New camper purchase advice

Perfectos · Aug 2, 2021

andyinluton said:
I have just driven a VW courtesy van 40 miles, its a T6.1 with 2000miles on it, T30 Startline. As far as I can see it has absolutely zero options. I have to say in the nearly 40 years Ive been driving its not far off being the worst thing Ive ever driven.

Its incredibly noisy
Its very sloooooow ( ok up to about 15mph then it tails off )
Not sure if it actually has suspension, being an empty panel van it certainly has some bounce on the bumps
Listening to anything on CarPlay is a bit like listening to cricket on LW incredible amount of crackle & hissing
The seats are awful

Still better than 3 trains, a tube, and half hour walk.

These appear to be the basis of most of the Campervan conversions out there & I have to say if you are considering one, drive it back to with a cali the difference is enormous.

Makes you appreciate your Cali even more !

Azteccamper · Aug 2, 2021

@Kev3kev3 has made his decision. I’m sure it will be a cracking van and you’ll make some fantastic memories with the family in it. We thoroughly enjoyed our camping breaks in our conversion.

Mehdime · Aug 2, 2021

Scoobz1 said:
Wow just read through some of them - reminded me why I went with the Cali - 1 in 5 poor or very bad - shocking https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/bigwavecampers.co.uk?stars=1&stars=2

That’s still an awful lot better than Volkswagen: https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.volkswagen.co.uk

More than 4 out of 5 poor or very bad. Those online review websites are always best taken with an iceberg of salt. Most happy customers don’t bother rating unless enticed to do so.

Kev3kev3 · Aug 2, 2021

Hoping we get to pick up on Friday! LWB 150bhp 7 speed DSG. Will try and post a picture below that I took when we viewed it last week and some more when we get the van.

Very excited to start the adventures with the family. Now I will be scouring the forums and web for ideas on where we might be able to travel the remainder of the school holidays. If there is anywhere that is not fully booked.