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VW T4 campers | What they're REALLY like to live with!
The #vwt4 was little short of a revolution in Volkswagen world when it was launched in 1990 - a complete break with the classic, rear-engined VW vans and buses of the past. But now the #vwtransporter T4 is becoming a classic itself, what are these versatile vans really like to live with. In this video, two experienced owners share their advice on what's acknowledged as the first Transport generation - and known in the USA as the #vweurovan. Ash Corner spent only £350 buying his rare, long wheelbase, four-wheel drive, 1997 "Syncro" panel van. He's spent the last ten years transforming it into a much-loved VW camper - complete with a pop top. Alex Streek has gone for the lowered look in his customised 2003 T4 van. Both owners are honest about engines (some versions are a bit underpowered) and their battles with dreaded rust. Though generous undercoating in the factory means many are surviving better than the earlier classics. If you've owned a T4 and have experiences or advice that would help other campervanners - just pop your comments in the description below.
Make sure you also check out:
VWT4 Videos:
* The birth of the VW T4: ua-cam.com/video/zPvDZBU88uU/v-deo.html
BOOKS FROM THE AUTHOR ON AMAZON:
* "VW CAMPERS FOR BEGINNERS - The Complete Guide to Owning Your First Volkswagen Campervan" - rb.gy/8lk6v
* "EUROPE BY CAMPERVAN - Turn Vanlife Dreams into Road Trip Reality" - shorturl.at/cflH8
CAMPERVAN BLOG: There's more help, advice and campervan articles on my Vanlifevirgins blog: www.vanlifevirgins.com CAMPERVAN BLOG: And there's yet more help, advice and campervan articles on my Vanlifevirgins blog: www.vanlifevirgins.com
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VW T1 "Splitty" Campervans | What they're REALLY like to live with
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The #vwt1 is the Daddy of them all. The original #vwcamper. It's arguably the cutest and most sought-after of classic Volkswagen campervans - and as a result, often the most expensive. But what's the reality of living with and maintaining these ageing beauties? In this video, two experienced owners of #VolkswagenT1 splitscreens share top tips. Steve Ward owned six splitties until he could get h...
VW T2 "Bay Window" - What they're REALLY like to live with
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The #vwT2 or #baywindow turned the #vwcampervan into a global phenomenon. But what are these classic campers REALLY like to live with today? In this video, two experienced owners tell it like it is - giving us an honest guide to buying, maintaining and repairing these characterful buses. Richard Holderness has owned three Bays over thirty years - and introduces to his current van - a rare T2 bu...
Living with a VW T3 / T25 or Vanagon | The Truth from Expert Owners
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The VW T3, T25 or #vanagon (as America calls it), makes a great campervan. And if you're looking for a classic camper, it's often seen as an entry model. But what are #VWt3 campervans really like to live with? I met up with two enthusaistic owners at the annual "Field of Dreams" VW meet in York, England to find out. Alan Green and Tim Fell have decades of owning these slightly fragile classics ...
Campervan Conversion | The conversion process | Behind the scenes at your van converter
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This time, we're going behind the scenes at your #vanconverter to take a sneaky peak at the #vanconversion process. It's not a detailed guide to DIY Conversion - but a great insight into what happens to your van once you hand it over to professionals for conversion. It follows the whole process from the initial strip out through the fitting of those familiar camper accessories such as the campe...
Campervan Conversion | Key choices when briefing your converter | Your camper accessories choices
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So you've found a #vanconverter you trust - now you need to brief them on exactly what you want in your VW camper. This third video in my campervan conversion series takes a detailed look your choices when it comes to the main #camperaccessories. It'll help you compile a really useful brief for your converter. There's even more detail on the whole process of converting and buying VW campers - a...
Camper Van Conversion | Choosing your Van Converter
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So you've chosen which VW Transporter to convert into a Volkswagen Camper - now you need to pick the right #vanconverter. With over 100 independent #vanconversioncompanies to choose from in the UK, you might be a bit overwhelmed. But this video helps you find the right outfit to trust with your precious #vanconversion. There's even more detail on converting and buying VW campers - plus guides t...
Choosing the best van for camper conversion | Which VW Transporter?
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Choosing the right van is the first vital step in any #vanconversion. Obviously it's going to be a #vwtransporter - but which of the many models, body types, trim levels and engine sizes make the best #vwcamper. This first of four videos in our VW CAMPER CONVERSION series runs through your options when looking for a donor vehicle. It's a mix of my experiences of going through the process, plus ...
VW Samba | 70 years of the most sought-after Volkswagen microbus
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The #vwsamba is 70 years old. This video takes a birthday look-back at the luxury version of the #vwmicrobus which launched at the IAA motorshow in April 1951 and went on to become one of the most sought-after models in Volkswagen history. There's more detail on all the other great VW Transporters and their camper van version in the book of the channel - "VW Campers for Beginners". Check out pr...
VW California | The story behind Volkswagen's legendary camper brand
