There is a lot to say about this monster, but the sun visors are the most obvious. Where in the world did this guy get those? He has one visor on the top, and an clear orange visor on the bottom. And what about the exhaust pipes coming out of the side of the van? Those appear to be just for show. He has a spoiler on the back, a rotating orange (siren) light, as well as mounted fog lights, a custom body kit, and lowering springs. This guy has definitely hacked up his van and should be contributing his ideas to our blog!

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The exterior roll bars caught my eye on this beauty, but further investigation revealed the ultimate adventure vehicle. There are so many hacks on this one I don’t know where to start. How about the embedded Hella lights in the lower grill? This Vanagon T3 Syncro TDI looks brand new! You have to click through for more photos, then visit the website for the details.

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Some of the old VW Buses came with louvered windows, or jalousies, but Vanagons come with sliding windows. Several Vanagon owners have adapted the old louvered windows, or made some of their own. There are several examples over at The Samba, and I decided to post a few.

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Going camping and don’t have a Westy? Why not turn your double cab into a camper? This owner used this double cab to travel from Amsterdam to Gambia in 4 weeks. They went 8000 KM’s with only minor issues. They had some fuel leaks and two cabin fires in the desert, but no flat tires! Click through for one more pic.

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This is one of the most accessorized Vanagons I’ve ever seen. It is feature at The Samba, and look carefully or you might miss something. It has an elaborate roof rack system, complete with ladder, but there are other goodies too. Click through to admire this beast of a Vanagon.

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A custom Vanagon bumper can completely change the character of your Vanagon. Westy owners all over the world fabricate custom bumpers for their Vanagons. Some bumpers are created for style, while others hold winches and lock boxes. Whatever your fancy, there are a multitude of ideas out there. Click through for just a few ideas from around the web.

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I stumbled onto this Westy by accident. I noticed the awning first, but then the body kit caught my eye. I’ve never seen the custom kit around the middle of the van above the door handles. Nice. I don’t need to mention the high top, awning, custom paint and wheels do I?

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What happens when you outgrow your Vanagon and you need an extra sleeper? If you are creative like Samba user Karol81, you create a Vanagon camper trailer. He took a donor Vanagon, sliced it up, and added a Westy interior. With paint to match an existing Syncro this trailer is a winner! The pictures speak for themselves so click through to see the rest.

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Do you care about the aerodynamics of your Vanagon? The owner of the Vanagon picture above apparently does. In a piece about automotive aerodynamics at Curbside Classic’s website, a couple of commenters discussed the Vanagon. Reader Allstair, posted the picture above of a Vanagon with a “bustle” to reduce the negative pressure at the rear of the van.

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The most popular Vanagon camper we see in the US is the standard pop top Westy. The top pops up from the front and provides sleeping quarters upstairs. Some people opt for a high top which gives them standing room at all times. The upside is you always have the space you need. The downside is limited overhead clearance. Try going into a parking structure with a high top. There are a variety of high tops out there and many of them are custom. Click through to see a few examples of Vanagon high tops.

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