We’d like to show you some of the vans we’ve converted and some of the products we use to make the conversions.
We specialise in converting VW T4, T5, T6 and Crafter vans into luxury campers, day vans or just nicer places to be, with added functionality and improved fittings we can create cozy spaces that are practical and relaxing to take you away from your daily stresses and provide an opportunity for you to unwind and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you holiday close to home or want to travel further we can build the perfect van for you.
As a Skyline Roofs approved fitter we can fit pop top roofs to your T4,5,6 and the Ford Transit to give standing height in your van and an additional double bed if required.
All our builds come fully certified and checked by an independent assessor to give peace of mind and an assurance of the high quality builds we offer as standard.
Totally agree re the layout. I am coberting a transit 350. Loke you. Im going for the U shape back end whoch wi comvert when required. Into the bed. I never did get the bed at the back with a garage. Doesnt make sense. At all. 😊
This is now my favourite plan for a T6, u shape lounge. Love the buddy box because it comes out to get my bike in . Brilliant. I will be coming to speak to you guys once I find a decent van with low miles. Cheers. 🏆👍
Thanks. Yes it has a leisure batter under drivers seat, next to the main battery. It also has mains power via hook up. As the owners don’t intend being ‘off grid’ much no inverter was necessary but you could easily fit one in the main cupboard to give you 240v. The bed is 1720mm but with its spacing gives about 1800mm of useable space.
@@DarrenRC76 cheers. On a service he did in a garage it came back various diagnostic teuble codes. It's been way for a long time . Not sure if something is blocked. Thanks for you quick reply 👍
Could be one of a couple of things. Boost related. Things to check, I would start with the following. Check what a scan of the ecu says. If it’s low boost pressure it could be a leak from somewhere. The most common are the vacuum lines, boost pipes and a split intercooler. Really carefully check all the boost pipes, the joints are prone to either coming apart or leaking, they must be seated correctly or they’ll leak which will give poor performance and economy. If it’s overboost on the ecu scan it could be the turbo. Turbo issues are common but generally they give overboost as the vanes stick and can’t change position.
@@dcdtransporters thanks for that. Can't believe what just happened. So the guy who I got the van off knew there was warning codes to the ECU-turbo and didn't tell me. And it was constantly in limp mode. I bought it anyway because I don't know anything about machanics. A post popped up about the turbo boot control sensor and how to give it an air test and I spotted a really small pipe not connected so I popped it back in and boom. Turbo back on and no warning lights and limp mode. Two garages I've been to and not been able to fix. Thought I was going to have to by a turbo 👍
Brilliant review, response and input from viewers 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Just picked up a 2003 2.5 with twin sliding doors and a factory sun roof… engine wise it pulls very well, starts instantly and sounds sweet. However it’s covered in oil on the top looks like sloppy oil changed but it has a split in the EGR pipe and is covered in black soot everywhere… I was considering removing the EGR, but I’m not entirely convinced that’s a good move. Any advice opinions are very welcome 🤗
Thank you very much for that nice vidéo ;-) On some other videos, some people isolates the doors not just the external panel but in 3 differents layers. Do you think that it is important or your way is enought ?
On the front doors you could add some close foam on top of the sound deadening pads but that’s it. You can’t add too much as the window mechanism will get caught up and potentially jam. The rest of the van panels would indeed benefit from the three stage insulation but you need to be careful around the lock mechanisms and catches.
@@dcdtransporters I will try to do that operation on my T6.1. Hope it will not be to difficult to dismount the electrical window area from the door... Maybe I can find some information about it !
Correct oil is a must 0-30W 506.01 spec, Westway or millers only do it now though and its hard to off the shelf as its an old engine now. Do not put the 5-30w C3 or similar oil in it, All motor factors say its the modern oil but are wrong, pre DPF 2.5 axd engines are low sap grade to protect the soft camshaft and gears.
Great layout, just as I'm doing mine, fab to see it similar ahead of my completion. Looks nice and totally agree with the big van made small by the fixed rear bed washroom layout. This one so much better IMO
Hi there i have just purchased a new t6.1 SWB high line DSG, i would like to put full width 3 seats / bed in the back so we can use it to camp in and also i can you it still for work, what cost would i be looking at
@@kipa170it’s part of a suspension and R package a The R bodystyling pack includes wheels, body kit side bars and suspension. Get in touch with us via email and we can give you some prices
Well done to the team on converting a Van worthy of the front cover of VWT, it shows the quality work you are putting into them. Good luck for future business and with the RU-vid channel.
What a van! Still looks fresh to this day. Enjoy it and you’re taking great care of it! I’m really happy it’s gone to an owner who uses it the way I intended. Part time show van, full time holiday machine 😎
First comment I’m currently building my van after 8 months I’ve done the windows built the engine and fully insulated and carpet lined the back metal work I ply lined the rear and carpet lined it. I then insulated the floor and made a plywood floor and fitted a 4mm rubber floor and then fitted 5 rear seats. I got the bodywork next a facelift and paint it 2tone like the first t5.1 I ever noticed. I love my van it’s an old 2006 2.5 130 with 174k that I bought cheep but it’s not stayed that way after rebuilding the engine my self and all the work my self I have failed in love with it and it’s mine and paid
Can you comment on who you use to insure this van, as a lot of insurers jack the premium when you do mods. Is there a good insurance company that is mod friendly? (In the UK)
Very good question. We have a fleet/trade policy so very different to normal private insurance. Previously we’ve used the likes of Adrian flux, JK insurance, A-Plan, Herts insurance consults. And a few others. I forget! Best is to be honest with what you’ve done and ring them direct. The specialist insurance companies seem to be better than the big ones such as aviva, direct line etc. when dealing with modifications. Adrian Flux has been around for years and I’ve always had good service from them. Keep in mind I have never claimed from any of these companies mentioned so I don’t know what they’d be like if the worst was to happen. Best of luck.
Only just get round to ordering these after watching your upload12 months ago, just waiting on collection date, please can you advise on fitting the oak window panel, is this attached to the units before placing them in the van or to the van before placing the units in? just trying to get my head round this without seeing any fixings, thank you for any advice given. Btw great uploads of your conversions.
Hi and thanks for the positive comments. We’d recommend fitting the splash back before the furniture is fully installed. You ideally want the splash to sit on the worktop and tuck behind the wardrobe unit. The top cabinet will help keep it in place but some battons behind the splash back will be needed to level it up and so you can bond it in place. Good luck with your build.
I had the exact same problem with mine. Cured it by cleaning intake and throttle body and adding a german oil catch can from flash lube. No more problems
