Ecowagon convert VW T6 campervans to the highest standards. We thought you would like to read about our customers’ vans and experience their trips.
There’s always a new adventure to enjoy and we hope you start yours soon (in an Ecowagon T6 converted Transporter).
While you’re here you might want to check out some of our client reviews – they speak for themselves and thank you to all our clients who really appreciate Ecowagon’s VW conversion craftsmanship.
NEXT LEVEL. Just how special is a £100k VW camper van conversion?
VWt magazine reviewed our 2022 demo VW T6.1 conversion van. It’s rather popular this van and has attracted much media interest.
When the price tag tips £100k the pressure in most certainly on to prove just how special a build is.
Ecowagon receive another glowing review for the 2022 demo van, a very special van indeed! Understated? Possibly. Beautifully crafted? Definitely! Special? Oh yes, most certainly.
Splash down! We give our VW T6.1 demo van a bath!
As you may hear from time to time, don’t try this at home. Rubbish! You can do whatever you like in your Ecowagon Volkswagen camper van conversion 😉 Kenny, our MD, decided to splash down at Delphi Bridge on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall.
He wound the VB Air Suspension up to the max height, thought about what he was about to do, thought about it some more, talked and talked (as usual) and then went for it. Straight through the ford. Erm, yes Kenny, was this your best idea? If the van failed then he always had his surfboard at the ready.
Joking aside, the van is of course spectacular and matched by the scenic location. Grey van, grey sky, chilly day, ooh, that’s moody. The sort of thing our clientele love because they are born and bred adventurers. The VB Air Suspension offers so much flexibility and has become a popular upgrade for our clients. Choose between a van with a massive ride height and ground clearance or mean machine hugging the ground.
We hope you like the pics, we certainly do and fun was had by all during the making of this gallery.
The gallery…
The location, Delphi Bridge, Cornwall…
Top Gear invite Ecowagon to view the Volkswagen ID. Buzz
In March 2022 Top Gear Magazine invited Ecowagon and a whole host of guests to view the Volkwwagen ID. Buzz. It all happened at a secret location. That’ll be Newquay, Cornwall 😉
It was a great opportunity to view this pre-production model of the ID. Buzz and get up close to scrutinise the build quality, kit and aspects of the van. It’s built like your T61, T6 or T5, well it’s a Volkswagen after all.
Friend of Ecowagon, photojournalist Grant Wyness kindly snapped away and grabbed some great pictures of the event and the ID Buzz van. “Big Cheese” Kenny Green, our MD was interviewed by Top Gear and Mabel enjoyed a few treats. Typically, Kenny’s head was buzzing with ideas of campervan conversions for the new VW ID Buzz.
Here’s a gallery of the event. We trust you are excited about the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, as are we!
The gallery (Grant’s pics)…
Another gallery, courtesy of Top Gear magazine…
White & Tan masterpiece? Helen & Sam Childs’ Expo Plus VW Camper Conversion
This Expo+ Volkswagen T6.1 camper van conversion is a real head turner. What a colour combo. White and a Tan / Bronze masterpeice. Helen and Sam are so proud of their new pride and joy – a mystery (adventure) machine to go exploring in!
Then we get to the interior, equally as gorgeous with light duck egg unit fronts, tan leather seats and wooden accents. A truly calming place to be in this VW campervan conversion.
Well done to everyone involved, Helen, Sam and the Ecowagon team; another hand crafted tour de force from the VW conversion workshop of Ecowagon.
The gallery…
“Best ever VW Camper?”
What Motorhome reviewed the Ecowagon Expo+ demo van that we took to the NEC February 2022 exhibition. Download the PDF and read more…
What Motorhome / April 2022
“Best ever VW Camper? Is this the ultimate VW T6.1? We spend a week with a £109,000 campervan to find out… With this model, Ecowagon seems to have found its niche, building truly top-of-the-range campervans for those who probably don’t have to worry too much about the price.”
Expo+ YouTube Video Review by Peter Vaughan, Road Test Editor for MMM Magazine
If you want the ultimate VW camper, this has to be in the running.
View Peter Vaughan’s (MMM magazine) critical video review of the Ecowagon Expo+ T6.1 camper van conversion. He absolutely loved it and goes into great detail about the Expo+ and the T6.1 base van we used for the VW camper conversion. Video on YouTube here.
Ecowagon 2021 T6.1 Demo Van Making Tracks with BF Goodrich
Back in the summer of ’21 Ecowagon teamed up with BF Goodrich at the Boardmasters festival in Newquay, Cornwall.