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The #vwcalifornia has been top of the campervan charts for over thirty years. This video celebrates it's history - from its appearance on Westfalia converted T3s or Vanagons in the late 1980s to its recent blossoming into a whole family of qualtiy campers which includes the #vwcaliforniaocean and the motorhome-sized #vwgrandcalifornia. There's even more detail on the Californias and all the oth...
VW T1 Split screen | The VW bus and the first Volkswagen campervan
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The #VWT1 is an icon, a true motoring legend. This is the story of how Volkswagen's simple #splitscreen van transformed the way we use vehicles and led to all the great VW campers we know and love today. There's more detail on the spitty's contribution to Transporter history - and details of all subsequent models in the book of the channel - "VW Campers for Beginners". Check out print and e-boo...
VW T2 | Hippie Van | The biggest selling Volkswagen Transporter and its campervans
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The #vwt2 or #baywindow turned the Volkswagen #camper into a truly global phenomenon. This video celebrates the history of the #volkswagenT2 that was built in some form, somewhere in the world, for an incredibly 46 years. There's more detail on the T2 and all other VW Transporters and their campers in the book of the channel - "VW Campers for Beginners". Check out print and e-book versions on A...
VW T3 | T25 | Vanagon - The 3rd generation of Transporter and its campers
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The #VWT3, #VWT25 or #Vanagon - was a bit of a shock to Volkswagen purists when it was unveiled in May 1979. The cosy curves of the T1 Splitties and T2 Bay Windows were gone. Instead, the sharp angles and straight lines of a the new look that would propel the Transporter through the 80s and beyond. This video focuses on the T3 or T25 - or Vanagon (depending where you are in the world). Whatever...
VW T5 | Introducing the Volkswagen Transporter T5 & the first all VW California camper
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The #VWT5 brought a whole van-full of new technology, car-like comfort a mind-boggling array of options when it first hit the roads in 2003. There's detailed advice on converting and buying VW T5s - plus guides to all the Transporter models and their campers in the book of the channel - "VW Campers for Beginners". Check out print and e-book versions on AMAZON - bit.ly/vwcampersforbeginners But ...
VW T4 Eurovan | How the T4 Transporter transformed the VW Camper
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The #VWT4 Transporter was a big break from tradition when Volkswagen introduced it in September 1990. Gone were the rear-engined, air-cooled engines that had been a key character of first three generations of "classic" transporters. Instead, there was a whole new range of water-cooled powerplants up front. There's even more detail on the T4 and its classic campers in the book of the channel - "...
VW Caddy California camper | Latest compact campervan revealed
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VW Caddy California camper | Latest compact campervan revealed
VW Caddy Camper | History & Caddy Beach Campervan 2020
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VW Caddy Camper | History & Caddy Beach Campervan 2020
VW Show | Dubs In t'Dales | campers and vans from 2019
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VW Show | Dubs In t'Dales | campers and vans from 2019
VW Aircooled Festival | Field of Dreams Event | York 2019
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VW Aircooled Festival | Field of Dreams Event | York 2019
VW festival | Harewood House VW event 2019 |
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VW festival | Harewood House VW event 2019 |
VW Electric Bus | E-Bulli | The zero emission vw split screen
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VW Electric Bus | E-Bulli | The zero emission vw split screen
VW Transporter | The VW bus evolves into the Volkswagen T4 Eurovan, the VW T5 and T6
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VW Transporter | The VW bus evolves into the Volkswagen T4 Eurovan, the VW T5 and T6
VW Transporter | How the VW Bus evolved with "Bay window" Volkswagen T2 and the VW T3 / T25 Vanagon
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VW Transporter | How the VW Bus evolved with "Bay window" Volkswagen T2 and the VW T3 / T25 Vanagon
VW Transporter | How the VW T1 split screen became the first VW camper | Volkswagen history
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VW Transporter | How the VW T1 split screen became the first VW camper | Volkswagen history
VW Grand California 680 Virtual Tour | 360 degree video look around Volkswagen's latest campervan
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VW Grand California 680 Virtual Tour | 360 degree video look around Volkswagen's latest campervan
VW Grand California 600 Virtual Tour | 360 degree video look at Volkswagen's exciting new campervan
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VW Grand California 600 Virtual Tour | 360 degree video look at Volkswagen's exciting new campervan
Campervan Insurance | Expert advice on insuring a campervan & insuring a campervan conversion
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Campervan Insurance | Expert advice on insuring a campervan & insuring a campervan conversion
Best VW T6 or T6.1 for campervan conversion
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Best VW T6 or T6.1 for campervan conversion
The Campervan Channel - for all things VW camper van | Advice and ideas for fans of the VW bus
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The Campervan Channel - for all things VW camper van | Advice and ideas for fans of the VW bus
Camper van conversion | QUICK GUIDE to camper ideas & layout advice for converting a VW Transporter
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Camper van conversion | QUICK GUIDE to camper ideas & layout advice for converting a VW Transporter

