I'm guessing this isn't a new van? I'd drive it around for a while before jumping in with anything. Being North of the border, I would always consider the cost/benefit ratio and indeed what that would mean when the time comes to sell it. So, for example, a tow bar to put a bike rack on or a pop top would add value and be attractive to a purchaser. However ( and I accept that this is purely my opinion) any form of messing ( and there are plenty more) with suspension, digital dashes from foreign shores or remapping would thoroughly put me off. It is of course your van, so do what you are happy with in the end!
Mines the 110 5 speed so similar. I’ll deffo do this when I take floor up to run the electrics
Definitely tyres. Firstly see if you are happy with the handling. If you are replace the tyres with Michellin Cross Climate 2.
Also get a stop/start cancel device. Takes a minute to fit.
Climair wind deflectors. Nice to open the windows and not have rain pissing in or that wumpwumpwump sound.
Mats and seat protectors.
We put in seat protectors as the first thing we did. Spent an hour and a half as they are fiddly. An hour later there was a muddy dog in the van.
Also get a stop/start cancel device. Takes a minute to fit.
Climair wind deflectors. Nice to open the windows and not have rain pissing in or that wumpwumpwump sound.
Mats and seat protectors.
We put in seat protectors as the first thing we did. Spent an hour and a half as they are fiddly. An hour later there was a muddy dog in the van.
Yea bench seat to captain …. Shocks …. Sound deaden doors and speakers …
I would add some simple, cheap mods which adds some day2day comfort:
- front lens (https://www.amazon.nl/-/en/AMPELding-Wide-Angle-Island-Windshield/dp/B01JPDXCLG)
- windscreen gap seal (Windscreen To Dashboard Gap Filling Seal T 5 T 6 Transporter | eBay)
- ticket holder (2/4pcs Transparent Car Vehicle Parking Ticket Receipt Permit Card Holder Clip Sticker Windscreen Plastic Universal Car Tools - AliExpress 34)
- start/stop auto plug (Plug Play Engine Start Stop A OFF Auto Close Turn Off Memory For VW Multivan transporter T5 T6 T6.1 - AliExpress 34)
- mud flaps (Car Mud Flaps Splash Guards for Fender Mudflaps Mudguards For VW Transporter T5 T6 Caravelle 2004-2021 2016 2017 2018 Mulivan - AliExpress 34)
More expensive mods:
- sound deadening
- DSG TVS chip
- H&R lowering springs
The rest... up to your imagination. This forum is ideas mine
- front lens (https://www.amazon.nl/-/en/AMPELding-Wide-Angle-Island-Windshield/dp/B01JPDXCLG)
- windscreen gap seal (Windscreen To Dashboard Gap Filling Seal T 5 T 6 Transporter | eBay)
- ticket holder (2/4pcs Transparent Car Vehicle Parking Ticket Receipt Permit Card Holder Clip Sticker Windscreen Plastic Universal Car Tools - AliExpress 34)
- start/stop auto plug (Plug Play Engine Start Stop A OFF Auto Close Turn Off Memory For VW Multivan transporter T5 T6 T6.1 - AliExpress 34)
- mud flaps (Car Mud Flaps Splash Guards for Fender Mudflaps Mudguards For VW Transporter T5 T6 Caravelle 2004-2021 2016 2017 2018 Mulivan - AliExpress 34)
More expensive mods:
- sound deadening
- DSG TVS chip
- H&R lowering springs
The rest... up to your imagination. This forum is ideas mine
Get a reversing camera fitted and the pop top if going full on camper
The screw is a non event and what makes them secure. I’d definitely buy them again. But won’t need to as they don’t fall off like some others. And don’t cause issues with the electric windows.
I’ll second that.
I’ll third it. It’s one tiny screw into the plastic part by the mirror. A bit of black silicon or something would disguise it well if you ever took them off (not sure why you would though as they’re very useful).
I’ve had both and wouldn’t consider the heko again. Climair is far superior.
I would say the answers pretty unanimous, I researched a bit before going for the Climair and came up with the same answers.Theres also no real need to drill a 1mm hole, a bit of pressure whilst screwing the very tiny screw did the trick.No wedging them in with bits of bent metal ( which I believe fall out in time).
I'll just chime in for Climair...
I went equipped with tools and expected it to take an hour.
All you really need is another pair of hands to hold the unit in place whilst opening/closing windows to check all is ok, and they can also hold the teeny tiny screw whilst you are drilling the 1mm hole.
All in all, it genuinely took longer to get the bits out of the massive box and walk to the van than it did to do the actual fixing. Look on the Climair website/Youtube for a video. Makes it less daunting.
I went equipped with tools and expected it to take an hour.
All you really need is another pair of hands to hold the unit in place whilst opening/closing windows to check all is ok, and they can also hold the teeny tiny screw whilst you are drilling the 1mm hole.
All in all, it genuinely took longer to get the bits out of the massive box and walk to the van than it did to do the actual fixing. Look on the Climair website/Youtube for a video. Makes it less daunting.
Personally I wouldn't have either/any. Tried them when I first got the van, realised that we hardly ever drive with the windows open thanks to the aircon. But worst of all, I found that they made the already large blind spot created by the A pillar much much worse. I took them off.
just my opinion based on experience.
just my opinion based on experience.
Were yours the black ones? I’ve always wondered if they impact visibility. Especially, as you say, given the already huge blind spot caused by the A pillar. It can already easily hide a car if one doesn’t move their head to look round it.
Mine are the smoke and have no impact as they are only very, very lightly tinted when looking from the inside. I use mine primarily for leaving the windows ajar when parked on a hot day or when camping. Work great for that.
Mine were the Heko grey tinted ones. Not black. They just made a bad situation worse & tbh brought little if any benefit. They seemed to be more a fashion accessory rather than a solution to a problem that didn’t exist.
Like I said, just my opinion.
