VWt Issue 119

Hello and welcome to issue 119 of VWt magazine. The next few months are some of the most exciting of the year, not just because we get to hit the shows again, but because it’s the time fresh projects come out to play after their winter builds and new trends are born. It could be a hot new must-have mod, the re-emergence of certain colour palettes, a new style - like we’ve witnessed with the Swamper movement - or even a combination of them all. Quite often it’s these pioneering builds and styles that will now dominate and influence our scene for the coming calendar year. Obviously, trends come and go, and this year’s trends can soon become next year’s trash. But one thing that never goes out of style…

What makes the mighty Transporter such an appealing proposition when kitted out as a camper van? Whether it’s their unrivalled versatility or the ability to provide home comforts at your fingertips as you explore the great outdoors, we’ll all have relatively similar stories in our path to ownership. With these vans acting as such a fantastic blank canvas to build up and create the perfect companion with, combined with the recent Covid-fuelled ‘staycation’ boom, it helps to explain why there are currently more aftermarket camper conversion options available to you right now than ever before. Unless you’re getting your camper directly from the VW dealership forecourt, however, knowing exactly what sort of conversion you’re going to get can be something of a minefield. Thankfully, there’s a new outfit on the…

VB Airsuspension’s air suspension systems have been known to be of amazing quality for some time. But recently, they’ve even piqued the interest of VW itself, who has deemed the gear so good that it is now officially approved by the manufacturer, making it a warranty-friendly option when installed at an approved dealer such as Norvan. The system on this particular van boasts auto levelling, meaning ride height is constantly monitored to ensure the vehicle keeps level even when fully laden and taken sharp corners. Combined with unlimited ride height options, it’s no wonder it’s the go-to choice for the majority of Norvan’s customers!…

MODIFICATIONS: Engine: 2.0-litre TDI (199PS) DSG Chassis: VB Airsuspension air suspension system with auto-levelling, 8x17” Twin Monotube Projekct AT all-terrain wheels with 245/65/17 BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A K02 tyres Exterior: Factory LED headlights with DRLs, factory LED taillights, factory power latching for sliding door, power tailgate, colour-coded Nulite Slimline pop-top with full zip-out canvas, black powdercoated roof rails, Thule Aero roof bars, matte black side bars, Reimo Multirail, 68L underslung water tank Interior: Full Nappa leather and Alcantara retrim with sports front seats on swivel bases, Altro floor on insulated birch plywood with California deep step and threshold, Veltrim carpet, LED lighting throughout, full Norvan camper conversion, full stage 3 sound deadening and insulation, Norvan roof bed with fully-lined LED lighting, factory VW California two-seater sliding rear seat, full rear…

TRANSPORTER HQ EXPOSED Ever wondered what goes into a magazine photoshoot? Then get yourself over to YouTube, where the crew at Transporter HQ have released a great exposé on the recent shoot of their ‘Practically Perfect’ T6.1 4Motion Kombi cover van. You’ll see behind the scenes at THQ, you’ll get to hear Andy’s dreamy dulcet tones and you’ll also get to see why you shouldn’t fill a Crafter with boulders and then drive it over a wet boggy field. Simply search ‘The making of this month’s VWt magazine’ or go straight to www.youtube.com/transporterhq HERITAGE MEETS ARE BACK After a 2-year hiatus the yard at Heritage Parts Centre in West Sussex will once more be jam packed with Volkswagen and Porsche vehicles as their ever-popular Heretics meets make a return. Big…

VARIETY SHOW Hi VWt, Sometimes I feel the world is too full of negative Nigels, who only ever pipe up when they want to have a whinge. I want to be a positive Percy however and say top work on the last issue, that’s what you call an eclectic bunch of vans. From the Practically Perfect THQ T6.1 to that bonkers Monkey Design T6 with a spoiler which means the barn doors can’t open, which is as equally insane as that exhaust. What has that fella been smoking? Brilliant! Roger Wooley via email VWt: Hey Roger, thanks we do our best to feature plenty of variety. But issue 118 was certainly up there! ON TOUR Hey VWt, I thought I would send in a few photos from a recent NC500…