No video

Volkswagen T5 campervans compared

  Рет қаралды 849,828

MotorhomeCampervan

MotorhomeCampervan

Күн бұрын

Four Volkswagen T5 campervans are compared against four non-T5 alternatives in this video from December 2014.
If you like our video, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel.
This video is by MMM magazine, which has been Britain's best-selling motorhome magazine for every one of the past 53 years, and its sister magazine, What Motorhome (formerly Which Motorhome)!
To find out more about this fantastic magazine, which is packed every month with motorhome reviews, inspiring motorhome and campervan tours in the UK, Europe and the rest of the world, all the latest motorhome news, technical tips and DIY projects to improve your ’van and the latest buying advice and tips, just go here: motorhome.ma/m...
Our team of experts also produce What Motorhome magazine, which is packed every month with detailed information on new motorhomes and campervans, as well as expert buying advice and tips to help you find the right motorhome for you. You can download a copy here: motorhome.ma/w...
We also create Campervan magazine each month, which is for those who enjoy life on the road in a more compact home from home.
Each month Campervan magazine features superb tours, campervan reviews, the latest camper news and views and top technical and buying tips. You can grab a copy here motorhome.ma/c...
You can also visit our website OutAndAboutLive for the latest on motorhomes and campervans and how to get the very best from your life on the open road. Just go here: outandaboutliv...

Пікірлер: 121
@wayne_morgan
@wayne_morgan 4 жыл бұрын
As someone looking to buy one, this was a useful video, I didn't realise they were all converted in the UK from a base vehicle.
@donfeller3888
@donfeller3888 6 жыл бұрын
45 years ago I converted a '69 Kombi into camper with bed/rear seat, stove & sink plus had a vented toilet!!!
@a38243
@a38243 9 жыл бұрын
I wish these were available in the US. I'd love to have one unfortunately the only option we have are the old T4 campers which today all have extremely high miles and go for way too much money.
@zephyr7286
@zephyr7286 8 жыл бұрын
Great review of really cool camper vans. I wish North America could have this kind of variety.
@michaelc3693
@michaelc3693 7 жыл бұрын
British campervan selection is incredible! Here in the States we only get a choice between really old VW and ancient VW! Ironic that the VW California will never be sold here!
@theexploringphotographer
@theexploringphotographer 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, great video. Love to see the different layouts in different vehicles. Gave me some good ideas.
@cradleygirl
@cradleygirl 5 жыл бұрын
Not for the normal people to buy at those prices
@glennclark762
@glennclark762 8 жыл бұрын
I am surprised some of these are campers as they don't meet DVLA requirements such as the hob for example
@officialWWM
@officialWWM 5 жыл бұрын
Glenn Clark who appointed the DVLA (whatever that is) as the final word on what a camper is?
@Magnusscipioiterum
@Magnusscipioiterum 9 жыл бұрын
Cooking inside of a "Camper Van" is not the original intention of VW. You are "Camping" and not RVing. I like the original layout of the Baywindow 68-73 and a Coleman Stove, propane or gas, is the way to go!.
@curtissutphin6573
@curtissutphin6573 9 жыл бұрын
yeah I rather have the extra space to move around and just bring out the portable stove when I want to cook
@curtissutphin6573
@curtissutphin6573 9 жыл бұрын
bring out the stove as in, bring it out for use than put it away so it doesn't take up a lot of space
@alanjeff505
@alanjeff505 9 жыл бұрын
shamus ass Amongst other reasons the main one boils down to cost, not many people in Europe can afford to purchase & run a full sized American style RV/Campervan/Motorhome & even well equipped European Class B RV's & caravans are not that cheap.
@teresasworld3374
@teresasworld3374 8 жыл бұрын
Yes... but in the UK its usually peeing with rain! I wouldn't swap my 1994 VW T4 Trident AutoSleeper for anything... I can make a cuppa and cook a meal, sleep in it, no need for an awning etc... she's perfect come rain or shine :))
@johnbrownboots9884
@johnbrownboots9884 7 жыл бұрын
I have a 1990 Trident . Bought it new but rust spots now where A/S cut the holes out for windows etc.
@davedodson8704
@davedodson8704 5 жыл бұрын
I really like the Bilbo. Easy to convert into just a travel van
@RicardoRoams
@RicardoRoams 7 жыл бұрын
And in 2017 we STILL can't get these in the USA. Ridiculous!
