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Volkswagen T4
Short wheel base, long wheel base, elevating roof (hinged at the front, or rear) or high top, the only option that’s not possible to retro fit is a high top roof on a long wheel base van, apart from that everything’s possible.
Alongside is a series of photos of different T4’s that we have converted for customers, hopefully it will give you a good idea of both the quality and variations that are possible.
Specialising in a high quality finish, the vast majority of the works we undertake are full conversions - as an indication of cost, our Tiree layout below is our most popular short wheel base T4 conversion and depending on the base van and final finish, costs between £14,000 and £15,000 including VAT.
- Front elevating German Reimo roof colour coded to match vehicle paintwork.
- SMEV two burner 8022 gas hob and separate 8005 sink unit both with smoke glass tops.
- Extensive cupboards and lockers, two removable and adjustable tables - constructed from top quality German Vohringer lightweight 15mm plywood with double sided laminate and edge banded with hot glued PVC trim.
- French RIB seat/bed system giving a 120cm wide seat moulded for comfortable travelling position and incorporating two 3 point integral seatbelts and two integral headrests. The seat folds simply into a flat bed of 186cm by 120cm (6ft 1 inch by 4ft).
- Full internal gas system with steel gas bottle locker with fully sealed door and either one 907 Butane or 3.9kg Propane LPG cylinder. All gas work carried out by registered motorhome LPG fitter and certificated.
- 64 litre fresh water tank located on the underside of the vehicle and Jabsco 7 litre/minute pump - all fittings drinking water quality approved. 01020304
- Vitrifrigo 51 litre 12 volt DC Compressor fridge with 3.6 litre freezer compartment.
- Complete Sargent PSU 2007 12 volt power system with 90 amp Varta leisure battery, digital control panel, charge system, consumer unit and 230 volt plug in option. All 230v work tested and certificated.
- All rear internal sides fully insulated with Non Itch (85% recycled plastic bottles) insulation and carpet lined with soft trim.
- Swivel plate on driver and front passenger seat.
- Floor ply lined and insulated below with silver double bubble foil and covered with tough, non slip and stylish commercial grade Polysafe vinyl.
- Tailor made curtains with blackout lining to cover all windows.
European Materials
We predominantly use high quality materials and products that we import directly from continental Europe. We believe that we should build conversions to a high standard and make sure that they will stand the test of time and not look tired and tatty after only a couple of years.
All our conversion work is covered by a 24 month warranty and all appliances are also covered by separate product warranties. The brand names of products we use include Reimo for elevating roofs, SMEV for hobs and sinks, Vohringer for lightweight laminated furniture board, Fiamma for the water pump and accessories, Varta for leisure batteries and Sargent for the electrical system.
As standard we also fit a French built RIB folding seat/bed which incorporates a crash tested frame that meets European standards and regulations.
Elevating Roof of High Top?
Experience has proven to us for a T4 elevating roof the German manufactured elevating roofs by Reimo are the best on the UK market - available for both short and long wheel base vans in either front & rear elevating.
We can also fit a UK manufactured fibreglass high top roof to short wheel base T4’s, but if you you’re after a high top on a long wheel base then I’m afraid we can’t help you.
If you don’t want to change your roof then converting the inside of your van whilst keeping the fixed flat roof is a no problem.
Designing the Living Space
The internal layout of your campervan can alter according to your own design, but if you want a double seat/bed, fridge, hob and sink then the traditional layout with units along the driver’s side of the vehicle is by far the best option.
There’s a wide choice in the size and style of fridges, sinks and hobs and a grill can always be made to fit but its position depends on the width of your rear seat.
Safe Travel and Flat Bed Sleeping!
The width of the RIB seats can vary to meet your own design. A 120cm wide seat is a standard size that gives a decent double bed and sitting positions for two both with a three point integrated seat belt and integrated headrest. Increase the width to 129cm and you’ll then have full seating for three and all with full seat belts and headrests. Click here for more info and pictures.
You can also choose the fabric - from a standard VW finish, through a range of RIB’s own materials to a full leather option.
Folding simply into a bed, the RIB seats will give you both a comfy night’s sleep as well as a comfy journey there!
Roof beds are an easy option and immediately double the sleeping space of your campervan. 107cm wide and 190cm long, our beds are designed to hold the weight of two adults up to 140kg and with a high density foam mattress, they’re comfy as well as strong. Click here for more info and pictures.
With a high top roof the roof bed is generally shorter and although strong enough to support the weight of two adults, the lower overall roof height makes climbing in and out a bit more of a challenge - it’s really best for children.
