AV been lucky with every vehicle I have had in that AV had a spare wheel , don't understand how they can get away with not given people spare wheels , a can't see weight being the issue ,spare well can't weigh that much surely
Any recommendations for alternative jacks (bottle?) that are compact and work with the T6?
When I first got my T6 campervan, I made the mistake of taking the jack out but then found what a real pain in the 4rse it was to get back - in my case, the Smart bed makes it even more difficult. This is my first ever VW and it seems to me that jack storage is just another item on the list of stuff that I have found to be 'sub-optimal'. I love my camper but suspect it will be the last VW I ever buy. I know they are different operating companies but my only other 'VAG experience' comes from owning an Audi Q5 which is fantastic in every department. I only wish to 'V' part of VAG could be as good as the 'A ' part.
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Not sure you can compare a luxury SUV to what is just a works van.
Perhaps I should have expressed it better but it's it's not so much a comment on the quality of the drive etc. (which is what I would expect of a van) more quality of the design and execution. The van just seems to have been thrown together in places and corners seem to have been cut. I appreciate that the T6 is a workhorse but that's no excuse particularly when you consider that buying a T6 with any kind of decent spec takes a pretty hefty wedge of cash.
Why isn’t the jack inside the black plastic bit like it should be?
Sorry but a forgot to put a question mark in there , I was asking if this is the correct way ? , Am assuming with your reply it's the wrong way lol , does it go inside the plastic cover as am sure mines dosent fit in the cover , do you have a pic of yours ?
Hi. I’ve watched YouTube vids, scoured hundreds of photos and searched the forum but can’t find anything conclusive on this: my T6 had a work fit out before I bought it 2nd hand. They included the jack assembly and the jack stowage thread is in the wheel arch. Should there be another component on the floor that holds it in place, like a locating stud, or does it just screw down onto whatever surface is there? Would be very grateful if a from-new owner would let me know. Many thanks. 
JonnyClark
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Hi folks, im looking for some ideas on how best to fix my jack Bracket. As you can see below, the top 2 rivets have given up, so currently my jack is sliding around in the back with no home. I'd ideally keep the stock solution, just not sure how best to reaffix the bracket.
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
JonnyClark
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I've not looked into this properly, what's on the other side if I drilled out the crappy old ones, and pop riveted it back on? Straight into wheelwell? I'm guessing I'd also have to treat the area for rust etc?
Best idea is to throw away the OEM jack as they are known to fail. Then get rid of the bracket.
Just been looking at this. Im pretty certain that the bracket is spot welded as OEM. Whoever carpet lined it has removed it and added those rivets.
JonnyClark
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I was having that wheel repaired today as it had a slow puncture. Whilst it was off, I could see 3 holes straight through the wheel arch liner ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. What a shit job.
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