T5 Conversion

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Belle427

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9,746 posts

240 months

Sunday 28th August 2022
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We are thinking of converting our T5 to use for camping trips etc, I don’t really know where to start looking.
Ideally would like a pop up roof, bed and some kitchen units without going overboard.
I can do most of the work myself so that may help, maybe the pop up roof is best left to a specialist.
Captains seats if that’s what they are called in the front would be a bonus.
Currently it’s a mostly standard 2006 Lwb model with a lift up tailgate.
My father in law got a price a year or so ago and was quoted £14000 to convert to a decent spec and that astounded me.
If it’s going to be silly money we would consider trading to a more modern van converted but these seem to start at £25k.

jonwm

2,567 posts

121 months

Sunday 28th August 2022
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Not T5 specific but I've just entered the transporter world mainly for camping and more fun stuff with the 3 kids and dog. Probably rushed into it a little earlier than planned but work agreed I could have it and still get my car allowance, though I'd strike before HR realised what they actually were.

During my research I visited a few converters for advice etc and was told that a pop top could be done for £2.5k and a "day van" set up for £5k easily. I was asking about a T6.

Belle427

Original Poster:

9,746 posts

240 months

Monday 29th August 2022
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Thanks, I started my research last night and it would seem to diy it nicely is coming in around £5k as you say.
The scene is crazy price wise but people are mad for it.

Eddie24

60 posts

31 months

Monday 29th August 2022
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Belle if you join the Facebook forums
VW t5 t6 forum uk
Vw t6.1 forum, for starters ,there's always someone asking or doing ,or had done. It can give you ideas. And there's plenty of recommendations and items for sale.

somouk

1,425 posts

205 months

Monday 29th August 2022
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Loads of options about for this, I've been considering similar.

I would probably do all the slow jobs like strip out and lining it again myself but then buy a pre-made kit to re-fit for the bed and side units.

Roof can be done by a pro pretty quickly and for about 2.5k.

Insert Coin

1,965 posts

50 months

Monday 29th August 2022
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EVO for the units - https://www.evomotiondesign.co.uk/

Austop or Skyline roof for under £3k, tried and tested, but pick your fitter carefully

Streamline rock and roll bed £2.5k for tested and mot friendly, about half that for non tested.