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VW Transporter
- Using the Kiravans Swivel Base to Turn a VW Transporter Front Double Seat
- What are the differences between a VW Transporter T5, T6, T6.1, and T7?
- How Much Are VW Campervans?
- VW Transporter SWB vs LWB
- What are the differences between a VW Transporter T28, T30 and T32?
- What is the difference between a Startline and a Highline VW Transporter?
- Should I Choose A VW Campervan With Barn Doors or a Tailgate?
- Campervan Jargon Buster
- What Transmission Options Does the VW T7 Come in?
- How Long is a VW T7?
- What Power Variants Does the VW T7 Come in?
- What Engine Sizes Does the VW T7 Come in?
- What are the dimensions of a VW T7 campervan?
- What Redline campervan models are available on the VW T7?
- How wide is a VW T7?
- Can I drive a campervan on a standard driving license?
- How tall is a VW T7?
- Are your campervans ULEZ compliant?
- What is 4Motion?
- Using a Westfalia detachable towbar on a VW Transporter T6/T6.1 campervan
- What is SWB?
- What is LWB?
- Are campervans cold at night?
- What is DSG?
- What size engines are your campervans available in?
- Is the new Ford Transit Custom/Tourneo Custom the same as the VW T7?
- Can campervans go on the Channel Tunnel?
- What are the differences between the VW T6.1 and VW T7?
- What is the VW 5+ Promise Plan?
- What are the differences between the Commerce, Commerce Plus, and Commerce Pro VW T7 Transporter trim levels?
- What trim levels is the New VW Transporter available in?
- What colours is the New VW Transporter available in?
- Do you offer campervan awning fitting?
- Can a diesel heater be retrofitted to my campervan?
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Campervan Beds
- Using a RIB 112 Campervan Bed
- Which Campervan Bed is Best – RIB, Reimo or Rock’N’Roll?
- Which Beds Do You Install In Your Campervan Conversions?
- What are the benefits of RIB beds?
- How many people can sleep in your campervans?
- How many people can travel in your campervans?
- What are the differences between a RIB and a Rock and Roll bed?
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Redline Campervan Conversions
- How to Operate Your Redline Campervan Pop Top Roof
- Where are Redline campervans converted?
- Using a Fiamma F45s Wind Out Awning
- Using the Kiravans Swivel Base to Turn a VW Transporter Front Double Seat
- Should I Choose A VW Campervan With Barn Doors or a Tailgate?
- Which Campervan Bed is Best – RIB, Reimo or Rock’N’Roll?
- Campervan Jargon Buster
- What Should I Consider When Buying A Campervan?
- Do Your Campervans Have Toilets?
- Can I supply my own van for conversion into a campervan?
- How Much Do Your Campervan Conversions Cost?
- Which Pop Top Roofs Do You Use In Your Campervan Conversions?
- Which Beds Do You Install In Your Campervan Conversions?
- What is a campervan?
- What are the benefits of RIB beds?
- Do you insulate your campervans?
- What Redline campervan models are available on the VW T7?
- How tall is a VW T7?
- Who undertakes your campervan conversions?
- Who insures campervans?
- Are your campervans ULEZ compliant?
- What size engines do Ford campervans have?
- What is 4Motion?
- Where are campervans allowed to park overnight?
- Do you fit bike racks to campervans?
- Do your campervans have ISOFIX?
- How should I maintain my campervan's pop top roof tent?
- Are all campervans diesel?
- Turning the single front passenger seat
- Using a Westfalia detachable towbar on a VW Transporter T6/T6.1 campervan
- How many people can sleep in your campervans?
- How quickly can I get a campervan?
- How many people can travel in your campervans?
- What is SWB?
- What is LWB?
- What are your opening hours?
- Are campervans cold at night?
- What is DSG?
- What size engines are your campervans available in?
- Can campervans go on the Channel Tunnel?
- How long does a VW campervan conversion take?
- Where do you source your vans for conversion?
- What are the differences between your campervan models?
- What is the VW 5+ Promise Plan?
- What are the differences between the Commerce, Commerce Plus, and Commerce Pro VW T7 Transporter trim levels?
- Do you offer pop top roof installation?
- Do you offer campervan awning fitting?
- Can a diesel heater be retrofitted to my campervan?
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Campervan Advice
- How can I find campervan friendly campsites?
- What Should I Consider When Buying A Campervan?
- How Much Do Your Campervan Conversions Cost?
- Which Pop Top Roofs Do You Use In Your Campervan Conversions?
- Which Beds Do You Install In Your Campervan Conversions?
- What is a campervan?
- What Finance Options Do You Offer?
- Where are you based?
- Can I drive a campervan on a standard driving license?
- How tall is a VW T7?
- Who undertakes your campervan conversions?
- Who insures campervans?
- Are your campervans ULEZ compliant?
- What size engines do Ford campervans have?
- What is 4Motion?
- Where are campervans allowed to park overnight?
- Do you fit bike racks to campervans?
