Volkswagen 4x4 Camper Conversion Build Start to Finish

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  • Опубликовано: 7 окт 2024
  • #VanLife #Swamper #T5Conversion
    In this video I show you the steps I took to convert a standard VW Transporter T5 panel van (4-motion) into a camper van.
    If you are new to my channel please do subscribe, give this video a thumbs up and drop a comment below.
    You can follow me on instagram: @tubedarren
    List of items I used on the van:
    Altro sparkly flooring (various colours & sizes) : ebay.to/3g5z1ir
    Anthracite 4-way stretch carpet 20sqm: ebay.to/3jVc4kq
    Full Width Bed (different sizes & finishes also on their shop): ebay.to/305dyAt
    Rib passenger captain swivel base: ebay.to/2X0OTLG
    Rib driver captain swivel base: ebay.to/302mXc... deadening: ebay.to/300oOhx
    Sound barrier for floor: ebay.to/2WTT1gb
    Swing out table kit: ebay.to/30UgoHM
    Hacienda table: ebay.to/32ZSgGw
    Table storage brackets in grey: rover.ebay.com/....
    Table storage brackets in black: rover.ebay.com/....
    Black out curtain kit for T5/T6 with barn doors: ebay.to/3g5a0UH
    Black out curtain kit for T5/T6 with tailgate: ebay.to/39uUz5C
    Rear bumper protector: ebay.to/30Uq5WG
    Wind Deflectors: ebay.to/39ubncN
    Pod: ebay.to/3g2xDNw
    Fridge: ebay.to/2CHQjns
    Side bars in black: rover.ebay.com/....
    Wheel Arches Single Slider: ebay.to/2X3hksh
    Wheel Arches Dual Slider: ebay.to/3g6DdOK
    LED Side Repeaters: rover.ebay.com/....
    Touch sensitive LED lights: rover.ebay.com/....
    Transporter Matt Black Badge: ebay.to/3hI19bL
    Black headliner dye in 500ml: ebay.to/30SAAtB
    10L Toilet: ebay.to/3g5INkp
    Toilet Rinse & Chemical: ebay.to/2P0ejVh
    Pop Up Tent: ebay.to/3jJcGcL
    12v Shower: rover.ebay.com/....
    10L Storage Container: rover.ebay.com/....
    Sun visor cover Velcro ones: ebay.to/39zYpu0
    Sun visor Stitch on ones: ebay.to/3g6EzZQ
    T5 & T5.1 SWB NS SINGLE SLIDING DOOR MOULDINGS: ebay.us/grwNUp
    T5 & T5.1 SWB TWIN SLIDING DOOR MOULDINGS: ebay.us/eMM2y0
    T5 & T5.1 LWB NS SINGLE SLIDING DOOR MOULDINGS: ebay.us/SWOhA7
    T5 & T5.1 LWB TWIN SLIDING DOOR MOULDINGS: ebay.us/IFk0je
    ARB awning 2.5 x 2.5m with light:
    ebay.to/2BQgurr
    ARB awning 2.5 x 2.5m without lighting kit: ebay.to/2PcttXE
    KMC Holeshot wheels & tyres: rover.ebay.com/....
    **Disclaimer**: This video is intended to be used for general information and entertainment purposes only. I cannot accept any responsibility for damage or injury that may be caused as a result of watching this video. Some of the product links I share may contain affiliate partnerships, meaning (at no additional cost to you), I may earn a small commission if you click through or make a purchase.

Комментарии • 185

  • @rosspowell1665
    @rosspowell1665 2 месяца назад +2

    I’m amazed at how good a job you have done on this van, really well done!

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  2 месяца назад

      Thanks Ross much appreciayed

    • @robbuchanan7988
      @robbuchanan7988 День назад

      Great video, and great job on the van - looks a great build.

  • @ChrisWatts-l9n
    @ChrisWatts-l9n 8 дней назад

    What a great video. My son just bought one just like yours. He’s in the middle of stripping it out.

