VW T6, T5, T4, T3, Caddy, Crafter DIY Camper Conversion
Volkswagen Transporters like T6, T5, T4, T3, Caddy or Crafter are very popular as a camper van or motorhome base vehicle for conversion or modification into a camper. ALUSTECK® offers the ideal material for DIY conversion for building furniture, benches, shelves and much more. The self-conversion is always carried out according to your individual ideas and wishes. Simply convert your T6, T5, T4, T3, Caddy or Crafter into a VW camper yourself. We offer the ideal tailor-made solution for individual, affordable self-conversion.
Volkswagen Models for Motorhome & Camper DIY Conversion
VW is generally a high-priced base vehicle. The new VW Crafter, for example, is intended to provide a very car-like driving experience as a motorhome base. Thus, each model has certain advantages and disadvantages. But Volkswagen also doesn't only have advantages. Compared to Ducato & Co., VW panel vans sometimes have narrower bodies, which restricts the freedom of movement inside. Whatever you decide, with ALUSTECK® you have the right alternative for building your motorhome furniture.
- Individual Volkswagen Bulli T6, T5, T4, T3, T2, Caddy or Crafter interior fittings
- Affordable and high-quality aluminum constructions especially for vehicle conversions
- Order all materials cut to your exact specifications and desired dimensions
- We offer a variety of instructions and tips for DIY conversions
The aluminum plug-in system allows you to assemble your constructions using the plug-in principle. Plan it yourself and easily build, assemble, and install it yourself – with ALUSTECK®, your VW Transporter, Caddy, or Bulli base vehicle will instantly become a rolling holiday apartment.
Convert VW Caddy, Crafter or perhaps the T6, T5, T4 or T3 into a camper
The VW Transporters are probably – regardless of whether it's the T6, T5, T4 or T3 model – the most popular vehicle base among Volkswagen models for conversion into a compact camper van. This is not least due to the fact that Volkswagen offers numerous model variants of the T series. Whether a panel van with a closed sheet metal body or the all-round glazed variant. With simple means and a little manual skill, the minivan can be ideally converted and expanded into a Multivan or motorhome.
In addition, a whole range of conversion specialists swear by the qualities or popularity of a VW Crafter, which offers an extreme amount of space for conversion into a camper.
With the conversion of a Volkswagen Caddy model, you get the optimal opportunity for conversion into a mini-camper. The small-format motorhome offers everything to score as a weekend and city runabout with simultaneous sleeping facilities. With the VW Caddy as a mini-camper, you gain independence in leisure activities and more spontaneity on holiday! With ALUSTECK®, you can quickly build a custom-fit vehicle interior with just a few simple steps.
Build Volkswagen interior fittings and camper boxes affordably with ALUSTECK®
You might think an affordable DIY camper van conversion would be too difficult to do yourself? Everything custom-built by yourself only for professionals? No! With the ALUSTECK® DIY conversion system for building individual furniture, you can easily build everything yourself exactly according to your ideas.
You can order all products of the aluminum construction system configured individually according to your specifications in our online shop. The aluminum profiles, the square corner connectors for plugging in and the accessories are delivered to your home by us, ready-made according to your specifications, throughout Europe.
Afterwards, you only need to assemble the aluminum square tubes or aluminum round tubes cut to your desired size according to your specifications by us, as well as the matching plug connectors, by simply tapping them into each other to form the finished frame construction for your piece of furniture or camper module. Then fix your furniture in the required places in the vehicle and clad it as desired.
VW Transporter T6, T5, T4, T3 – the camper van Bulli as a Camper
Even if the brand "VW" and the model "Transporter" are set, the final choice is far from made. After all, even among Volkswagen's Transporters, there are different models and Bulli series with countless model variants. The choice of whether T6, T5, T4 or T3 needs to be well thought out.
It is probably always advantageous to acquire a VW T model as a panel van. For all models, starting from T6, T5, T4 up to T3, there are several reasons for a panel van.
Advantages of a Van Base Vehicle
- A panel van is usually completely cleared out and empty in the back. So you already have enough space and can start with the conversion directly.
- The lower price of a panel van compared to other Transporter variants like the Multivan.
