Bloody useless standard reverse lighting on a T6. So I fitted a proper one. Attracts cats though.
I added a single LED spot lamp straight into the reversing light wiring. Earthed on the tow bar earth. Mines a factory LED all round. 
For the swamper look you could try something like this that just plugs into the trailer socket.....
www.airplex.co.nz
Assuming it doesn't upset the trailer ECU of course.
TOWBAR - HITCH STEP - WITH LED REVERSE LIGHT
TOWBAR - HITCH STEP - WITH LED REVERSE LIGHT
www.airplex.co.nz
Assuming it doesn't upset the trailer ECU of course.
Guess what's just arrived?
www.gtv-van.com
GTV-VAN LED reversing light set - Additional LED reversing light for b
GTV-VAN LED reversing light set - Additional LED reversing light for better illumination, for VW T5-T6.1
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A full account of fitting these would be great old boy
Done.
No bulb failure warnings.
Rather than leave it in reverse with the ignition on and risk certain death while prodding the wiring with a multimeter, I instead took the bulb holder out of each cluster and used a multimeter between the bulb socket and connector to identify the pin (pin 1 on each.)
Took an earth off the mount for the tailgate guide thingmybob.
Will do a write up soon.
No bulb failure warnings.
Rather than leave it in reverse with the ignition on and risk certain death while prodding the wiring with a multimeter, I instead took the bulb holder out of each cluster and used a multimeter between the bulb socket and connector to identify the pin (pin 1 on each.)
Took an earth off the mount for the tailgate guide thingmybob.
Will do a write up soon.
I'm thinking it may be possible to buy a LHD RH rear light, cut the fog light cable in the loom where it branches for the left and right clusters and spice it into the reverse cable giving me twin reverse lights. Has anyone tried this before? Then I could simply run a cable down to the underside of the bumper and re attach a fog light. Does this sound like a good idea or not?
digitalsteve1970
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These are what I am going to fix, I live down a dark road and no street lighting, so these would be good addition to poor reversing lights, as my light cluster is black smoke effect. Transporter reverse light kit
Sorry to be a pain @Sasquatch, but have you done a write up for this? I've had a quick search but cannot find anything.
Looking at wiring for my current LED reversing light add on. I have a rough idea/plan but its always good to see what others have done that works first.
Thanks
Paul
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1. Safety first - disconnect the battery.
2. This is for the 6.1 but would probably apply to the 6, 5.1 and 5 tailgate models, but don't assume - there may be minor differences.
3. They're going on the panel under the rear light clusters, so mark where you need to cut. Remember - measure twice, cut once!
4. I've had these panels off before and knew there was nothing delicate behind so chose to cut the holes with them fitted and held firm.
I used a sharp craft knife with a new blade and was soon through the soft plastic. I then drilled the bolt holes.
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2. This is for the 6.1 but would probably apply to the 6, 5.1 and 5 tailgate models, but don't assume - there may be minor differences.
3. They're going on the panel under the rear light clusters, so mark where you need to cut. Remember - measure twice, cut once!
4. I've had these panels off before and knew there was nothing delicate behind so chose to cut the holes with them fitted and held firm.
I used a sharp craft knife with a new blade and was soon through the soft plastic. I then drilled the bolt holes.
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