even Ford’s front bed is a bit of a faff to make up…

[@RedBatteryHead]

@@highergroundlifestyle correct. And one would need LWB to get the toilet in. Westfalia Joker is a bit similar albeit galley kitchen. I am thinking of doing a nugget like setup in reverse so you have the back in same as your U-space. Kitchen behind driver in an L with sink an fridge in corner. But still it's a big puzzle anyway 😊

[@highergroundlifestyle]

@@RedBatteryHead would love to see what you come up with! Best wishes. N

[@RedBatteryHead]

@@highergroundlifestyle it will have a similar kitchen design as this one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4jNlayCnrl-rbM

[@nilsjohnsen7515]

Love the u-shape What company did u go with?

[@highergroundlifestyle]

Thanks. I went with van furniture. It’s good solid gear made with 13mm ply. No MDF or anything that will dissolve in water.

[@nilsjohnsen7515]

@@highergroundlifestyle Perfect. I will do the same. Can i know the price u payed?

[@highergroundlifestyle]

@@nilsjohnsen7515 Around £2k but I also ordered cushions, hardwood table/work surfaces and a few extras. Best of luck! N

[@nilsjohnsen7515]

@@highergroundlifestyle Cheap and great . Thanks man👍

[@highergroundlifestyle]

@@nilsjohnsen7515 Checkout my other videos for how I have fitted electrics into these units and modified them. Another video coming on this soon. Cheers. N