The partnership was simple. BF Goodrich asked if they could adorn our 2021 VW T6.1 demo van with their “Celebrating 150 years of BF Goodrich” livery. Yes, great, of course. We didn’t stop there though. Supplied by them were a set of rugged All-Terrain tyres fitted to 17″ KMC Hole Shots to finish off the cool look. Then BF Goodrich featured our van in their promo video. Click here see it on Instagram or visit our Media Mentions section.
If you know what we get up to then you’ll be accustomed with our high-spec vans. Based on a LWB T6.1 Highline our demo van is finished in Pure Grey with a 204bhp diesel motor, 4-motion, sat-nav, park assist, towbar, adaptive cruise control, LED headlights, factory swivels, cab carpet, power latch doors, tailgate and diff lock – it’s quite a well specified base van.
We then carried out our superlative Expo+ conversion and added a few basic extras… full VB air suspension, Mira electric shower with Mocabu shower enclosure, a rear mounted ladder with spare wheel, fuel cannister and of course those excellent alloys.
It certainly has had some admiring glances and lots of attention, especially at Boardmasters. We’re looking to creating our next demo van and who knows who we might team up with.
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Ecowagon VW Transporter Expo+ Conversion Customer Review by Gwen
Ecowagon customer Gwen reviews her Expo+ VW Transporter conversion in Welsh (we’ve added subtitles for non Welsh speakers). Video in HD on YouTube here.
Ecowagon VW Transporter Expo Conversion Customer Review by Ben & Bethany
Ecowagon customers Ben and Bethany list their favourite things about their VW T6 conversion – the build quality, design, advanced features, off-grid solar, the cosy bed and the friendliness of the Ecowagon team. Video in HD on YouTube here.
Ecowagon VW Transporter Expo Conversion Customer Review by Dan, Steph & Milo
It’s clear that Dan, Steph and Milo love their VW T6 conversion and chat about designing their van over a long distance during lockdown. Suffice to say they got what they wanted and are thrilled with the result. Video in HD on YouTube here.
Ecowagon VW Transporter Expo Conversion Customer Review by Kevin
Ecowagon customer Kevin provides a tour of his VW Transporter and discusses the design process, quality of finish, storage, solar panel, diesel heater and excellent facilities available to him. Video in HD on YouTube here.
Ecowagon VW Transporter Expo Conversion Customer Review by Kath & Matt
Ecowagon customers Kath and Matt discuss falling in love with their Expo VW conversion, how stylish, cool and besoke their van is, the collaborative design process, the excellent sliding bed seat and after care. It’s clear they love their conversion! Video in HD on YouTube here.
Ecowagon VW Transporter Expo+ Conversion Customer Review by Jan & Ian
Ecowagon customers Jan and Ian chat about their Expo+ VW Transporter conversion, holiday experiences, the quality, design features, comfort and the benefits of a lithium battery and self levelling air suspension. Video in HD on YouTube here.
Ecowagon VW Transporter Day Van Conversion Customer Video Review by Glyn
Ecowagon customer Glyn talks you through the features, aspects he likes and the practicalities of is Day Van conversion, especially the bed and masses of space. Video in HD on YouTube here.
Red Devil T6.1
We thought you would enjoy a gallery of Andy’s Red Devil T6.1. It’s certainly got a funky interior and the red paintwork and leather is just stunning. It’s an Expo Plus with the addition of VB air suspension.
A happy Ecowagon welcome to Mabel
Our new friend Mabel arrived today.
She’s been appointed Head of Barketing and will be Kenny’s close companion advising him on doggie treats, favourite cats to chase and of course the best spots for a walk and a leg stretch. She’s a Gloucestershire girl sporting a chocolate brown coat and the most beautiful green eyes. We think she’s pawfect and predict that our clients will be spoiling her rotten. More pics to come soon…
Don’t miss the Ecowagon 2020 demo van feature in the VWt December Magazine
You may recall we recently sold our 2020 demo van, the £90k Fortuna Red special. VWt spent some time with our Volkswagen T6.1 conversion and had a chance to understand the spec, the kit and why it had a premium price tag. In their words, “we get the exclusive on Ecowagon’s big budget build T6.1 150 DSG Highline and show you why it’s with every penny”.
Don’t miss the feature in issue 101 of the VWt December 2020 magazine.
Find out more about VWt magazine by clicking here.
