How to Convert your Volkswagen T4/T5 into a Camper Van

(Hardback, UK ed.)

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This is the ultimate guide to converting your Volkswagen T4 or T5 into a camper van, at home or in the workshop. With step-by-step instructions and photography throughout, this book clearly demonstrates how to safely and effectively transform your VW van into a practical, affordable camper using DIY skills, and basic hand and power tools. Geared towards the home-builder, the book covers tor the VW T4 and TD: . Buying guides and planning - tools, materials, costs and legalities to consider . Insulation, carpet lining and flooring . Fitting a pop-top roof and windows . Dimensioned plans for interior units and roof bed . Building interior units, doors and drawers . Beds and seating - fitting a rock and roll bed, roof beds and swivel seats . Installing water, gas and electricity, with safety at the forefront AUTHOR: Cars and motorsport have been a lifelong passion for Lawrence Butcher, be it competing, preparing, writing about or photographing them. During his journalistic career he has worked for magazines such as Autosport and Racecar Engineering, and has also contributed to VolksWorld, running the product testing programme and writing technical features. Since going freelance in 2010, Lawrence has continued to cover all things VW, building a Beetle circuit racer and undertaking a number of restoration projects. 435 colour photographs

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Cars and motorsport have been a lifelong passion for Lawrence Butcher, be it competing, preparing, writing about or photographing them. During his journalistic career he has worked for magazines such as Autosport and Racecar Engineering, and has also contributed to VolksWorld, running the product testing programme and writing technical features. Since going freelance in 2010, Lawrence has continued to cover all things VW, building a Beetle circuit racer and undertaking a number of restoration projects.