Hi guys,
I'm looking to buy a late model (circa 1999+) VW T4 LWB camper with low mileage.
Tbh from my initial research there aren't ever that many LWB on the market, which is making it difficult to find a good one. Anyway that aside, I would like to know what I should prioritise in looking for in terms of features from a financial and reliability (rust and engine issues etc) perspective?
I've concluded that I'm after a 1.9TD (although the 1.9TDi would be an awesome upgrade) with as much service history as possible.
Because I live and work (forestry) in the van for up to 3 months at a time driving around Wales I really do need it to be well kitted out.
I'm keen to have the following, but need advice on the priority order I should place on these features regarding their cost and whether they are going to be a pain (financially - I won't be fitting it myself but at a garage) to retro-fit to any camper I buy that has been partially or fully converted already:
- Pop-top roof (I like the idea of separating the sleeping and living quarters but guess it might be too cold to use in winter)
- Fully insulated & lined (guessing this is going to be high up the list)
- Space Heating (Gas or Diesel)
- Alloys (probably the lowest priority)
- 40mm lowering (read this can be done badly, so perhaps better I get one without and have it done properly)
- 2 side privacy-tinted windows
- speakers and stereo
- excellent cupboard storage space
- 3-way electric fridge
- LED lighting
- Split-Charge and Electric Hookup
- Leisure battery
- Gas hob and grill
- Bike rack
- Awning
- Body kit
Obviously it would be great to have all these but I've never seen one, so what should I be prioritising and what can I easily have retro-fitted after I buy the camper van?
Many thanks for your advice
I'm looking to buy a late model (circa 1999+) VW T4 LWB camper with low mileage.
Tbh from my initial research there aren't ever that many LWB on the market, which is making it difficult to find a good one. Anyway that aside, I would like to know what I should prioritise in looking for in terms of features from a financial and reliability (rust and engine issues etc) perspective?
I've concluded that I'm after a 1.9TD (although the 1.9TDi would be an awesome upgrade) with as much service history as possible.
Because I live and work (forestry) in the van for up to 3 months at a time driving around Wales I really do need it to be well kitted out.
I'm keen to have the following, but need advice on the priority order I should place on these features regarding their cost and whether they are going to be a pain (financially - I won't be fitting it myself but at a garage) to retro-fit to any camper I buy that has been partially or fully converted already:
- Pop-top roof (I like the idea of separating the sleeping and living quarters but guess it might be too cold to use in winter)
- Fully insulated & lined (guessing this is going to be high up the list)
- Space Heating (Gas or Diesel)
- Alloys (probably the lowest priority)
- 40mm lowering (read this can be done badly, so perhaps better I get one without and have it done properly)
- 2 side privacy-tinted windows
- speakers and stereo
- excellent cupboard storage space
- 3-way electric fridge
- LED lighting
- Split-Charge and Electric Hookup
- Leisure battery
- Gas hob and grill
- Bike rack
- Awning
- Body kit
Obviously it would be great to have all these but I've never seen one, so what should I be prioritising and what can I easily have retro-fitted after I buy the camper van?
Many thanks for your advice