This is the only magazine dedicated to the late model VW buses from the T4 and T5 on. The magazine acknowledges the evolution of the VW bus and spotlights where this symbol of freedom and adventure has now arrived: the T4 and T5 - taking their rightful place in the family of VW models and carrying on the tradition of quality and innovation that is the ever iconic VW Bus.

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VW Bus T4&5+

BUS BRIEF • The latest news and products from around the world

BUS OF THE YEAR • THIS IS OUR SELECTION, BUT THE FINAL CHOICE IS YOURS

ONE STEP FORWARD… • You know the phrase ‘One step forward and two steps back’? Well, bus owner Marcus Saunders seems to have made this his mission statement

STORY’S STORY • With little expectation, Slovenia soon became the hidden gem of our European road trip; an absolute corker of a place

FLAMINGO A GO GO • “Because I’m creative I didn’t see the van as it was, I saw it for what it could be”

INTRODUCING THE T5 CALIFORNIA • In which all the best bits of VW’s original T5 California are served up on a plate and a loosely guarded secret is revealed

KING OF THE HEAP • I see lots of great vans for the magazine, but Mark Baker’s Swampered T5 is truly one of a kind, being largely built from scrap

LIVERPOOL IN A CAMPERVAN • Mike Trippitt heads north to see the sights and hear the sounds of Liverpool before taking a nostalgic trip on a Ferry ‘cross the Mersey

ADVENTURE TECH • So, you have the van, the lifestyle, the love of adventure and the great outdoors… but sometimes you need the luxury of a little tech to make your weekend adventure just a bit more enjoyable

READER’S RIDES • Whether it’s a show winner or daily driver, share with us your bus and why you love it.

GET A VAN • After surviving a festival in a very leaky tent, “Get a van” is exactly the kind of statement that you want to hear from your wife

MONGOLIA OR BUST • Ian and Juliet are nearing the end of their time in Mongolia, Russia beckons

RUN THE RING GOES FOURTH • If you’re one of those people who just doesn’t get why anyone would want to drive round the M25 when they don’t have to, then read on!

UPGRADE TO DOWN LOW • When you’ve had a Splitty, but you really want to go a little faster and have a touch more luxury, switching to a T5 is the obvious solution

ELECTRIC SHOCK! • As I’m sure a lot of you will be aware Andy Stretton and his Transporter HQ crew have recently embarked on something of a landmark project, building an electric powered T6.1, we wanted to know more

A QUICK STOP AT THE DIP SHOP • Founded and operated by husband and wife team Steve and Jo Lambert the company is known for its hydrographic and water transfer services, but that’s not all they do

SPACE 1995 • When it comes to VW campers, Mick Hughes has a spec sheet set in stone: It’s got to be very big and it’s got to be very low. This T4 is the box ticker in chief

OLD AL’S ALMANAC • As 2021 approaches I’d like to offer you Old Al’s Almanac, my predictions for the coming year.

FESTIVE GINGERBREAD BISCUITS • Even though this year’s festivities may be a little different to usual, you can still enjoy some tasty yuletide treats

MY FAVOURITE VAN • The best surfer is the one who’s having the most fun, as that well versed quote goes… So, if I apply the same logic to my van build, am I building the best van?

SWEET DREAMS • Whilst camping and sleeping in the bus is fun, what’s even better is sleeping peacefully in cosy comfort without feeling seat contours or ridges digging into you all night!