WHICH IS BEST ? VW Camper Van Conversions LWB V's SWB

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  • Which do you prefer ? VW T6.1 Volkswagen Camper Conversions a long wheel base and a short wheel base.
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  • @frankreid6525
    @frankreid6525 2 роки тому +7

    I like the long wheelbase for space but the short wheel base for equipment and finish

  • @jackbrown2325
    @jackbrown2325 2 роки тому +15

    The LWB makes a huge diffo IMO . I have had 5 VW campers over the years , and this is the first with a full toilet and shower in the back . Although the shower isnt used TBH , having a private onboard loo and WHB is absolutely game changing , esp for females .

    • @benohanlon
      @benohanlon Рік тому +1

      What's WHB?

    • @robertcook2572
      @robertcook2572 Рік тому +1

      ​@@benohanlonWash-hand basin

    • @marksmith8663
      @marksmith8663 9 місяців тому

      Yes I was thinking that . Make more sense than bigger kitchen space

  • @mikehayward3775
    @mikehayward3775 2 роки тому +4

    We've gone for long and love it. With double front seats swivelled gives so much space. Don't use it as a daily so parking in multistorey cp etc not an issue. I'd be happy with either but lwb works for us.

  • @robertdalziel2955
    @robertdalziel2955 2 роки тому +3

    Only thing I would say is the black vw rock roll bed the wheels on front start to mark the floor, red one is the better bed wouldn't say no to either but take the good bits from each van to your preferred options and what a van you'd have 👍

  • @TimmysFavs
    @TimmysFavs 2 роки тому +1

    I suppose it depends how much room you have on your drive? I prefer the long wheelbase as obviously more space is best and I prefer the red as with black you will need to constantly be washing it! The interior on the long wheel Base is very nice too.

  • @JPracer069
    @JPracer069 2 роки тому +6

    I have a SWB, although the LWB is not that much bigger the extra room is deceiving and does really help. I went SWB as it was my main vehicle but I would definitely go LWB if I could.

  • @carenza163
    @carenza163 2 роки тому

    SWB for me. Couldn't afford a VW though, have an Alphard with similar conversion and love it.

  • @ianb2877
    @ianb2877 2 роки тому +1

    Looked like the lwb would struggle to fit 2 people for dining at that table? As the fwd seats did not move in like the swb did.

  • @terencehennegan1439
    @terencehennegan1439 Рік тому +1

    Both impressive. Great video 👍

  • @terry362
    @terry362 2 роки тому +2

    Love them both! 💛

  • @phill.p
    @phill.p 2 роки тому +2

    From these 2 I would go for the LWB but I prefer the Ford Nugget to the VW as I think the layout is better also you get hot water and even a cassette loo on the Nugget Plus, but for the money these costs I would actually prefer to buy a coach-built van,

  • @lefthandedscrewdriver3954
    @lefthandedscrewdriver3954 Рік тому +3

    Great video. I've Never had a camper, but it's my next thing on my list to do. After watching this, I'm preferring the long wheelbase, but both of these look really nice.

    • @TheMotorhomeMan
      @TheMotorhomeMan  11 місяців тому

      👍

    • @bEEBO178
      @bEEBO178 11 місяців тому +1

      Don't bother. We sold ours. Was a 2016 and had nothing but problems (typical issues with VW brand). It cost a fortune in fuel, tyres, maintenance. It was unreliable VW junk. It just didn't make sense anymore so we traded it for a hybrid and got a roof tent. So much better, cheaper, more reliable. Two best days of ownership - buying it and selling it.

  • @cocoadventure999
    @cocoadventure999 Рік тому

    Ah great video, an idea that came across my mind but couldn’t get hands on a LWB!! Great video, hopefully helps a few people out with their choice.

  • @freetolaugh2889
    @freetolaugh2889 2 роки тому +2

    We have a short wheel base great for parking.
    . long wheel base overhangs in carpark bays. You will be getting parking fines also. Our table is stored behind drivers seat.