A Bus And Beyond Ecowagon T6.1 demo van review
We don’t need to add any comments or embellishments – just watch the impartial review of the Ecowagon 2020 Volkswagen T6.1 demo van conversion. Thanks to A Bus And Beyond camper reviews. P.S. If you want to have a laugh go and read the comments below the video on YouTube. Oh, there’s some drama there.
DEMO VAN SOLD!!!
Ecowagon 2020 Expo Plus demo van
DEMO VAN SOLD!!!
It’s all about the detail, the craftsmanship, the individuality, the style and the confidence in owning the reference point for Volkswagen T6.1 conversions.
From a recent photoshoot for a popular VW conversion magazine here are some lovely pics of our latest Expo+ demo van. We think you’ll like them.
We’ve also included a few of our own pics to give you a flavour of our flagship T6.1 conversion.
The interior..
The exterior…
The detail…
Fortuna (red) favours the brave
Exercise: how to craft a T6.1 Highline in Fortuna Red into the reference point for camper van conversions.
For those of you who know Ecowagon quality, innovation and hand crafted excellence this new Expo+ will come as no surprise.
If you haven’t experienced an Ecowagon Expo+ then this short article might interest, intrigue and inspire you to buy the best Volkswagen camper conversion available today. Of course this is in our humble opinion, however, our clients tell us that it is the best of the best in compact campers.
The price, ahem, yes, it’s £89,995.00 on the road. WWHHAATT we hear you cry, how much?
There’s are some very good reasons for this price tag.
Allow us to explain, here’s the spec (well, some of them):
- Volkswagen T6.1 150 DSG Highline Satnav in Fortuna Red.
- Power close door.
- VB air suspension with auto level and remote control.
- Radi8 forged 19” alloy wheels split rims.
- VW sportline side bars.
- Silly front splitter.
- VW California sliding bed system with leather upholstery.
- Reimo remote control electric high lift elevating roof.
- Ecowagon Froli sprung roof bed with hatch.
- 4g / 5g Mifi wifi system.
- Votronic triple power management system with 100ah lithium battery with 600w inverter for off-grid camping.
- 150w solar panel with MPPT charge controller.
- Hook-up lead.
- 12V USB points, 12V and 240V standard sockets.
- Wireless phone charger in roof bed area and lower cabin worktop.
- Remote control dimmable LED lighting throughout.
- Dometic Waeco CR50x fridge.
- Dometic slimline hob and sink.
- Thule roof rack system.
- Thule wind out awning.
- Thule multi bike rack.
- Ecowagon hand crafted units with curved worktop and lockers edge-banded with full extension pan drawers. Edge banded for a perfect hard wearing finish.
- Side lockers above hob and wardrobe.
- Rear locker.
- Folding table system with side door storage solution.
- Full ply line insulate and carpet lining.
- Altro non slip flooring.
- Swellshade blind systems with fly screens and colour-coded blind surrounds.
- Front thermal blinds.
- Water storage container.
- One opening offside privacy tint window.
- One nearside fixed privacy window.
- Factory swivel base seats.
- LPG underslung gas tank.
- Diesel heater with seven day timer.
- Underslung 30L fresh water tank.
- Underslung waste water tank.
- Shurflo water pump.
- Shower point.
- BBQ point.
- Rear Kicker speakers and subwoofer.
This demo van will be available for a lucky owner to purchase at the end of November 2020. Deposit welcome. If you want any tweaks just let us know.
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Ecowagon 3 year warranty
All our campervan conversions come with a no quibble 3 year warranty and extends to equipment installed by us and the workmanship we provide. Your van may be covered by the balance of your manufacturers warranty or any extended warranty you’ve arranged.
When Ecowagon convert your van it will not affect your manufacturers warranty in any way whatsoever.
We’ll miss you Misty
It is with deepest sadness that Misty is no longer with us. Known as our Chief Barking Officer she was in charge of all the chaps to ensure maximum productivity and quality control. She loved a biscuit (or two) and would try to leave in the vans of our customers who had a stash of biscuits. Very cheeky!
She will be sorely missed by all of us and was a true ray of sunshine.
Rest in peace Misty, 2004 to 2020.
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- Misty Oh No
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- Misty approves of the custom T6 leather seats
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- Ecowagon, Misty, Chief Barking Officer
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- Misty Cheeky As Ever
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- Feeding Misty Nuts?