  • @paulbarber8600
    @paulbarber8600 2 года назад +5

    Absolutely mint! I’m looking for a camper but this is inspiring me to self build. Exact look I’m after too. Well done 👍🏼

  • @jajaschchenko
    @jajaschchenko 26 дней назад

    Cool job, respect for this amount of work done

  • @peterma8512
    @peterma8512 2 года назад +3

    Man, Awesome work I have a T5.1 Multivan and have watched lots of clips on conversions, but I think yours is one that really appeals to my style, maybe not the red trim, but everything was done with class, nothing over the top. Top Job mate

  • @urbanarkoverland
    @urbanarkoverland 3 года назад +1

    That would be worth the world in the current market. 👍🏻

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  3 года назад

      You think so mate? I genuinely don't think it would of fetched more now than it did back last year..

  • @SuperPetril
    @SuperPetril 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful work ,I just bought T5 you did give me nice inspiration,thank you

  • @allanb52
    @allanb52 7 месяцев назад

    I am a practical guy and these things do nothing for me, but this is art and I like it. You have spent a bit of dosh, used a lot of skill and have something there lad. Yeh, great. Bold too taking it off road, luckily not too much.

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  7 месяцев назад

      thanks man means a lot honestly cheers 👍

  • @SoyaVan
    @SoyaVan 2 года назад +2

    Congrats mate! That is one of the best self made conversions i've seen. All things made super professional, probably the prices for the elements are in the reach of not very wealthy people. Love every element of Your van. Wish You all the best and i hope You see some beautiful places using Your supervan.

  • @damianmaynard2592
    @damianmaynard2592 Год назад

    And then the flywheel went...only joking. Amazing build, looks amazing, must be proud.

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  8 месяцев назад

      Funnily enough the flywheel went very early on!!

  • @goldgeezer2370
    @goldgeezer2370 2 года назад +1

    Bet you made good money on it!!!! prices going through the roof now picking my new one up in 2 weeks then the conversion starts!!!!!

  • @amberamber100
    @amberamber100 3 года назад +4

    This is an absolutely lovely conversion!

  • @pudsrus2
    @pudsrus2 2 года назад +1

    Thx for uploading your build mate,it’s a cracking job you did and you are super tallented👌🏻

  • @danielwoolcock7267
    @danielwoolcock7267 8 месяцев назад

    This looks amazing. I'm looking at doing the same thing but with the U-shape layout. So much work went into this 👍🏻

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks man good luck with it

  • @67erks
    @67erks Месяц назад

    Great job Darren

  • @KN-lq4zv
    @KN-lq4zv 2 года назад +1

    I feel like you have set the standard in conversion fit outs. Great job

  • @r_creates6396
    @r_creates6396 Год назад

    Top notch. I have been looking at regs for gas cylinder storage. I think out should be in a box and vented through the floor but that might only be if it is piped to a cooker. Thanks for sharing

  • @mugurgm4324
    @mugurgm4324 2 года назад

    ....simple...it's great, I ❤️ this car

  • @peakyparttimers9362
    @peakyparttimers9362 3 года назад +5

    This video showed how much work you put into the transporter. And the cost would of been crazy. I've still got mine and still finding things to spend on it. Its never ending but i love it. Hope you didnt regret selling her. All best Daz👍😊

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  3 года назад

      No regrets Daz don't miss the van but miss the travels mate, some of the places I been with it was great. Take care and enjoy yours, they're great fun :)

  • @deanellis2984
    @deanellis2984 2 года назад +2

    Nice video and love the changes, I’m not usually a fan of bright colour changes to internal trims but this works well 👍👏

  • @BruceLethal
    @BruceLethal 29 дней назад

    Really nice van and did a decent job .

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  29 дней назад

      @@BruceLethal thank you! 🤩

  • @deechenzorides
    @deechenzorides 2 года назад +3

    Excellent looking van 👌
    I would of done exactly the same things plus maybe a 30mm suspension lift too.
    Well done mate 👍

  • @adiriko
    @adiriko 2 года назад

    great video. One of the things to pay attention to on this transporters is the oil pan. a suspension lift will be definitely worth it

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  2 года назад

      I never got round to a lift when having it. 👍

  • @Thesummerof2024.
    @Thesummerof2024. 3 года назад +2

    Love that pal that looks ace and 4 motion is deffo the way forward lol 😂

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  3 года назад

      It was a great van very capable which is what I wanted at the time 👍😎

  • @mccallinsoutdoor6406
    @mccallinsoutdoor6406 2 года назад +1

    Tremendous work, very well done, looks great!