    • @johnnewman2453
      @johnnewman2453 5 місяців тому

      Where does the Camper
      van man give demonstrations from

  • @thetreasurepirate6841
    @thetreasurepirate6841 2 роки тому +2

    Love the LWB that extra bit of room and storage is just the best. Parking it in a carpark could be a challenge tho... Need the bigger one due to being rather tall...

  • @outwardhounds1139
    @outwardhounds1139 2 роки тому +5

    I don’t have a VW, I have a Citroen Dispatch LWB, pretty much the same layout as the standard VW type. The extra space when the bed is down is what steals the show for me. Room for the portapotti to left out and usable during the night.

  • @garethlewis3647
    @garethlewis3647 Рік тому

    The 2020 for me. But great explanation of both and should make up the mind of interested parties

  • @denniswells2885
    @denniswells2885 2 роки тому +1

    Do you ever get any LHD campers?

  • @roymillsjnr5172
    @roymillsjnr5172 2 роки тому

    They both beautiful vehicles inside and out the only draw back for me is a shower and tv its horses for courses some people will love them i cant seperate them🌞👍

  • @karllake8976
    @karllake8976 2 роки тому

    Very nice campers all the ones you have shown long wheel base for me

  • @motorhomemarketplace
    @motorhomemarketplace 2 роки тому +1

    Great video, LWB offers some great extra space if needed!

  • @bigeein
    @bigeein 2 роки тому

    Black transporter is a highline model spec 150 bhp with the new trim that came in , in 2020. Red transporter looks like a trend line 102 bhp. Big difference between the two vans

  • @willsvanadventures
    @willsvanadventures 2 місяці тому

    Looking at buying a transporter and can't decided what to get. Brilliant video thanks for helping me out!

  • @mundodebandeirante
    @mundodebandeirante Рік тому

    very good your videos. I'm building a camper and the information is very important.

  • @Debbieanne51
    @Debbieanne51 2 роки тому

    Long wheel, love the grey and white, and the big vw on the outside.

  • @andrewaustin5678
    @andrewaustin5678 2 роки тому +6

    I would probably go for the long wheelbase vehicle, as more can be fitted in the vehicle

  • @Smokeysbandit
    @Smokeysbandit 2 роки тому +5

    Give me the short wheelbase anytime. In my opinion it’s a lot nicer van all round.

  • @josh_bfc_2769
    @josh_bfc_2769 2 роки тому

    The black one is more practical inside as can sit more people at the table. Also easier to maneuver for parking

  • @pauldownes5345
    @pauldownes5345 2 роки тому +2

    Long wheel base all day long 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 but both are nice looking

  • @MsTemptation
    @MsTemptation Рік тому +3

    I prefer the SWB and I also prefer the 2020 look.

  • @FlankerTanker
    @FlankerTanker 2 роки тому

    2019 long wheel - 100% - colour wise, size and style

  • @ukdashcamz3580
    @ukdashcamz3580 2 роки тому

    That red van is bloody lovely

  • @christianlewisphotography6910
    @christianlewisphotography6910 2 роки тому

    I prefer short wheelbase. I also prefer sliding seat systems where the whole seat can slide forwards and backwards.

  • @philiprandall5705
    @philiprandall5705 2 роки тому

    I love em both but the spec on the swb is awesome but love the xtra space of the lwb.. Personally I would love a lwb but with a swb kitchen n bed n then ave the xtra space in back 4 storage n 4 a shower.

  • @theabandonedhunter3604
    @theabandonedhunter3604 Рік тому

    Love both!!!! You can’t do me an absolute belting deal on one can you fellas?!! 😀

  • @TheMase60
    @TheMase60 2 роки тому

    I would prefer the LWB but parking would be more a issue for me and I think SWB vans drive better to.Both them vans are spot on I wouldn't mind ever of them vans.

