Mud Flaps for tailgate vans... recommendations??

[Jonesy68]

My mistake I got them from veedub transporters
VW T6/T6.1 Rear Mudflaps - Vee Dub Transporters looks like they got stock at the moment

Thanks @Snowy22 it says for twin doors only. Do you have barn doors or tailgate?

 

[Snowy22]

Thanks @Snowy22 it says for twin doors only. Do you have barn doors or tailgate?

I have barn doors mate, been on a few months now definitely helps with road splash etc

 

[alex_p]

I bought the Travelin-Lite shortys the other week and was very impressed - the rears fit my tailgate 6.1 perfectly with no drilling, and the fronts just needed a bit of a cut with a dremmel to get them fitting very nicely (and not rubbing the doors!).

 

[huxwar]

Some sets of Mudflaps define if they are for barn doors or tailgate. But does anyone know what the actual differences are? Is it just the opening area that is different or the whole side profile?

 

[BognorMotors]

The rear bumper is more rounded (t5 shape) on barn doors. The tailgate has sharper edges.

 

[The Van Cave]

Some sets of Mudflaps define if they are for barn doors or tailgate. But does anyone know what the actual differences are? Is it just the opening area that is different or the whole side profile?

The profile of the bumper is different. If you have a tailgate van you can see the difference. Have a look at where the rear arch liner meets the bumper. The arch liners are the same on both vans. On a barn door the liner edge matches the profile of the bumper. On a tailgate it doesn’t. There’s a gap between the liner edge and the bumper which gets bigger as you go towards the bottom of the bumper.

The tailgate bumper is wider at the bottom than the barn door bumper. It’s easier to explain with a photo, sadly I don’t have one!

 

[Dellmassive]

As above, different bumper profile.

 

[huxwar]

Thanks for the replies @BognorMotors @The Van Cave @Dellmassive. thats a shame it’s so different as I quite like the style veedub transports do, but they are only for barndoory’s

VW T6/T6.1 Rear Mudflaps - Vee Dub Transporters

Please note that these mudflaps are only compatible with Twin Door models.

www.veedubtransporters.co.uk

 

[The Van Cave]

These fit in a similar way and suit tailgate models. They aren’t as long though.

VW T6 & T6.1 Mud flaps 15 onwards (Tailgate models) perfect fit easy to install

VW T6 & T6.1 Mud Flaps 15-19 Transporter Perfect Fit & Easy To Install VW T6 & T6.1 Mud Flaps 15 Onwards Transporter Tailgate models only These T6 mud flaps are very easy to fit simply unscrew the existing screws and use the fitting kit supplied. You will not be required to drill through the...

travelinlite-transporters.co.uk

 

[simont64]

Hi Fitted a set from shore vans to a T5.1 with a tailgate spot on easy to fit and just work for the price win win
Simon

 

[huxwar]

These fit in a similar way and suit tailgate models. They aren’t as long though.

VW T6 & T6.1 Mud flaps 15 onwards (Tailgate models) perfect fit easy to install

VW T6 & T6.1 Mud Flaps 15-19 Transporter Perfect Fit & Easy To Install VW T6 & T6.1 Mud Flaps 15 Onwards Transporter Tailgate models only These T6 mud flaps are very easy to fit simply unscrew the existing screws and use the fitting kit supplied. You will not be required to drill through the...

travelinlite-transporters.co.uk

Thanks Chris, I am aware of those but fancy longer rubber rather than short plastic really, but not so keen on OEM that drill into bumper. I‘ll keep looking.

 

[Merryman]

Longer means you protect the vehicles behind, and perhaps/ maybe / suppose creates more drag on your vehicle. If you have spacers, wider wheels etc, then more wider to protect your paint work. So what is the best option for those owners? As I have 20mm spacers and the sides are constantly mucky. Am not afraid of buying rubber and riveting to the original as it would be cheaper than a respray. Then before advertising remove etc.
What says You?

 

[ACRAD1991]

Does anyone have experience with fitting these mudflaps onto T6 with RGM mouldings and wheel arches?

 

[spooks007]

Evening All,

Looking to get all round mudflaps for a T6.1 without having to drill holes in rear bumper. Any suggestions or recommendations?

Thanks

 

[Sasquatch]

I fitted these, they use original mounting holes with the added bonus of being inexpensive and looking quite well integrated when fitted.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Transporter-Caravelle-2008-2021-Splashproof-Protector/dp/B0CYCCTLFD/ref=asc_df_B0CYCCTLFD/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=699645391149&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11646765275290181788&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046151&hvtargid=pla-2315624759168&psc=1&mcid=2a0ef2fe35443087aa14ca6d4551e2a5&gad_source=1

 

[JumpShip]

Now they sound nice Sasquatch (inexpensive and using original holes)
You got a piccy of them fitted by any chance ?

 

[Sasquatch]

Pic of the rears here...

Show us your Swamper

Finally!!! Mudflaps fitted. Will clean the plastics and treat them with Concept Vista on Monday

www.t6forum.com

It took some slight massaging with a heat gun to stretch them over the aftermarket arch moulding where it extends onto the bumper, but no real hassles. Mine is a tailgate model.

I can get a photo of the fronts later if you like when it stops hissing down with rain.

 

[mellow yellow]

Pic of the rears here...

Show us your Swamper

Finally!!! Mudflaps fitted. Will clean the plastics and treat them with Concept Vista on Monday

www.t6forum.com

It took some slight massaging with a heat gun to stretch them over the aftermarket arch moulding where it extends onto the bumper, but no real hassles. Mine is a tailgate model.

I can get a photo of the fronts later if you like when it stops hissing down with rain.

Hi Sasquatch, did you get photos of the mudflaps fitted by any chance?

I was going to get vw ones, but don't want to put screws into the bumper etc.

Your option sounds much much better

 

[Kind of Blue]

My Caravelle 4Motion has original fit mudguards and I wish it did not. The vehicle lives off road and they provide little protection and get caught pulling at the screws which are difficult to get at. More trouble than they are worth. Something like rally mudguards or long wide piece of stiff rubber sheet with elastic straps to prevent them being pulled into the wheel or even to pull them right out of the way off road would be great.

 

[Ayjay]

@spooks007. I'm in the same club as @Sasquatch but I got mine from Ali Express for £13 though. I've actually bought 2 sets as I broke one of the fronts by driving over the top of a levelling ramp but it does mean that I've got spares for front left and both rears if I do it again!