  • @raychambers3646
    @raychambers3646 Год назад

    I know it be expensive but full length side glass looks goog even over the bla k panels.nice job .

  • @matthewboville6599
    @matthewboville6599 2 года назад

    Stunning Job this mate. Some absolute brilliant touches.

  • @LostYogi
    @LostYogi 2 года назад +1

    What a great build! Awesome work mate!!

  • @vanwalker7086
    @vanwalker7086 3 года назад +1

    Hi daz about time you get a new project
    A Van build project 😃
    Learned so much from your last swamper build 👍

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  3 года назад

      Haha the retro peds have nicked all my time this year… you should check the vids out I do if your interested, not everyone’s cuppa though I understand.
      Will be getting another van though for sure.. keep your eyes peeled 😎

  • @lgx2410
    @lgx2410 2 года назад

    This is the camper van I"d have .. wider bench and bed and move the utilities to the front. Seems perfect.

  • @susancowling
    @susancowling Год назад

    Fantastic work! Fantastic looking van!

  • @agee7777
    @agee7777 Год назад

    perfect conversion.

  • @vwtransportersandmotorcycl3729
    @vwtransportersandmotorcycl3729 2 года назад

    I love a good before and after vid 👌

  • @allenmclaughlin5283
    @allenmclaughlin5283 2 года назад

    nice job hope you have lots of fun buzzing around in your van i might meet you out and about and say hi

  • @charlesscamp2774
    @charlesscamp2774 2 года назад

    Looks wicked mate very impressed.

  • @westcoast9651
    @westcoast9651 2 года назад

    Merci pour la vidéo , j’ai le même T5 , même couleur et même projet 😃Bonne route 👍

  • @BigArch6564
    @BigArch6564 3 года назад +1

    Cracking vlog buddy and thanks for sharing!

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  3 года назад

      Thanks man appreciate it

  • @paulrichards2350
    @paulrichards2350 2 года назад

    Looks the dogs mate, absolutely beautiful 👍🏻

  • @allyp7
    @allyp7 2 года назад

    nice! love the side repeaters!

  • @Badboyrich1982
    @Badboyrich1982 3 года назад +2

    That van was RAD mate🤙 gonna do a bit more to mine now #inspired lol 😂 love the red in the cab :)

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  3 года назад

      Cheers man yes why not, enjoy them!!

  • @fernandesloyal
    @fernandesloyal Год назад

    Beautiful mate , I am looking for VW build soon

  • @spudhead1161
    @spudhead1161 2 года назад

    Lovely campervan

  • @BillMcFarlane-l5i
    @BillMcFarlane-l5i 6 месяцев назад

    Wicked build. ❤

  • @vilsonnovac1963
    @vilsonnovac1963 3 месяца назад

    Well done

  • @bevanhart343
    @bevanhart343 2 года назад

    Fricken awesome 🤙🏽❤️

  • @noelmannion4433
    @noelmannion4433 2 года назад

    Great job, well done 👏

  • @StuntDoubleFPV
    @StuntDoubleFPV 2 года назад

    Very nice, i would love something like this

  • @russfoggan4092
    @russfoggan4092 2 года назад

    Impressive build

  • @MrThompson1997
    @MrThompson1997 3 года назад +1

    Great job with the van mate

  • @John-jr7xn
    @John-jr7xn 2 года назад

    Looks awesome

  • @agee7777
    @agee7777 Год назад

    i would do this exactly the same only with a fixed bed in the back instead of the seats. lots of storage space underneath it to get my tools in.

  • @Senna-xi1gr
    @Senna-xi1gr 2 года назад

    Result 👍🏆

  • @gremo188
    @gremo188 2 года назад

    Brutal!🔥

  • @christiangrundlehner3872
    @christiangrundlehner3872 3 года назад +1

    Nice work mate!