  • @762joe
    @762joe 2 роки тому +1

    I would choose the black with a good diesel engine.and towing capability

  • @Supraifyification
    @Supraifyification Рік тому

    love the styling on these lol, sick rims

  • @mikeberry304
    @mikeberry304 2 роки тому +2

    Nice Van's, so many people who have built their own van or day van are going to have problems soon as so many areas are going to have clean air zones , Birmingham, Bath , London , Plymouth, Greater Manchester, all will be live in the next 18 months tops , some are live now , and from what I've read it seems if the van is not a type approved motorhome or camper on the V5 , and if it's not fitted with a euro 6 engine , it's going to cost the driver at least 8 quid a day , charged 24 hours a day 7 days a week ,to drive in any of these areas , type approved motorhomes look like they are exempt from the charges upto now , plenty of discussion to be had with local councils on that one 👍

    • @cheshirehomebrew
      @cheshirehomebrew 2 роки тому

      I have a T5 and live in the Greater Manchester area.
      Looking at £10.00 a day just to get to work on top of everything else.
      Looks like the scheme is being delayed for now 👍👍

    • @georgel3657
      @georgel3657 Рік тому

      I moved to Australia 4 years ago and this is the first I'm hearing about the clean air stuff... insane!
      So unless you have a brand new low emission car you have to pay $8 a day!? That's madness, surely that will price everyone off the road?

  • @xxlairdy1106
    @xxlairdy1106 2 роки тому

    lovely cab in the 70 plate

  • @raysouthuk
    @raysouthuk 2 роки тому

    Love all VWs but short wheelbase is for me better parking too

  • @RamblingTog
    @RamblingTog Рік тому

    Have had both LWB every time

  • @tomassanesson902
    @tomassanesson902 2 роки тому

    Awesome cool

  • @chrisfisher2839
    @chrisfisher2839 2 роки тому

    I prefer the lwb for the space. Its interior is a better colour. Only advantage on swb is the new cab layout & swivel chair

  • @kimhorton6109
    @kimhorton6109 3 місяці тому

    Having been a Vanagon owner, I have to say the shorter van is easier to live with off the road. Day to day, as a grocery getter the Vanagon is easy to get along with. Better mileage, easy to park, rear deck for trapping groceries in place and still room for four.
    The longer means the more you can pack in there. Bicycles don’t have to ride outside, more room for everything.
    I have owned a class B Winnebago View and loved it. It had room, 24 feet of it. It was just a lot to deal with.
    Vans will never have those things Class B folks value: toilets and showers. Also, bigger fridge, rear view cameras.
    Different audience, especially in my case(2 me).

  • @MrTerryb1956
    @MrTerryb1956 Рік тому

    I would love to own the Red VW

  • @LoftEscocia
    @LoftEscocia Рік тому

    T6.1 always 😍😍😍

  • @umarfarid1397
    @umarfarid1397 6 місяців тому

    0:12 what is brand that carrier ?

  • @ovidiumoc.3904
    @ovidiumoc.3904 2 роки тому

    Why do you need swivel wheels on the lower bed, if the bed only goes front and back ?!? Just WHY ?!?

    • @ovidiumoc.3904
      @ovidiumoc.3904 2 роки тому

      The black one, around 08 minute's time.

  • @jamesm90
    @jamesm90 Рік тому

    SWB for trips to the supermarket and seaside when you're out and about much easier to find a parking space.

  • @davem4131
    @davem4131 2 роки тому

    Why don’t VW produce the California ocean on a Lwb chassis? Seems odd to me. I prefer the look of the SWB defo but the practicality of the lwb as a camper wins but then if room was an issue why would you even look at a vw transporter??? Could get a motor home or even the crafter

  • @gladysfriday6402
    @gladysfriday6402 Рік тому

    How do you sit either side of the table om the LWB version?

  • @jimmyjemal8802
    @jimmyjemal8802 10 місяців тому

    What about feul economy and insurance?

