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I'd seen some nice Transit Custom conversions. Looking at the connect conversions, it does look on the pokey side.
Conversion via mechano isn't a bad shout, but I'm not sure time will allow. Any good kit recommendations? Ideally not too much leather and plastic!
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Difficult to advise as dont know your budget? £5k or £50k. Advise do some initial research, be clear on what you want it for and what you are happy to compromise on, decide on a budget, come back and ask again.
Fyi I wanted a van that could keep for 10+ years, that could sleep 2, fit 2 bikes inside, swb so could drive as a car as a single vehicle owned. My budget was £20k converted (note the 10 year lifespan). I went T5, 3 years ago, as wasnt convinced about Custom, Traffic longevity and residuals, paid £16k for a 3 yewr old van with 13k miles. £8k on conversion. Pop top still to do.
Conversion I used Travelvolts electrics, Evomotion design for furniture, OxfordT5 for sliding california bed, vanex for insulation and lining carpet.
Think the key is to be clear what want it for and to really keep it simple. On my 5th van and mistake I see the most is people overcomplicate what they want. Its a metal tent with a bucket really and the only key requirement is to be sat with a glass of wine 2 minutes after parking!
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Had a bongo, after my T2, before my MWB Sprinter, which was before my current T5.1. Lovely character as a car, 4wd etc, but actually quite small and cramped inside, plus there is the coolant issue, crap fuel economy and prone to rust.
Converted my T5 from panel van. Actually quite easy as so many kits available so its just mechano really.
It all depends on budget. Traffic is a good call. Could also conside Transit Connect and those smaller vans as they end up with similar interior space as a bongo