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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Us. Converted t5. But our previous was a t4.. We miss our t4, and missed camping this year.. "
I looked at the T4 it was the little refinements that won it over and the van has 100k not 250+ haha love the classic vw's |
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Ah brilliant. More vans clogging up the decent roads around here  
They look great to be fair but not sure I'd want to drive a van day in day out and I can't justify having one only for days out and holidays.
Hope you enjoy though  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Don't worry she gets to anglesey and is used for launching my boat and changing in, I also have a classic gt car and a classic sports car for making progression;? |
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"Don't worry she gets to anglesey and is used for launching my boat and changing in, I also have a classic gt car and a classic sports car for making progression;?"
Good man!
What classics do you own? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Ah brilliant. More vans clogging up the decent roads around here
They look great to be fair but not sure I'd want to drive a van day in day out and I can't justify having one only for days out and holidays.
Hope you enjoy though "
I have had cars, some nice motors tbh but I want to enjoy weekends away and like the whole idea of just getting in the van and disappearing for a few nights
I actually prefer driving the van to some of my previous cars. |
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I've got a converted T4. Looked at the T5's but all the ones I drove were slow and I slightly prefer the look of the T4's. I've put the little bit on mine like electric windows and mirrors, puddle lights etc. T4's are like 20 years old now but I still think they look cool hah. |
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Question if I may for camper van / mobile home drivers...
What's the craic with drinking...?
If someone had had a few pints and got into their car with no intention of driving....they can be done for being a control of a vehicle even if not intending to drive...
Driving a camper van you could park up for the night....enjoy a drink...
Would you be still be prosecuted ? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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England particularly your usually parked on private land (camping park etc) so not an issue. But as you aren't putting keys in the ignition or getting in the drivers seat I guess it should be OK parked in a layby in say Scotland |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I've got a converted T4. Looked at the T5's but all the ones I drove were slow and I slightly prefer the look of the T4's. I've put the little bit on mine like electric windows and mirrors, puddle lights etc. T4's are like 20 years old now but I still think they look cool hah."
I test drove a few T4's and love the retro look of them. I did struggle with the comfort and seating position being 6"3 tho lol
The T5 I have won't win any races but it has plenty of power or atleast it will tomorrow when it gets plugged it haha |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Oh go away OP you know I want a van 
It's not far I want one and I want one now "
Hahaha one came up close to me and I bit the bullet so to speak. Love it already |
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"I've got a converted T4. Looked at the T5's but all the ones I drove were slow and I slightly prefer the look of the T4's. I've put the little bit on mine like electric windows and mirrors, puddle lights etc. T4's are like 20 years old now but I still think they look cool hah.
I test drove a few T4's and love the retro look of them. I did struggle with the comfort and seating position being 6"3 tho lol
The T5 I have won't win any races but it has plenty of power or atleast it will tomorrow when it gets plugged it haha"
There's loads of things you can do with the old tech of a T4. I've lowered my seat base, changed the seats, threw bigger injectors in, new intercooler, amended the fuel pump timing and had it remapped. Genuinely not much overtakes me ever, definitely no VW van. When we go anywhere we're normally in a convoy of about 15 of us and I'm made to go in the middle of the pack or id just disappear hah.
Getting the T5 mapped will make a World of difference |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I've got a converted T4. Looked at the T5's but all the ones I drove were slow and I slightly prefer the look of the T4's. I've put the little bit on mine like electric windows and mirrors, puddle lights etc. T4's are like 20 years old now but I still think they look cool hah.
I test drove a few T4's and love the retro look of them. I did struggle with the comfort and seating position being 6"3 tho lol
The T5 I have won't win any races but it has plenty of power or atleast it will tomorrow when it gets plugged it haha
There's loads of things you can do with the old tech of a T4. I've lowered my seat base, changed the seats, threw bigger injectors in, new intercooler, amended the fuel pump timing and had it remapped. Genuinely not much overtakes me ever, definitely no VW van. When we go anywhere we're normally in a convoy of about 15 of us and I'm made to go in the middle of the pack or id just disappear hah.
Getting the T5 mapped will make a World of difference "
The T5 was mapped yesterday plus EGR delete ?? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I had my t4 for nine years before selling to buy a car and caravan, so wish I'd kept the camper "
A few people iv spoken to have said the same, something about just getting in the van and parking up somewhere |
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"I've got a converted T4. Looked at the T5's but all the ones I drove were slow and I slightly prefer the look of the T4's. I've put the little bit on mine like electric windows and mirrors, puddle lights etc. T4's are like 20 years old now but I still think they look cool hah.
I test drove a few T4's and love the retro look of them. I did struggle with the comfort and seating position being 6"3 tho lol
The T5 I have won't win any races but it has plenty of power or atleast it will tomorrow when it gets plugged it haha
There's loads of things you can do with the old tech of a T4. I've lowered my seat base, changed the seats, threw bigger injectors in, new intercooler, amended the fuel pump timing and had it remapped. Genuinely not much overtakes me ever, definitely no VW van. When we go anywhere we're normally in a convoy of about 15 of us and I'm made to go in the middle of the pack or id just disappear hah.
Getting the T5 mapped will make a World of difference
The T5 was mapped yesterday plus EGR delete ??"
Good man you won't regret that. All my cars have been remapped and the EGR's deleted, SOOOO much better, loads more torque. The remap on my T4 alone wouldn't have been enough as they are 20yrs old and old tech now hence why I put bigger injectors, new intercooler and preloaded the turbo a bit more so my 2.5 T4 is knocking out 150bhp. Your's is probably more as its a PD engine |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Not a camper but I do currently live in a caravan. Just a small 2 birth for now while I save for something more spacious "
That's pretty cool to be fair.
Houses are overated and expensive, pitch up a van and stay where ever ?? a friend of mine lived in a big static van and it was huge!!
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"Not a camper but I do currently live in a caravan. Just a small 2 birth for now while I save for something more spacious
That's pretty cool to be fair.
Houses are overated and expensive, pitch up a van and stay where ever ?? a friend of mine lived in a big static van and it was huge!!
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It's definitely different from living in a house but costs are really low and it doesn't take long to tidy and clean |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Not a camper but I do currently live in a caravan. Just a small 2 birth for now while I save for something more spacious
That's pretty cool to be fair.
Houses are overated and expensive, pitch up a van and stay where ever ?? a friend of mine lived in a big static van and it was huge!!
It's definitely different from living in a house but costs are really low and it doesn't take long to tidy and clean "
Always a bonus if it doesn't take long to clean haha |
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"Not a camper but I do currently live in a caravan. Just a small 2 birth for now while I save for something more spacious
That's pretty cool to be fair.
Houses are overated and expensive, pitch up a van and stay where ever ?? a friend of mine lived in a big static van and it was huge!!
It's definitely different from living in a house but costs are really low and it doesn't take long to tidy and clean
Always a bonus if it doesn't take long to clean haha"
Yes it definitely is  |
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