The most versatile small MTB Campervan

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  • @steverodgers7952
    @steverodgers7952 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love it, as a mtber the down side of a rock and roll bed is where do you put your bike when sleeping, luckily you have a pop top.

  • @losadar07
    @losadar07 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the best vw camper van videos I've seen for practicality..

  • @TrailFeatures
    @TrailFeatures 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This looks like the perfect van for weekends and summer road-trips! I could never fully utilize the setups that full time van-lifers use.

  • @thebikepackingadventurer
    @thebikepackingadventurer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    It’s amazing what you can fit in these size vans when being smart. I have a long wheelbase transit custom and honestly it’s a tardis. Would never go back to cars

  • @traildogisla
    @traildogisla 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    With this and the pink bike video releasing at the same time!? Double Cathro Wednesday!!!!

    • @elliotwilliams7421
      @elliotwilliams7421 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Make sure you post that on the pinkbike video as well, don't think all the pinkbikers know he has his own channel.

    • @donspradley6912
      @donspradley6912 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yah buddy!!

  • @Happy_Biker
    @Happy_Biker 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really nice compromises without really compromising much.

  • @barefootbikemaintenance1562
    @barefootbikemaintenance1562 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Every van is a compromise which is why there is so much creativity in design and debate amongst owners. In the end everyone has slightly different needs and can accept different things. I'm glad you are happy with your van Ben.

  • @stevencraig9492
    @stevencraig9492 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's pretty mint, I still want to see a vlog of family camping trip + 2 bikes though, might want a bigger one then!

  • @inflivia
    @inflivia 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very slick, great finish.

  • @redstormr1769
    @redstormr1769 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent. is the most convenient one among all these videos i have seen on yt. I think I will go on with this one in my project

  • @ianross225
    @ianross225 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We have a Marco Polo Horizon (the basic one) which we haven’t used in anger with e-bikes yet. It’s a long wheelbase model and your bikes fit perfectly. My issue is when we’re sleeping on the top and if the bikes will be in the van. I think you proved it possible! Thanks!

  • @mac46rr
    @mac46rr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fabulous bit of kit Ben.
    Looks brilliant and super practical.

  • @endurorider974
    @endurorider974 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This van is the definition of awesome

  • @Julianh9
    @Julianh9 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dammn by far the coolest setup

  • @addypope2706
    @addypope2706 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice, pretty similar to my old van except i put in a garage at the back and accepted that i would take the front wheels off. 2 big bikes and room for 4 sleeping. It was great until.......... the 2nd kid arrived! Now i know you are just into this situation as well. What we found was that the amount of storage was tight and then you had these 2 massive kid seats to deal with to flip the van into sleep mode. The only real solution was adoption or a bigger van and we had grown quite like baby 2 so we went bigger van. Smaller van now living the dream with new owners who have just 1 little one to transport. All good. If you are back down in the tweed valley i can show you the new set up. Its a compromise on driving/parking, but all vans are a compromise

  • @nicswensgard
    @nicswensgard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wish these VW's were available in the states

    • @stevenhu202
      @stevenhu202 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It would sell like such hotcakes here

    • @Cous1nJack
      @Cous1nJack 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Blame it in your chicken tax

  • @tsalesto
    @tsalesto 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That van is sick. Nice mate!

  • @SteezyG
    @SteezyG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lad I've been waiting for this for ages. Thanks for an overview. I don't think I could ever stomach the costs, lease/finance makes it better but I'm a petrol head at heart and need something to hoon on the way to the trails. For yourself it makes complete sense and I hope you enjoy ownership.

  • @ewan_young
    @ewan_young 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'M GETTING ONE NOW!!!

  • @sidscorp333
    @sidscorp333 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    nice fitout

  • @gsichtle1
    @gsichtle1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    i remember the earlier vids from Ben with this old Ford, lol. These german Campervans are much to expensive, regards from germany.

  • @AntonSinchukov63
    @AntonSinchukov63 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy for you!

  • @ANTheWhizkid
    @ANTheWhizkid 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whoop whoop the VW California beach camper - I love this 85.000€ glamper van! Too expensive by all means, but you get a lot for your money if you can afford it.

  • @liamthomson8415
    @liamthomson8415 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing as always Ben!

  • @mopin85
    @mopin85 ปีที่แล้ว

    So genius. Didn't except how to store the bikes on the back.

  • @beerenmusli8220
    @beerenmusli8220 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    YEAH BOYZ THE CAMPER VIDEO IS FINALLY THERE!!!

  • @traildogisla
    @traildogisla 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The wants are strong with this! *Drool*

  • @jeronomosp
    @jeronomosp 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think if we in the UK had the same towbar mounted racks as the Americans we'd be fine... They have the ones that swing out to the side and can hold tons of bikes. Unfortunately UK doesn't sell them due to fitment issues. Let me know if this is not the case anymore.

  • @dougr550
    @dougr550 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it Cathro!

