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Mike_D on "VW T5 camper van as a daily driver?"
We've got an actual toilet, but you don't get much privacy
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Stoner on "VW T5 camper van as a daily driver?"
we also have an ensuite, but we have to evacuate the van prior to usehttp://www.thebrowncorporation.com/
View ArticleMoreCashThanDash on "VW T5 camper van as a daily driver?"
Can anyone give an idea how much harder life would be with a LWB rather than a SWB, in the real world?(Just had a week away in the tent, so suffering campervan envy at the moment.....)
View ArticleMike_D on "VW T5 camper van as a daily driver?"
It's only about a foot longer. You'll overhang some parking spaces, can't think of any other major downsides.
View ArticleBlazin-saddles on "VW T5 camper van as a daily driver?"
I drive a LWB T5 conversion almost daily. I don't find it to be a problem once you've learnt where the two ends are, they are a bit blind on the nose, you are generally further away from stuff than you...
View ArticleRivett on "VW T5 camper van as a daily driver?"
That was where we started. Serious van envy after being rained on in the tent too much. We have had a fair few wet days in the van this year and it is so much more comfy. Spent the whole of Easter...
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New this year to the wonderful world of van insurance. If you have a self-built van (by yours or someone elses hand who is not an established name converter) and you want it insured as a camper not a...
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Mike_D on "VW T5 camper van as a daily driver?"
with a proper camper, not a conversion, there is not much space for bikes inside.I'm not sure what distinction you're trying to draw here They're all "conversions".
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Re: insurance -- DVLA was being a bit funny about changing vehicle types to "Motorcaravan" for self-builds or conversions on already-registered vehicles a while back, but they seem to have relented...
View Articleb r on "VW T5 camper van as a daily driver?"
tbh if you are concerned about mileage/usage etc, just buy a cheap car also.
View ArticleSprocketJockey on "VW T5 camper van as a daily driver?"
Can anyone give an idea how much harder life would be with a LWB rather than a SWB, in the real world?I reckon you'd be fine - probably not much difference in length than one of the bigger Volvo or...
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NZCol on "VW T5 camper van as a daily driver?"
Actually quick question for those with normal swb VW Calis - can you fit a bike in headfirst with the bench seat pushed forward on the rails, with front wheel off obviously. We drive on a lot of 4wd...
View ArticleStoner on "VW T5 camper van as a daily driver?"
I can certainly put a bike in front of the rock and roll bed slammed back. Never tried it from the rear mind.
View ArticleMugboo on "VW T5 camper van as a daily driver?"
Brentacre are a really easy going insurer. Mines on there campervan policy that allows me to slowly modify the van with no charge for changes. They said no adding bhp but when I had a chat about adding...
View Articlenwilko on "VW T5 camper van as a daily driver?"
run a SWB T4 2.5tdi, similar running costs to my old mondeo 2l petrol and similar width/length. LWB will be a pain if you have to parallel park or park in multistory carparks as it will be too long for...
View Articlerthomas17 on "VW T5 camper van as a daily driver?"
nzcol - you can get bikes in with the front wheels on from either the rear or the front of a california. There are a couple of metal stops in the runners that you take out so that the seat slides all...
View Articlebernard on "VW T5 camper van as a daily driver?"
Home brew T5 conversion, used as a daily drive. Apart from the electrics all my stuff is removable in 30 mins (kitchen pod & rear bed (folds out over rear seats) All done on a tight budget. Just...
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I will say I'm liking the idea of a 'tischer camper' though
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Rthomas- thanks. Have now managed to order our 6M 4motion which should arrive sometime in the next century !
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nzcol - congrats on ordering the cali - the waiting will be terrible! Meanwhile, have you seen this site?http://www.thevwcalifornia.com/ the forum on facebook was fantastic, think it's moved to a...
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