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After T4 ownership of 279,000 miles in my last one, I've moved up a size to afford storage inside and a better refuse from inclement weather.
The Crafter ticked all the boxes and although not as pretty as any 'bus', it will have the usual enhancements that VW struggle with! Its a rare Shiftmatic MWB in silver. So it has a semi auto gearbox. Nice!
I've had the rig for a few months, but have been unable to work on it, but have amassed a few bits and bobs to get cracking with. So hopefully with a few good long days, I can have what I'm after.
Its a no chintz, no useless furniture, no brass rail, etc build that will offer comfort, flexibility and will still be to a high standard of fit and finish.
My plan: A Reimo seat in the mid section of the van, on its rails. Mostly to be used as a seat, but offering fore and aft adjustment and the occasional bed needs. The cycles to be stored in the rear; not in an enclosed garage, but using that 'garage' space. With a bed above which will always be moveable and removable.
I have an Eber sink for one rear door and a bike work stand for the other. Full mains/12v, with charging, generator and leisure battery....with 12v sockets front and rear, 240v sockets front and rear, with full led lighting. The hardware to be stored in the passenger seat base along with a safe and possibly a sub for the stereo.
I was going to convert the double cab seat to a single, but have found the space under very useful, and the spare seat good as a desk, map holder, etc, especially with its fold down tray... and there is plenty room in the back without turning the seats round.
Side windows going in the mid section, but not the rear or doors. A rear step, towball, triple spotlights on the front and alloys and BF Goodrich AT tyres finish of the utilitarian outside.
I've always made vehicles faster, lower, wider, phat'er - but maybe its a sign of old age creeping in, but this one is staying all high and bouncy!
The above list is not exhaustive, but its a start. The ubiquitous heater is going in, but I don't know if I'll try Propex instead of Eber for exmple...Stereo will offer usual benefits, but is last on my purse strings....and so on.
I'll put up some pics of the goodies that are going in, and of pics on the web that I'm doing similar to (read - copy). I'm looking forward to the end result - an all the space i need rig with the security of the storage; flexibility of the design and usability of the additions.
Heres a couple of pics to get the ball rolling...
The Crafter ticked all the boxes and although not as pretty as any 'bus', it will have the usual enhancements that VW struggle with! Its a rare Shiftmatic MWB in silver. So it has a semi auto gearbox. Nice!
I've had the rig for a few months, but have been unable to work on it, but have amassed a few bits and bobs to get cracking with. So hopefully with a few good long days, I can have what I'm after.
Its a no chintz, no useless furniture, no brass rail, etc build that will offer comfort, flexibility and will still be to a high standard of fit and finish.
My plan: A Reimo seat in the mid section of the van, on its rails. Mostly to be used as a seat, but offering fore and aft adjustment and the occasional bed needs. The cycles to be stored in the rear; not in an enclosed garage, but using that 'garage' space. With a bed above which will always be moveable and removable.
I have an Eber sink for one rear door and a bike work stand for the other. Full mains/12v, with charging, generator and leisure battery....with 12v sockets front and rear, 240v sockets front and rear, with full led lighting. The hardware to be stored in the passenger seat base along with a safe and possibly a sub for the stereo.
I was going to convert the double cab seat to a single, but have found the space under very useful, and the spare seat good as a desk, map holder, etc, especially with its fold down tray... and there is plenty room in the back without turning the seats round.
Side windows going in the mid section, but not the rear or doors. A rear step, towball, triple spotlights on the front and alloys and BF Goodrich AT tyres finish of the utilitarian outside.
I've always made vehicles faster, lower, wider, phat'er - but maybe its a sign of old age creeping in, but this one is staying all high and bouncy!
The above list is not exhaustive, but its a start. The ubiquitous heater is going in, but I don't know if I'll try Propex instead of Eber for exmple...Stereo will offer usual benefits, but is last on my purse strings....and so on.
I'll put up some pics of the goodies that are going in, and of pics on the web that I'm doing similar to (read - copy). I'm looking forward to the end result - an all the space i need rig with the security of the storage; flexibility of the design and usability of the additions.
Heres a couple of pics to get the ball rolling...