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @jmew79
    @jmew79 День тому

    Excellent video. Considering buying one. Thanks

  • @dbrox81
    @dbrox81 15 днів тому

    Brilliant video just what I needed to help with my future van 😊

  • @nicolasloud995
    @nicolasloud995 21 день тому

    Early bays all the way

  • @kevind2163
    @kevind2163 22 дні тому

    Got to be a VW 🤦‍♂️🤡

  • @itwasrightthere
    @itwasrightthere 24 дні тому

    I’ve hit 75 on flat with my 1974 1800 FI motor (in a 76 bus. Only for a moment. It just started to complain. But it will, and has gone 60 mph all day long.

  • @jaytoor5088
    @jaytoor5088 Місяць тому

    259,000 miles on my T4. Plenty of cosmetic rust but I'll keep it rolling until the scrapyard calls in a decade or so 👍

  • @JohnSmith-lk8cy
    @JohnSmith-lk8cy Місяць тому

    The yellow is vile!

  • @adrianobastardi
    @adrianobastardi 2 місяці тому

    Idiots

  • @shaikhassan1482
    @shaikhassan1482 2 місяці тому

    👍👍👍💖💖💖💪💪💪🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾

  • @shaikhassan1482
    @shaikhassan1482 2 місяці тому

    💖💖💖👍👍👍💪💪💪🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾

  • @tilidie5272
    @tilidie5272 2 місяці тому

    even the rust buckets your paying at least 5 grand for now

  • @conradcodfish8638
    @conradcodfish8638 2 місяці тому

    I watch these living with a t3/ t25 vids to give me hope.

  • @nickwilliamson5520
    @nickwilliamson5520 3 місяці тому

    Have owned our 1970 Early Bay (Dormobile) for about 14 years and love it. Would always prefer to be away in it than any 5 star hotel. About to take the ferry to Spain and then drive back to the UK in it - fingers crossed it keeps going...!

  • @teaforthree1
    @teaforthree1 3 місяці тому

    Stating the bleeding obvious

  • @richardpicon9786
    @richardpicon9786 3 місяці тому

    Before buying a van, please check that they do come with a spare tyre.

