caravelle

I thought I should probably document my journey somewhere...and this is the forum I come to the most for information, so why not... It's a 2012 T5.1 Caravelle, bought in December to replace my 2011 T5.1 panel van, expanding family, needed more seats and all that. Learnt from a year ish of...

I’m looking at fitting one on the rail system in my next van. Question is, are they comfortable? Was thinking the factory VW one second hand full width. Any pros/cons or other brands you’d recommend? Definitely needs to be on a rail. Thanks !

Following the fitting of coil overs I now have my previous caravelle suspension for sale. It has done 30k miles when removed and is all in working order. Includes shocks and springs. Located in Sheffield. Pick up. open to offers, not looking for much and just want them to go to use.

Hi All, Just bought my first VW T6, a Caravelle 67 plate. I seem to have a problem where the passenger heated seat seems to be on HIGH regardless of setting. So setting 1, 2 and 3 seems to switch on full heat. I would say that it is almost hotter that the driver seat on full power...

Is there a thread regarding attaching drive away awnings to a T6 roof that anyone can direct me to? Alternatively anyone having an opinion regarding the best method to attach a drive away awning? Thanks all

Anyone have thoughts or experience with removing the either the 2nd row captains single chairs or the 3 seater bench in a Caravelle? We need to increase storage, there is only 3 of us so we could remove the 3 seater bench which takes up alot of room or remove the 2 x single seats, slide the seat...

By chance I have a pair of caravelle rear speakers, which are full range apparently, and my spare front door speakers and a-pillar tweeters. I want to fit some rear speakers temporarily, which would be the better setup for now, running directly from the rear speaker outputs on the basic head unit?

Selling a rubber floor out of a LWB T6.1 with the tie down points. Van has covered 1200 miles and the floor really is like brand new as nothing more that a mountain bike and a box with leisure electrics has been put in the back has a cut in it where floor rails would fit. Collection from...

I have a factory fitted second battery in my Kombi. I what of the electrics are connected to it when ignition is off? Is the cigarette lighter? Dash USB? I did search the forum but couldn’t find answers. Cheers.

T6 world.... does anyone know of a place to get hold of black ‘CARAVELLE’ lettering for the back of the van? can’t do black VW badge and leave the lettering chrome

For sale are my mint condition 2019 Caravelle exec 17inch Cascavel alloys with the black and diamond turned surface. They have no chips or curbs and in stunning condition. These come with Bridgestone Turanza 235/55 r17 103v tyres with excellent tread. Locking wheel nuts included. £500 also on...

Hi! This is my first van, always camped with a car/ folding camper combo before. Wondering if anyone has successfully camped in a T6 caravelle with children (4 of them.... 9,9, nearly 2, nearly 1) or if it’s a bit too ambitious First off there’s the 4 chunky car seats to move each night if...

Hi all,I'm currently shopped for a van for courier driving and sold on the VW. I've been looking at the LWB crewvan but I would spec it up which dose add some bucks. Purchasing new. I have found a Caravelle which has everything I'm looking for and more,my issue is,is it too good a van to use as...

Hi all, anyone know how to change boot light bulbs on a T6 Caravelle, does the lens just pop off, thanks in advance

Hi All, I’m picking up my new caravelle on Friday and the shopping list is currently being compiled, we have a couple of trips planned post lockdown and to keep the kids entertained I would like to install a tv / DVD player on the ceiling between front seats, firstly do you guys know if the...

Hi all, I want to change the dash vents in my Kombi for those that come with the comfort dash so that I get the separate wheel to close the vents. It’s bloody annoying having to adjust the vents every time you happen to close and then open them. Does anyone know part numbers and where I can...

I am trying to order a Caravelle tailgate trim piece. However my local VW centre can only find the Kombi one. For s0me reason on his system the Kombi seems to come up for the caravelle. He says he needs a Caravelle reg number to look up the part. I cant find anywhere that seems to be selling...

Just thought it was interesting that the Caravelle LWB 199 FWD won the large tow car award in the 2021 Tow car awards. No 4motion ? And discuss....

Just about to purchase these for my edition, I take it they are straight swap?

I have a Caravelle 2019 executive 204bhp and it seems to wear out tyres very quickly, i now have winter tyres on the front and the FNS in is basically falling to bits with pieces dropping off it....any advice as new to the forum ??