Has the Campervan Market Crashed? The New VW T7 Transporter & MORE

I ask lots of questions about the current Campervan Market. Has the market crashed? Is the VW T7 selling? How about the Ford Transit and the differences. We discuss lots. I travel to Bespoke Leisure in Northern Ireland to get answers to the biggest questions in the campervan world right now. We start by tackling the state of the market—are campervans actually selling? Then, we address viewer comments head-on: are modern vans becoming dull and boring, or is there more to them than meets the eye? You'll also hear some surprising insights into how campervan manufacturers collaborate behind the scenes. The main event is a deep dive into the new generation of vans: the Ford Transit and the much-anticipated new Volkswagen Transporter (T7). We break down the key differences, what it’s like converting them, and explain exactly what the high-spec Ford "Camper Donor" vehicle is. Finally, we discuss two of the most critical topics for any potential owner: the future residual values of these new vans and whether we are likely to see the rugged, desirable Panamericana model make it to the UK. If you're considering a new campervan, this is a conversation you don't want to miss. 0:00 - Has the Campervan Market Crash? Are these Campers Dull & Boring? Is the new VW T7 selling? 00:32 - How is the Campervan Market? 01:00 - Any T6.1's left? 01:30 - The "Dull & Boring" Debate: Style vs Practicality - What Customers Actually Want in a Van 04:38 - How Competing Converters Collaborate 08:00 - The New VW Transporter (T7): Deliveries & Feedback - VW Badge vs. Ford Reality: Brand Loyalty - Is the 5-Year VW Warranty a Game-Changer? 11:20 - The Million-Dollar Question: Residual Values - First Impressions & Key Differences: Transporter vs Transit 15:30 - What is the Ford "Camper Donor" Van? 19:30 The Rugged Option: Will the Panamericana Come to the UK? ✅ Paddleboards and Kayaks - Sandbanks Style - https://bit.ly/3xsP4UX ✅ Dock and Bay - Towels, Ponchos and swim wear - https://tidd.ly/3TH6jcO ✅ Ann's Cottage - https://tidd.ly/3xvLGcb - Surf Shop, Clothing ✅ Portable Coffee Machine - https://outin.com/STAYCATIONLIFESTYLE Use Code STAYCATIONLIFESTYLE for discount ✅ Audible Free Trial with Free Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Audible-Free-Trial-Digital-Membership/dp/B00OPA2XFG?tag=staycationlif-21 ✅ My Amazon Storefront containing many essentials - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/staycationlifestyle --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. I bought a VW Transporter T6 Kombi Highline van 140bhp diesel SWB with tailgate. 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 is removable, TV's on headrests. Lots for me to look forward too and it would be nice to take you on the journey. Vanlife is amazing, get out and explore, it's a great adventure. There are many great camper adventures to come Thanks must go to the following: https://titantransporters.co.uk - Sourcing my van, providing advice and soon a paint correction and detail https://tamarcaravancentre.co.uk - Advising me with many of my leisure equipment purchases, including my Thetford toilet https://www.dream-ice.co.uk - Quality advise on my sound system upgrade https://plyworxuk.co.uk - Suppliers of my Halo roof and ply products https://www.batteriesandsolar.co.uk - 1st class advice and guidance on my electrical system install https://stitchesandsteel.com - Seat covers, carpet, roof straps, changing mat Transporter HQ for my tailgate struts https://dryrobe.com/ Combe Valley Campers Amazon Audible is great for listening to books on longer journeys, I have used it for years. Free 30 day trial - https://amzn.to/3Pj8qR6 If you click on my Amazon affiliate links, I may receive a commission. Some links are affilliate links, however I will only link products I use and believe in. (Sandbanks, Outin, Amazon, Dock and Bay) #camper #campervan #camping #vanlife #vanlifeuk #transporter #adventure #vwcamper #staycation