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DCD Transporters
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Welcome to DCD Transporters UA-cam Channel!
We’d like to show you some of the vans we’ve converted and some of the products we use to make the conversions.
We specialise in converting VW T4, T5, T6 and Crafter vans into luxury campers, day vans or just nicer places to be, with added functionality and improved fittings we can create cozy spaces that are practical and relaxing to take you away from your daily stresses and provide an opportunity for you to unwind and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you holiday close to home or want to travel further we can build the perfect van for you.
As a Skyline Roofs approved fitter we can fit pop top roofs to your T4,5,6 and the Ford Transit to give standing height in your van and an additional double bed if required.
All our builds come fully certified and checked by an independent assessor to give peace of mind and an assurance of the high quality builds we offer as standard.
We’d like to show you some of the vans we’ve converted and some of the products we use to make the conversions.
We specialise in converting VW T4, T5, T6 and Crafter vans into luxury campers, day vans or just nicer places to be, with added functionality and improved fittings we can create cozy spaces that are practical and relaxing to take you away from your daily stresses and provide an opportunity for you to unwind and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you holiday close to home or want to travel further we can build the perfect van for you.
As a Skyline Roofs approved fitter we can fit pop top roofs to your T4,5,6 and the Ford Transit to give standing height in your van and an additional double bed if required.
All our builds come fully certified and checked by an independent assessor to give peace of mind and an assurance of the high quality builds we offer as standard.
Buying a van to convert?? The number one thing to look for!!!
We get to see a lot of vans here and some which arrive with us are just exceptional!! Some need a hazmat suit LOL !!
In my opinion this is the most important thing to consider and a true reflection of the vans previous history and life.
Condition!!! Sounds obvious yeah? But often overlooked in favour of mileage or price but realistically this should be your number one gauge for getting a good van.
Of course mileage is important but less so as these vans get older. The van in the video is a 2014 biturbo T5.1, some would argue maybe the worst engine VW has made for the transporter ?? But that’s another subject. In this video I discuss the importance of throughly checking the van over to identify its true condition, not just a quick wash and vacuum by the seller, lift the carpets, check the underside and really gauge if the condition reflects the mileage stated.
‘Mileage correction’ or ‘clocking’ is still a big issue which affects a large number of vehicles sold and unknowing bought. With a careful look around the vans exterior and more importantly interior it can often reveal its true mileage or how careless the previous owner was.
Knobs, buttons and trim on the interior are very seldom replaced so they stay in place for the life of the van and are an excellent gauge to how well its been looked after and how much use its had. Very worn components here will;l show you how much use it has seen and maybe it either contradicts the mileage stated or backs it up!!
Remember, engine components and suspension will deteriorate by mileage covered, everything works in cycles. So a component with an expected lifespan of say 80k miles should have been replaced on a 100k mile vehicle but will need replacing again if the mileage is approaching 150k plus.
History and previous bills are your second line of defence when buying so check that if available.
Newer vehicles have electronically stored history at the main dealer, so ask them for a print out of the work done.
In my opinion this is the most important thing to consider and a true reflection of the vans previous history and life.
Condition!!! Sounds obvious yeah? But often overlooked in favour of mileage or price but realistically this should be your number one gauge for getting a good van.
Of course mileage is important but less so as these vans get older. The van in the video is a 2014 biturbo T5.1, some would argue maybe the worst engine VW has made for the transporter ?? But that’s another subject. In this video I discuss the importance of throughly checking the van over to identify its true condition, not just a quick wash and vacuum by the seller, lift the carpets, check the underside and really gauge if the condition reflects the mileage stated.
‘Mileage correction’ or ‘clocking’ is still a big issue which affects a large number of vehicles sold and unknowing bought. With a careful look around the vans exterior and more importantly interior it can often reveal its true mileage or how careless the previous owner was.
Knobs, buttons and trim on the interior are very seldom replaced so they stay in place for the life of the van and are an excellent gauge to how well its been looked after and how much use its had. Very worn components here will;l show you how much use it has seen and maybe it either contradicts the mileage stated or backs it up!!
Remember, engine components and suspension will deteriorate by mileage covered, everything works in cycles. So a component with an expected lifespan of say 80k miles should have been replaced on a 100k mile vehicle but will need replacing again if the mileage is approaching 150k plus.
History and previous bills are your second line of defence when buying so check that if available.
Newer vehicles have electronically stored history at the main dealer, so ask them for a print out of the work done.
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Broken already! VW T5 engine loss of power 350 miles from home !
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At last! Comfort glove box for the T6.1!
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where is the gear stick from ?