  • @hrvojecerovski5876
    @hrvojecerovski5876 3 місяці тому

    Im sorry but what kind of roof is that? Is that in factory made or custom made by people? Im new into t4 camping style…if anybody could answer I would appreciate it really

  • @westyso.cal.8842
    @westyso.cal.8842 3 місяці тому

    Just bought a 73’ Westy and having a great time. 🚌💨

  • @stephenport4768
    @stephenport4768 3 місяці тому

    Where are the locations of vin plates and vin numbers as I'm viewing one in Wednesday your book is great🎉

  • @colinl5985
    @colinl5985 3 місяці тому

    i hear the 1.9 engine is known to be unreliable. true n which one? thx

  • @jarnea.7988
    @jarnea.7988 4 місяці тому

    i have the opportunity to buy a 1999 T4 1.9TD Diesel at a bargain, however i am concerned about the lack of power on steeper terrain and the lack of aircon... I do plan on taking it to the south parts of France for example

    • @terryteed1903
      @terryteed1903 3 місяці тому

      Gear mods and a retrofit air con unit. Go for it, had mine for a month now and its the best vehicle I've ever owned.

  • @stephenport4768
    @stephenport4768 4 місяці тому

    I have your book on order through the price range as I'm looking for one what sort of money should you budget for ie... bottom price average condition and top condition examples many thanks

  • @creaturysrunnerbikers7693
    @creaturysrunnerbikers7693 4 місяці тому

    👏👏👏👏👏👏👍💯💯💯💯💯💖💖💖💖💖🙏👏👏👏👏🫡

  • @rcsurfingSA
    @rcsurfingSA 5 місяців тому

    No no no no no... just no

  • @cyclingdragon
    @cyclingdragon 5 місяців тому

    I run a 1998 T4 Multivan 2.5 tdi 102 bhp that I bought 8 years ago as a first 'taster' van for taking the family away camping and mountain biking. I've had a variety of interesting cars over the years but the T4 is just a wonderful thing. Great comfort and visibility, with a superb engine in the 2.5 as it will cruise all day on the motorway while returning reasonable fuel economy. I've kept it standard, so just use a portable stove when we're away. If it's just me then I'll use the bed, otherwise take a tent as well. Towbar and rack carries four bikes effortlessly. Also the Multivan makes a great taxi for transporting peeps around to events as it'll carry seven. Getting a bit crusty on the front arches and sills which can be a common issue, but they're a pretty solid van. I'll definitely miss it when it comes time to move on.

  • @bosmerfromcanada3878
    @bosmerfromcanada3878 5 місяців тому

    German engineering, reliability and beauty disguised as plainness. What more can be said?

  • @jgfiseth3332
    @jgfiseth3332 5 місяців тому

    Found my T4 Westfalia with the Kitchen and pop-up top for £250. They are old, yes - but easy to maintain and still easy to get parts.

  • @kateanddavelacey2267
    @kateanddavelacey2267 5 місяців тому

    Good advice

  • @nnamdiabonyi8448
    @nnamdiabonyi8448 6 місяців тому

    2:30pm I like this but I am in Nigeria I would like to chat with you

  • @allanb52
    @allanb52 6 місяців тому

    I am a Vivaro owner and big fan, but fair play to you guys you have done well...and you have a pride and joy and that the main thing. Brings a smile. I get the fact that you won't sell, I feel the same, did a 10,000km run to Greece and Turkey last year and off the Alps, Slovenia and Italy next month. See you guys on the road and enjoy.

  • @user-iw4oy7yk1j
    @user-iw4oy7yk1j 6 місяців тому

    I love them Volkswagen camper vans I'd love to own one myself

  • @antoniopalmero4063
    @antoniopalmero4063 7 місяців тому

    My bay van was 50 years old oct 2023 .still going strong 💪.

  • @3wheelie
    @3wheelie 7 місяців тому

    T4 1997 2,5 petrol, 115 hp, 123000 km on the meter, homebuild camper interior, I’m proud what I did to It in two years during the pandemic. Now I enjoy it 100%.

    • @Thecampervanchannel
      @Thecampervanchannel 7 місяців тому

      Sounds like an ideal pandemic project!

    • @3wheelie
      @3wheelie 7 місяців тому

      , and that’s how I found your channel and the inspiration to start my built so thnx.👍

  • @KarinaZagorska
    @KarinaZagorska 8 місяців тому

    Where all those vans park? One is not allowed to park on a private land. And all lands are private.

  • @breizizel3256
    @breizizel3256 8 місяців тому

    The bully T1 is iconic and more beautiful ! After ....

