Multivan Camper Conversion

[tiagodanda]

I've been following Vanessa mobil camping for quite some time online via pinterest and the German website, but shipping of single units to Australia has always been prohibiting if even possible. Must admit I was excited when I saw that these were being imported to Australia. Such a good market that had been lacking options like already available in Europe.
The photos look great and definitely look like a premium unit for sure with great build quality.

Without such options in Australia last year, I was able to get a hold of a multiflexboard board as an entry level bedding system and added a custom built drawer slide out system along with fridge slide and table, which is a good entry level system to a camper setup.

It has been great in my last year of adventures, but now I am looking at upgrading to a Vanessa system and would be considering letting it go to the right Perth VW Multivan owner that may be interested in getting a camper setup but is not quite ready for the higher investment into Vanessa's high quality products.

If anyone is interested, please PM me to discuss. Don't want to derail this post.

Mark, your Vanessa system looks amazing and is a great add-on to VW Multivan adventure lovers like myself! Keep up the good work.

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[syncro91]

Hey Tiago - Like you we love the Multivan. In Germany we owned a terrific 128kw 4-motion Manual with rear-diff lock. It was tugging me away from the t3 Syncro back home in Oz!! Was great for the family and our adventures there. We decided following our time in Germany to try and develop the market here to help the Multivan become even more versatile... (and the Caravelles and Transporters and Caddys, but Multivans form the most ideal basis!)

Your setup there is pretty good for a first time effort for that cabinet maker. But as you say, once you have started camping in the Multivan the upgrades are soon in sight. I will keep an ear out for anyone looking for an entry system on the West Coast and point them to you.

By the way, we have quite a few who have already the Good Night Package then come to us to upgrade from the very thin mattress supplied in that package..

[tiagodanda]

Hey Tiago - Like you we love the Multivan. In Germany we owned a terrific 128kw 4-motion Manual with rear-diff lock. It was tugging me away from the t3 Syncro back home in Oz!! Was great for the family and our adventures there. We decided following our time in Germany to try and develop the market here to help the Multivan become even more versatile... (and the Caravelles and Transporters and Caddys, but Multivans form the most ideal basis!)

Your setup there is pretty good for a first time effort for that cabinet maker. But as you say, once you have started camping in the Multivan the upgrades are soon in sight. I will keep an ear out for anyone looking for an entry system on the West Coast and point them to you.

By the way, we have quite a few who have already the Good Night Package then come to us to upgrade from the very thin mattress supplied in that package..

4motion was my goal, but couldn't find any good condition used ones and new one cost was prohibiting in my budget.

I was a very happy owner of a Mitsubishi Delica for 3 years and loved the 4wd capabilities in a van, but the car was getting old and not nearly as comfortable for long journeys as the multivan.

Wanted the 4motion to keep getting to the beaches but as I said had to find a compromise option.

And as you said, mattress is key for a good night sleep and my bcf mattress is definitely very limited on what it can do.. Even sleeping with body on top of the seat side to help with cushion still suffer a bit. A good quality mattress is key for a comfortable adventure.

I also think that the good night package from vw factory is quite a rip off for what you get... Including the Window shades that are very poorly made in my option. For a fraction of the cost you can get the high quality insulated Window shades. But anyway could keep going on this for a while.

Thanks for helping.. Cheers

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[ao767brad]

What’s the ballpark figure for the VanEssa fit Out? Looked at the website and there is no prices, can you give me an idea so I’m not a deer in the headlights the first time I go to a dealer.

[syncro91]

What’s the ballpark figure for the VanEssa fit Out? Looked at the website and there is no prices, can you give me an idea so I’m not a deer in the headlights the first time I go to a dealer.

Hi Brad - shoot me an email for the full price list (via website or to mark@vanessa-mobilcamping.com.au) - it contains precise pricing for VanEssa and the various KombiLife accessories (more being added regularly)

Most Multivan customers are spending $6k - $7k approx depending upon config / accessories selected.

Dealer can package up for you if you are leasing the vehicle or we can supply separately delivered to you or via our fitting centres in Melbourne / Sydney / Brisbane or Perth

Cheers
Mark

PS - a photo or two from yesterday with Colon and Vick’s new Kombi70 from mid North coast and our Multivan that just returned from the Simpson Desert




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[MelD]

Looks awesome, can’t wait to get my kitchen in later this month ! I can’t afford to get the mattress just yet but I do have a Duvalay swag which is a memory foam mattress with sheet and quilt already zipped in which is super comfy and great for a sound sleep with no struggling to keep bedding on Duvalay - Bedding for caravans, motorhomes, boats, camping

[Bryn23]

Hey MelD,

We have a couple of 5cm memory foam Duralays for our camper, it was well worth the $$

Its a great setup, we also brought a extra set of liners for the mattresses, handy to just change them over if you want fresh sheets until you find a laundry