4motion underbody protection

[vwwanderer]

Dear All,

I am currently converting a 2018 T6 4motion (see photo) into a proper overland camper to be routinely driven off-road and on green lanes. To get it right I am going to need some help and advice on underbody protection and rock sliders.

Can anyone direct or assist me or

Many thanks.


Dave

 

[Green Giant]

Think your best bet would be Matt at T5 upgrades in wales, I’ll be getting rock sliders fitted by him sometime this year.
He works on T6’s and other models too

 

[vwwanderer]

That’s great. Thank you for taking the time to reply.

I’ll give him a bell.

 

[Chris Sherwood]

Seikel do them but they are not cheap.

Protection plates Archive - Seikel

www.seikel.uk

 

[Loz]

The 4 motion camper is already a heavy beast, so don’t go too mad on metal protection else you will end up with little carrying capacity.
A lift and some stainless side bars will help protect the sills.
a rear diff guard is sensible.
Protecting the front and rear bumpers from entry and exit slopes is a challenge due to lack of mounting options.

 

[DXX]

Seikel do them but they are not cheap.

Protection plates Archive - Seikel

www.seikel.uk

Their plates are made from 5mm alum’, I’m not convinced that they would be substantial enough if you grounded out a van, especially at anything more than crawling speed.

 

[Chris Sherwood]

May be not but they are better than the stock plastic panels!

 

[Fluff34567]

There isn't enough suspension articulation for anything more than some rough dirt roads and you definitely won't be needing rock sliders unless its for all show and no go.

 

[Ricardo T]

I've got one of these engine skid pans on mine for all show and no go!

 

[cossie]

Kevlar is great used on rally cars if weight is a issue. 5mm ali is great aswell

 

[Unimog]

I fitted Seikel plates to the underside of my 4motion, to protect fuel tank, engine , rear diff and as the attached photo shows a plate to protect my Webasto. The black plastic ring is what I fitted for the waste from the sink.