Been an epic build and loved seeing the progress. Must have cost a fortune all that. My mrs would kill me spending that. You should be proud of the results though. Its a beauty
Loved watching this build progress and cannot wait for the upgraded...upgrade. Good to see the powder coated back rack, I have an exAA transporter with the same bike rack and changing it to black is definitely on my upgrade list.
Hi aidan absolutely loving how your van has turned out it looks amazing. The new full windows look epic. I too are having some super cool mods done to my van it's heading back into van haven in 3 weeks time for a massive transformation. I'm so excited I can't wait to see it finished. On that note too I can't wait to see what you have planned. Keep up the great work best swamper channel by a country mile 🤟👍
It's great to see the full journey so far. Im part way through turning my panel van into a combi/work/family van, so not a swamper, but I love and appreciate what you're doing. A good video would be to run through the cost of everything you've done to it. 😆
@@urbanarkoverland Since Friday it’s ran my fridge, kettle, toaster, changed iPads, phone and small power banks, it hasn’t dropped below 4 lights on the remote, the solar panel has kept it topped up. Oh and your T6 looks better in real life. Can not wait to see what you do next.
Great van! I’ve mentioned before that I’m not a huge fan of the snorkel but everything else I love. I have rusty studs (sound nastier than it is!) on my Twin Monotubes which is annoying but the van is normally covered in mud so I don’t notice it so much! Getting some Stedi ditch lights fitted and upgrading to Lithium batteries (no room for a Clayton sadly) and then I’m done… Can’t wait to see your camper layout. I dream of having a fixed bed in a SWB Transporter but can’t see how it can be done and still have 4 travel seats. There has been very little innovation in layout so I’m intrigued to see what you come up with 👍🏻 PS the UAO tyre table makes my top 5 upgrades list 😉
Just thought you might like to know that this was my old van - I had it from new as a work van. I fully kitted out with internal bristor racking, vice slide, solar on the roof, roof bars, updated rear suspension, split battery, cteck and 3000w inverter- I’ve been all over Europe working in it.👍 I had the van built special order with manual transmission and 200ps with lift back door. I replaced with a double cab Ranger that I’ve kitted out the same. I’ve also now built a Ford transit custom camper as well 😂👍 The VW was too expensive to buy…
@@urbanarkoverland - it’s been used in fields all over Europe and the UK when I’m out testing machines and on shoots when I’m working my dogs. It’s been used well and looked after - hit me up if you need to know anything more 👍
Love the Van and love your content. Only discovered you a couple of months ago. Your delivery is very engaging. Im looking at getting a T6.1 4 motion Kombi. Do you have the diff lock? Is the diff lock essential or even necessary? Woukd really appreciate your thoughts. Waiting with baited breath for the next big reveal. All the best!
Lovely Van, does your light bar every create wind noise whilst on the motorway. Mine is attached to the front runner roof rack and can catch the wind depending on the wind direction. It vibrates like crazy
Well timed video as my van is in having a pop top, carpet lining and safari windows fitted! Was the komfort suspension very noticeable over standard? Its next on my list.
After seeing your latest video and now considering a wheel upgrade as my existing ones 20" with Falken 275 x40 tyres and only about 14k miles now considering the Navis MAC-AT 17 " with the Falken 235 Wildpeak 235/65 17", just need to check the small difference in circumference will mean I can fit them.
@@briannicholson2971 I know that that fits. Just depends on how low you are. Dont for get the code mate. Get a good chunk off that. UAO5. Phone the guys at thq. They may be able to assist on clearance queries etc 👌🏻👌🏻
Umm… I bought the lazer lamps and I regret buying them. Because some so-and-so levered them out of my front grille in the middle of the night, whilst on my driveway. THEY ARE NOT SECURE. I have now fitted LED bulbs into transporter HQ version two headlights. I just add this as a warning to anybody else not to waste £800 plus fitting. They were fab lights, but not worth the risk of them being stolen so easily
Ive been chewing on these Hess brackets for some time or choking at the price more like ha ha! Ive just ordered them after watching the video. What length was your lightbar to fit mate?
Two questions Does your bonnet not mark wirh stone chips? Does your kiravans door store not rub your wheel arch protector? I dont like the light bar or snorkel, but love everything else ❤ I copied most, I envy lazer lights, reversing light and clayton powerbank. I upgraded suspension to THQ NXT, and I love it. Have you not upgraded yours since you've upgraded everything else 😅
@@garykerr67 I have the eibach komfort kit. It’s wicked. Kiravans pocket fine and some. No stone chips. Apart from one belter that was in edge and went through vinyl and paint. 👍🏻
Been an epic build and loved seeing the progress. Must have cost a fortune all that. My mrs would kill me spending that. You should be proud of the results though. Its a beauty
Cheers mate. It’s a slow process bud. So eases the pain a bit ha
Loved watching this build progress and cannot wait for the upgraded...upgrade. Good to see the powder coated back rack, I have an exAA transporter with the same bike rack and changing it to black is definitely on my upgrade list.
