Not very PH - VW T5 Camper

[croakey]

Very quick introduction!

Always wanted one. Never could justify one.

A toddler and a new baby due figured roll the dice, go all in and bank the memories not the cash.

I am in the process of turning this 2013 ex Miele service van



Into this...






Just some odds and ends to tidy up and it’s done.
Mixture of some DIY, some off the shelf parts, some custom parts... but far more personality than most of the stuff I could find for sale

If there’s enough interest I can do a full build breakdown. Figured PH is a diverse church ??

Edited by croakey on Tuesday 28th August 22:35

[Pica-Pica]

OK, give us a full breakdown. I have been thinking similarly.

[croakey]

It’ll take a while!

Luckily with paternity leave looming I’ll have some time shortly!

[Henners]

I am having similar thoughts too - will be watching this!

[hondafanatic]

In for the long read

Also following you on insta

[bigandclever]

Do it! You know this is one of the best bits of PH, always good to see a build

[Butter Face]

Are you going to colour code the bumpers?

[hondafanatic]

Butter Face said:

Are you going to colour code the bumpers?

I kinda hope not...along with keeping the steelies. I have a couple of mates with pimped up campers running ridiculous alloys and they never look right in my eyes.

[croakey]

Butter Face said:

Are you going to colour code the bumpers?

Nope!

I wanted to keep it subtle , don’t want to go down the line of sportline kits and 20” wheels like 99.34% do

Outside bar some small bits is done.

Coilovers
18” steel wheels

That’s it

[croakey]

anonymous said:

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Nope! Deepest Kent.

The tartan is a reference to original westfalia trim

[Drive Blind]

i did laugh at the stickers on the EP3 parked next door

[Deep Thought]

croakey said:

Butter Face said:

Are you going to colour code the bumpers?

Nope!

I wanted to keep it subtle , don’t want to go down the line of sportline kits and 20” wheels like 99.34% do

Outside bar some small bits is done.

Coilovers
18” steel wheels

That’s it

Loving the steelies look with coilovers and the red paint.

Though i might be biased.....

[Quhet]

Love the seats

[TryingHard]

Looks brilliant.

I've just completed a self build on a similar T5.1 and had the first week away a couple of weeks ago. I'm now about to start on the outside (colour coding etc.).

Good luck - I really enjoyed doing ours, although some frustrating times as well!

[croakey]

TryingHard said:

Looks brilliant.

I've just completed a self build on a similar T5.1 and had the first week away a couple of weeks ago. I'm now about to start on the outside (colour coding etc.).

Good luck - I really enjoyed doing ours, although some frustrating times as well!

I’ve only some minor wiring to finish and some snagging - it’s been a long , and as you say, sometimes frustrating process

[miniman]

Interested to know where you got it from - presumably there are businesses selling on various AA etc vans?

[croakey]

miniman said:

Interested to know where you got it from - presumably there are businesses selling on various AA etc vans?

Mine came from a dealer on autotrader who tbh didn’t know what they had and underpriced it.

The big companies that buy the de-fleet stock add a decent % margin on. If you have time to spare you can hunt out a cheaper one sometimes

[Mr Tidy]

OP that is stunning!

Really nicely converted.

[675 Gaz]

Love a build thread. Finished my conversion from a panel van a month or 2 ago.
So far we've used it most weekends, we love it.

From going to Cornwall, to a wedding 100 miles away, £15 for a pitch and that's it, and just got back from camper calling.
Best money we've spent, even if I have got alittle carried away

[GreatGranny]

Looks great.

I've had caravans for years but always wanted a campervan.

Maybe when kids don't want to holiday with us anymore.

Think these are best for just 2 people (plus 1 small one of course) TBH.