    • @TheMotorhomeMan
      @TheMotorhomeMan  10 місяців тому

      Fuel economy will depend on the way you drive but I'd say 35 mpg is an average you could expect. Insurance depends very much on the driver so can't answer that one unfortunately as it will be so different for everyone. 👍

  • @sheraziqbal9556
    @sheraziqbal9556 Рік тому

    Saw you at the NEC. You commented for the price of these vans you can get the roller teams. It's a no brainer.

  • @leonienolan511
    @leonienolan511 Рік тому

    What weight can those roof beds take ??

  • @stevepjackson
    @stevepjackson 2 роки тому

    Both are nice but yeah, you know me, I like the bigger vans. LWB wins for me 😊

  • @stevenhaigh7655
    @stevenhaigh7655 2 роки тому

    SWB for me as I need a smaller vehicle. Who has done the conversion? I love the interior.

  • @tonysutton6559
    @tonysutton6559 2 роки тому

    The SWB spec on the LWB van. We would need the extra space with two dogs.

  • @TheRuralGardener
    @TheRuralGardener 2 роки тому

    don't the black and other dark colours get mighty warm in the summer?

    • @TheMotorhomeMan
      @TheMotorhomeMan  2 роки тому

      🤔

    • @allonwne
      @allonwne 8 місяців тому

      @@TheMotorhomeMan With the rapidly changing climate in most areas I would avoid black.

  • @joannemorris1689
    @joannemorris1689 2 роки тому

    LWB....plus the red matches my WV Beetle

  • @BlueMax333
    @BlueMax333 2 роки тому +2

    A road test to find out the drivability of LWB and SWB on country roads and sharp turns would be useful

  • @blazez4fun
    @blazez4fun Рік тому

    Like the longer one

  • @richardeden1453
    @richardeden1453 Рік тому

    LWB with the sliding rail on the captains car (mod)

  • @petecoventry6858
    @petecoventry6858 2 роки тому

    God I want one of these. Lwb even

  • @bourdon845
    @bourdon845 2 роки тому

    Intéressant

  • @hotpointbrownlover3365
    @hotpointbrownlover3365 2 роки тому +1

    the replaced the vw t5 camper vans

  • @Coaster_Crazy
    @Coaster_Crazy 2 роки тому

    100% the LWB is nicer and more practical but I do prefer the interior of the black one

  • @Sammo-w2y
    @Sammo-w2y 2 роки тому +1

    LWB the internal space wins. Plus that's the longest van that fits on my drive.

  • @JoyDivision88
    @JoyDivision88 4 місяці тому

    I wish I could afford that short wheel base VW. i would use it as my car as well as a camper but I can't run to £50,000 plus.

  • @caeciliusmetellus3038
    @caeciliusmetellus3038 4 місяці тому

    The funny thing you never buy these Campers in Germany from VW. LWB was never available as camper. Very nice

  • @Yorkmedia1
    @Yorkmedia1 Рік тому

    I do prefer the long wheel base van myself

  • @stevemitchard4016
    @stevemitchard4016 5 місяців тому

    If you have 2 dogs, means 2 dog baskets - Got to be the LWB for the floor space!

  • @mikedacosta4276
    @mikedacosta4276 Рік тому

    Long Wheel Base 😍💖

  • @agriben7591
    @agriben7591 2 роки тому

    if i was to get a camper van it would have to be on the lwb as i feel like there is a bit more room in a lwb compared to a swb

  • @stevedines2636
    @stevedines2636 Рік тому

    LWB, we have one on a 2017 plate 😎

  • @jamestastic70
    @jamestastic70 2 роки тому

    Always the longwheel one .

  • @outwardhounds1139
    @outwardhounds1139 2 роки тому

    Also.. I just had to Google where you’re based as you sound like a local Stokie to me. ☺️

  • @marklittler784
    @marklittler784 2 роки тому +1

    Looks like their worth buying because they keep their prices better than cars.

  • @wanderingbarnaby5011
    @wanderingbarnaby5011 2 роки тому +2

    Definitely the lwb, just prefer the lwb

  • @marklittler784
    @marklittler784 2 роки тому

    The black short one looks smarter.

