
Unique VW Transporter Camper Tuned in Calstock – Remap & Electrical Repairs
Our first job of the day took us on a scenic drive up to Calstock, near Plymouth, to visit our friend and repeat customer, Julian. We’ve previously tuned his Mercedes Vito and Mercedes Sprinter, and this time he invited us back to take a look at his latest pride and joy—a very special VW Transporter camper conversion. A Transporter Like No Other We expected a standard T5 conversion, but when we arrived, we were met with something far more unique. This vehicle began life as a 2007 2.5TD VW T5 chassis cab, later lengthened and fitted with a substantial custom camper rear end. This wasn’t your average conversion—it included everything from extended living space to a full stand-up shower. It offered the practicality and reliability of a Transporter, with the comfort normally reserved for much larger motorhomes. A proper one-off. Stage 1 Remap & Electrical Fixes Julian asked us for a Stage 1 remap to improve drivability, torque and fuel response—essential for a camper carrying additional weight. While we were there, we also diagnosed and fixed several electrical issues, ensuring all systems worked reliably for future road trips. By the time we finished, this beautifully engineered camper was: Another happy