If David Brent got into van life... 😂
I Bought a 2018 ex fleet managed van. 131000 Mile's. But... Apart from good price it has a ton of ANNUAL service and maintenance receipts and records covering its life on the road. Keeper has looked after it. Drives like a brand new motor. I had to convince the missus... 😅😅
Excellent, 131000 is nothing if it’s been well maintained. 👍🏻
Bought my 2006 T5 AXE 3 years ago. The guy I bought it off had if from new and was serviced to within an inch of its life at Exeter VW. I’ve got a huge folder of receipts and even the original order paperwork. It is a lwb with tailgate and came with many original extras. Only thing wrong with it was occasionally going into limp mode, this was pointed out at point of sale. I had a new turbo fitted and it drives like a new van and it’s done 202,000 miles. Since buying it I’ve spent over 10k upgrading it to an amazing camper and it’s my pride and joy. I know people say keep away from the 2.5 but oil has been changed every 5000miles max from new, no rust anywhere. No need to remap it as it flies up hills etc. You’re correct in getting a well looked after, privately owned van to convert 👌🏽👌🏽
Excellent. Great to hear it. Personally I like the 2.5, good commercial engine with plenty of power. We have one here at the moment with 242k miles and it’s a lovely van.
Great video! What are your thoughts on ex RAC T5.1s? Assume the same rules apply, but just how well looked after are they?
Funnily enough I am ex RAC myself!! I’d say they are pretty good and well looked after as each van has an allocated driver, the servicing and repairs were always done on time. The nice thing about the ex RAC vans is they are all T32 with tailgate. And all 140/150 bhp and 6 speed gearbox. If you’re lucky you may even find a silver one which would have been VW dedicated or prestige contract. They obviously had a lot of gear in the back including tools and a fold away trailer. There may be some holes in the roof where light bars were fitted, dash board may have a couple of holes where phone and table holders were mounted. A generally sound purchase.
I think it's also important to ensure the van has had a regular oil service throughout it's life. The official VW service intervals are 40k km between oil changes. After 120k km this is a dead engine. So you might find a van that has been well looked after by the owners, just like in the video but the owners followed vw guidance and changed oil only every 40k....so yes, condition is more important than mileage, and that includes condition of the engine. The bodywork can be repaired and sprayed but the engine could be a nighmare and a black hole for the pocket
Absolutely. I’d include that in the overall condition of the vehicle. Like I said mileage is just an indicator but not to be taken literally. We have a van here at the moment with 242k miles and it drives really lovely. Much better than some that that have only 50k. I think most vans that are clean and tidy tend to have more fastidious owners which then look after the engine servicing. These are owners that were in it for the long term rather than the trade guys swapping vans with no specific owner and getting new ones after three years.
Got rid of my rnrill bed and did an l shape instead, it is so much better
very nice 👍
Nice conversion, personally wouldnt recommend an outside cooker setup as we only get around 130 dry days in the UK.
Not sure where you got your data but you’re incorrect. A quick google search reveals in 2023 had 193.5 dry days and 171.5 days where at least 1mm of rain fell but out of those days it did rain there still would have been some opportunity to be outside and dry. Realistically we’ve never been stopped from cooking outside. From Cornwall to Scotland we’ve always had opportunities to cook outside. Last December we cooked outside nearly every day of our Scottish trip. If the weather did stop us I would rather go out to dinner than make the van stink. Each to their own though and thats why every van is individually built for each owner to their own spec.
Hi, I'm considering investing in a LWB van myself, and the u-shape with removable mid section would be ideal for me. How much scope is there to fit two removable single seats in the back alongside the kitchen unit? (Kombi / Shuttle style?). It looks like there's the space, which would potentially make it the perfect van setup for some people?
We’ve done it with one removable seat and it works pretty well. A double I’m not sure as it would block the cupboards, heavy to move and no access to the rear unless you climb over it. For me it just wouldn’t work efficiently enough. If you do manage it I’d be interested to hear how it works for you. Good luck with finding your van and your camper build. 👍🏻
@dcdtransporters thanks for the info, I'd be seeing if it would do 2 singles as would give ulitimate flexibility for when i wasn'tusing it for camping. Don't have a van yet, but of all the builds, I like your flexible u shape setup, so if I do get one, I'll definitely be in touch. Thanks for the info 👍🏻
How much for all this set up just like this.... 👍
Nice layout looks great apart from the 1970s upholstery in the back
How much for this setup ? just the furniture please?
No cooking inside?
That’s the idea!!
What’s the legalities around adding seatbelts to that design in the back
There’s no legal requirement as they are not travelling seats. Also it’s highly recommended not to use seat belts on side facing seats as it can cause spinal injuries in a severe stop or crash. If you want seat belts you need to use a traditional seat bed design not a U-shape.
Okay thank you for the response 👌🏽
How much was it to do this layout?
Do you have a link for the side skirts pls. Do they do some for the T5 swb etc. Great work looks amazing 👏
@@the_fearless_explorer1213 thanks. The skirts are from Van-X. They do them for T5’s onwards.
@@dcdtransporters i can't seem to find then are they just all black
@@the_fearless_explorer1213 yes. They do a limited range of pre painted or you can paint them yourself.
In love with the Pop Top - what colour is it?
@@kateopie3112 it’s a Skyline Aurora. With the canvas in burgundy.
What would this cost from start to finish?
