After years of wanting a T5 Camper, the opportunity came about and I decided to go for it.
My van is 2006 T32 LWB Kombi, with 2.5L engine, it has 220k on the clock, one owner from new and every receipt, for every single piece of work done on the van. It's had the new too end and replacement clutch as well, the owner spared no expense keeping it maintained.
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My plan is to have the van capable of going fully off grid for a few days comfortably, perhaps longer. With that in mind, @Hoovie has helped me spec the leisure battery system which has now arrived. Top service from @Hoovie.
This included an: Ablemail 12-12-30, Victron BMV 712, Victron 12/800 pure sine wave inverter & 2 x Leoch AGM 110ah batteries + installation kit. I will add a victron MPPT and 200W of solar at some point in the future.
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Next, the dreaded snag list. Here's what I've got to do so far:
• Door Handles
• Rear brake lights
• Rear lights upgrade (ones cracked)
• Interior Lights
• Window switches
• Headlights Washer Jet
• Rear Bumper (new or tidy up)
I've already started colour coding the handles, but i've decided to replace as some of them are just about past saving and it'll make it a lot easier. My local paint supplier got the colour match as close to perfect as possible.
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I've also installed a 2x USB charger in the dash for convenience. This is on a piggy back fuse currently but when I do all the wiring I will have a 12v supply in the dash (to power LED Light bar and other items upfront) and will change it over that.
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I've ordered from vanstyle.co.uk:
While waiting for that stuff to come I am also in the market for a machine polisher to tidy up the outside, there is a lot of very light scratching which i want to remove before touching up other areas.
After all this, i'll start with sound deadening, ply lining and carpeting. Getting ready for the rib seat and cabinets.
The plan for equipment inside the van is as follows:
My van is 2006 T32 LWB Kombi, with 2.5L engine, it has 220k on the clock, one owner from new and every receipt, for every single piece of work done on the van. It's had the new too end and replacement clutch as well, the owner spared no expense keeping it maintained.
My plan is to have the van capable of going fully off grid for a few days comfortably, perhaps longer. With that in mind, @Hoovie has helped me spec the leisure battery system which has now arrived. Top service from @Hoovie.
This included an: Ablemail 12-12-30, Victron BMV 712, Victron 12/800 pure sine wave inverter & 2 x Leoch AGM 110ah batteries + installation kit. I will add a victron MPPT and 200W of solar at some point in the future.
Next, the dreaded snag list. Here's what I've got to do so far:
• Door Handles
• Rear brake lights
• Rear lights upgrade (ones cracked)
• Interior Lights
• Window switches
• Headlights Washer Jet
• Rear Bumper (new or tidy up)
I've already started colour coding the handles, but i've decided to replace as some of them are just about past saving and it'll make it a lot easier. My local paint supplier got the colour match as close to perfect as possible.
I've also installed a 2x USB charger in the dash for convenience. This is on a piggy back fuse currently but when I do all the wiring I will have a 12v supply in the dash (to power LED Light bar and other items upfront) and will change it over that.
I've ordered from vanstyle.co.uk:
- Genuine VW Transporter T5 - T6 One Piece Carpet Mat (really nice!)
- 2 x VW T5 03-09 Genuine OE Inner Door Handles
- Genuine OEM Interior Light LED Bulb Upgrade
While waiting for that stuff to come I am also in the market for a machine polisher to tidy up the outside, there is a lot of very light scratching which i want to remove before touching up other areas.
After all this, i'll start with sound deadening, ply lining and carpeting. Getting ready for the rib seat and cabinets.
The plan for equipment inside the van is as follows:
- Compressor for tyres, tools etc.
- Diesel heater + hot water system
- Rib Altair on sliding rails
- Custom designed (by me) and made cabinets
- All the usual camper equipment
- T5.1 front end
- I'll periodically update here as any major progress is made. Thanks for reading!
