@TheDean
As above, get a 6 speed manual or a DSG if that's your thing
Try and get a T32, the extra payload is worth it
Tailgate -v- Barn Door is a personal preference thing really. I've got barndoor, I do sometime think about converting to tailgate but barndoor has advantages too. Don't discount a van that ticks all the other boxes if it's not got a tailgate.
If you plan to carry passengers regularly then a traditional side-kitchen layout bed that allows the seat to be moved forwards when travelling is probably worth investigating, otherwise the rear passengers are a long way back. It's also worth investigating the less traditional layout of a rear kitchen and seating at the front (Jerba Sanna is one example) although not if you're tall, the beds are compromised on length!
A lot of the conversion specific advice I have probably isn't relevant if you're using an established conversion company.
I'll pop up a conversion thread with some photos in, I didn't grab a great deal of photos when doing the work as my phone camera was broken
Thank you ever so much @task & @MrKnifey . MrKnifey, Did you get my trust? If not, please do trust me, and I'll email you straight back.
I wonder how realistic it is to have different companies do different sections of the van? i.e. One to do roof, one to fit units, one to fit internals?
I'm concerned about budget if I'm honest. I originally penciled in £22k for van £18k for converting but that now seems unrealistic. I'll keep doing my research. I think I need to go to a trade show? Can anyone recommend any? Once I've done that, and spoken to a few companies, I think I'll be a bit more confident and confortable
