Rear Quarter Windows on a T6 Day Van – Worth It or Regret Later?

[And Away]

Hi all,

I’m just starting the process of converting my T6 into a day van—keeping it fairly simple with no cupboards, furniture, or kitchen planned.

I’m considering going the whole way and adding rear quarter windows, but I’m a bit on the fence and would appreciate some opinions.

On one hand, I think it would make a big difference for passengers—more light, better visibility, and generally a nicer place to be when driving. On the other hand, I’m wondering if it could have any negative impact on resale value down the line, particularly for someone who might want to convert the van into a full camper.

Would having rear quarter windows limit future layout options or put off potential buyers?

For context, I’ll be installing Mobiframe seats on rails, so passengers will be sitting further forward anyway—hopefully reducing that dark/claustrophobic feel even without the extra windows.

Interested to hear people’s thoughts or experiences—especially if you’ve been in a similar situation.

Thanks!

 

[Squiz]

I much prefer them without rear quarter windows, It makes life easier when insulating and lining the van, and no need to re-cover the windows every time when camping etc etc.

Never had any complaints from rear passengers in the kombi about lack of light/ claustrophobia as the side windows give a good view in fact some say they prefer the privacy with no rear quarters.

There are some ingenious extra storage solutions both inside and outside the van too if have solid rear quarters, and seems to us more cosy and secure when sleeping with solid sides.

Vw California always has full windows though !

Guess none of that helps really but hey !

 

[DXX]

Would having rear quarter windows limit future layout options or put off potential buyers?

I can’t see why it would put people off as long as it’s all matching privacy glass.
A conversion with high furniture on the UK drivers side often has a dummy window anyway.

 

[Stay Frosty]

We've got the windows all the way down the sides that came with the conversion but like many the glass is limo black so it's like a coffin in the back so no advantage from extra daylight.
I have to say though that I prefer fully glazed rather than the factory combo look, almost more finished but then, as an old duffer, I still like to see bling on a vehicle so it's an age thing too.

 

[Jimer]

We have a converted Kombi with matching tint in the rear quarter panels. It's a light tint rather than the privacy glass which makes it nice and light in the rear. My previous T6 had the privacy tint in the rear and it was quite dark and I didn't think it was the nicest place to be for rear passengers. If you are not going for the full fat camper conversion and you can slide the rear seat forward I would think you could get away without glazed rear quarters.

 

[davecdjt]

We have a ply guys converted T6 Kombi. When we started looking at vans we quickly decided we didn’t like the dark in the back feeling of a traditional R&R bed with a side cupboard and very little natural light. We have to draw two extra sets of curtains at night but that’s not an issue. We really like the full glass look. The windows are tinted but not blackout dark. I’ve shared some photos. The first two were early in the conversion process when the rear quarters were first installed. The next 2 are the outside view, obviously, but after we’d had the leaking standard front sliders replaced to match the rears. The last photo gives you a view from the inside looking out.

 

[TeeCeeJay]

All round windows here too. Like @davecdjt we didn't like the claustrophobic feel of side cupboards and a R&R set up. Resale effects didn't even enter the thought process, built it for our use case. Also Ply Guys