@williamrobb6636
@williamrobb6636 5 жыл бұрын
Happy 4
@grahammatthew4044
@grahammatthew4044 5 жыл бұрын
So expensive for a day vans really, I'm surprised they can be classed as campers. One didn't even have a fixed cooker which is a DVLA requirement for campervan classification.
@maximeducharme8202
@maximeducharme8202 8 жыл бұрын
I would like to have all these options in Canada! There is virtually no option in that size on our market... Only too big!
@networkbike543
@networkbike543 8 жыл бұрын
Needs full video on the beds laid out for sleeping.
@kimhorton6109
@kimhorton6109 4 жыл бұрын
You only live once. I love the California for it’s bed and amenitiesi thought the Toyota 2nd market vehicle was a crusher. Very nice for the single adventurer on weekends. The NV200-based unit was clean and efficient just a little too small
@russcattell955i
@russcattell955i 7 жыл бұрын
I'd like to know what is the obsession with VW vans, have you seen the parts & service prices ? The Transit has been loved by van drivers since the beginning, Fiat, Puegeot & Citroen are the same vehicle, as is Opel, Vauxhall & Renault 3 the same, Oh and in case anyone wants to buy British, the Opel, Vauxhall, Renault are built in Luton.
@craigstape1987
@craigstape1987 5 жыл бұрын
You pay for what you get
@grahammatthew4044
@grahammatthew4044 5 жыл бұрын
I have an Opel and I love it, I've drove plenty of transporters too and to be honest you don't get much more for the extra paid for a VW.
@freakomat
@freakomat 8 жыл бұрын
None of these seem very cosy, but rather cold and too streamlined. Nothing I'd like to spend more than one or two days in.
@AnnetteZang
@AnnetteZang 5 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately none of them can accommodate a sideways bed, as they are not wide enough. I am so tired of rock and roll beds
@paulbrownman7307
@paulbrownman7307 4 жыл бұрын
I don't understand why Ford doesn't bring the transit custom in a petrol version to the U.S. I would love to see a Transit Custom leisure van camper in the U.S
@peggyandthegreenfamily5469
@peggyandthegreenfamily5469 5 жыл бұрын
Wow many thank great video ....Ken
@paddyshaw2220
@paddyshaw2220 5 жыл бұрын
Storage for food right above the shitter!!!???
@Delveaux
@Delveaux 7 жыл бұрын
I like the Terrier. Nice interior.
@pyxzkh
@pyxzkh 7 жыл бұрын
i like all of them. Its hard to choose.
@andiecastro2877
@andiecastro2877 7 жыл бұрын
all is nice, "but" they don't have toilet and bathroom or wet bath, it's much more nicer if they have that, 😉😉😉😉😉😉
@leu04159362
@leu04159362 7 жыл бұрын
Their price please !!!!
@superbionicbatman
@superbionicbatman 8 жыл бұрын
Great video! Where do I find small camper vans in the USA?
@largol33t1
@largol33t1 6 жыл бұрын
The only brand that seems to fit this is Roadtrek. They sell vans that come closest to what he's reviewing. They do have one feature that I find clever: the walls can be moved around to separate the bedroom from the bathroom.
@yvesbaril9931
@yvesbaril9931 8 жыл бұрын
Nous avons un constructeur de ces véhicules au Québec: VR 5Mars
@ramirgonzalez5826
@ramirgonzalez5826 6 жыл бұрын
Nice review but, just wandering??? Why is it there's no toyota hi ace van?
@morgandryburgh25
@morgandryburgh25 8 жыл бұрын
The reino (?) looks really relaxing
@ellie135
@ellie135 4 жыл бұрын
Its reno
@blackpool321
@blackpool321 9 жыл бұрын
Love the Topaz
@hofers85
@hofers85 9 жыл бұрын
but, i need to know the exact price on the road. so plz put the value for each campervan at the end of the every introducing :)
@roargull
@roargull 8 жыл бұрын
But, but i don`t want to make food over the toilet.
@CosgroveNotts
@CosgroveNotts 5 жыл бұрын
What's with spices lol That's very 70s where everyone had spice racks and couldn't cook.
@toptobottom247
@toptobottom247 7 жыл бұрын
Does anybody like the Mercedes Benz V-Klass Marco Polo camper van conversion. Haven't seen reviews on that.
@rhondalyn100
@rhondalyn100 8 жыл бұрын
I want one of these! Any chance these might come to the US?
