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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BUSBRIEF • The latest news and products from around the world
SHOW CALENDAR • We go to print long before the magazine hits the shelves, please check carefully on any events that you might want to attend. Calendar sourced from vwshows.com
THE NEW TRANSPORTER • So, after months of teasing, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles have finally officially unveiled what they like to call the ‘Generation Seven’ Transporter
SO COOL, SO BLUE
FROM YORKSHIRE TO VENICE… • OUR EURO ROAD TRIP BEGINS
THE LIFESTYLE VAN • Buying a Camper is all about enjoying life to the full, as well as ferrying the kids to school for Sean and Kerry. Time spent in the garage – Zilch!
BASKING ON A CALIFORNIAN BEACH • In which we take a look at the economy version of the VW California, 2010 style
THE GREATEST SHOW IN THE WEALD VOLKS WEALD • OK, we nicked the title from their website, but this is truly a great local show
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RUBY, RUBY, RUBY, RUBY! • It’s a T4 and it’s called Ruby, but you might have already worked that out for yourself
THE GOWER IN SPRING PART 1 • Spurred on by our successful NC500 trip, and buoyed up by the fact we’d really enjoyed each other’s company in close quarters for over 8 days
READER’S RIDES • Whether it’s a show winner or daily driver, share with us your bus and why you love it.
FINDING DORY • Find Dory? It was easy - she was the one with the roof terrace, winning the T5 Show & Shine class at this year’s Dubs In The Middle
CAMPER CALLING 2024 • Wow, What a Blast! We’re just back from a most excellent long weekend, filled with great music, great friends and great fun
SOMETHING FOR OURSELVES • Creating campervan furniture is something Phil Barker has been doing very successfully for several years, now it’s time for him to enjoy some of his own work
WHAT’S A SAMBA? A POTTED VW HISTORY – PART NINE • Sell, sell, sell. The Beetle becomes unstoppable, and the Transporter joins in the fun
NATO NORTH ATLANTIC TOURING OPERATION – THE FAROES • Earlier this year, Jules and Ali Morris spent fifty-two days driving their Campervan ‘Breezybus’ to Iceland and back via the Faroe Islands. Here’s what they got up to on the Faroes
BACK TO THE FUTURE • Yes it’s a Buzz–with a king size bed on the roof, a double bed inside and a kitchen in the back; and it’s all just plug and play
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TANDOORI CHICKEN & KACHUMBER SALAD • “I enjoy cooking on my barbecue, but everything seems to get stuffed into bread-rolls, do you have any suggestions to brighten my mealtimes?”
BUGGING OUT • When VDubRadio were asked to attend Bug Jam 37 there was no hesitation, we couldn’t wait to return to the historical raceway
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THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’… • It’s hard to believe this is the 150th column I have written, how things have changed over the past thirteen years…