Doubleback (extending rear LWB T5)

[coordinated]

Just found the Doubleback (via Gizmodo).

It's a LWB T5 conversion from Overlander Motorhomes in Cardiff ... with a difference!

The brochure (PDF) quotes OTR for £54,995 inc VAT.

 

[calikev]

That looks awsome Steve. I have never seen a conversion like that. It may take off £54k.
Good find.

 

[Martin]

Are you tempted to cancel your Cali order Steve and get one of these? One thing for sure is you will get a lot of attention when arriving at a campsite, we get enough with just the Cali .

 

[smgcowfoldparts]

That does look rather good!

cheers

 

[CaliTess]

A Cali is compact & subsequently very versatile.

While we marvel at the ingenuity of the Doubleback - the extra 12" or so of a LWB T5 do give problems in crowded car parks.

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[coordinated]

Are you tempted to cancel your Cali order Steve and get one of these?

No way ;-)

Just heard our Cali's being shipped, which is a nice way to end the week! Less than a month to go now

Like CaliTess says, the Cali's compactness was one of the main deciding factors for us...

 

[california180]

Great news Steve :barmy

 

[Freeley]

A Cali is compact & subsequently very versatile.

While we marvel at the ingenuity of the Doubleback - the extra 12" or so of a LWB T5 do give problems in crowded car parks.

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Only if you're a rubbish driver!
I've had LWB transporters for 6 years and it's no problem at all.
Can't see how the bed/kitchen thing works when the extendable bit is inside the van though?
Looks ingenious though.

 

[MickyBlue]

DoubleBack rear end slide out pod

Anyone seen one of these in the flesh?

Begs the question "does my bum look big in this" :rofl

More info on the page linked to below.

http://www.gizmag.com/vw-transporte...ign=03ae83153c-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=emailp

 

[David Eccles]

saw the prototype of this beast..awesome thing...very clever design...a future mag profile currently under way (for 4/5+)
but not as nice as the Cali

 

[KernowLad]

140PS, no 4Motion, based on a Transporter so less plush.

Interesting but ours is better!

Had a chat with a guy (after a surf) today who had a 57 plate black 174PS 4Motion Cali - he bought it new and absolutely loves it still!

 

[CaliTess]

A Cali is compact & subsequently very versatile.

While we marvel at the ingenuity of the Doubleback - the extra 12" or so of a LWB T5 do give problems in crowded car parks.

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Only if you're a rubbish driver!..................

Paul has only been driving since 1969.............so any tips or free lessons would be gratefully received......................