Nice mate. Thanks
Hi aidan absolutely loving how your van has turned out it looks amazing. The new full windows look epic. I too are having some super cool mods done to my van it's heading back into van haven in 3 weeks time for a massive transformation. I'm so excited I can't wait to see it finished. On that note too I can't wait to see what you have planned. Keep up the great work best swamper channel by a country mile 🤟👍
Thank you pal. Van haven do some nice stuff. Be sure to send me pics. Via email or other platform 👍🏻
It's great to see the full journey so far. Im part way through turning my panel van into a combi/work/family van, so not a swamper, but I love and appreciate what you're doing. A good video would be to run through the cost of everything you've done to it. 😆
@@ashleyhunt3491 no because then I will know. Ha
Great video, love the van, cannot wait to see what you do next with it! Very inspiring.
Stitches + Steel upgrades on transporters are pretty cool, for a swamper / work van rugged low maintenance look.
Ye I’ve seen their stuff. Its cool
I love my Clayton, best thing I’ve had fitted in mine.
@@stevecannon8427 me too 💪🏻
@@urbanarkoverland Since Friday it’s ran my fridge, kettle, toaster, changed iPads, phone and small power banks, it hasn’t dropped below 4 lights on the remote, the solar panel has kept it topped up. Oh and your T6 looks better in real life. Can not wait to see what you do next.
@@stevecannon8427 cheers matey
van looks epic, can't wait for the transformation
@@kenjhickey cheers mate
Bangin built mate and just received my cap 💯 quality air freshener to 👍👍
Yes lad
Great van! I’ve mentioned before that I’m not a huge fan of the snorkel but everything else I love. I have rusty studs (sound nastier than it is!) on my Twin Monotubes which is annoying but the van is normally covered in mud so I don’t notice it so much! Getting some Stedi ditch lights fitted and upgrading to Lithium batteries (no room for a Clayton sadly) and then I’m done…
Can’t wait to see your camper layout. I dream of having a fixed bed in a SWB Transporter but can’t see how it can be done and still have 4 travel seats. There has been very little innovation in layout so I’m intrigued to see what you come up with 👍🏻
PS the UAO tyre table makes my top 5 upgrades list 😉
@@mikelambrou4462 cheers pal. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Love the van! Lots to add to my build!
@@GrantBristow-w5s and more to come. 😂
@@urbanarkoverland I wouldn’t expect anything less 👍I’m in Oz so bit harder to access stuff but plenty of research going into mine. Thanks
Van looks mint 👌liking those safari windows
@@vandox21 they are really cool actually.
@@urbanarkoverland need one for my crafter 👌
@@vandox21 👍🏻
Such a cool van. Deserving of a magazine cover 👌🏻
Thank you mate
Some great upgrades there mate, van looks mega
Cheers Jake
Just thought you might like to know that this was my old van - I had it from new as a work van. I fully kitted out with internal bristor racking, vice slide, solar on the roof, roof bars, updated rear suspension, split battery, cteck and 3000w inverter- I’ve been all over Europe working in it.👍 I had the van built special order with manual transmission and 200ps with lift back door. I replaced with a double cab Ranger that I’ve kitted out the same. I’ve also now built a Ford transit custom camper as well 😂👍 The VW was too expensive to buy…
@@marcuspaul6635 nooooo way.
Ye it was exactly what I wanted. It was filthy by the way. Like underneath. Still washing the dirt away now.
@@urbanarkoverland - it’s been used in fields all over Europe and the UK when I’m out testing machines and on shoots when I’m working my dogs. It’s been used well and looked after - hit me up if you need to know anything more 👍
Looks absolutely epic.....your like a proud dad 😂
I am ha ha
Epic build! Light bar is obviously sick! Question… at 9:56 what is that cheeky little cup holder thing? Between the front seats near handbreak?
@@callerc1 ha ha. My secret are mo
@@urbanarkoverland😂 let us know when the secrets out of the bag. Looks like a great piece of kit 💪
Love your videos, I bought a white barn door T6 in 2022 and have followed you since.
I've stolen 50% of your ideas 👍
@@garykerr67 ha ha. Love that 👍🏻👍🏻
Great vid mate
Cheers you
Love the Van and love your content. Only discovered you a couple of months ago. Your delivery is very engaging. Im looking at getting a T6.1 4 motion Kombi. Do you have the diff lock? Is the diff lock essential or even necessary? Woukd really appreciate your thoughts. Waiting with baited breath for the next big reveal. All the best!
@@jollyfinequality9865 ah thanks man.
I think vw t5 upgrades has o e with diff lock for sale.
Mine hasn’t. But MORE than capable.
@@urbanarkoverlandThank you for finding the time to reply, I imagine it is not easy
Lovely Van, does your light bar every create wind noise whilst on the motorway. Mine is attached to the front runner roof rack and can catch the wind depending on the wind direction. It vibrates like crazy
@@rossjordan6136 never mate. No noise at all. 👍🏻
Got some investigation work to do😭cheers
@@rossjordan6136 good luck
Great job, not sure which direction to take mine., Hope you've saved some money for when the engine consumes itself
@@jamest1403 ha ha
Well timed video as my van is in having a pop top, carpet lining and safari windows fitted! Was the komfort suspension very noticeable over standard? Its next on my list.