@mensak10
@mensak10 8 жыл бұрын
And where is the shower ? ... Please tell us where is the shower option. Thanks. And the oven or microwave- oven ? It is very important for me...
@broonmtb
@broonmtb 8 жыл бұрын
+mensak10 if you had a shower in a T5 or any of these, you wouldn't be able to stand up in it. You need a much large vehicle to host a shower
@teresasworld3374
@teresasworld3374 8 жыл бұрын
Think you need a caravan! lol
@singhrais
@singhrais 8 жыл бұрын
Well, in Continental Europe, fort the T6 you have the Westfalia Kepler, Westfalia Joker City and the Reimo MultiStyle (also available for the T5) which all offer a shower option. Mostly it's an emergency option to shower within the Van, but it is doable. On those one can also mount the shower head on the rear hatch and combine it with an optional tent and then enjoy an outdoor shower. Not sure if those conversions are available for the UK Market.
@steveabrahamsontheroadagai8273
@steveabrahamsontheroadagai8273 5 жыл бұрын
They are available
@jeffschwartz7923
@jeffschwartz7923 9 жыл бұрын
ANd of course - not a word about the cost!!!!!!
@JamesM-vx1np
@JamesM-vx1np 5 жыл бұрын
Turn the sound on! 🙄
@hofers85
@hofers85 9 жыл бұрын
it's the video ive been waiting for! thanks!
@justinebrianquijanobaloca2426
@justinebrianquijanobaloca2426 9 жыл бұрын
I need camping motorhome for ten persons because i have a big Family and especially solar system
@Theskybluelake
@Theskybluelake 8 жыл бұрын
what about RELABILITY Volkswagon vs. Toyota
@darrinrentruc6614
@darrinrentruc6614 5 жыл бұрын
I would put my money on the Toyota. Sad to say because I love VW
@niksgee
@niksgee 9 жыл бұрын
Shame no Mazda bongo
@talal9198
@talal9198 6 жыл бұрын
They could make a washroom at the back
@Spooms1961
@Spooms1961 5 жыл бұрын
Umm, just a note from a documentary maker, try not to have music playing over your voice, it makes you drop out. Also your cut always are a bit confusing as you seem to be talking about one thing but showing something else..?
@McRocket
@McRocket 9 жыл бұрын
Very interesting comparison...I really like this presenter. BTW - I really liked the music as well.
@flybobbie1449
@flybobbie1449 4 жыл бұрын
These van are ridiculous prices, folks need to learn how to convert their own vans for less than thousand quid. In fact interior modules aren't extortionately over priced.
@nomadpi1
@nomadpi1 6 жыл бұрын
For the amount of money, you could spend years just doing a Motel 6, with all the conveniences and services of a motel. Jeez, perhaps a Saudi oil mogul might spend that amount of money on a camper.
@moretttti
@moretttti 6 жыл бұрын
VW T3 Westfalia Vangon GL Pop Top its winner! :)
@DRAGONIKification
@DRAGONIKification 9 жыл бұрын
I like the design but i cant help it when I see the VW logo fist thing that comes to mind is "cheap".
@craigstape1987
@craigstape1987 5 жыл бұрын
They are not
@TheDawaKid
@TheDawaKid 8 жыл бұрын
so where does the water come from? ??
@brucemuir1050
@brucemuir1050 4 жыл бұрын
On board water tank
@whatyousaidbud
@whatyousaidbud 9 жыл бұрын
With 5 people staying in one of those campers, where and how do you take a dump in the toilet at night?
@garyevans3734
@garyevans3734 6 жыл бұрын
be really quiet so you dont wake up your family while you're doing your business.
@Maurice_Moss
@Maurice_Moss 5 жыл бұрын
You didn't say where you sleep in the Mercedes!
@ValidityJ
@ValidityJ 5 жыл бұрын
Curse you chicken tax 🐔!!! PLEASE get these to the USA. I'm due for a new vehicle , want a minivan so I can weekend camp. These would be perfect!
@craigstape1987
@craigstape1987 5 жыл бұрын
Transit drives better then the transporter?.......have you been drinking?
@RamblingTog
@RamblingTog 4 жыл бұрын
Seems to me there are some poor design these days, my leisure drive looks much better quality
@djcarlcee
@djcarlcee 7 жыл бұрын
Nice
@nemo9171
@nemo9171 7 жыл бұрын
all these campers look like van-cars, more than ever and much more bigger ! We are far away from the VW combi of the bigenings ! Naturaly because of some security reasons and of course norms but, nevertheless i find it so sad !
