George

VW T6.1 Campervan Conversion

George, black VW T6.1 with pop-top raised outside the VanMat workshop
George, black VW T6.1 with pop-top raised outside the VanMat workshop
George, black VW T6.1 campervan, rear exterior
George, black VW T6.1 campervan, rear exterior
George’s kitchen, table and seating with the pop-top raised
George’s kitchen, table and seating with the pop-top raised
George’s upholstered bench seat and front swivel seats
George’s upholstered bench seat and front swivel seats
George’s seating and storage through the open rear doors
George’s seating and storage through the open rear doors
George’s rear door lining and thermal blind
George’s rear door lining and thermal blind
George’s alloy wheel and BFGoodrich tyre
George’s alloy wheel and BFGoodrich tyre

George is a VW T6.1 Transporter that we transformed from a standard panel van into a fully equipped campervan. The conversion was designed around comfort, practicality and quality, using premium components throughout and finished to a high standard.

Electrical & Off-Grid Setup

  • 104Ah lithium leisure battery
  • Victron split charger
  • 150W solar panel for reliable off-grid power
  • 240V hook-up for mains power when available
  • Fully integrated electrical system for powering the campervan’s appliances and lighting

Interior Conversion

  • Skyline pop-top roof with bi-fold bed and scenic panoramic canvas
  • Rusty Lee crash-tested reclining bed
  • Rusty Lee sliding swivel base
  • Smev sink & hob combination
  • 50L fridge
  • Van Shades thermal blinds
  • Bespoke walnut worktop
  • MY2K diesel heater
  • Bespoke campervan cabinetry and storage
  • Integrated LED lighting throughout the interior
  • Carpet-lined interior for a warmer, more comfortable finish
  • Practical storage solutions designed around everyday campervan use

Exterior Upgrades

  • Rogue alloy wheels
  • BFGoodrich tyres
  • Fiamma F45S awning
  • Vamoose awning rail
  • Pop-top roof installation and finishing

The Finished Build

The completed conversion gives George everything needed for comfortable weekends away and longer adventures, while retaining the practicality of the T6.1 Transporter.

From the electrical and off-grid system to the bespoke interior, cooking facilities, heating, sleeping arrangements and exterior upgrades, every part of the build has been carefully selected and installed with quality, functionality and attention to detail in mind.