  • @kimberleyaxxxx934
    @kimberleyaxxxx934 9 місяців тому

    I have fixed the radio, the radio aerial fixing, done my own service, attacked some seam rash rust quite well.. All for love ❤️

  • @kimberleyaxxxx934
    @kimberleyaxxxx934 9 місяців тому

    I have a 1990 T25 Autosleeper...and I LOVE her..❤... x

  • @kimberleyaxxxx934
    @kimberleyaxxxx934 9 місяців тому

    Apart from breaking down a few miles after buying...😂😂 Happened to me...

  • @TanselGaraj
    @TanselGaraj 9 місяців тому

    Got mine 2002 Caravelle two weeks now and fell in love immediately

    • @eddt430
      @eddt430 2 місяці тому

      The Velle is awesome mate. I've got a 2000 panel van for work. The Velle is hands down far superior. Had ours for 14 years. It's a part of the family. So many family hols and photos. 🤙🏻

  • @MonkeysUncleDubzClub
    @MonkeysUncleDubzClub 9 місяців тому

    T4 are the best, love mine. You never stop learning to be a mechanic when you own a T4 😂

  • @seangrant1875
    @seangrant1875 9 місяців тому

    Camper van Channel ! OTHER CAMPERVANS are available. ??????????????

  • @allenhicks1833
    @allenhicks1833 9 місяців тому

    😘 "PromoSM"

  • @rokadaprliinnysystemyaczno4761
    @rokadaprliinnysystemyaczno4761 10 місяців тому

    T4 are ok but we'll overrated. They are old so a money out. Today they are dated and noisy and slow

  • @quentinthompson5809
    @quentinthompson5809 10 місяців тому

    Very enjoyable video. Just one point; the Last Edition was originally planned as a run as you reported of 600 but in fact they changed this to a run of 1200. Anyway, great video - and I love the book too :-)

  • @SusansRoadLessTraveled
    @SusansRoadLessTraveled 10 місяців тому

    Next year is the big 5-0 for my '74 Westy. Purchased 12 years ago with 145,000 miles on the original engine, I put 9K on it in 10 years and then upgraded/rebuilt the engine a year ago. I grew up in one in the '70s and then got one of my own. My family thinks I'm crazy.

  • @kimhorton6109
    @kimhorton6109 10 місяців тому

    Isn’t this the basis for the Eurovan campers we see in the States?

    • @Thecampervanchannel
      @Thecampervanchannel 10 місяців тому

      It is indeed! (Mentioned in the video description). Would be good to hear Stateside views on these vans.

  • @hywibowo8618
    @hywibowo8618 11 місяців тому

    Sorry mate, you missed to mention the V6 24v 204 hp there.. cheers from Indonesia😊

  • @Thecampervanchannel
    @Thecampervanchannel 11 місяців тому

    Hi folks! Apologies for the sound glitch in previous version of this video. All sorted. Now you can hear those air-cooled burbles in all their splendour!

  • @wilsondavenport6939
    @wilsondavenport6939 11 місяців тому

    I have a Vanagon T3 westfalia, and she works like a charm recently just paid for a new clutch, and I love her!

  • @ChlorophilG
    @ChlorophilG 11 місяців тому

    T25s are great (IMO), old enough to be quirky, yet modern enough to be comfortable with good road-holding. Due to their age, if you want a vehicle, you can forget about that will only require a service and mot every year, then don't get one, you will either need time to work on it yourself or money if you want someone else to do it...but rarely both. They are mechanically straightforward, so they are a pleasure to work on (compared to a T5/T6). Unlike its replacements, they are also quite large inside for their size, as the entire vehicle length is used for interior space. Mine has a Subaru conversion, it's never let me down. It has enough poke to keep up with modern traffic. Great Van.

  • @BRED510
    @BRED510 11 місяців тому

    I've got a 68 Westfalia (there's some vids of it on mine and my sons channel). Love it to bits. Had loads of Air-cooled vdubs. This must have been filmed a couple of years ago as a 68 is 55yrs old now!

    • @Thecampervanchannel
      @Thecampervanchannel 11 місяців тому

      Well calculated. Editing a bit delayed by a year-long campervan trip through Europe - so just catching up!