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- Feeding Misty
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- Misty On The RIB
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- Misty On The Water
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- Misty Memories
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- Misty, when she used to oversee quality control
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- Little Misty
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- Misty In The Motorhome
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- Misty And Friend
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- Misty Asleep
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- Misty In The Drivers Seat
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- Misty Nesting
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- Misty On Board
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- Misty On Tour
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- Misty The Conversion Dog
Louise’s Expo+ Campervan Conversion in the Press
VWt Magazine Issue 94 for June and July 2020 feature our client’s Expo+ campervan conversion. Louise is thrilled with it.
I’ve always wanted a Campervan for as long as I can remember. I’m 56 now and the opportunity has just never arisen before.
Kevin, Louise’s new husband stepped in at this stage and treated her to a new campervan conversion. Wow.
When we first met John (at Ecowagon) he suggested that, as we had no previous experience of Campervans, we might like to take their demo Van for a test drive. It seemed like the best thing to do.
I really love the idea of being able to camp if we wanted to, but it wasn’t the sole reason we were considering buying a Van. So to have something too elaborate wasn’t really on the cards at the time.
This was our demo van that had been built to showcase our Ecowagon at the 2019 NEC Motorhome and Caravan Show. It was fully loaded with everything we could throw at it. Louise loved it!
I was as shocked as anyone when Kevin said let’s buy it, but I am absolutely thrilled to bits with it. My daughter Matilda, who’s 11, thinks it’s the best thing ever.
Thank you to Louise and Kevin and also VWt for featuring our campervan conversion. Lot’s of happy van based trips to be had in the future.
You can view a PDF of the VWt article in our media section or click here to view it in a new tab or window. VWt Magazine has a great subscription offer – 3 issues for just £9.99. Click here to find out more.
Sue & John’s Ecowagon Expo VW Conversion
Thank you to Sue and John who commissioned their new campervan conversion, an Ecowagon Expo. It is fitted with optional VB-FullAir 4C suspension and a full touring kit.
We are particularly proud of the “art deco” leather re-trim – something a bit different and we think it is rather fetching.
The interior colour way is Frosted Jade unit fronts, Cream splash back and Rovore Oak worktops and trim. This is becoming a popular combination with our clients.
What a lovely looking van. We know Sue and John will enjoy it.
Janet & Ian’s Ecowagon Expo+ VW Conversion Gallery
Janet and Ian have just picked up their new pride and joy, an Ecowagon Expo+ VW campervan conversion. Based on a Highline 4-Motion LWB T6.1 it comes with the usual refinements in the Expo+ and also has the optional lithium battery and inverter. They say they will be back for the fitting of the VB-FullAir 4C suspension in due course.
Janet and Ian had hired a van from an Ecowagon competitor and were not at all impressed. So they visited us at the NEC in 2019 and placed their order for an Expo+ camper van conversion.
Happy adventures!
Here’s what Jan & Ian had to say about their new camper conversion…
We would highly recommend Kenny and his team to convert your van. It’s been a pleasure to work with these guys and they have done an amazing job. Thanks so much all of you and we look forward to seeing you when lock down finishes, we will be back to share some of your amazing coastline and have a holiday.
These are wheely sexy alloys
We thought you might like to see the radi8 custom made, special order forged alloys for our new demo van. Two piece split rim in gunmetal grey with polished rims. Oooooh, wheely sexy (sorry).
Caravan Guard review – The Expo factor
Originally posted 16/03/2020: Caravan Guard.
Fancy aspiring to this? It’s easy to argue this is one of the finest Volkswagen-based camper conversions money can buy.
Ecowagon itself needs some introduction. It’s a small, fully independent converter that sells direct and has always specialised in Volkswagen vans. OK, so there are hundreds of such companies throughout the country, but there’s one thing that makes Redruth, Cornwall-based Ecowagon special – its total commitment to quality.
And yes, that does mean paying higher prices. Brace yourselves, because the vehicle here, complete with a whole string of optional extras (as listed opposite, some £13,000 in total, although there are more), comes out at some £88,750.
You did read that right. And that’s before you take into account what level of specification you want on your Transporter base (as here, it’s the T6 with Highline trim). Hence, it’s easier to talk of the Expo Plus conversion price starting at £34,995 – and that’s on top of your personally selected base vehicle.
As you’ve surmised, then, this is very individualistic and – to be frank – if you’re going to order a vehicle like this you need to know exactly what you want.