  • @roddas26
    @roddas26 Год назад

    Nice build. Want to do similar but with the ability to store a dirtbike+mtb and sleep. So probably a pop top? Cheers from New Zealand 🇳🇿

  • @lukecanvin3291
    @lukecanvin3291 2 года назад

    You nailed that. Love it ✊

  • @mikew2763
    @mikew2763 3 года назад +1

    Sure I saw this van at kyance cove Cornwall last tuesday

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  3 года назад

      Must have been the new owner. I hope it was clean 😄

  • @wavewithvayu
    @wavewithvayu 2 года назад

    Looking good!

  • @Siddy_7
    @Siddy_7 10 месяцев назад

    Good job buddy!

  • @mikesavage7732
    @mikesavage7732 2 года назад

    Nice van. Great job.

  • @eauto9152
    @eauto9152 Год назад

    Very nice 👍🏼

  • @cutsordesigns
    @cutsordesigns 3 года назад +1

    Thought you’d got a new one to do when I saw the thumbnail pic. You should do another one m8.

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  3 года назад

      ahh I bet, will need a different colour next time mate!

  • @ernestpaniagua1210
    @ernestpaniagua1210 2 года назад

    Nicely done brother 👍

  • @IainFrame
    @IainFrame 2 года назад

    Great job mate

  • @taylorjohn
    @taylorjohn 2 года назад

    Bravo🍻

  • @PeDro-cy3gd
    @PeDro-cy3gd 2 года назад

    Looks great! Good work. Looks like you need a lift kit. 😀

  • @lukasp82
    @lukasp82 10 месяцев назад

    Looks really nice 👍 what is the tire size? And what is the rims name?

  • @marks-0-0
    @marks-0-0 3 года назад +1

    I thought you missed the first van so much you were building another one 😉

  • @Radio4ManLeics
    @Radio4ManLeics 8 месяцев назад

    Very nice! You've put a lot of thought into that project. That red accent in the cab is fantastic. Did you need special paint/primer for it?
    Was that a twin burner alcohol stove/marine hob you were using outside?

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks! I just used plasticote spray which seemed to do the job. The outdoor hob was a Coleman twin burner, adapted to be used with LPG.

  • @darrennash9639
    @darrennash9639 2 года назад

    Nice 1 m8

  • @darklabelleather
    @darklabelleather 3 года назад +1

    I have a T5.1 same as yours. Same colour, 2 sliding doors, 4motion...

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  3 года назад

      Haha that’s great, it was the best colour I think… sold it last year but enjoyed it 😎👍

    • @darklabelleather
      @darklabelleather 3 года назад

      @@tubedarren I know, because i watch your channel. Since you sold the van I don’t watch it anymore :)) . But I admit that I enjoy all your T5 videos and I have learned a bunch of things from them. So thanks!

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  3 года назад

      @@darklabelleather great man thanks, I’m sure you’ll be back when you see my next one 😎👍

  • @williamrashleigh1897
    @williamrashleigh1897 2 года назад

    Classs

  • @helloweeson
    @helloweeson Год назад

    Lovely van mate . What size are the alloys ?

  • @welsewool
    @welsewool 12 дней назад

    Stunning!
    What was the budget?

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  12 дней назад

      @@welsewool hi thank you. I never set out with a budget, just went for it 😅

  • @AlexLimPuiGuan
    @AlexLimPuiGuan 2 года назад +1

    Lovely converted. Was the bench/bed customised by yourself or did you buy it off the shelf? can share the contact please. :)

  • @ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389

    Hi Bud, Did you add a lift kit to allow for the new wheels? What did you use? Looks awesome.

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  Год назад +1

      Thanks and no lift kit! Standard height t32 4-moton

  • @EricTirado
    @EricTirado 2 года назад +1

    Do they sell these with 4x4?

  • @Phil222G
    @Phil222G 2 года назад

    Done a really good job on the VW just wondering how long that carpet stayed white lol

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  2 года назад

      Thanks Phil and I made sure my shoes were off each time 😂

  • @stuartforrest
    @stuartforrest Месяц назад

    How did you paint the lower dashboard. Did you take the panels out or spray in situ. Looks great btw.