@victoria0ldi651
@victoria0ldi651 7 жыл бұрын
Pretty
@iamyourfuture808
@iamyourfuture808 7 жыл бұрын
Are they having a laugh with that Vw bilbo ? I've seen more luxury in a ridge tent
@David030973
@David030973 8 жыл бұрын
Warum muss Mercedes immer diese Gardinen wie ein Leichenwagen haben.......? 😣
@stromeurm7410
@stromeurm7410 8 жыл бұрын
You are very lucky in EU . Here in north america none of those fonctionnal van are avalaible . Monster pick-up truck territory . with ladder frame technology ...almost medieval , for medieval thinking people ready to elect Trump
@brechtthebest
@brechtthebest 8 жыл бұрын
The European vans are already in the us, the ford transit, the dodge van (don't remember the name)... So they are there for you to convert yourself. I as European am annoyed by the disappearing us vans, as far as I know there is only the Chevrolet express/GMC Savana, and those seem to be just a fraction of what they have been. I like those vans because of their basic design. It's a cube on wheels, that's all what is needed, can't get simpler than that. The older gmc savana's that were sold here are still quite popular as campervans. What I also like about the US vans is that they can handle quite a load, in Europe being able to pull 2000+kg is a luxury, in the us that is peanuts for the vans. So I would prefer the us vans as they once were. The closest it get here to the design is the Volkswagen vans, which are not known for being the cheap ones.
@stromeurm7410
@stromeurm7410 8 жыл бұрын
I know for the Transit ( no diesel ) and the the Fiat ( scuze me dodge ...) What I want is all the cute van from japan sized between the U.S. Odyssey and the Fit ( your Jazz ) . Also Vw Caddy are not available here neither Toyota Verso , Renault kangoo and Peugeot partner .
@brechtthebest
@brechtthebest 8 жыл бұрын
+stromeur M I thought that the caddy had been for sale in the us? Renault and Peugeot are neither avaible in the us, I thought at least had but has stoppen because of poor sales. Just as chevy nor GM nor Dodge nor Chrysler are avaible in the EU. The closest you get is Opel or FIAT (FIAT freemont is a Dodge). And I don't like diesel, I grew up with a bike so a car won't do many miles with me, yearly average of my parents get is between 7000-10000 km, which I would probably not exceed myself, so diesel is not close to be competitive financially. Not that gasoline is better, bit at least it can be converted to CNG.
@stromeurm7410
@stromeurm7410 8 жыл бұрын
Renault was avalaible here in Qc long time ago . Vw only offer a Dodge gran Caravan with cosmetic camouflage ,it's very pathetic from volks .
@brechtthebest
@brechtthebest 8 жыл бұрын
+stromeur M I know the routan, which was not for sale in Europe and for a good obvious reason. But I wouldn't buy a VW as campervan, they are quite expensive because of their quality, and for converting you would remove quite a bit of stuff for which you paid the extra quality. And I think that the transporter is a bit on the small side, and I'm not the only one since many companies go for a Renault traffic. And that is also one of the reason I liked the US vans: they are simple and you don't pay a premium price for something you will convert. And they are a bit larger which is really handy if you want it for more than 2 people without such a pop up roof. Maybe one day Volkswagen will consider to sell the transporter again in America, but for now they are not made to meet American regulation so it will take a cost to make them meet that, and they can't be sure that it would be worth it (since it as van can't compete with space, which is one of the biggest reason to get a van).
@garethcooke3222
@garethcooke3222 3 жыл бұрын
Where is the toilet & shower
@MotorhomeCampervan
@MotorhomeCampervan 3 жыл бұрын
You're very unlikely to find a VW T5 with a toilet and shower - they're just too compact. You will find one or two with a separate area with a toilet but the majority simply have a Porta Potti tucked into (or under) a cupboard. If you really want a shower and loo on board, you need to look at a larger van conversion (for example a Ducato or Sprinter) or a coachbuilt motorhome.
@midoriidrisable
@midoriidrisable 7 жыл бұрын
Holy mean suci..just like mineral water..
@simac8640
@simac8640 6 жыл бұрын
30k pounds for a second hand T5 ??
@craigstape1987
@craigstape1987 5 жыл бұрын
Old vid, just got a T5.1 late 2016 registered, 28k on the clock £15,500
@zjding4473
@zjding4473 5 жыл бұрын
these campers not avilable singapore
@seanzappulla71
@seanzappulla71 9 жыл бұрын
Nun of them have power points in them to plug anything into from a caravan park with town power.
