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Isn’t mpg vastly improved in the T5?
We have two kids so home made conversions doesn’t really work for us, feels too risky. Otherwise I’d just get an empty shell and have a go at it.
A bigger van means more room but at the cost of tax, mpg, parking, ferry fees, etc. I think a VW with a pop top hits the right balance between space, comfort and ease of use. Shame they cost a minor fortune though.
Re other van makes they all seem to fall apart really quickly here. Seems like the salt eats them quicker than a VW. Or perhaps theyre just less looked after
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From hands on experience t4 built better than t5 in many ways. But most are less rusty because they are less old!
Think the highline have a nicer interior, the two lower ones are very builders van up front.
Thinking about a euro (fiat/citroen/Peugeot) van, medium high, medium length or a vaux/renault equivalent. Seen a few neat conversions done, don't need much, will stay registered as a van I think (useful for work), just need a folding bed, some insulation, skylight /sweat vent, maybe a mini kitchen and a side window in door + panel. Or go full fat and just get a sprinter /transporter (older one as im familiar with their engines).
T4 lwb would be great, but low roof and cba with putting a pop top on it, mate bought a t5 with a diy pop top that was done wrong in just about every way.