Volkswagen Crafter L5H4 FWD camper conversion dimensions
The Volkswagen Crafter L5H4 FWD measures 4.86 m long, 1.83 m wide and 2.17 m high inside — bulkhead to rear doors, between the walls, floor to headliner — on a 4.49 m wheelbase. Kerb weight 2,444 kg, payload about 1,056 kg.
Dimensions
- Cargo length
- 4.86 m
- Interior width
- 1.83 m
- Interior height
- 2.17 m
- Wheelbase
- 4.49 m
- Exterior length
- 7.39 m
- Exterior width
- 2.04 m
- Exterior height
- 2.80 m
- Kerb weight
- 2,444 kg
- Payload ≈
- 1,056 kg
- Gross weight
- 3,500 kg
Interior figures are between the walls and floor-to-headliner, derived from manufacturer specs and calibrated against published cargo dimensions. Payload ≈ gross weight minus kerb weight — it varies with engine and options, so treat it as a planning guide.
What fits
- Standing: 2.17 m floor-to-headliner, about 2.10 m after a typical 7 cm floor and ceiling build-up — stands an adult up to about 2.05 m.
- Bed across: 1.83 m between the walls, about 1.77 m after 6 cm of finished walls — sleeps a 1.70 m adult transversely with 5 cm to spare.
- Parking: 2.80 m tall outside — over 2.0 m, so underground garages and most height barriers are out (French motorway class 2).
- Payload: about 1,056 kg — 3,500 kg gross minus 2,444 kg kerb. After a typical 600 kg build and the EN 1646-2 two-person reserve of 169 kg, roughly 287 kg is left for water, gear and people.
Other Crafter variants
All 12 Crafter variants in the planner — same body, different length, roof or drivetrain:
| Variant | Drive | Interior L × W × H | Payload ≈ | Wheelbase | Ext. height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L3H2 | FWD | 3.45 × 1.83 × 1.73 m | 1,324 kg | 3.64 m | 2.35 m |
| L3H2 | RWD | 3.45 × 1.83 × 1.73 m | 1,264 kg | 3.64 m | 2.35 m |
| L3H3 | FWD | 3.45 × 1.83 × 1.96 m | 1,255 kg | 3.64 m | 2.59 m |
| L3H3 | RWD | 3.45 × 1.83 × 1.96 m | 1,195 kg | 3.64 m | 2.59 m |
| L4H3 | FWD | 4.30 × 1.83 × 1.96 m | 1,151 kg | 4.49 m | 2.59 m |
| L4H3 | RWD | 4.30 × 1.83 × 1.96 m | 1,083 kg | 4.49 m | 2.59 m |
| L4H4 | FWD | 4.30 × 1.83 × 2.17 m | 1,123 kg | 4.49 m | 2.80 m |
| L4H4 | RWD | 4.30 × 1.83 × 2.17 m | 1,055 kg | 4.49 m | 2.80 m |
| L5H3 | FWD | 4.86 × 1.83 × 1.96 m | 1,084 kg | 4.49 m | 2.59 m |
| L5H3 | RWD | 4.86 × 1.83 × 1.96 m | 1,012 kg | 4.49 m | 2.59 m |
| L5H4 | FWD | 4.86 × 1.83 × 2.17 m | 1,056 kg | 4.49 m | 2.80 m |
| L5H4 | RWD | 4.86 × 1.83 × 2.17 m | 984 kg | 4.49 m | 2.80 m |
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Frequently asked
What are the interior dimensions of a Volkswagen Crafter L5H4 FWD?
4.86 m long, 1.83 m wide and 2.17 m high inside — bulkhead to rear doors, between the walls, floor to headliner. Outside it is 7.39 m × 2.04 m × 2.80 m on a 4.49 m wheelbase.
Can I stand up in a Volkswagen Crafter L5H4 FWD?
2.17 m floor-to-headliner, about 2.10 m after a typical 7 cm floor and ceiling build-up — stands an adult up to about 2.05 m. Rule of thumb: you need a raw interior height of your own height plus 10 cm.
Can I sleep across a Volkswagen Crafter L5H4 FWD?
1.83 m between the walls, about 1.77 m after 6 cm of finished walls — sleeps a 1.70 m adult transversely with 5 cm to spare.
How much payload does a Volkswagen Crafter L5H4 FWD have?
About 1,056 kg: 3,500 kg gross weight minus 2,444 kg kerb weight. It varies with engine and options, so treat it as a planning guide — the build, water, gear and passengers all come out of that number.
Figures derived from manufacturer specifications; interior dimensions calibrated against published cargo volumes. Always verify against your actual vehicle — model years differ.
Plan your Crafter L5H4 in 3D
This exact variant is in the planner with its real wheel arches, wall taper and door apertures. Place the bed, watch the payload — before you buy the van.
Who makes this
I'm Vladimir. I'm planning my own conversion, and none of the tools I tried could tell me whether a layout would fit or what it would do to the rear axle, so I made this one. I work on it alone. If something's wrong or missing, write to me — the address goes to my inbox.
Vladimir Šterjoski