VW Transporter van 05 - project - has issues!
Kitted out for traveling / camping / festivals, needs mechanical repairs.
Specs:
Volkswagen Transporter 2005
5 speed manual
T5 long wheel base
3 seats in front
1 sliding door on left
Tailgate rear door - great for shade/dry
482603km odo but engine replaced
Turbo diesel
Rear door measurements:
Height: 79cm (31”)
Width at botttom: 140cm (55”)
VW Transporter van 05 – project – has issues!
Kitted out for traveling / camping / festivals, needs mechanical repairs.
Specs:
Volkswagen Transporter 2005
5 speed manual
T5 long wheel base
3 seats in front
1 sliding door on left
Tailgate rear door – great for shade/dry
482603km odo but engine replaced
Turbo diesel
Rear door measurements:
Height: 79cm (31”)
Width at botttom: 140cm (55”)
Width at top: 127cm (50”)
Pros:
Dual battery system
Inverter
Solar panel
Safety (interior) jumpstart button
Darkest legal UV protective window tint ($450 from Tint King Traralgon in 2019)
Kenwood sound system inc. subwoofer (~$1,500 + $149 by Ovrdun Kustoms Morwell in 2017)
Tow bar and tow ball
Reinforced suspension for towing 2 tonnes
Reversing camera
Wiring for second camera via trailer
Drifta heavy duty lockable drawer system
Slide out table
Custom drawer with 6×9” speakers
80L water bladder
Fits full-size queen mattress
Sound absorbing panels
Clothes hanging rail
Bright LED lighting
Warm lighting
Privacy curtains all round
Electronic key
Kitted out to be both a camper and also tow a food trailer. Was used to house a young family and their soup business at festivals.
Running and driving last time I started her, but ⬇️
Cons:
Needs new turbo (quoted $2,100 at Paynies Diesel Repairs Moe in 2025)
Leaking oil/water situation – undiagnosed
Roof racks partially torn off
Significant panel damage left side
Remote unlocking glitches but the van locks securely. (Quote from Watt Works Morwell in 2019: side door is $380 plus install approximately $135. Front door is $220 plus $90 install.)
Small chip in windscreen been there years without spreading
Left mirror smaller than original
Available for viewing but not starting or driving unless sold. In the mechanic’s words, “it could break down as you leave the driveway, or it could last another 6 months without issue.” After he said that, I drove home perfectly fine, but as a non-mechanical person, I’m not taking the risk of continuing.
She’s strong, steady, and comfortable and has served me well for a decade. I just can’t give her the repairs she needs to keep her going.
Somewhat negotiable but no stupidly low offers. If not sold altogether, I’ll sell off the parts and upgrades separately.
Located Newborough, near Moe 3825. Under 2hr southeast of Melbourne.
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