@robinjarjar4798
@robinjarjar4798 7 жыл бұрын
super Volkswagen
@sherellucasemmanuelcarsola6896
@sherellucasemmanuelcarsola6896 5 жыл бұрын
nah. never want kitchen a paper thin line away from toilet. nope. not for me.
@chello70
@chello70 4 жыл бұрын
No thanks. None of it. I’ll have a Pilote G600, thanks.
@tiodan7800
@tiodan7800 6 жыл бұрын
none of those are usefull... we can use in beach house and stuffs... a litle weekend but nothing far than 5 days i think... UK dudes don´t know how to camp, hehehhe
@gary96397
@gary96397 5 жыл бұрын
ELGRAND any day of the week , keep your over priced VW
@miketroup847
@miketroup847 5 жыл бұрын
I quite fancy the Toyota but they are gutsy on fuel and smaller than a t5
@rubenrouben2867
@rubenrouben2867 9 жыл бұрын
i think the conceptor isn't a camper; interior is cold and not optimizing;they bought a design ;when i meet a ww camper he's turning his head because i have a japanese camper... when a t5 camper meet a t4 or t3 he's turning head that make me laught...where is the hippie's spirit of t1 t2 t3
@paddy9i99
@paddy9i99 9 жыл бұрын
S H I T M U S I C
@McRocket
@McRocket 9 жыл бұрын
It's relaxing, like it should be for RV's.
@Wade_Winter
@Wade_Winter 9 жыл бұрын
i think it makes fine background ambience
@jakeroadtonowhere4070
@jakeroadtonowhere4070 5 жыл бұрын
gets worse and worse as you watch it hahahah
@ayman1087
@ayman1087 9 жыл бұрын
سيارتكم سبك
@lineline1559
@lineline1559 7 жыл бұрын
ماشاء الله
@younjepark6485
@younjepark6485 7 жыл бұрын
only EU & america,,,,,,,, other country VW after service & price is expensive & BAD......
@SWEDTV
@SWEDTV 7 жыл бұрын
let the kids out on the wrong side of the van???? most country drive on RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD only english and maby a couple of other country drive on the wrong side of the road and live in the past
@Dazzerol
@Dazzerol 7 жыл бұрын
LOL. Tell that to 1.3 billion Indians. And by a couple of countries you mean 75.
@davidburns5027
@davidburns5027 4 жыл бұрын
Rude!!
@robinjarjar4798
@robinjarjar4798 7 жыл бұрын
super Volkswagen
The £109,000 VW T6.1! Is this the best Volkswagen camper ever?
34:58
MotorhomeCampervan
Рет қаралды 250 М.
MMM TV motorhome review: the best VW T5 campervans
44:35
MotorhomeCampervan
Рет қаралды 331 М.
Parenting hacks and gadgets against mosquitoes 🦟👶
00:21
Let's GLOW!
Рет қаралды 13 МЛН
Blue Food VS Red Food Emoji Mukbang
00:33
MOOMOO STUDIO [무무 스튜디오]
Рет қаралды 12 МЛН
ISSEI & yellow girl 💛
00:33
ISSEI / いっせい
Рет қаралды 24 МЛН
小丑把天使丢游泳池里#short #angel #clown
00:15
Super Beauty team
Рет қаралды 47 МЛН
Better than a VW California? Ford's Campervan now comes with a toilet
26:21
MotorhomeCampervan
Рет қаралды 548 М.
VW campervan ultimate showdown
20:08
MotorhomeCampervan
Рет қаралды 1,3 МЛН
Der Van-Check: VW T5 vs. Mercedes Viano | Abenteuer Auto Classics
11:39
WHICH IS BEST ? VW Camper Van Conversions LWB V's SWB
13:43
The Motorhome Man
Рет қаралды 149 М.
LEISUREDRIVE VIVANTE
9:24
DonAmottLeisure
Рет қаралды 4,2 М.
FIRST LOOK: VW’s 2024 California Camper Van! | Top Gear
8:12
Top Gear
Рет қаралды 1 МЛН
The best campervan (in my opinion) : Affinity
15:51
Alan Heath
Рет қаралды 323 М.
Parenting hacks and gadgets against mosquitoes 🦟👶
00:21
Let's GLOW!
Рет қаралды 13 МЛН