Synopsis
There’s no doubt you need a Volkswagen camper. But what’s the best way to turn your V-Dub desire into campervan reality?
Are you thinking of buying a VW Campervan, but can’t decide which iconic model will suit you best?
Or is a VW camper conversion the ideal way to make your camper dream come true? - but you don't know where to begin.
Maybe the sheer amount of choice on VW Transporter models, camper styles, layouts and equipment simply overwhelming?
Stress not. This campervan book is a friendly, non-nerdy guide to help you on the exciting journey to having your first Volkswagen camper. It's a friendly handbook, covers everyting from the original and iconic VW Splitty campers to the latest arrivals on the VW camper scene, including the ID.Buzz and the latest and slightly controversial VW Transporter T7.
With over 80 full-colour photos, this book is the ideal companion for anyone with their heart set on owning the coolest of mini motorhomes. It covers:
- Hiring a campervan – the ideal way to try before you buy
- Choosing the best van for campervan conversion - which model or variant will suit you best?
- Finding and briefing the right campervan converter - to make sure you get the camper that's right for you.
- Campervan accessories and equipment – what’s essential and what’s not
- Buying a VW campervan - the quirks and challenges of vintage models including the iconic VW split screen camper and the VW Bay Window
- Living with the most popular T6 and T6.1 campers.
Inspired by the author’s own experience of having a panel van converted, this essential guide blends his newbie discoveries with expert advice from professional converters and campervan specialists.
It includes checklists of choices and top tips and information to help you make decisions and get value for money.
Nothing too formal or techy, just useful pointers to avoid pitfalls and make your journey to owning your first VW camper as easy and exciting as is should be. (See summary of chapter content below)
CAMPER CONVERSION
If you’re considering having a van converted, there’s a step-by-step guide through the gazillion things you’ll need to think about, including which VW Transporter models and variants make the best campers, picking the layout, seating, bed types, upholstery, essential equipment and camping accessories that will turn your dream camper into reality. It’s not a detailed guide to DIY camper conversions – but seeing how the professionals do it may provide inspiration and information for folks with the skills to tackle a conversion themselves.
BUYING A VW CAMPERVAN
If you're weighing up a ready-made campervan, there are buying guides to all six generations of Transporter and their campers. You’ll discover the pros, cons and quirky characteristics of every model, from the iconic Splitties, world-beating Bay Windows and sharp-edged VW T3 or Vanagon; to the modern T4s, T5s and T6s.
VW CALIFORNIA
There’s also a guide to the Volkswagen California – VW’s highly successful in-house camper brand - from its first incarnation on Westfalia’s conversion of the VWT3 to the current family of high-end campers – including the mighty VW Grand California and the new baby- the Caddy California.
VW HISTORY
And if you’re joining the friendliest of cults, you need to know all those tall tales from VW Camper History. There’s a fun lookback through over seventy years of VW Transporter heritage and the amazing campervans that have become one of the best known and best loved motoring icons.
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