Are you breaking the law? Is your VW Transporter Camper Van illegal?

There are several aspects of your van that would be illegal (More to come in future videos)
You must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Your alloy wheels and tyres must be correctly load rated
You must ensure that loads carried are secure. Pack your camper van correctly and safely. Loose luggage could become missiles and seriously hurt the driver or passengers, it could even pose a threat to other road users.

You can check the weight of your van here https://www.gov.uk/findweighbridge

An overweight van can put additional strain on the engine and transmission, increase fuel consumption and affect the characteristics of the van. Acceleration, breaking and steering can be negatively be affected.

Not following the correct legislation could result in you being in trouble with the law, VOSA or worse still, an accident.

The end of the video shows how you could be in an ambulance rather than a police car. Don't do it.

Stay safe and don't break the law

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Whether you have a T5, VW T5.1, T6, T6.1 or even an older T2, T2.5, T4, the VW Vanlife scene is amazing, with so much help and assistance available for whatever project you wish to attempt. Panel van, Kombi, Converted Camper or VW California Beach or Ocean, enjoy the freedom van life brings.

The @Staycation Lifestyle van conversion is coming along nicely.

I bought a VW Transporter T6 Kombi Highline van 140bhp diesel SWB with tailgate.

Slowly turning it into a camper van / day van with bed. I will also need something for cooking, cooling, sleeping, drinking ?? Choices to be made.

I have lots more to do though, I have a new electrical system, using Victron components and a Lithium LIFEPO4 battery, so I obviously need to install some power devices. I have a new sound system, with Focal speakers and ibus 2.1 amp, Playstation PS4, which will be removable, TV's on headrests.

Lots for me to look forward too and it would be nice to take you on the journey.

Please do let me know if you have any ideas or suggestions.
Vanlife for me is just beginning, it's a great adventure and I'm loving it.

There are many great camper adventures to come

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