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Hello, we are Mike and Katie, and welcome to the The Transporter Life. The Transporter life was born in 2020 and is the result of a life long passion for VW Transporters.

We hope to share our passion and experiences with the Transporter fans from around the world. Here we will bring together the vast amount of information that is available for getting the most out of owning one of these versatile machines.

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VW transporter alternatives

VW transporter alternatives

VW transporter alternative options in the UK When assessing the rather steep second hand value of high mileage, (and many worn out) VW Transporters in the UK there are plenty of campervan enthusiasts that wish to seek out worthy alternatives. Here...

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Dog Friendly Campsites Llandudno

Dog Friendly Campsites Llandudno

Finding dog friendly campsites Llandudno Finding dog friendly campsites near Llandudno can be a challenge so I thought I would share our most recent experience visiting Llandudno in North Wales. Wales and dogs just is such a wonderful combination. I have many fond...

Best Camping in Anglesey

Best Camping in Anglesey

Finding the best camping in Anglesey The search began for the best camping in Anglesey. With over 40 campsites to chose from in Anglesey there was a lot of research to do. We were leaving our wonderful night’s stay near Llandudno, in a little town called Penmaenmawr....

Best VW transporter bumper protector

Best VW transporter bumper protector

What is a bumper protector? One of the most popular low cost accessories for a VW Transporter is the addition of a bumper protector. Transporters especially suffer from scratches to the upper lip (sill) of the bumper caused by loading/unloading. Here we will review...

Best Van Roof Rack

Best Van Roof Rack

Van roof rack introduction One of the best ways to increase the carrying capacity of a van is by installing a van roof rack. The installation of a van roof rack is especially common for the mid size van range such as the Ford Transit and VW Transporter. The inside...