The “standard” Expo Plus comes with a choice of Reimo Easy (electrically operated) or SCA elevating roof including bed, a rear travel seat/bed system you’ll only find elsewhere in Volkswagen’s own California, the usual VW-based camper fittings (two-ring gas hob, 50-litre compressor fridge) and then a fair sprinkling of “desirables” ranging from wind-out awning to 160W solar panel, underslung gas tank, diesel-fuelled heating, and much more.
On top of this are some unique Ecowagon fittings, such as its own curved-edged furniture, and blinds with flyscreens, through to external shower with its own supply tank. It’s all highly bespoke. Or, as Ecowagon puts it, “If we can design it or fit then we will.” And, of course, you can have a virtually unlimited choice of colourways to suit your final choices on overall specification.
The overall quality, however, is what really shines through. It also backs it all up with its own “no quibble” three-year warranty.
Ecowagon doesn’t deviate from the classic VW camper floorplan, with furniture along one side and that California-derived sliding rear seat/bed (adapted for UK use by Ecowagon). And items like the combination hob and sink are typical of any campervan conversion. On top of all this, however, you will want to consider quality such as the catches for the lockers, runners for the drawers etc.
There really are so many clever touches here, too. Examples range from dimmable LED lighting, to the folding table system, to the upper-level lockers, to the folding shelving in the wardrobe and – again – more.
Also, note the main control panel and associated fuses etc are all tucked away neatly inside the wardrobe but – and it’s an important but – are oh-so practical.
A dream machine for many, of course. This nevertheless shows what can be done these days with a VW campervan conversion. Inevitably, though, it’s with you, the paying customer, where the ultimate responsibility lies.
Campervan insurance
Here at Caravan Guard we offer comprehensive and specialist campervan insurance cover for “bespoke”, professionally converted campervans such as this.
If your campervan converter isn’t listed on our website when getting an insurance quote online then please call us on 01422 396852 and speak to one of our specialist advisers.
Verdict: Top-of-the-tree bespoke VW-based camper
Plus: Superior quality bespoke work, sensible features
Minus: Prices!
In-a-nutshell: A campervan plus!
Many thanks to Caravan Guard for this article. © Images courtesy of Caravan Guard. The original post can be viewed by clicking here.
VWt December 2019 Ecowagon Expo Plus feature
It was great to read about our inspirational client Alex Greig and his Expo Plus in VWt December 2019. An article where tragedy becomes hope and then a new adventure begins.
You can download the PDF in our Media Mentions section along with other great articles about Ecowagon VW conversions and our clients who love them! Thanks to VWt for permission to use their editorial and photography.
CREDITS: Words by Gordie Wollacott. Photos by Andy Saunders. Editor Paul Knight. Subscribe to VWt magazine.
Ecowagon Expo Plus at the NEC Motorhome & Caravan Show 2019
Courtesy of Caravan Guard you can see a preview of one of our VW T6 conversions showcased at the NEC Motorhome & Caravan Show 2019. Fast forward to 2 minutes and 20 seconds (or watch the whole video).
Super smart, super cool and built to the highest specification and design standards. Find out more about the Expo Plus here. We think you’ll want one (we took orders for quite a few at the NEC show).
A blast from the conversion past… VW T4 looking amazing
Featured on the cover of VWt August 2019 is one of our older VW T4 conversions. It still looks amazing and has been well looked after. More to follow in our Media Mentions section.
Thank you to Alan and Tracey for a great picture
We were given this amazing photo of a van we built back in 2016 owned by Alan and Tracey. They are about to start a new chapter in their life touring the UK and further in their van Glo. Scroll down to see the amazing picture featuring the converted VW T6 in all its glory (and click to zoom). Wow, wish you were there?
You can follow them on their adventure on instagram or their website www.glovantastic.co.uk
Good luck guys, Kenny and the team @ecowagon.
Yellowtastic VW T6 conversion with Auto Level VB Suspension
Do you like yellow? We think it’s the epitome of sunshine and optimism. Okay, so for some a yellow T6 conversion might be a bit much, thing is, it does look really good!
Our client Paul Oster made a bold move and asked us to do two things. Firstly change the Indium Grey paintwork to this upbeat yellow and then carry out a complete Expo VW Transporter conversion. We happily obliged and Paul is one very satisfied customer.
A few facts about this VW T6 conversion:
- The interior is very light and spacious thanks to the colourway of white, yellow and grey.
- As mentioned above we resprayed the van and we know which colours work for our clients. Just ask our advice if you fancy something a bit different or want to make a statement.
- The units are fully edge banded with soft close full extension doors.
