ARE YOU BETTER OFF GETTING A CONVERSION? Volkswagen California T6.1 

I’ll be testing the NEW CALIFORNIA next week. I’m super excited!! Make sure to subscribe for the content and let me know if there’s anything specifically you’d like to know. 😊

Got one six months ago through drive the deal. Five years warranty and service package. Hefty deposit allowed 5 years 0% finance. Best vehicle I have ever owned. Just got back from a tour of Europe France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland and back. So many positives to the vehicle MPH, drivability, Functionality. Whilst the comments about high initial costs are valid v other vehicles there are few that have as high residual values so overall costs of ownership are very good.

Conversion owner here, imo the way to go cheaper and you can have it your way, also with a conversion you can have the sliding door on the pavement side

A few things, when you buy one, the rear shelf wasn't fitted right hence it was loose. The bed is easy to move if you sit on it and walk it forward,you dont need to plug the van in to use the heater. Go 2nd hand and save a packet. Levelling blocks are mostly unnecessary . You opened the door to allow air in when lifting the roof but left the hatch closed.also ALWAYS use the legs on the awning when out. I paid 46k for mine

I’ve had an Ocean 72 plate from new. I cook pot noodles, porridge, pasta, pack meals in the van and plenty of brews. I also carry a lot of fruit my fridge is on level 2 only, ever. I need the kitchen when I get back from hiking and it tells you not to cook with your bed down who would ? Up top is the best bed anyway. If we take our grand kids x 2 we take our air awning and cook meals in that for the kids.its not a home it’s a camp van. Treat it like a luxury tent. No I won’t be getting another version they look Cr”p, I’d go back packing again if needed. Great and honest review from your perspective 😊 we are all unique 😜

Hi amelia, I have a 2022 204 t6.1 lwb dsg highline kombi camper swamper from from Van Haven. My van was fully built to my needs, it's a full bespoke transporter in revena blue. It's by far the best vehicle we have ever owned. It does absolutely everything, and we could wish for more .

Would not entertain a car of any sort,our California is our only vehicle and goes everywhere,multistory car parks not an issue mostly,get some decent tyres and you won’t get stuck on camp sites,we never have after using Michelin cross climate tyres.44 mpg,using adaptive cruise control on motorway,brilliant,

It is an intriguing proposition, but the price is somewhat eye-watering. I feel a conversion would appeal to more, even while giving up a bit of OEM practicality. 😊

I’m glad I went for a conversion, so much cheaper and much better in my opinion apart from the motorised roof which would be a plus.

When opening or closing the roof make sure the cover is pulled back to allow the air to flow in and out.

The rear shelves are very sturdy but you have not got it fitted correctly. There are 4 supports for it. When you make up the lower bed, you should push it back after you lower the seat so it meets the rear shelf.

Looks like a great campervan. Just wish it was cheaper! Great video btw.

Conversions definetly offer better value for money

Have got Renault Trafic 1.6. campervan. For the price I could have got a motorhome. Can get into parking bays also under most height barriers with my campervan.

Would love one of these one day!

Bought a usedT5 180HP 4-motion with rebuild engine (due EGR issues) L2H2 version a while ago, rebuild it to an L- seat/bed version with kitchen and fridge. So, no so-called Rock and roll bed. Furthermore, all kind of special extras like leather seats and leather steering wheel + radio and camera etc. So for the half of the price I have the same (or I dare even say more) camper van then the original. Next month the van is getting a 2-tone spray job so it will, be looking like a brand-new car. And that for whole less money. The only downside is when we want to sell it, it's not an original VW camper. But hé we want to use it for many years. We use it just for weekend trips, but if we had the : 1. time for longer trips (read longer then 1 week) 2. the money to spend I think it would be more interesting to buy a 540 or 600 camper van with a bed at the back side and a little bathroom! But yes it's a great improvement rather than using a tent.

Great video and very informative thank you.

Whoever pays that for a VW camper needs their heads testing......scandalous.

Wow! £80,000 to be a member of the VW, I’ve been ripped off club. How can you possibly justify that cost? Give me a £10,000 Mazda Bong, Nissan Elgrand or Toyota Granville any day of the week. I can also have 7x 5 • round the World holidays. Hey but fashion dictates! Can’t be seen in anything less on my Bank Holiday weekend in Abersoch! Chin, chin!

Hi did you say £80,000 it’s a tiny camper ridiculous but a couple of days maybe. Useless for us in Australia just to small. And at $160.000 it’s crazy 😢😢 Jon🇦🇺

I have heard Scotchgard or similar products work well on fabric seats. Not sure if it's available in the UK.

Nice, but way overpriced.

😲 80? Ha ha

It’s a typical vw approved camper conversion. A bland sea of grey with insufficient amenities

Don’t open the pop up with the slide hatch closed 🤦‍♂️