My friend and I are doing a last-minute campervan trip around NZ North and South islands for 1 month from mid July - mid August. Since it's winter, we plan to book a larger camper (ie. a motorhome) to account for potential rainy days/cold evenings. A heater & insulation is a must for us. I see a lot of terrible reviews for JUCY campers in general, but largely regarding for their smaller vans or Star RV. I can't find anything for the 6 berth Big Kahuna. Any insight would be hugely appreciated!

ps. we are not looking for luxury, happy to gaffer tape the odd broken curtain rail, but also not looking for doors hanging off, leaking grey water, mould, etc...

I was thinking of just using self leveling sealant around it but now I’m wondering if I should put butyl tape down first then seal around the edge. Any input is greatly appreciated.

Volkswagen has officially announced the new Transporter eHybrid, marking the first time the iconic Transporter will be available as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV).

For campervan enthusiasts and anyone planning a new van conversion, this could be one of the most exciting developments we’ve seen since the All-new Transporter.

At Out and About Campers, we build campervan conversions on some of the UK’s most popular base vehicles, and the new Transporter eHybrid is already shaping up to be an excellent option for customers who want to combine adventure with lower-emission driving.

A New Era for the Volkswagen Transporter

The Volkswagen Transporter has long been one of the UK’s favourite campervan base vehicles. Its reliability, practicality and driving experience have made it the go-to choice for thousands of conversions.

Now, Volkswagen has taken the next step by introducing a plug-in hybrid version.

The new Transporter eHybrid features a 232PS 2.5-litre hybrid powertrain, paired with a 16.5kWh battery that offers an estimated 25 to 35 miles of electric-only driving, depending on the model. It can also be fully charged in around 4.5 hours using AC charging.

For many drivers, that means everyday journeys can be completed on electric power, while longer road trips still benefit from the flexibility of a petrol engine.

Why This Matters for Campervan Owners

For years, diesel Transporters have dominated the campervan market.

The arrival of the eHybrid gives buyers another option – one that combines lower emissions with the freedom to tour without worrying about charging infrastructure.

Potential benefits include:

• Reduced fuel costs for everyday driving
• Electric-only driving for shorter journeys
• Easier access to Low Emission Zones
• No range anxiety on longer trips
• A modern, future-ready drivetrain

For anyone wanting a campervan that’s practical for daily use as well as weekends away, the Transporter eHybrid could be an ideal solution.

Is the New Transporter eHybrid Suitable for Camper Conversions?

In our opinion – yes.

The Transporter has always provided an excellent foundation for camper conversions thanks to its comfortable driving position, generous payload, modern safety features and strong aftermarket support.

The new eHybrid retains the practicality that has made the Transporter such a popular conversion platform while introducing a more efficient powertrain for modern drivers.

Ordering Opens Soon

Volkswagen has confirmed that early ordering opens from 1st July, with wider public ordering following shortly afterwards. Production lead times are expected to mirror the standard Transporter range.

If you’re planning to order one of the first Transporter eHybrid models, now is the perfect time to start discussing your camper conversion so everything is ready when your new van arrives.

Planning Your Transporter eHybrid Camper Conversion?

At Out and About Campers, we specialise in creating high-quality campervan conversions tailored to every customer.

If today’s announcement has inspired your next adventure, we’d love to help you transform the new Volkswagen Transporter eHybrid into your dream campervan.

Get in touch with our team today to discuss your ideas and secure your place in our future build schedule.

Seeking opinions on a 2004 Grand Hiace AWD Camper that I'm considering. Before I ask a mechanic in the seller's city to check it for common issues, I'd like to get a sense of whether it's way overpriced, or a decent machine. The seller says it's recently imported from Japan, but the mileage seems high for that.

I live in a remote part of Canada, so I'd need to fly to this city and drive it back home (2-3 days). It's a challenge to buy vehicles from afar and I appreciate your insights before I get too far into this.

Asking: $22,500 cdn / $15,800 usd
250,000 km
3.4L V6 engine, automatic transmission
Timing belt replaced approximately 8,000 km ago.
Full-time 4WD
Gasoline Webasto heater
Two solar panels
Two auxiliary batteries
Sink with wash basin
Front seats rotate 180°
Side-mounted retractable awning
Interior standing height 6 ft
Rear seating folds into a bed 9 ft long (< ?!)
Plenty of storage and camping features
Recent maintenance: New tires. new brakes

Use: back / front country camping, some long road trips (x-canada), not full time living. Wasn't thinking it would be my daily driver, but since it's AWD it could be.

Have owned a 92 Eurovan Westie and loved the compactness and height. Currently have a Chevy G10 shorty and am having a hard time adjusting to the lower height and to manual steering and manual brakes.

Thanks everyone!

There are some seemingly useful clip attachment thingies inside our T4, but which accessories are they designed for?

First photo: 3 of them on the inside of the pop-top roof.

Second photo: at least 2 on the inside, in between the curtains

Thank you!

And a bonus photo

We have a converted 2015 Sprinter 2500 van. We’ve owned it for almost 5 years and are replacing the starter battery approximately every 1.5- 2 years. The last mechanic suggested we get an auxiliary battery to support the starter battery. We think that’s a great suggestion and nice to have someone point that out. Instead of auxiliary battery can we run the inverter off solar panels on the roof? (I’m in finance so please answer like I know nothing about batteries).

Update- we also have two optima batteries in the garage with a battery isolater. I’ll add photos. The inverter connects to the marine batteries. We tested them and found them to be at 80%.

I've been following this sub for a while but now I can post because I'm actually a camper van owner. Recon Envy Weekender, only 50K miles and the original owner took exceptional care of it. Not the pop-up build but instead features an Autohome Columbus tent, which is perfect for me.

The owner also asked Recon not to apply any decoration or decals to keep it very stealthy, but I'd like to give it a little color or graphics. Wondering if any of you have had experience with large decals or partial wraps?

My 2020 VW Crafter, everything apart from the window (fitted by vision van uk) made by me, and fitted outside my house, lots of mistakes were made, and lessons learned, it's designed around my mountain biking obsession, and works so well for my needs, proud of what I've achieved.

Does anyone have tips for me for a smart table? Please check the pictures you see how the bed moves. Can't put anything high in between the moving parts.

Looking forward to your ideas.