  • @IronMountainx
    @IronMountainx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Living in Scotland you should not have had a barn door van, you need the tailgate version, it provides a large rain shelter when getting your kit sorted or working on ya bike, 😉

  • @IverKnackerov
    @IverKnackerov 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great van 👍 ……just to help others by explaining some potential trade offs. I chose a longer van so therefore not as manoeuvrable or undercover…. but has toilet and shower. Also pop top sleeping is fine but it is effectively “camping on the roof”…you can be chilly/damp at night in cold weather, so I wanted to be able to sleep in van, with bikes as well, and for that I have to remove front wheel, but for a roadie, that’s no big deal.

  • @MountainBikePete
    @MountainBikePete 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh…My…God!.. That IS the absolute best van build for mtbing ever! I was having the same thoughts with my build as I wanted the bikes in the van too without taking the wheels off.
    Ben are their more in-depth details on the build? I would love to use it as a template for my build. It really is the best one I’ve seen!
    Great vid! 👍🤘

  • @pmckeown38
    @pmckeown38 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks great, note your feet are way over the end of the bed???? My mate has similar pop up, can you really lie upstairs, I cannot and I'm 5.8

  • @torontovolger3836
    @torontovolger3836 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super nice van Ben a guy your height 6’7 can sleep in wow I do wonder if VW will over a VW ID Buzz California Camper

  • @marcelbakker5104
    @marcelbakker5104 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally 🙂, great video and very nice van

  • @cdubs2096
    @cdubs2096 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    good content bro! keep it up

  • @StevenHarris-hn2ht
    @StevenHarris-hn2ht ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey - amazing van. Building one myself. How have you run the water to connector point on the barn door? Is it through the electric grommet?

  • @SamFr1000
    @SamFr1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    But what does it cost???

  • @philiphookham8135
    @philiphookham8135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great review and great van Ben but where's the toilet ? There's no way my wife would be happy with a bucket ! Serious question though, what is the normal method of dealing with the issue with this type of van ?

    • @JoolsUK
      @JoolsUK 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have a T6 LWB and it has a cartridge loo, at the end of the van. Was the deal breaker for us also. The LWB have all the possibilities

  • @MrFeazel
    @MrFeazel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you remove the rock an roll bed and just have the bikes on some kind of standalone rack, if you were headed away on a long trip, for better access to the campervan bits?

  • @vathanasong
    @vathanasong 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now that's a van I actually want! Amazing! Practical. But did it break the bank?

  • @dpeterson6082
    @dpeterson6082 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Too bad VW refuses to sell any transporters in the US for almost ten years or support the old ones! best campers ever...wish I could get a new one.

  • @RegenmeisterMo
    @RegenmeisterMo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool one

  • @ftekin1907
    @ftekin1907 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How did you get up there again??
    As always, less means more. Crump with everything not sure you would have the will to get all that hassle on or the day you tried, you've never gone back again, lol

  • @drfishynooooo881
    @drfishynooooo881 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where do the bikes go when you're sleeping in the van?

  • @deadpool2e
    @deadpool2e 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The metal tyre slots to hold your rear wheel in, are they bespoke or of the shelf as need some for my bikes . Hope you answer

  • @stevehartland7003
    @stevehartland7003 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does anyone know who did the conversion for Kardi Leasing / Ben?

  • @claritean
    @claritean 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    finally !!!!

  • @marcwilliams3921
    @marcwilliams3921 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool

  • @michaeltong5224
    @michaeltong5224 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi What is the brand / where to get those rails to hold rear wheel.

  • @fastfish666
    @fastfish666 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    only 2 bikes? 6 riders and their MTBs in a long-wheelbase renault trafic ;-)

  • @Sun0faBeach1
    @Sun0faBeach1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    But where do you put the bikes when you sleep? 🤔

    • @Mockle07
      @Mockle07 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      In the van… he said he sleeps up on the roof bed?

  • @xSimplyP
    @xSimplyP 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    how much is the fish?

  • @pwfourteen
    @pwfourteen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s awesome Ben, can you charge the eBike up using the van?

  • @lesvoyagesdelouis6574
    @lesvoyagesdelouis6574 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Joli

  • @paulhasselwander6071
    @paulhasselwander6071 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Whats the price on a van like this 🥴

    • @OnlyDans848
      @OnlyDans848 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Around £40k

    • @Mockle07
      @Mockle07 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@OnlyDans848 and the rest! (If we’re talking brand new)

    • @JoolsUK
      @JoolsUK 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      £50k new conversion second hand van, £70k and up brand new, £40k all second hand

  • @cheseburger13
    @cheseburger13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Then he vanished

  • @fstopadventures
    @fstopadventures 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If only 4wd, ugh

    • @Mockle07
      @Mockle07 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can get a 4WD version!

    • @fstopadventures
      @fstopadventures 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok how about - if only in the USA and in CALIFORNIA specifically! Use the name to sell the dub but don't sell it in Cali, lol

    • @Mockle07
      @Mockle07 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fstopadventures Hahaha well that’s a different story!
      We get 4wd Transporters, you get a nice sunny climate... 🤷🏼‍♂️😂

  • @jamesoliver9398
    @jamesoliver9398 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There’s no way your downhill bike fits in there! Pretty cool, though.

  • @Frankiez220
    @Frankiez220 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Transporters are shite. Get a Sprinter