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The panel is waterproof. I sealed the front edge to avoid it lifting, and the back edge is open. For barn doors, you can go in through the blank for the tailgate hinge. My cable run is at this link, and there are lots of other options on this thread...

Yes - I removed the ramp and left the dropped floor in place, I insulated it and installed 2 leisure batteries, solar controller, smart split charge unit, isolator switches for the charger, isolator and cut off for the solar, every circuit fused and trip switches fitted, last part left to do is...

Opened the tailgate with my CX bike on. Just about clears the solar panels. Not sure I’d do this often, or with more than one bike, but good to know it’s possible.

VW T6.1 KOMBI HIGHLINE T32 - DAY / CAMPER VAN - GREAT CONDITION - NO VAT !! £27k EURO 6 ULEZ COMPLIANT. FAB CONDITION. Tailgate & twin sliding doors. Colour: Starlight Blue Metallic. Trim: Titanium black. MOT date: Jan 2026. Mileage: 77,400. Paperwork: FULL VW service history. 17'...

That's some good info. Maybe I should look into a 200w or 2 x 100w panels. I never thought about suction cups.

Could twist your bars on the headset so there's no contact against your roof/solar panel

1. Solar Panels. Makes such a difference for weekends away. Not having to worry about the leisure battery 'running out' is a game changer. 2. Tailgate Bike Rack. Saves an age when taking bikes away. No need to get the towbar one from the garage and attach it. Also is a great clothes line when...

I’ve seen unmounted AT tyres strapped down to pop-top roofs on ‘expedition campers’ in Switzerland. These were in addition to spare AT wheels on rims mounted on the tailgate on what looked like Seikel or Terranger carriers. The ones I saw had the tyres tied down with load straps clipped to rails...

Love this! I have my jackery and want to avoid doing a big install with inverter etc fitted to the van. Ideally yes want to be able to charge the van from the jackery - your idea above works well. Also solar... I see you went for a CTEK, I was looking at the Victron products mainly...

Yesterday and today, finally got my solar panel bonded to the pop top. Renogy 200W bonded with Sikaflex 552 to a layer of clear PPF so it will be easier to remove if (when!) I need to. Left a 3-4mm gap below the panel to give some ventilation. Cables route through a Scanstrut gland outside the...

Hold up o_O on the non-poptop+tailgate t6, are we saying there are grommets you can use to pass solar cable inside keeping the roof from having new holes? I’m expecting someone to say these are only available/unused if you have a barn door :rolleyes:

got a rivnut tool today. Mounted aluminium angle to the roof bars & will bolt the solar panel to that. Have to run the front bar backwards due to the aero profile. Need the fat edge for the rivnut. Rest of the kit delayed in post so can’t do much more. edit* Got it mounted between the roof...

Creating this thread to share photos on progress of the build and to share ideas. Been reading this thread and learning all I can as well as incorporating my experience of remote Overlanding around the African continent over the past 15 years. The build is leaning towards an offroad capable...

Been in my possession from new and only selling to finance new Crafter conversion. Low mileage high spec Kombi 4Motion with camper conversion done by New Wave Custom Conversions. Full and complete service history (last service Jan 25), MOT passed Jan 25. Vehicle spec: VW Transporter T6 (T32)...

I am selling my van. Ceramic coated (twice) since new. It was professionally converted, from new in 2017 by Coast to Coast campers. Extended Mechanical warranty by Listers to 2026. FDSH T32 204 Highline, DSG, Adaptive Radar Cruise Control, LED lights with High Beam assist, Power Latching side...

For sale is our 2018 model T30 T6 Highline SWB VW Transporter in Acapulco Blue with DSG automatic gearbox and 150ps engine. It has covered just over 66k miles since new. It comes with a full VW service history and is covered on the VW “All-in” plan for servicing and warranty until August 2025...

Volkswagen T6 T32 LWB Highline 2.0 150bhp 6 Seater & Camper RARE T32 Long wheel base, 6 seater, 7-speed auto with bespoke suede headlining with mood lighting which changes colour with a click of the remote. Full width king size RIB bed (150cm), x 6 belted seats, RIB bed rear seats comply with...

Not a single build thread, but posts in various leisure electrics threads and the ‘what have you done to your van today’ thread. Mine was an upgrade to lifepo4 plus solar which also meant replacing the existing, but unsuitable, CBE kit and taking the opportunity to relocate things from the rear...

Not a single build thread, but posts in various leisure electrics threads and the ‘WHYDTYVT’ thread. Mine was an upgrade to lifepo4 plus solar which also meant replacing the existing, but unsuitable, CBE kit and taking the opportunity to relocate things from the rear wardrobe. In short(ish), it...

What leisure battery do you have? The fact that it's only happening at night, means that the solar is increasing the surface voltage of the battery during the day so any voltage drops is from a higher level. It could be that your battery is on its way out. If you can measure what the battery...