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what is the difference between the VW Transporter,Multi-Van and Caravelle?

..if there is a difference, which is the best, also would anyone recommend this type of van?

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1. transporter is a panel van, the caravelle has windows and can have extra seats, i think some caravelles were full on campers, and the multi van was a combination with a few seats the a cargo area further back. tehy all have the same range of engines, with regard to which is best, it depends what u will be using it for.
2. The are all based on the transporter, which is the basic panel van. Caravelles have 2 rows of seats in the back, all facing forward Multivans have a row of seats right at the back which converts into a bed, there's a little table and most have 2 'buddy' seats which face backwards.
3. Hi they are all based on the transporter which is the panel van. How ever the Caravelle will have two windows on each side of the van and (like a minibus) it may have a rear bench seat (which can fold to make a bed) or two seperate rear seats (depending on original spec), it will then have a table and two seats that swivel to face front or rear along with a drives and passenger seat. Along with a second aircon unit and controls for the rear passengers. Multivans have a row of seats behind the driver level with the rear sliding door and a window on each side level with the seat. They will then normally have a bulk head between the seats and the rear of the van which you use to store tools equipment etc (hence multivan, van and people carrier) You can also get a minibus available in several versions and the California which is the factory built camper van. Only you can decide which is the best van for your needs mechanicaly they are all the same and to drive there isnt any real diferrence. Hope this helps kind regards Technical