- We’ve refined the design yet again and improved the wardrobe adding more storage (we listened and gave you more storage). Ecowagon operate a continuous improvement programme and we constantly learn from our clients.
- The electrical system has been redeveloped and we now use the highly reliable and well tested Votronic triple charge system. Add to this the Jupiter control panel and you have a very flexible and capable system. Find out more about the Votronic VPC by clicking here.
- Now we’ll make you’re mouth water… Paul asked us to install an auto levelling VB air suspension. What a great bit of kit and most of our clients are now asking for this option. We think the auto level feature is great for saving relationships when camping on uneven ground (all puns intended).
- And finally, it’s an Ecowagon Expo conversion that offers the very best in VW campervan technology, ergonomics and convenience.
Fancy one of these amazing VW T6 conversions? Just get in touch for a no pressure calm consultation. No hard sell, you make the decisions and we are here to help every step of the way to realise your dream conversion.
Two Ecowagon VW conversions sold to clients in Kendal
At Ecowagon our clients travel from all corners of the British Isles to purchase a VW camper conversion. It’s fair to say that we haven’t sold a campervan to anyone from Shetland (yet) but we recently had two clients travel from Kendal in Cumbria.
One client purchased a Combo VW conversion and another an Expo VW camper.
So what do we offer to encourage our customers to travel such a long way?
- Firstly it has to be our excellent design, manufacture, specification and finish. Our customers constantly tell us that we create fantastic VW conversions.
- When you commit to purchasing a VW camper conversion from Ecowagon we’ll organise accommodation for you for a couple or three nights. Visit Cornwall, enjoy the landscape, the sites, a pasty, or enjoy a surf and then receive a full refund for your B&B. Yep, we refund the cost of your accommodation up to three nights.
- Not all our clients have a van yet. We have excellent dealer contacts and can source new or nearly vans for you at keen prices.
- Our clients love our first class customer service and sales. With this don’t read “pushy” or “won’t let you off the hook”. You’re the customer, you make the final decisions, it’s your van! We will help and advise every step of the way – that’s what we’re here for!
- Flexibility… You want lime green splashbacks. Great, we’ll fit them. You want an extra widget, gadget or custom styling. Perfect, we’ll do this for you. You need confidence in your conversion. Not a problem, we offer a three year warranty on any work we do or equipment we fit.
Front cover Expo VW campervan conversion sold
Some of you may have seen our demo Expo VW campervan conversion on the front cover of the VWt March 2019 magazine edition. We’re thrilled to say that we’ve just sold it to a client who travelled from Sutton Coldfield. The sale price? £70k! Arguably this VW conversion is stunning and fully loaded with all manner of kit and styling accents. We (and our client) think it is excellent value.
Our client has ordered a brand new interior; the original colour scheme is excellent but not to his taste. However, he does like the Mojave Beige van colour which doesn’t sound that great in name but it is a very subtle and smart colour in the flesh. Lot’s of fun and adventures to be had in this campervan conversion!
The original interior is being fully recycled and fitted to a new hire van that we’re currently building.
Fully loaded Expo Plus sold
We’re pleased to say that we sold our recent Expo Plus conversion (at the full asking price) to a highly discerning customer who required a high-spec, fully loaded VW conversion. Now it’s time for their venture. Good luck with your travels, the Ecowagon Team.
An eight month tour of the USA in an Ecowagon Expo VW conversion – how did it hold up?
We mentioned VANLIFE by Paul and Mirjam in our earlier story – an eight month grand tour of the USA in an Ecowagon Expo VW T6 conversion.
So how did the van and conversion hold up on the trip? We thought you would like to know (we don’t shy away from issues that occur on rigorous trips and adventures).
Paul mentioned that there had been a few mechanical issues with the van – not surprising considering their “heavy trip”. He also fed back to us on how our gear held up. Suffice to say that we are repairing our equipment and fixing the issues they encountered under our three year warranty.
Here’s a list of things that succumbed to their punishment (only joking P&M)…
- The ring fell off the USB socket but we just super glued it back on and we are happy with it like this and it’s doesn’t need changing.
- The control panel for the electrics sometimes flashed and made a beeping noise before shutting itself off, maybe a power surge?
- The LPG gauge had a tendency to show only a few bars even although it was full.
- The Velcro which the bed sits on very quickly wore though and as you can see from the photo (below) we just put a couple of bits of towel to stop the rattling.
- Cracks appeared on one side of the bed where it fixed into the struts.
