Volkswagen Transporter T5 1.9 Tdi (T28) SWB barn door
2004 VW T5 camper conversion with ‘Motor Caravan’ body code on the V5.
Base factory van specs;
1.9 Tdi / AXB engine code / Shadow Blue Metallic / barn doors / T28 SWB / air conditioning. VW build sheet available including;
Factory Electric Packs: with factory electric slide and tilt sunroof / central locking / front electric windows / rear windows heated with wipers / front fog lights / heated front washer jets / headlight washers / electric heated door mirrors / these are VW factory option code; electric pack A & B / rear door pack C / air conditioning pack A for the 2004 model year.
Modifications & additions;
Genuine Caravelle front bumper, front lights and grille, with the addition of a chrome insert. Sportline front spoiler / rear spoiler / genuine VW mudflaps.
Chrome roof rails and chrome side bars / fixed side windows / front window wind deflectors.
19’’ Genuine Range Rover Sport alloy wheels (with centre bore spigots, correct bolts and marked load ratings on the wheels), full size matching spare. Hankook Ventus S1 245 / 45 R19 192 Y XL tyres (for the correct load / speed rating and rolling radius)
1-2-4 exhaust.
Full Bilstein B8 suspension kit installed; sourced from Vanstyle comprising; B8 front and rear dampers, matching springs, genuine VW top mount, genuine VW top mount bearings (new style) / genuine VW top mount plates / genuine VW drop links (fitted Feb 2020 @ 150,920 miles).
Steelmate reversing sensors.
Boarded, lined and carpeted interior with mega van matt sound deadening, insulation, carpeting and head lining. LED lights / dropped ceiling / remote LED lighting strip.
Kiravan swing out table and fittings / Kiravan blackout curtain kit.
VW Golf V GT leather steering wheel and airbag / VW polo chrome door openers / VW Polo Dune interior rear lights (X2) wired as per factory to side and rear door opening.
Caravelle side door step and step light.
Under bonnet gas lift and hold strut.
SAAB 9-5 front seats with swivel base to passenger seat.
Insurance approved JDS Metaltech ‘Rock and Roll’ seat and bed with seat belts. Fixed JDS Metaltech side bench. Together these make a full width rear bed when folded down.
TravelVolts supplied electric kits used throughout comprising; under bonnet 240v hook up / multi stage 240v to 12v battery charger / 12v split relay / 12v AGM battery / 12v outlets X2 / voltage indicator / 240v outlets / fuse panel / master switch for isolating 12v
VW RCD200 Head unit / parrot MKI9200 bluetooth audio connection and phone connection.
Will include ‘drive away’ awning and portable refrigerator.
History with bulging receipt folder (all the way back to warranty work orders from VW when new!). Owned by ourselves since May 2013. Always run on PD oil (typically Motul approved), VW 505.01 on short mileage intervals in our ownership.
Known issues; Air conditioning requires regular regasing (works well when gassed!) / RCD200 requires a can bus adaptor lead to remain on longer than an hour – never fitted).
Full width double bed. The bed is for two adults and comprises a professionally manufactured and installed, fixed side bench alongside an M1 insurance approved, professionally installed, rock and roll bed. There are two rear seat belts fitted.
The contact details for this vehicle are no longer available because it has either sold or the listing has expired.
Insurance options are available through our partner, Ripe Insurance.
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