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I finally upgraded from standard 17” Cascavels to staggered 20” Velare VL11’s. The offset and size seemed ok however when the sliding doors open they move inwards about 1cm before they come to a stop. This meant that the tyres and door panel touched at the open resting point. Whilst there is a...

Picking up a 2018 T6 with tailgate next week. Wanting to fit rear window and looking at fitting one with the heating elements. I'm presuming that there'll be no wires already running from the dash to tailgate? And I can't find retrofit switches anywhere to replace the blank, only a complete...

Westfalia Towbar Fitting Instructions No. 322074300: electric wiring kit for towbars 13 pin / 12v

PF Jones Towbar Fitting Instructions No. 19270522: electric wiring kit for towbars 7 pin / 12v / ISO 1724

PF Jones Towbar Fitting Instructions No. 29270547: electric wiring kit for towbars 13 pin / 12v / ISO 11446

**UPDATE* I now have the instructions, kindly supplied by Paynewright and are visible below. Has anyone got the instructions for fitting the tow bar electrics fuse panel, 000055212A, that fits under the passenger seat. I have the genuine kit but it didn't come with instructions. Specifically...

It is advised not to sand polypropylene, I know, I was skeptical at first as it goes against everything we're taught about bonding. But I've had multiple conversations over the 14 years I've been doing this with 3M to best approach this substrate. The problem is the plastic itself, I go into a...

Roamer LiFePO4 Gen4 230Ah Seatbase battery -- "How I Done It" -- ++++++ Well, weve known about this New battery for a while now. but had to keep it under wraps, but its finally here, :) and its a game charger !! Brand New Improved BMS Hardware, with BT & New APP (new APP out soon) Active 2A...

i said i'd get back on how I managed this: having taken the door card out, strip out the VW blind from the door card... remove the 6 torx screw and blind mechanism lift off the door card with the blind mechanism on the bench: dismatle the roller mechanism - extend the blind and pull off one...

WHAT: A guide to help people upgrade their nasty plastic steering wheel WHO: For curious onlookers to DIY experts WHY: Produce a guide with lots of pictures VEHICLE: VW T6 registered 2016 TRANSPORTER T28 S-LINE TDI BMT FROM: TO: THANKS,: @The Flying Scotsman who was an immense help

I couldnt find much on fitting these and what i did is a bit vague Fitting instructions i found so here we go. I fitted these on a 6.1, the kit has the 2 hooks, 2 bolts and large washer and a centring washer. it is actually very easy - hardest thing is drilling holes in the actual bumper. I...

This thread will chronicle my journey of transformation of these two tone door cards. I bought these two cards on a whim to see if I could improve the cabin feel, from workman to luxury(ISH)

I’m swapping my steering wheel for another exactly the same . How is the removal & what do i need to know? Cheers

I thought I’d do a ‘how to’ as seeing a lot of questions about the broken spring on front door lower hinges and just replaced mine today. Tools required- Size 10 spline tool with extension and ratchet. 13mm spanner 10mm spanner T15 and T20 Torx bits and driver Firstly remove the plastic trim on...

Hey Guys, I've a new video up showing you how I upholstered these T6.1 doorcards and the custom parts I designed and made in house to get the desired finish.

The t5.1 van I purchased came installed with slam locks - very annoying if you intend to use the van as a camper. worse still the barn door and sliding door had different keys! I spoke to the original makers of the locks and a vehicle locksmith but both were of no use. However I did find bits of...

For anyone looking for ideas i thought i'd share my homemade bed/shelf. All in it cost me about £70 in materials. I wanted to make something that was Removable with no permanant fixings or holes yet fixed to the floor Fairly cheap to make Was tight to the edges of the van as to not loose stuff...

LiTime 100ah Mini 12v Lifepo4 - How I Done It - "LiTime 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Lithium Battery, Built-In 100A BMS, 1280Wh Energy" - for £299.99 ++++ what its got: over charge protection over - discharge protection over current protection high temp protection what its not got: low temp charge...

NUTEXA - Brake Pad & Disc change - How I Done It - Its that time again, Pads and discs on the T6 T32 Sportline . . . . . . and following on from the Dealer Visit, they reported 75% worn fronts. - @Dellmassive`s T6 T32 Sportline 204 LWB DSG PV MY18 - Van Adventure i thought we would give our...

Hi folks, I’ve changed the master cylinder today on our T6 140 6 speed and noticed it has not been published before. Hope it helps:- 1: open the bonnet and remove the wiper arms. These can be stiff but with a wiggle up and down usually frees the off. If problematic get a small puller. Pull the...