I like the motorhome, but hate that daft slammed to the floor thing.

[Paulypaul]

Dropping a van (split) if done the right way doesn't compromise the ride quality. Dropped spindles up front with the correct shocks on a narrowed beam, IRS or straight axle on the rear and it'll stick to the road like glue as apposed to wallowing about.

Personally, our 63 is still running on reduction hubs on the rear with air shocks with the narrowed beam, drop spindles and KYB shocks up front.

It is what it is. No one drives a classic of any description, whether its a moggy minor or a 67 Camaro, and expects the ride quality of a modern day car.

 

[Coolcats]

Oh yes I can disrespect the Transporter, I detest the horrible spitting spluttering hair dryer that tries to be an engine & I hate the horrible heat exchanger heater, bouncy front end & the fact that your knee's become the crumple zones.
Even as a car daft boy I hated it & the Hitler mobile Beetle, design classic, perhaps, but nice, NO.

If you think the T5 or T6 are nice to drive, then perhaps your experience of vehicles is limited? Try driving a nice V6 Mercedes Vito or Viano, aw what a machine, proper German engineering with a proper engine & as a bonus it can actually be hustled down the road & it'll go round a corner on its original line, not a line that it chooses like the VW.
We had a Caravelle when I was in the ambulance service & I liked the look of it, but my first drive at it was a massive disappointment.

Again, I'm being largely tongue in cheek here & in reality I celebrate the fact that folks have different tastes, besides which when I overtake a VW of any type (except a Phaeton) I have a wonderful smug face on.

It’s probably more like marmite hate then or live them and Transporters do have a huge fan base but obviously not loved by all. Experiance of driving vehicles, I may have a little more Experiance of vehicles than you think. What I would say is what someone may find an ideal drive someone else may dislike. Which I guess is why there are such a variance of MoHo’s and layouts

 

[Northernraider]

It’s probably more like marmite hate then or live them and Transporters do have a huge fan base but obviously not loved by all. Experiance of driving vehicles, I may have a little more Experiance of vehicles than you think. What I would say is what someone may find an ideal drive someone else may dislike. Which I guess is why there are such a variance of MoHo’s and layouts

Yes id agree ...i mean i like my hymer in many ways and i liked my frankia in many ways but really they both handle like bouncy castles ...and from the few times ive been in merc sprinter based motorhomes they are even worse as the wobble side to side far worse.

 

[AndyVW]

What can I say .. Its not by coincidence my handle is 'Andy VW'
After all they pay my pension, "thanks"
The main thing to remember there is a VW group chassis that will do the job properly.. No matter what you use it for.
It is important to have the right tool for the job, !

Heres a pict of VW T1 big brother .. enjoy.17 years old.

 

[IanFraser]

I love it. Its quite quirky. Why the pop up though? Tall person or child sleeping area perhaps.

Isn’t that the bit the wacky racers hang out of?

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[IanFraser]

Isn’t that the bit the wacky racers hang out of?

The Creepy Coupe, apologies to anyone to young to remember the wacky racers!

 

[TheBig1]

the story of how it was built from the crumpled remains of what appeared a fatal collision is remarkable. But it is only a show toy, not a real motorhome that will ever be used as such