  • @lucky9face989
    @lucky9face989 Рік тому

    VW t6 have 4WD ?

  • @alisonb4898
    @alisonb4898 2 роки тому

    It’s just me so short wheel base just for better parking

  • @andrewflint8509
    @andrewflint8509 2 роки тому

    long wheelbase for me so much extra space

  • @michaelward8498
    @michaelward8498 2 роки тому

    Short wheelbase

  • @meandmyvanandmydogandmybik6736
    @meandmyvanandmydogandmybik6736 2 роки тому

    Bit of a nonsense comparison really as you were comparing which interior etc you preferred rather concentrating on the subject matter, which is which is best, short or long wheel base? Both vans with identical interiors and you could have a proper argument. I know some people prefer a short wheel base to long and vice versa. I have a 2007 T5 LWB with two captains chairs and a rock n roll bed, that’s it. No cooker or storage etc (apart from under the bed) but that’s what I wanted. With the bed down there’s about 5 foot of space between the bed and the front seats, it’s great. I’d have a LWB all day long, they look better too, apart from the LWB T4, short wheel base looks better on them. Both nice vans though, but the LWB in black would’ve been a killer!

  • @marcb5328
    @marcb5328 2 роки тому

    Lwb not so hot for multistorey car parks and standard modern parking spaces

  • @AritShah
    @AritShah Рік тому

    In summary of this video:
    I have 2 vans for sale so they are both great.
    LWB has more room than SWB...
    2020 cabin is much nicer than 2019.
    Oh and "Kev, after searching thee sexy sexy vans, I couldn't find Luke anywhere!"

  • @mkygod
    @mkygod Рік тому

    The wheels look nice as hell but why use low profile tires on a vehicle that is designed for comfort?

  • @_bav
    @_bav Рік тому

    A bit of a confused vid guys! On the one hand you're comparing the looks of the base vans and the choice of conversion/styling options, and on the other hand you're comparing the inherent practicality of SWB vs LWB.
    LWB wins hands-down for camper practicality.
    SWB looks better for base van looks and for conversion/styling options.

  • @ellenkellett6529
    @ellenkellett6529 2 роки тому +2

    I don't like vws don't have much room, no shower and loo, it's to small and compact both, I think if I had to choose it would be the red 2019

    • @stevenhammond4121
      @stevenhammond4121 2 роки тому

      Love the VW vans as they are great to drive, however without shower and loo on board they are only really good for the warmer months and no good for off grid.

  • @bobtollafield918
    @bobtollafield918 2 роки тому

    Space wins it for me. Prefer the looks of the swb.

  • @larrystreak1044
    @larrystreak1044 2 роки тому

    Who is Luke?

  • @wanea3760
    @wanea3760 2 роки тому

    Hard to choose

  • @redstar612
    @redstar612 2 роки тому

    Longer is always better 😜

  • @chrismartin4341
    @chrismartin4341 Рік тому +1

    Lwb is better no bigger foot print than a Volvo v70 estate and bigger inside (400)mm never saw point of swb unless for work but after 5 mins your video didn’t tell me any of this
    Just comparing 2 different vans

  • @kjeksklaus7944
    @kjeksklaus7944 2 місяці тому

    This is what is the difference between a black 2020 and a red 2019 more than lwb vs swb.

  • @Burghbhoy1
    @Burghbhoy1 2 роки тому

    long wheel base every time.... on a campervan conversion space is king

  • @mountainkoi9673
    @mountainkoi9673 2 роки тому

    Poor Kev couldn't keep up with you with his little legs 😉

  • @vwcamperinteriors
    @vwcamperinteriors Рік тому

    For some reason the short wheel base is more expensive

    • @TheMotorhomeMan
      @TheMotorhomeMan  Рік тому

      We normally find that we pay more for LWB vans but it can vary as they are all very different!

  • @scottiedog100
    @scottiedog100 3 місяці тому

    Red