SWB vs LWB - Barn Doors vs Tailgate - VW Transporter Campervan Guide

SWB vs LWB - Barn Doors vs Tailgate - VW Transporter Campervan Guide Mileage and service history discussion. Should you have single slider or twin slider? Can I carry bikes with barn doors? Does the long wheel base make a difference? Maybe you should look to buy a VW Crafter or the VW Grand California Find out which VW Transporter is Right for you The MOST Important Decision - The Base Van for Campervan Conversion is a Crucial Choice Choosing the right campervan for YOU - Buying Guide - This is the 2nd part of choosing a basevan. If you make a bad decision with your conversion, you can most likely rectify it, however if you choose the wrong van to start your dream campervan conversion, it won't be as easy to change afterwards. Today I will be discussing, the choices and options available to you. I will be helping answer some of your questions, for example: Best Base Van for Camper Conversion? Choosing a van for camper van conversion? Choosing a van for conversion - Camper Van? Best camper van for beginners? What VW van is best for conversion to camper? Best VW transporter conversion? Which is the best VW Transporter Van? Should you buy a campervan? Best van for camper conversion? Best place to start your camper conversion? Which van is right for you? Best camper best day van? Choosing the right van Choosing the best van for camper conversion This is a guide to buying a campervan or more specifically a guide to buying a Volkswagen Transporter Campervan. 00:00 - Watch Part 1 later 00:32 - Service History - How substantial is it? Cam belt, water pump? 02:40 - Mileage - Should you avoid high mileage vans? 05:00 - More things matter than mileage - What about the camper conversion? Gas, Electric etc 06:12 - Has it been in an accident? Outstanding finance? 06:30 - SWB vs LWB - Which wheelbase will you choose? What about a VW Crafter? Grand California? 08:30 - Barn Doors vs Tailgate - Which is for you? Both have their pro's. Can you carry bikes? 13:08 - Single Slider vs Twin Slider - Easy access to gas, electrics and water? ----------------------------------- Some ESSENTIAL items for you to have to keep safe in your van Firexo 7 in 1 Extinguisher - https://amzn.to/3yqmBft 5 in 1 Fire Extinguisher - https://amzn.to/3uvm8Ym Fire Angel Smoke Alarm - https://amzn.to/3yg1Q64 Fire Angel Carbon Monoxide Alarm - https://amzn.to/3ACgGqf ----------------------------------- Whether you have a VW T5, VW T5.1, VW T6, VW T6.1 or even an older T2, T2.5, T4, the VW Vanlife scene is amazing, with so much help and assistance available for whatever project you wish to attempt. Panel van, Kombi, Converted Camper or VW California Beach, Surf or Ocean, enjoy the freedom van life brings. The @Staycation Lifestyle van conversion is coming along. I bought a VW Transporter T6 Kombi Highline van 140bhp diesel SWB with tailgate and twin sliding doors. I have lots more to do though, I have a new electrical system, using Victron components and a Lithium LIFEPO4 battery, so I obviously need to install some power devices. I have a new sound system, with Focal speakers and ibus 2.1 amp, Playstation PS4, which will be removable, TV's on headrests. Lots for me to look forward too and it would be nice to take you on the journey. Vanlife for me is just beginning, it's a great adventure and I'm loving it. 😍 There are many great camper adventures to come Thanks must go to the following: https://titantransporters.co.uk - Sourcing my van, providing advice and soon a paint correction and detail https://tamarcaravancentre.co.uk - Advising me with many of my leisure equipment purchases, including my Thetford toilet https://www.dream-ice.co.uk - Quality advise on my sound system upgrade https://plyworxuk.co.uk - Suppliers of my Halo roof and ply products https://www.batteriesandsolar.co.uk - 1st class advice and guidance on my electrical system install https://stitchesandsteel.com - Seat covers, carpet, roof straps, changing mat Transporter HQ for my tailgate struts Kiravans for my Swivel Seats Amazon Audible is great for listening to books on longer journeys, I have used it for years. Free 30 day trial - https://amzn.to/3Pj8qR6 If you click on my Amazon affiliate links, I may receive a commission. I will only link products I use and believe in. Im a member of Devon & Cornwall Transporters. Have a look at the Facebook group and come along to meet the other friendly members #vanlife #vanlifeuk #campervan #transporter #vwbus #adventure #rv #rvlife #camper #vwcamper #camper #staycation #wildcamping #offgrid #travel