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snegen Learner Dubber

4 posts · joined Oct 2010 ·

#808146
Hi all and anyone interested,
im looking to deck my new t5 into a camper, any tip tricks i should know?
im also looking for anyone that could reccomend a mechanic in melbourne i sould have as a contact?
ant other tidbits would be helpful.
this is my first vw, and hopefully not my last!

Phil74Camper Head in the Clouds

2,703 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#808159
Welcome to the VW world!

Are you thinking of doing the conversion yourself, or paying a company to do it for you? New vehicles require compliance with regulations (gas fittings, seat belts, roof structures0 that don't affect old Kombis, so you might need to get some professional advice first.

There are several companies that convert T5s to campers. The most famous is Trakka - http://www.trakka.com.au/ They are based in Sydney and have been converting VWs since the '70s. As VW doesn't import German 'factory' campers, Trakka is the 'official' VW camper converter. They will be able to help you with any queries you have.

Another Sydney converter that does T5s is Frontline Campers - http://www.frontlinecamper.com.au/ Sorry I can't help you with Melbourne.

One thing you could try is to hire a professional T5 camper for a week and see how you like it. Take note of what features you like, or what you'd like incluled, and even what layout suits you best (some makers put things in different places. Kia Campers http://aurentals.keacampers.com/en/vehicles/2ft.aspx rent Volkswagen T5s. Btriz campers used to as well but I'm not sure if they still do.

Good luck!

rustguard Casual Dubber

45 posts · joined Mar 2009 ·

#813446
Alot of the commercial campers are built like mini homes with a mini fridge a mini sink and a mini stove all built together in a mini kitchen.
While this looks great in the showroom for many campers this isnt the best option.

A stove you can move outside is an excellent option.
If you are traveling anywhere but the deep south the last thing you want to do is cook inside a tiny little van. if you are traveling up north, you will not cook in a tiny van.

If you are running a gas fridge it Must be ventilated. people have died neglecting this.

check youtube for some hints, there's a few good clips.

here's some inspiration
http://www.vwvagabonds.com/Buyingfreedom.html
dak dak dak dak dak dak

whathaveidone Custom Title Time!

1,559 posts · joined Feb 2010 ·

#893381
AUGIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you called yourself Augie??????? WTF!!! Lucky your so far away, I should punch you in the eye for that!!!!!🤪

kempos Slammed & Awesome Dubber

94 posts · joined Jan 2011 ·

#894544
whathaveidone wrote:AUGIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you called yourself Augie??????? WTF!!! Lucky your so far away, I should punch you in the eye for that!!!!!🤪
👍

Nice build thread though Augie (WTF! 🤪)