- The knob fell off the thermostat.
- Needs a new hinge on the back door of the cupboard… my fault as I closed the back doors on it without it being closed properly.
- The back left blind (looking from inside) doesn’t close up properly , it broke after a short space of time. The rest of them are working fine.
- One of the gas hobs is not working… it was ok one week and the not lighting the next week. When it was alight it didn’t stay on when it sprang back up.
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- Velcro wear and tear.
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- Cracks around the roof bed struts.
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- Thermostat knob fell off.
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- Rear locker damage.
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- Rear locker bent hinge.
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- Broken blind.
Thanks to everyone who visited Ecowagon at the Caravan & Motorhome Show, Westpoint, Exeter
It was great to meet customers new and old at the Westpoint Caravan & Motorhome Show in January 2019. Kenny, Jay and Misty (our Chief Barking Officer) were on hand to answer customer questions and demo three stunning VW T6 conversions.
One of the great benefits of visiting a trade show is that you have loads of time to experience our conversions and of course compare them to our competitors – we genuinely think our VW Transporter conversion are the best. We received great feedback and always listen to your comments, good, bad or inspirational.
We sold a VW T6 with the Expo conversion and took orders for another six conversions ranging from the Combo to our most popular model, the Expo.
We hope you enjoyed the show and don’t hesitate to call Ecowagon on 01209 843654 if you require any further information or wish to place an order. We’re to help and prepare your VW van for new adventures (or find a new or pre-owned VW van for you).
Kenny and the team.
Caravan & Motorhome Show at Westpoint, Exeter, 25th – 27th January 2019
Join Ecowagon at Westpoint Exeter between 25th and 27th January 2019 for a day of all things caravan and motorhome. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included.
Experience our stunning VW Transporter conversions and enjoy the huge range of both new and used caravans and motorhomes. We think our conversions are the best, see what you think (and don’t hesitate to ask any questions you may have).
We look forward to meeting you at the show, just look for the amazing vans and the Ecowagon banners! Kenny, Misty and the team at Ecowagon.
The (trans)toaster van story
Steve came us with a toaster (yes, for toasting bread) and an old builders VW T5 van. Back to the toaster… Steve really liked the colour of the sage green toaster and wanted this colour featured on the inside of his VW T5 conversion. We suggested painting the bottom half of the van in the sage green as well. He wanted chrome handles and side bars but we encouraged him to tone all this down and the resulting van conversion is featured here.
Alan & Laura’s T5 conversion
Alan and Laura asked us to convert their VW T5 back in 2016 at the time when we had started design the Expo conversion. In fact we like to think of this as a pre-Expo because it has many of the features that we eventually designed into the Expo VW conversion camper van.
Take a look at their amazing pics:
Nikki & Jeff’s trip to Iceland in an Ecowagon Switch VW camper
We’re still waiting for a report from Nikki and Jeff on their Icelandic trip in an Ecowagon Switch VW camper conversion. While we wait here’s some great pics to enjoy.
#VANLIFE – Of Beers & Bears
VANLIFE is a must read blog for anyone who relishes and adventure and enjoys an amazing trip.
Paul and Mirjam’s images are featured all over our website from their immense trip around the USA in an Ecowagon Expo VW T6 Highline conversion. The van was originally a panel van and we carried out a full and comprehensive conversion.
Alan & Tracey’s Ecowagon Odyssey
Alan (aka glovantastic), Tracey and Frank (the dog) look like they’re having a ball in their Ecowagon Expo VW conversion named Glo (GLO-van-tastic). We thought you would like to view their adventures; they are rather amazing.
Featured here is a small gallery and you can click the button below to view a much more extensive gallery or visit Alan’s Instagram page.
Where we began…
As of 2018 we’ve been converting camper vans for around 10 years. For much longer our enthusiasm for VW campers has been deep rooted and passionate.
We genuinely know a thing or two about VW vans and have converted and refurbished Type 2, T4, T5 and T6 as well vans from other manufacturers.
Ecowagon was incorporated in 2012 and continues to create the most amazing VW Transporter conversions. Our customers constantly tell us that were are the best. Of course we don’t just want to be the best, we want to be the reference point for VW T5 and T6 conversions.
Our first proper conversion:
Seville trip in an Ecowagon VW Transporter conversion
We love to hear from our customers and they do stay in touch. Here’s a great story from John and Jackie who have been touring Spain.
Dear Kenny and the boys.