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  25 дней назад +1

      Hi took them out cheers

  • @ryanhutchinson994
    @ryanhutchinson994 3 года назад +1

    Where did you get the alloys from and what size are they? Your video is fantastic 👍

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  3 года назад +1

      Hi Ryan links in vid description 👍

  • @markjobling1705
    @markjobling1705 2 года назад

    Good evening - Your van looks mega what paint did you use for A pillar trim, door cards etc.

  • @guysampson5758
    @guysampson5758 2 года назад +2

    Great conversion mate! Did you raise the suspensions at all or add any spacers for those wheels?

  • @ThrottleDownunder
    @ThrottleDownunder 3 года назад +1

    Do you miss this van?? I loved it

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  3 года назад

      It was a great van mate miss the trips and memories more then anything, not the van though, it can easily be replaced when I pull my finger out haha 😆

    • @ThrottleDownunder
      @ThrottleDownunder 3 года назад

      @@tubedarren we are in week 8 of a lockdown so I'm not going anywhere soon Haha

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  3 года назад

      @@ThrottleDownunder ahh mate that must be difficult, how're you finding it?

    • @ThrottleDownunder
      @ThrottleDownunder 3 года назад +1

      @@tubedarren been pretty good but starting to go crazy now

  • @RT.JacekStolarski
    @RT.JacekStolarski 2 года назад

    👍👏

  • @jacobeickhardt84
    @jacobeickhardt84 2 месяца назад

    you need a light up vw logo in front

  • @dean6280
    @dean6280 2 года назад +1

    Hi mate, Where did you purchase the windows from?

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  2 года назад

      Seaford windscreens supplied and fitted thanks

  • @bernie_soltermann
    @bernie_soltermann 2 года назад

    Where did you get the side mouldings? Looks fantastic!! Thank you

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  2 года назад

      Give rgmautomotive a look 👍

  • @woodyforest7308
    @woodyforest7308 2 года назад

    would this conversion pass the DVLA smell test.....

  • @vdubster
    @vdubster 3 года назад +1

    I missed the interior trim spraying, I’ll have you hunt that video down.

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  3 года назад +1

      I only done a short vid about that, if I remember correctly! it was pretty straightforward

  • @MrDodgeeames
    @MrDodgeeames 3 года назад +1

    Love the wheels, what are they?

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  3 года назад +1

      They were Ford Fiesta zetec S 15’s mate

  • @jobvandijk8380
    @jobvandijk8380 2 года назад

    Yoooooo fucking nice mate

  • @paulvanhemert3673
    @paulvanhemert3673 Год назад

    Really cool looking van ! Did you increase the ride height as well to fit the all terrain tires ?

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  Год назад

      Thanks and no was a standard t32 setup!

  • @scandivanman
    @scandivanman 3 года назад +1

    You need to do another one dal…

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  3 года назад

      Yep I am getting another van, got a lot going on right now but it’s happening 👍😎

  • @thegreatestview5354
    @thegreatestview5354 2 года назад

    i wish i have that van 😭

  • @Andreee73
    @Andreee73 Год назад

    Isn't L1 too small to be comfortable?

  • @deathbystereo-
    @deathbystereo- 2 года назад

    how does having the windows and seats etc effect dvlA and insurance?

  • @thomaswhitcombe7236
    @thomaswhitcombe7236 2 года назад

    May I ask how much was the van mate? Debating a ford or Volkswagen. Awesome work by the way 👏👌

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  2 года назад

      Prices are irrelevant now as I built this pre pandemic 👍

  • @markabellon1257
    @markabellon1257 2 года назад

    Stock suspension? No lift kits installed?

  • @woodyforest7308
    @woodyforest7308 Год назад

    Hi can you tell me what % these windows are... There's some on fleebay that say let's 20%of light in... Thanks

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  Год назад

      Unsure didn’t get them on eBay got them supplied and fitted when I had the van 👍

  • @anthonyshutt7834
    @anthonyshutt7834 3 года назад +1

    Brilliant video
    If you don't mind me asking where did you get the swivel table ?

    • @tubedarren
      @tubedarren  3 года назад +1

      Hi Anthony thanks. All links are in the description to the video cheers