What would something like this cost from start to finish?
Is this a swb or lwb?thanks
SWB
I’ve recently picked up a 2009 2.5 T5 with a genuine 86,000 with full service history and full camper interior with R&R bed. We’re pleased as punch.
I have a 2005 2.5 and was wondering what the mpg was... I was also considering the swamper look... but im tight so I guess it stays on the Hancooks!!
Inspiring, will be looking at doing something similar 👍
While I do get the point of the snorkel and how useful it can be to protect the engine, it is bloody ugly. I think the nudge bar really suits it.
True. I’m not sure I’d do it again. But it does complete the full swamper look I think.
Couldd you tell me a bit more about replacing the seat foams? I changed the covers from t5 to 6.1 and it's not right. Does the 5.1 foam fit early t5 seats (with lumbar support). Also where did you buy them from?
The T6.1 covers are different and you’ll need the foams to make the cover snug. EBay often comes up with genuine foams cheap otherwise it’s vw. The 6.1 foam does fit on a T5 frame.
The T6.1 covers are different and you’ll need the foams to make the cover snug. EBay often comes up with genuine foams cheap otherwise it’s vw. Depending on the covers you bought you should only need the back rest foam but the lower one would probably benefit from being replace due to age. The 6.1 foam does fit on a T5 frame. Most lower foams are the same with exception of the caravelle and California. These got a deeper base foam
I've had 13 drive shafts and 8 stub axles for two different 2.5's over the last 15 😂years
Wow !! 😂😂
Love the videos. Where is the egr and the intake shut off valve?
Thanks, the egr is safely stored in the cupboard. In honesty though we’ve not noticed any difference and it was pretty clean when it was removed.
Hi, did you bypass the egr?
@@Trebordor yes. Although the egr was pretty clean.
Great video Darren. 😎
nice that
Love it
What a great idea 😉
Inspired by the best 😊
Got one of those CADAC 2 ring burners recently, so versatile, especially with the griddle and skillet additions to the standard pot holders. No more carrying around frying pans. It's the perfect two ring cooker.
@@darthsarcastus1064 fantastic 👍🏻
Hey 👋 from the sunny Gold Coast Australia 🇦🇺 Love your builds mate You have inspired me to do a similar setup with my Elgrand as I don’t want a rock & roll bed
That’s great to hear. 😊 Share some pictures of your build when your finished 👍 Thanks for watching
Great fit out 👏 Whats the cost of the Karndean ?
Thanks, get in touch with us via email and let us know what van make and model you have and we can give you a quote. dcdtransporters@icloud.com Or fill out the contact us form on our website.
@@dcdtransporters t5.1 lwb
Hi, can you share links to where you bought the table and anything else you have in the van. I think this is the ideal design for my 5.1 high roof transporter. Thanks for the video
DCD transporters
Please contact re seats as in your video for a T6 -- 2 single seats required as in your video.
T 5 2017 model
I can't find my back shock
How much would this kit cost plz? minus the shipdeck flooring.
Get in touch with us directly and we can give you a quote.
I had a 2006 T5 2.5 with over 450,000 miles and ran really well!
That’s great going. These engines are commercial designed engines for vans and higher mileage. Unlike the modern variants which are a car derived engine
Do you lie on these beds diagonally if you’re 6ft? I can’t find any videos where someone is demonstrating how long they are
If you wanted this layout I’d recommend you had a LWB van. That way you’d have a bed that was over 6ft in length. They end up with approximately 1900mm of usable space. The SWB van is always going to be a compromise of bed length vs how much the units protrude into the door opening.
Gorgeous van, the design has given us alot of ideas for our T5 project.
There are some great design ideas here. Beautifully finished as well. I especially love that potti drawer as a great solution for those horrible but essential things. The only bit I'm not so sure about is having to go outside to cook. Not with British weather anyway! Lovely van though. Lots and lots to like.
@@Springer5 thanks for the kind words. Yes we live forever hopeful that the weather will be kind enough so we can cook outside!! Always a risk in the uk!! But that said I have the same set up in my van and I have a small portable cooker which I can use inside for a brew first thing without having to go outside. If the weather is that bad normally I’ll go and find somewhere else to eat and let them do the cooking and washing up! The porta potti drawer is a game changer for those 3am wake up calls so you don’t need to trek across the campsite. 😃
@dcdtransporters Yes. It's almost worth getting the urge at 3am just for the joy of using that drawer. 😀
What's the cost of the road tax
zenusspeed intake
Hi 👋🏻 with the swivel seats can you have the leisure battery system under the passenger seat ?
Yes. Absolutely 👍🏻 😊
I have a skyline gtr wheelbarrow
how much do you think for the folding roof conversion alone roughly
@@michaelburke5942 get in touch directly and we can give you a quote
Love your attention to detail, hook up hidden, grab handle, better access to rear under seat etc etc. lovely van build, I’m sure the new buyers will be absolutely delighted👍 great watch?
@@NigelL0304 thank you 🙏🏻