Does SIZE matter? Which Campervan Is Right For You?

SIZE matters, but in different ways. Small Camper van vs Bigger campervan - it's NOT an obvious choice 🙋🏼‍♂️
The Tough Campervan Choice
Is the VW Transporter the best choice, is it better than a car, or would a bigger campervan be a better option? Lots of variables and I discuss them today.
There was lots of choice at the NEC Caravan Camping and Motorhome Show many manufacturers available giving a wide range of choice for campervans, whether it was a large camper or a small camper you are interested in
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Whether you have a T5, VW T5.1, T6, T6.1 or even an older T2, T2.5, T4, the VW Vanlife scene is amazing, with so much help and assistance available for whatever project you wish to attempt. Panel van, Kombi, Converted Camper or VW California Beach or Ocean, enjoy the freedom van life brings.
The @Staycation Lifestyle van conversion is coming along.
I bought a VW Transporter T6 Kombi Highline van 140bhp diesel SWB with tailgate.
I have lots more to do though, I have a new electrical system, using Victron components and a Lithium LIFEPO4 battery, so I obviously need to install some power devices. I have a new sound system, with Focal speakers and ibus 2.1 amp, Playstation PS4, which is removable, TV's on headrests.
Lots for me to look forward too and it would be nice to take you on the journey.
Vanlife is amazing, get out and explore, it's a great adventure.
There are many great camper adventures to come
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There are lots of larger campervans to choose if you want to go Large
Adria Twin
Westfalia Sven Hedin
Westfalia Club Joker
Grand California
MAN TGE
Vanworx MAXTRAXX
Wildworx
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KNAUS
Bespoke Explore
Embracing the outdoor lifestyle isn't just about the destination; it's about the journey. There's a certain magic in the spontaneity of the road, the freedom to explore, and the cozy evenings spent under the stars. It's what we fondly call going on staycation, campervan time or just getting out there -those moments where time seems to stand still, and the beauty of nature becomes your home.
Im a member of Devon & Cornwall Transporters. Have a look at the Facebook group and come along to meet the other friendly members
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[@michaelteale6386]

Got to agree our Transporter does everything we want it for. We have just had a garage built for it we love it that much. Not only does get used as a daily driver but many days out and touring holidays. Nothing else comes close. Also we like the following that it has and has had for many years. Great channel my friend.

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Thank you. Always nice to hear positive feedback.
They are great vehicles, does everything. The future of the “Transporter” will be interesting with the Ford Alliance

[@colinhill6287]

So what are you say…?😂😂😂. Yeah I would love the big van with everything in it, but most of us like you can’t afford a big van and a daily driver, so the transporter ticks almost all my boxes 😎😎😎

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Pretty much 🤣 Just got to enjoy the outdoors with whatever we have 👍🏼

[@user-pn6se4zf5t]

I use my transporter as a daily driver because it’s so convenient to have the toilet following me around. Old age means prostrate problems. Easy to park at the shops as well. 8.1 litres per hundred kilometres fuel usage on a trip is surprisingly good as well

[@lovevans911]

Transporter is No1. Can’t compare to any other brand. Other brands are worth nothing in the future, Dubs hold for many years

[@colinlee5429]

Lovely backdrop.
If it's a daily it has to be a transporter size for sure. Given the choice I'd have both!

[@StaycationLifestyle]

When I was editing the video, I thought the backdrop was so nice it didn’t look real. But I was stood there and it was lovely to see the sun. Thankfully it’s warming up this week.
I would also. I’d love to have the budget to spec a Crafter exactly how I wanted 😀

[@colinlee5429]

@@StaycationLifestyle you can't beat this time of year! Enjoy the sun! 🤞😁

[@stevezodiac491]

I need a little more space in my lwb Transporter sized van for carrying folding bikes and extra gear that I don't want to store in the living space. Should I buy a bigger van, with reduced flexibility and costing 10's of thousands of £ more. No, I will just buy a trailer costing less than £1000 brand new. Job done !

[@JoolsUK]

I'm about to pay for a fiama bike rack in gloss black for my barn door VW T6 LWB

[@stevezodiac491]

I looked at that but fear the bikes being stolen ?

[@TheLittleRedCali]

Totally agree. Would not swap my Cali for any bigger van out there. It just wouldn’t work for me. Gets me to places the bigger vans wouldn’t dare to go.

[@StaycationLifestyle]

Absolutely. They are brilliant. I would like a Cali 😁

[@spelterworkstiger]

Well luckily I managed to get one of the last conversions this year.
Still waiting to pick it up and the Price is enough to give you Permanent Indigestion if not a Stroke but ive decided to live in it as I cant get a bungalow from the local Council or housing associations and being disabled my 3 storey 5 bedroomed Victorian House is a danger to me now so ive sold up and will be a Guenuine Van Lifer.
As for Crafters etc, well what can i say, fabulous but far to big to be convenient on most Southern or most Rural Roads and lets not forget FUEL.
I considered everything and as its just me and my small dog I plumped for a T6 1 LWB Highline with all the bells and Whistles.
Expensive, Rediculously So.
JUST CANT WAIT....

[@stevencowie1540]

Sold my t5.1 way to small,when you look at what you can buy for same money it’s a no brainer

[@StaycationLifestyle]

I have spoken before that you can buy a motorhome for the same money as a Transporter, but they are different vehicles. Just because you can buy more for the same money, it doesn’t mean it’s better for everyone.
Yes if it a leisure vehicle only, then bigger and better spec would be a no brainer, but for one vehicle only to be multipurpose, then it’s a no brainer the other way

[@stevencowie1540]

@@StaycationLifestyle I’m not meaning going full on motorhome but you are right the cost is the same which is bonkers,I went to a mwb van can still use as daily driver no problems and the space from camper point of view is night and day,financially I banked 20k even after the cost of my mwb camper,I’m not saying transporters are bad I really like them but with prices what they are now it’s getting stupid

[@Denappie]

VW is one of the worst brands there is. Infotainment alone is awful, crashes all the time.

[@StaycationLifestyle]

I think the sales and popularity would dismiss “worst brand”. And the fact they retain value. I get the infotainment point and that has been addressed.