From VW Transporter to campervan – an idea dating back to 1951
The story of the VW campervan began surprisingly early. In 1951, Westfalia converted a Volkswagen Transporter to provide sleeping, living and working space after a customer asked for a VW Bus that could also be used for travelling and living.
This idea later led Westfalia to develop its removable Camping Box, which transformed the practical Transporter into a mobile living space.
What started as an unusual customer request helped create an entirely new way of travelling. The VW Transporter became the basis for generations of campervans and motorhomes.
That principle continues today. The VW T5, T6 and T6.1 have all been used by specialist converters to create individual campervans with very different interior layouts and camping concepts.
Companies including SpaceCamper, Westfalia, WaveCamper and RhönCamp have developed their own conversions based on the VW Transporter.
50°Nord develops accessories for VW T5, T6 and T6.1 campervans that take these different conversion concepts into account.
Accessories for VW T5, T6 and T6.1 campervans
Whether you're heading away for a weekend, a summer holiday or a longer road trip, the right VW campervan accessories can help you make better use of the limited space available.
50°Nord develops practical solutions for extending the sleeping area, heating the pop top, creating additional storage, showering inside the vehicle and making everyday camping more comfortable.
Unlike a standard factory conversion, VW T5 and T6 camper conversions can differ significantly. Furniture, sleeping arrangements, pop-top roofs and interior layouts depend on the individual converter and vehicle.
For vehicle-specific 50°Nord products, you'll therefore find detailed information about compatible vehicles, conversions and roof systems on the relevant product page.
VW T5 campervan accessories
The VW T5 campervan remains a popular platform for compact camping vehicles. Alongside professionally converted models, many individually converted T5s are still travelling throughout the UK and Europe.
50°Nord offers practical VW T5 campervan accessories for different travelling and camping setups. These include sleeping solutions for different pop-top roofs, storage solutions, campervan showers, mosquito nets and other camping accessories.
For vehicle-specific products, always check which conversion and pop-top roof are fitted to your T5.
VW T6 campervan accessories
The VW T6 campervan has also been used by numerous specialist converters as the basis for compact touring vehicles.
50°Nord offers accessories for your VW T6 that provide additional comfort when sleeping, travelling and camping. These include sleeping solutions for pop-top roofs, storage solutions, campervan showers, mosquito nets and other practical products.
Many accessories are suitable for different VW T6 camper conversions, while others depend on the particular interior layout or pop-top roof fitted to the vehicle.
VW T6.1 campervan accessories
The VW T6.1 campervan represents the final development stage of the T5 and T6 Transporter generation and is also used as the basis for a variety of professional campervan conversions.
50°Nord offers practical VW T6.1 campervan accessories designed to improve sleeping comfort, storage and flexibility when travelling.
As pop-top roofs and interiors can differ between converters, always check the compatibility information for vehicle-specific accessories.
Camper conversions by SpaceCamper, Westfalia, WaveCamper and RhönCamp
A VW T5, T6 or T6.1 can be converted into a campervan in many different ways. Specialist manufacturers have developed their own concepts with different furniture layouts, sleeping systems and ways of using the available interior space.
50°Nord offers suitable accessories for campervans converted by manufacturers including SpaceCamper, Westfalia, WaveCamper and RhönCamp.
For accessories relating to the sleeping area and pop-top roof, the vehicle generation alone is not always enough to determine compatibility. The camper conversion and roof system are equally important.
Check the relevant product page to make sure the accessory is suitable for your vehicle and conversion.
Sleeping solutions for SCA and REIMO pop-top roofs
A pop-top roof for a VW T5, T6 or T6.1 creates an additional sleeping area while allowing the campervan to retain its compact dimensions when driving.
Many camper conversions use SCA or REIMO pop-top roofs. As the construction and dimensions of these roof systems vary, 50°Nord develops suitable sleeping boards for different roof versions.
The sleeping board extends the usable area of the pop-top bed. At the same time, it provides a convenient step when climbing into the upper sleeping area and helps prevent your pillow from falling into the living space below.
Check the relevant product description to find the correct sleeping board for your SCA or REIMO pop-top roof.
Sleeping in the pop top of your VW campervan
For many VW campervans, the pop-top roof is what turns a compact van into a practical camping vehicle.
While driving, the vehicle remains compact. Once parked, raising the roof creates additional headroom and another sleeping area.
T5, T6 and T6.1 campervans are available with a wide variety of roof and conversion systems. With the right accessories, the available sleeping area can be used more efficiently and comfortably.
More storage in your VW T5, T6 or T6.1 campervan
Good campervan storage is particularly important when travelling in a compact vehicle. Clothes, camping equipment, food and everyday essentials all need to be organised within a limited space.
50°Nord develops storage solutions designed to make efficient use of cupboards, recesses and other available areas.
Storage boxes and other organisation solutions help keep your equipment tidy without unnecessarily taking up valuable living space.
As campervan interiors vary between manufacturers, check the compatibility information for vehicle-specific storage products.
Campervan shower for VW T5, T6 and T6.1
Not every compact campervan has a permanently installed bathroom. In a VW T5 or T6 campervan, a fixed washroom would also take up a significant amount of valuable interior space.
The mobile 50°Nord campervan shower provides a flexible alternative. When required, it creates a private shower area inside the vehicle and can be packed away compactly afterwards.
This allows you to add shower facilities to your campervan without permanently sacrificing valuable living or storage space.
Mosquito nets for VW T5, T6 and T6.1 campervans
On warm days and nights, good ventilation makes travelling and sleeping in a campervan much more comfortable.
Suitable mosquito nets for VW T5, T6 and T6.1 campervans allow fresh air into the vehicle while helping to keep mosquitoes and other insects outside.
50°Nord mosquito nets feature a patented magnetic zip, allowing you to pass through easily from either side.
For trips to northern regions, we also offer a particularly fine-mesh mosquito net designed to keep out even very small biting insects commonly encountered in Scandinavia.
More space with a rear tent
A rear tent creates additional sheltered space directly behind your VW campervan.
Depending on your needs, this area can be used for changing, showering, cooking or storing camping equipment.
For compact T5, T6 and T6.1 campervans, a rear tent is a practical way to temporarily increase the usable space at the campsite without modifying the permanent interior.
Keeping the pop top warmer
A pop-top roof creates valuable additional sleeping space, but its fabric sides provide less insulation than the main body of the vehicle.
With a suitable warm-air solution, heat from the auxiliary heater can be directed towards the upper sleeping area.
This can make camping more comfortable in spring, autumn and colder regions.
Check the relevant product page to find out which solution is suitable for your VW T5, T6 or T6.1 campervan and its particular conversion.
Which accessories fit my VW T5, T6 or T6.1 campervan?
With a converted VW Transporter campervan, the vehicle model alone is often not enough to determine whether an accessory will fit.
The key factors are the vehicle generation, model year, camper conversion and pop-top roof.
First check whether your vehicle is a VW T5, T6 or T6.1. For sleeping-area accessories, you should also identify the roof system fitted to your vehicle – for example, an SCA or REIMO pop-top.
You'll find detailed compatibility information on each vehicle-specific 50°Nord product page, making it easier to choose the right accessories for your campervan.
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