Buying a VW campervan? Explore 10 things to check, from the base vehicle and layout to conversion quality, pop-top roofs and warranty cover.

You’ve found a VW campervan with the right colour and gearbox, but the interior isn’t what you wanted. Then you spot a conversion you love, only to discover that the base vehicle doesn’t suit your requirements. If that sounds familiar, you’re facing a challenge we regularly hear about from people researching their first camper: finding a vehicle and conversion that work together for you. A camper has two jobs to do. It needs to be a vehicle you enjoy driving and a living spac

Can you change the interior layout of a camper? Will it fit under a car park barrier? How long can you stay away from electrical hook-up? These are the practical questions that help you work out whether a VW campervan will suit your life, as well as your holidays. In this episode of Ask Sam, Sam answers questions from people researching their next camper. Here are the key points to consider, with questions you can bring to a showroom visit or call. Blog contents 1. Can I pers

If you’re planning to buy your own VW Transporter and have it converted, choosing the base vehicle is your first big decision. Should you buy a panel van or a Kombi? Which specification should you look for? And how much should you spend on the vehicle before committing to the conversion? In this post, we explain why Highlife generally starts with a panel van and what to consider before buying your own. The most useful first step is to speak to your converter before committing

Choosing a campervan converter involves more than finding an interior you like. You’re also choosing the people who will build it, explain how it works and support you after you drive away. Photos and walkaround videos are useful starting points, but they don’t tell you everything about the workmanship, specification or aftercare. Before you commit to a conversion, it’s worth asking a few straightforward questions and comparing the answers. Here are five questions to ask a pr

If you’re looking for a new VW T7 campervan, you may be comparing Commerce Plus and Commerce Pro base vehicles. But what do those names mean for your finished camper? The choice starts with the equipment in the van itself. Your conversion package then determines the living space, including the bed, furniture, kitchen and camping equipment. This article offers a practical comparison to help you work out what matters and which extra features are worth considering when choosing

Decided you want a VW campervan? Fantastic! You now need to start thinking about what it should include. From the base vehicle to the bed and passenger seats, your choices affect how the camper feels on the road, how you use the living space and the overall cost. It helps to work through those decisions before you commit to a particular van or conversion. Here are five questions that regularly come up when customers are planning their camper. You can use these to build a spec