Standard bed from gas struts: from £275: A standard bed frame includes two gas struts with a carpeted high-quality ply bed frame. Bi-fold beframe from £350: We make this out of high-quality Ply, piano hinges and 4 gas struts. This double hinged roof bed allows for greater height in the rear of your campervan. Volkswagen has long known that the Transporter is ripe for a camper van conversion, which is why each iteration of the Transporter is so popular for conversion. Whether it’s a T1, a T6, or anything in between, people love turning VW Transporters into camper vans. VW Kombi conversions have evolved beyond the 1960s… The original Volkswagen Building your T6 Camper Conversion is a really exciting time. However the options available to you can become pretty overwhelming. We have selected what we think is the top 4 things to take into account when converting your VW T6. What is a T6 transporter conversion? Before you begin diving into what you want to add to your van conversion, you will need to know what a T6 conversion is exactly T6 Guru. 17 Jul 2016. #4. Hi @teddy, just finished my conversion, I went for a T30 140bhp SWB Highline Panel with DSG. Also tailgate rather than barn doors at the back. The T30 is said to be the best base, if you get a T28 (depending on conversion) you can get close to 2.8 tonnes by the time your fully loaded. Jeff Lavery. This 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon is a standard van model that was previously converted into a camper with all the Westfalia package trimmings, sans pop-top roof. The interior features some smart upgrades to make living the van life possible without the added complexity/maintenance needs of the leak-prone roof. History of the VW Campervan. The history of the VW Campervan dates back to 1950 when the concept of the VW Transporter was conceived. It was later identified as the perfect vehicle to convert into a camper van. Over 6 generations the transporter has developed to incorporate more streamlined bodywork, more efficient engines and greater comfort Welcome Back Campers,So today is the much awaited POP TOP video..This video is the full video of what I did start to finish in the hope that if you fan Other thing the shuttle doesn't come with unless it was specced in is auto light switch (£17-25) and folding mirrors (£695 diy or £795 +vat at dealer) I've found the aftermarket suppliers often more expensive that dealers, so if you plan to have others do the work, always check the dealer. How to transform your van into slice of van life for that never-ending road trip holiday we all dream about. Sam Purcell. 06:00 02 September 2023. 1 comment. For VAT purposes you can still claim VAT back if payload is over 1 tonne ie a T32, that hasn’t changed. What had changed is HMRC view vans with windows behind driver or a second row of seats as cars for AIA and benefit in kind purposes which could have a big effect for people with limited companies claiming AIA. L. 7sUV.