- Panel vans are often bought only for a construction phase and then sold below their actual price after the house is completed.
- You save valuable euros by foregoing a lot of frills, and there's really never anything wrong with saving.
Minicamper on Volkswagen Caddy – Camper vans in passenger car format
The VW Caddy is also excellently suited for conversion into a mini-camper. This way, you can transform your small and compact city car into a weekend and overnight vehicle with the necessary equipment for a short trip with little effort. With a practical foldable camper bed, a cooking module, a sink for morning hygiene and washing dishes, and a module for storage space. You can thus transform the Caddy into a fully-fledged camping bus.
Advantages VW Caddy Base Vehicle
- The good parking situation due to the small vehicle size is worth mentioning when converting a Caddy into a camper van in car format.
- This VW model can also be transformed into a fully-fledged small camper van, despite its small interior size.
- The good driving characteristics, just like a regular car, speak for the Volkswagen Caddy as a mini-camper.
VW Crafter Conversion – from Van to Campervan
The VW Crafter is ideally suited as a base vehicle for camper enthusiasts planning a large panel van conversion. This space marvel offers plenty of room for holidays – no ifs, ands, or buts – even with the whole family. The van has great potential for space to convert it into a campervan for long-distance travel.
The VW Crafter is available in four different model variants. The Crafter panel van offers plenty of space and an enormous height. The vehicle is a very interesting base vehicle for hobby technicians who want to convert and modify their motorhome themselves. In addition, Volkswagen offers many model variants of the robust van ex works.
With the Crafter, almost any motorhome concept can be individually designed and realized. The VW Crafter is the right base vehicle for anyone who needs a lot of space to realize their dream self-built motorhome.
VW Vehicle Conversion: T6, T5, T4, T3, T2, Caddy
The self-conversion into a motorhome of VW Transporters with ALUSTECK® for furniture, benches, shelves and much more is carried out according to your individual ideas. Simply build the interior for VW Transporter T6, T5, T4, T3, T2 or the Caddy yourself. We offer the ideal custom-made solution for individual VW vehicle conversions.
The self-conversion with ALUSTECK®
The do-it-yourself solution for self-building where you can easily assemble and install the construction for your camper van or motorhome furnishing yourself – that turns your transporter into a rolling holiday apartment.
- Individual VW T6, T5, T4, T3, T2 or Caddy interior design
- Affordable and high-quality aluminum constructions for vehicle conversion
- All materials can be ordered exactly according to your specifications
- Many free example instructions for vehicle interiors
We offer you the suitable plug-in system made of aluminum construction profiles and special connector elements for easy assembly for your VW T6, T5, T4, T3, T2 or VW Caddy. All materials for the construction are cut by us precisely according to your specifications.
Custom-made Volkswagen shelves for T6, T5, T4, T3, T2 or Caddy
Furniture, benches, shelves or cupboards – the vehicle conversion is always carried out according to your ideas and wishes. Aluminum profiles and the special plug-in connectors together form a simple plug-in system with which you can easily build all conceivable furnishings in your VW T6, T5, T4, T3, T2 or Caddy yourself.
Unlimited conversion variants easily built
Plan your furniture carcasses according to your ideas in your desired shapes and dimensions. Order all construction materials in our online shop according to your specifications. Subsequently, the profiles, such as aluminum square tubes or aluminum round tubes, are assembled by simply inserting them into the special corner connectors. Then fix your furniture in the required places in the vehicle and clad it with material to your taste.
Every day, more and more do-it-yourself fans build countless VW conversion variants with us. And you can do that too! Take a look at some practical examples that have already been built in our DIY section under the category Vehicle Conversion Hobby and Leisure. You also receive free building instructions from us for vehicle conversion and for many other projects with ALUSTECK®!
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Note/Disclaimer:
This guide for converting and modifying vehicles into campers or motorhomes is for your inspiration only. We do not provide any legally binding information regarding conversions and modifications; for such information, please contact the respective TÜV/inspection or approval bodies in your country/state. There you will receive binding information on type approvals and conversions/modifications. All modifications you make to your vehicle are your responsibility. Please inform yourself according to the legal provisions in your country.
