VW T5 California Campervan DoubleBack sports extension vehicle

We went to Cardiff to get an exclusive look at the new VW Doubleback T5 California camper van to see how it shapes up as a means of carrying our bikes around and as a living space for relaxing post ride. Sold as a new T5 van, the Doubleback increases available space by nearly two meters when fully extended and allows for weights of up to 400 Kgs to be carried. The back extends electronically at the push of a button.

You can carry 4 bikes in the back, and there's plenty of room for surf, ski or other outdoor kit. Seems like a pretty nifty vehicle for your outdoor sports needs.

Company director and DoubleBack designer Craig McCormack gives us the lowdown.

BikeRadar

[bikeradar]

There's a link to the BikeRadar article in the description which might help. Failing that try searching for Doubleback and you should find a link to ask them directly. Good luck.

[bikeradar]

@AEROXMAKEADA Hello, the song is a licensed track from audionetwork. Cheers for watching.

[bikeradar]

Get in touch via the DoubleBack website. They are UK based. Enjoy!

[bikeradar]

@ikepiggy More Dub than dubstep.. you like the music?

[VanlifewithAlan]

The idea is interesting, I am not sure of the practical applications though. I think I would rather see a fixed high roof and the double back give additional space. In that case I would consider one although something tells me I could not afford it anyway!

[Kazbahn]

@KnightMD apparently there's a bed 'upstairs'

[TheLadie]

When will they be available in the U.S. or in Canada?

[DoubleBackVan]

There's a pull down double bed in the SCA roof.

[MrLewisgreen]

But does it know where the allspark is ?

[sagasa]

damn i want that ! diggin the uk dubstep in the presentation too :D

[treglemfle]

j'espere que ce véhicule va arrivé rapidement en france...superbe

[JPE_DRAEB]

Can you get this in the US? and how much?

[Jamessvr]

I have heard it will be around £55k. It is cool but it's also pricey!

[Billyxiao]

I want to give u the money..give me the website for pricing plz. serious ...(i am not 9gag fan)

[stinker]

Not a new concept - a T4 was converted the same as this & shown at Vanfest 2009.

[ahmedrisha]

9gager is here too, i threw my money on screen but nothing happens !!!

[MrBoomermedia]

you cant buy these VW camper van vehicles in North America, however we sell the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Camper van for sale. They are much less money but with all the similar features. Our campervans are for sale in USA and Canada. Visit vanventures.ca/ownacampervan/ for more information.

[leopoldproductions]

German quality is the best cuz my vw people carrier is so compact and user-friendly

[scotlander]

Sleeps 4, seats 3... well that makes sense?! Would rather see something more interesting done with extension

[stephlopez]

I want one gimme gimme and i shall take with me hunting and fishing..weeee!!! Go VW!!! Wahoo!!