We made it across biscay last Saturday without loosing my breakfast. We have legged it down south just arriving in Seville today. Weather has been improving by the day and it was lunch outside with the awning up when we arrived here. Still nothing major has fallen off I will wash the van and try for some more arty pictures for you.
John & Jackie
Video review of Ecowagon Expo Plus VW T6 conversion
Ecowagon has been converting VW vans to campervans at its Cornish base for some time but 2018 saw its exhibit at the Motorhome and Caravan Show for the first time. Print Editor Stuart Kidman of Caravan and Camping Club took a closer look at one of its latest models, the Expo Plus VW T6 conversion.
The price in the video review is advertised at £67,000.00 for the base van and conversion. Expo Plus conversions start at £34,995.00 and the Expo VW camper van conversion is from £17,995.00. You can see the prices of all our conversions here.
It was a privilege to hear Stuart sing our praises:
We sat in the Expo Plus and it’s utterly stunning… really, really excellent conversion.
Video review of Ecowagon Switch VW T6 LWB conversion
Nick Harding took a look at the Ecowagon Switch bespoke Volkswagen campervan conversion boasting a plethora of luxury options which Club members Jeff and Nikki have been using to tour Africa. Read the full test report of this very special Ecowagon Switch VW conversion on pages 102-104 in the June 2018 issue of the Club Magazine (if you’re a subscriber).
Please note that the van is reported at a price of £80,000 but the conversion is from £24,995.00 (as of November 2018). Jeff and Nikki purchased a very high spec VW Transporter van for this conversion.
Camper Showdown
We were recently invited along with 12 of the countries top converters to take part in a Camper Showdown.
We came out very well and you can read all results when they are published in the camper mags mid November along with a video. Wish us luck. We have a few campers that went to the show for sale on our website, so take a peak and get it on the action! Can’t find a van you like? Click here to find out about pre-reg, new or pre-owned vans; we can help.
Caravan and Motorhome video review of the Ecowagon Switch VW Transporter by Nick Harding.
New demo campers
We are concentrating on getting our demo vans converted ready for camper jam at the moment watch this space for some exciting news soon.
VIP comes to visit Ecowagon
George Eustice MP recently visited Ecowagon. Based near Redruth, Ecowagon takes used and brand new vans and converts them into luxury camper vans. Ecowagon recently won “What Motorhome” magazine’s Camper Van of the Year Award. This has inspired expansion of the business and the creation of new jobs.
New in house CNC machine for 2018!
Exciting news – we now have a full sized in-house precision CNC machine to help create great conversions all now from on site. Take a look at the machine in action on our Facebook page.
Ecowagon will be at West Point Arena Show – 26th, 27th and 28th January 2018
The Ecowagon team will be the West Point Arena Show – 26th, 27th and 28th January 2018. Come and see our camper van conversions and meet the team. See you there.
John & Jackie test their new Ecowagon VW conversion on Dartmoor
Dear Kenny and lads.
Just to let you know we have been off for a couple of days to Dartmoor to trial the van. Everything was fine and still nothing has dropped off. We are very pleased with the fit out work and the van is a delight to drive compared to the T4. Attached is a picture, not an inspiring dream shot but nubile maidens and endless palm fringed beaches were scarce in Lydford.
John & Jackie
Dot & Tricia’s camper conversion
Our customers travel far and wide for an Ecowagon VW Transporter conversion. Dot and Tricia journeyed all the way from Dundee to Cornwall after spending a year of reasearch and many hours looking at other van conversions. Featured here is their stunning walnut and cream Expo Plus.
Our 74 Westy that we exhibited at the Volksworld show in March 2015
Thought you might want to see a of pic of our Westy camper conversion that we showcased at the Volksworld Show and a few pics on location in Cornwall.
MMM TV best VW T5 campervans review of Ecowagon Ultimate Explorer
From April 2016, MMM magazine look at some of the best T5 VW campervans on the market. We had some stiff competition here but we decided to present a van that definitely had character!
The Ecowagon Ultimate Explorer (no longer produced) is reviewed – a forerunner to the Expo and Expo Plus. Inspired by a Scottish colour palette with heather and moorland hues, this VW conversion interior is BRIGHT and BOLD in equal measures. Please note that this conversion does not have the bespoke Ecowagon blinds that we now fit to our T5 and T6 conversions. Many other advances have been made too including technology and flexibility. We constantly improve and innovate.
The Ecowagon review begins at 12 minutes and 23 seconds and ends at 15 minutes and 59 seconds.