- Do your campervans have ISOFIX?
- How should I maintain my campervan's pop top roof tent?
- Are all campervans diesel?
- Turning the single front passenger seat
- Using a Westfalia detachable towbar on a VW Transporter T6/T6.1 campervan
- Can I part exchange another vehicle for a campervan?
- How many people can sleep in your campervans?
- How quickly can I get a campervan?
- How many people can travel in your campervans?
- Are campervans cold at night?
- What is DSG?
- Is the new Ford Transit Custom/Tourneo Custom the same as the VW T7?
- Can campervans go on the Channel Tunnel?
- What are the differences between a RIB and a Rock and Roll bed?
- How long does a VW campervan conversion take?
- Where do you source your vans for conversion?
- What are the differences between your campervan models?
- What is the VW 5+ Promise Plan?
- Do you offer pop top roof installation?
- Can a diesel heater be retrofitted to my campervan?
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VW T7
- How Long is a VW T7?
- What Engine Sizes Does the VW T7 Come in?
- What Transmission Options Does the VW T7 Come in?
- What Power Variants Does the VW T7 Come in?
- What are the dimensions of a VW T7 campervan?
- What Redline campervan models are available on the VW T7?
- How wide is a VW T7?
- Can I drive a campervan on a standard driving license?
- How tall is a VW T7?
- What is 4Motion?
- What is SWB?
- What is LWB?
- Are campervans cold at night?
- What is DSG?
- What size engines are your campervans available in?
- Is the new Ford Transit Custom/Tourneo Custom the same as the VW T7?
- Can campervans go on the Channel Tunnel?
- What are the differences between the VW T6.1 and VW T7?
- What is the VW 5+ Promise Plan?
- What are the differences between the Commerce, Commerce Plus, and Commerce Pro VW T7 Transporter trim levels?
- What trim levels is the New VW Transporter available in?
- What colours is the New VW Transporter available in?
- Do you offer campervan awning fitting?
- Can a diesel heater be retrofitted to my campervan?
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Ford Transit Custom
- What size engines do Ford campervans have?
- What is SWB?
- What is LWB?
- What size engines are your campervans available in?
- Is the new Ford Transit Custom/Tourneo Custom the same as the VW T7?
- Can campervans go on the Channel Tunnel?
- Do you offer campervan awning fitting?
- Can a diesel heater be retrofitted to my campervan?
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Ford Campervans
- What size engines do Ford campervans have?
- What is SWB?
- What is LWB?
- Are campervans cold at night?
- What size engines are your campervans available in?
- Is the new Ford Transit Custom/Tourneo Custom the same as the VW T7?
- Can campervans go on the Channel Tunnel?
- Do you offer campervan awning fitting?
- Can a diesel heater be retrofitted to my campervan?
VW Transporter SWB vs LWB
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ByDean Ronnie
VW Transporter T6, T6.1, and T7 vans are available in two wheelbase options, short wheelbase (SWB) and long wheelbase (LWB). The difference between these two options is the length.
SWB VW Transporter T6 and T6.1 vehicles measure 4.9m in length, whilst LWB VW Transporter T6 and T6.1 vehicles measure 5.3m in length. Meanwhile, the newly launched VW T7 is slightly longer than previous generations of Transporter. SWB VW Transporter T7 vehicles measure 5.05m in length, whilst LWB VW Transporter T7 vehicles measure 5.45m in length.
It should be noted that the above vehicle lengths refer to standard VW Transporter vans. If these have been modified with the addition of a tow bar or a bike rack, this will increase the standard length of the vehicle.
In our campervan listings, the wheelbase of a vehicle will be denoted by either SWB or LWB. SWB stands for short wheelbase, LWB stands for long wheelbase.
How Long Are VW T6.1 Campervans?
On the road, the characteristics of a LWB VW Transporter won’t be that much different to those of a SWB VW Transporter. However, due to the extra length of the vehicle, the turning circle becomes a little wider on a LWB VW Transporter. The turning circle of a LWB VW T6/T6.1 Transporter is 13.2m, whilst the turning circle of a SWB VW T6/T6.1 Transporter is 11.9m. As for the VW Transporter T7, the turning circle is 12.5m for the SWB T7 and 13.8m for the LWB T7.
Across our campervan range, we offer our Classic, Sport, Sport XS, Sport + and Trekker models on both a SWB and LWB VW T6/T6.1 Transporter. Whilst on VW T7 base vehicles, we currently offer our Sport GT model.
Our SWB VW Transporter T6/T6.1 Campervan Range
Our LWB VW Transporter T6/T6.1 Campervan Range
Our SWB and LWB VW Transporter T7 Campervan Range
Looking to learn more about SWB or LWB VW Transporter T6, T6.1 and T7 campervans?
If you’re looking to learn more about the SWB or LWB VW Transporter T6, T6.1 and T7 campervans we have for sale, feel free to get in touch. You can call us on 01327 703371 or email us at sales@redline-campers.com
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