Q&A

Are VW T4 going up in value?

Are VW T4 going up in value?

VW Transporter value increases in 2020 and 2021 Some of the older well converted VW T4’s with pop tops have added up to 30% to 40% overnight. With Covid 19 restrictions on international travel along with reduced hotel availability.

Is the VW T4 a good van?

The T4 Transporter has a reputation for being one of the most reliable older vans on the road, so hopefully those expensive VW parts won’t be required very often.

How long will a VW T4 last?

VW Transporter T4, T5 and T6 are all easily capable of over 250,000 miles if well looked after. Some have even been reported to reach 500,000 which is a huge nod to Volkswagen for building such a robust vehicle.

Is the VW T4 a classic?

Be it the California, Multivan or Caravelle, the T4 is a classic for the entire family. After all, with original Volkswagen Classic Parts, the T4 will not be yesterday’s van even tomorrow.

Are VW T4 Galvanised?

Yes, VW Transporters are galvanized.

Does T4 have power steering?

Road noise will be significantly higher in an empty commercial vehicle than a kitted out campervan. Power steering was an option initially, although later vans should have it as standard. Whilst relatively modern, the T4 is a van at heart and lacks the steering and suspension refinement of the T5 and T6 incarnations.

How much longer is a LWB T5?

Difference in length between SWB and LWB Transporter

Load Compartment SWB LWB
Internal Length 2572mm 2,975mm
Width 1700mm 1,700mm
Width between arches 1244mm 1,244mm
Height 1410mm 1,410mm

Can a VW T4 be used as a camper van?

In the VW T4 LWB camper van fits an extra cupboard, marked in grey in the picture; our T4-390. Camper cupboards to convert a VW T4 Transporter to a VW T4 camper van. Click on the image to go to our VW T4 camper cabinets page. Camper kitchens suitable for VW T4 camper van.

What should I do if I Cant get ramps for my VW T4?

If the seller cannot provide these facilities maybe you could have a word with a local garage and offer to pay him a small fee if he will let you use his ramps for fifteen minutes or so. Otherwise you will have to crawl underneath which isn’t too easy especially if van has been lowered.

What should I avoid when buying a VW T4?

Avoid heavily modified T4s – ones that have been ‘got at’. Rotten T4s only make sense if you can do all the work yourself. 2.5TDi is nice but there will be a premium to pay and because of its extra complexity. If things go wrong it will be more expensive to fix.

What kind of roof does a T4 Transporter have?

Elevation Pop Top roof for VW T4 Transporter, made by Atrion, the Netherlands. We deliver a high quality elevating pop top roof for Volkswagen T4 Transporters, for both SBW & LWB. This roof includes: This elevation pop top roof is extremely flat. Pop-up roof for VW T4 Transporter camper van.