Choosing the best van for camper conversion | Which VW Transporter?

Choosing the right van is the first vital step in any #vanconversion. Obviously it's going to be a #vwtransporter - but which of the many models, body types, trim levels and engine sizes make the best #vwcamper? This first of four videos in my VW camper series runs through your options when looking for a donor vehicle. It's a mix of my experiences of going through the process, plus expert advice from professional converters. It inclues top tips on the best places to buy a used VW Transporter - as well as advice on which body type is best to convert. Find out whether it's a panel van, Kombi or a passenger variant like a Caravelle. There's practical advice on which wheelbase and roof height night work best for you and a guide to how a van's weight rating, condition and mileage should affect your decision. For a detailed guide to the entire conversion process, check out my book "VW Campers for Beginners" - see link below. GREAT CAMPERVAN BOOKS ON AMAZON: If you're enjoying the channel, take a look at these campervan books by channel founder Chris Wise. They make great gifts for camperfans! VW CAMPERS FOR BEGINNERS - The Complete Guide to Owning Your First Volkswagen Campervan: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Campers-Begi... EUROPE BY CAMPERVAN - A practical guide to turning vanlife dreams into road trip reality: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Europe-Campe... ... and great travel guides/road trip diaries - based on Chris's life-changing, year-long, 22,000 mile campervan adventure through twenty countries... SCANDINAVIA BY CAMPERVAN - The Essential Road Trip Guide to Sweden, Norway and Denmark https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scandinavia-... THE MEDITERRANEAN BY CAMPERVAN - The Essential Road Trip Guide through France, Spain and Italy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mediterranea... ALBANIA AND THE BALKANS BY CAMPERVAN: The Essential Road Trip Guide to (mostly) Albania - plus Montenegro, Croatia, Slovenia and North Macedonia: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Albania-Balk... And if you want to find out more about the converters who built the camper featured in this video - they're at: https://www.8ballcamperconversions.co... CHAPTERS 0:00 - Introduction 1.00 - Finding the Right Van 1:16 - VW Brand and campers 1:56 - VW T5, T6 and T6.1 2:24 - Buying online 3:05 - Buying from Dealerships 3:55 - Which body type? 4:03 - Panel Vans 4:12 - Kombi Vans 4:29 - Caravelle & Minibus 5:39 - Short or Long Wheelbase? 6:53 - Maxium Allowable Mass (MAM) 8:11 - Roof Height 9:16 - Barn Doors or Tailgate? 9:57 - Engine choices 10:58 - Trim levels - Startline, Trendline & Highline 11:47 - Van condition 12:35 - Mileage