Vanworx Brockton
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Description
Price from: £41,626 Berths: 2 Travel Seats: 5 Type Approval: Individual
Key Features
Model Year
2013
Product Class
Fixed Roof
Product Model Base
Volkswagen T5
Price from (£)
£41626
Length (m)
4.89
Berths
2
Belted seats
5
Main Layout
Campervan
Full Review
The day van idea has been around for decades, but the Brockton is among a new wave of conversions to bring the idea up-to-date on a T5 platform.
From the outside, the Brockton might appear to have a lot in common with the most famous of day vans - the ubiquitous conveyance of the A-team - but it takes it's styling and engineering cues from the VW Rockton, which prides itself on going anywhere on all terrain (apart from the UK).Along with a 30mm suspension lift, the Brockton features the 4Motion system and 180PS (178bhp) engine found on the Rockton.
Kitchen
The black kitchen pod with three opening hatches is very modern and features a real wooden top, giving a quality feel to the otherwise austere, twin-burner unit, although a single burner and sink option is also available.
The pod houses the gas bottle and there's fairly good storage for food and cutlery in the rear-facing cupboards.
There's a portable fridge in the boot area, or on production Brocktons under the rear bench seat.
Interior layout
With a fixed-height roof, interior headroom stays at just 1.40m (that's around 4ft 8in). Combined with the windowless nearside rear quarter it makes for a gloomy feeling if the doors are closed.
For cooler days, the Eberspächer diesel-fed heater is welcome. True to the Brockton's simple premise, the heater works with the press of a single button and seconds later hot air is pumping out.
The passenger seat swivels but doesn't lock, whilst the drivers seat can't turn due to the kitchen area.
Storage
Looking down the 'van, a narrow cupboard unit in the offside rear means there's space for a three seat RIB bench/bed. Below the bench there's a generous storage area, albeit restricted by a small opening hatch.
Bed
At 1.29m wide and 1.82m long, the bed itself is a success. It's comfortable, easy to fold out and put back.
The RIB's rear cushion folds flat to act as a parcel shelf in the boot, providing useful high-level storage. Below there's a box for further storage, or a loo, and the fridge sits on the right of this, next to a convenient 12V outlet.
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Our Verdict
The Brockton is a true departure from the T5 norm. We like the looks, the base vehicle spec and the go-anywhere premise of this day van.
Advantages
Looks
Travel seats for five
Off-road abilities
Build quality
Disadvantages
Very limited headroom
Dark interior
Storage only just about adequate for two
Space restrictions with bed deployed