VERY. Definitely advise. Especially aesthetically😎
@@urbanarkoverland thanks!
wow brilliant
@@jamieg73 thanks
Dude love the van! Just keeps improving. Can I ask what tyre wall height are your BFGs? Also have you had the van lowered.
@@trevorthet5 ha. Lowered???? It’s 35mm lifted. Ha.
Tyres are 245/65/17 👍🏻
Sorry just seen in the description 245/65
After seeing your latest video and now considering a wheel upgrade as my existing ones 20" with Falken 275 x40 tyres and only about 14k miles now considering the Navis MAC-AT 17 " with the Falken 235 Wildpeak 235/65 17", just need to check the small difference in circumference will mean I can fit them.
@@briannicholson2971 I know that that fits.
Just depends on how low you are. Dont for get the code mate. Get a good chunk off that. UAO5.
Phone the guys at thq. They may be able to assist on clearance queries etc 👌🏻👌🏻
Great van and vid as usual. Did I spot an Ovano centre console between the two front seats?
@@JuliaRushton haha. Eagle eye.
Maybe something coming yes
@@urbanarkoverland I’ll watch out for it 😊
The light bar is awesome. Do they still do them?
@@MrBusby yes mate 👍🏻
Great video and van! Are the black side decals custom made or can they be bought?
@@Lewish86643 custom mate. But available online. Stalls like this at vw shows too.
Nice one cheers! Is your grille standard apart from the black trim replacing the chrome? And laser lights of course
@@Lewish86643 ye standard highline mate
Umm… I bought the lazer lamps and I regret buying them. Because some so-and-so levered them out of my front grille in the middle of the night, whilst on my driveway. THEY ARE NOT SECURE. I have now fitted LED bulbs into transporter HQ version two headlights. I just add this as a warning to anybody else not to waste £800 plus fitting. They were fab lights, but not worth the risk of them being stolen so easily
@@chrissharplesphotography9748 ye. I get that. But you didn’t regret the purchase. Only the loss. The lights are awesome
@@urbanarkoverlandI regret the purchase as I wasted a lot of money. Regret is when you wish you had done something differently?
Ive been chewing on these Hess brackets for some time or choking at the price more like ha ha! Ive just ordered them after watching the video. What length was your lightbar to fit mate?
@@markusapparatus you are officially in the ‘buy right buy once club’.
50 inch curved mate 👍🏻
With light bar and lazer lights it would be excellent for hare coursing😂😂😎 only joking🤙
@@johnkillick6061 ha ha
What did you do with your Holeshot wheels? love your build
@@oldmangolf72 sold them 👍🏻
When do you use your laser lamps?
@@christinamacintyre9972 on full beams
Do you have a link for that rear light please 🤙
@@Chester1975 reach out to vwt5 upgrades. Or type in stedi uk
Cheers man🤙
Wish we could get all that gear here in Australia without it costing a pair of kidneys to ship it out here
@@desmo5514 have you not tried transporter hq in Sydney?
Two questions
Does your bonnet not mark wirh stone chips?
Does your kiravans door store not rub your wheel arch protector?
I dont like the light bar or snorkel, but love everything else ❤
I copied most, I envy lazer lights, reversing light and clayton powerbank.
I upgraded suspension to THQ NXT, and I love it. Have you not upgraded yours since you've upgraded everything else 😅
@@garykerr67 I have the eibach komfort kit. It’s wicked.
Kiravans pocket fine and some.
No stone chips. Apart from one belter that was in edge and went through vinyl and paint. 👍🏻
First version 🤔 are you going in to production with these?
@@AXISUK going full camper mate
let me guess, there a product link to every item? Hmmmmm!
@@cemeteryguestrob9745 almost yes. And discount code. Ya know… if there wasn’t people would ask. That’s a gift to the viewers.
Ok gotta ask. Who's this 'we' you mention endlessly LOL
@@tenrohle everyone. You. Me. Us. If you are a subscriber you are in the ‘WE’
Where are You MEN ? I think we all miss you a lot
@@trojamaciek2813 ?
Great video mate. What mods/addons do you recommend first as musts needs and stuff that are worth it but do later?
@@DJFRIZZY ha. Video only been live 8 mins. Did you skip at all ha
@urbanarkoverland sorry I jumped the gun. JUst finished work, heats killing me and just excited for the new vid😂
@@DJFRIZZY wheels and tyres make a MASSIVE impact straight away no matter what look you are trying to achieve 👍🏻
@urbanarkoverland cheers thank you. Ill put them on the buy list.
Love the light bar aswell💪🏽
@@DJFRIZZY cheers matey.
Haha english people "off roading" in a van when it's just a flooded road.
@@iamb2348 check the video out. We went off roading. That was the section I showed. You sausage