Rob's T6 Overland Camper Build Thread
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Ooooh Almost Twinzies!!! Yes, what you have is what I am working towards!! Nice looking van!
I say do it! worst case scenario its just a fender that needs replacing!
Small update for today, been looking at various spotlights and fitments etc. but couldn't justify the cost of the Lazer lamps. There are all sorts of funny laws about spots in Europe so figured these would be just fine to add an extra bit of light. Still deciding whether to get the Hess Lightbar brackets and fit a 52" Curved bar on the roof and risk it...
So in the mean time I managed to get a hold of the Lazer lamps brackets, and got some nice Nilight spots to fit.
Next need to take the heat gun to some perspex and mold the bracket to hold the 4 Gang Auxbeam switch panel.
So in the mean time I managed to get a hold of the Lazer lamps brackets, and got some nice Nilight spots to fit.
Next need to take the heat gun to some perspex and mold the bracket to hold the 4 Gang Auxbeam switch panel.
I have on fitted, they do make a bit of extra noise from the air intake, also you will need to buy a windscreen cover in two sections, I’ve only seen one company make them, if you use one
Little update, we drove across Europe from Poland to Bristol, England to take the van for its next phase of the conversion.
Its getting the following done:
Must be honest, I am not happy with the way the Lazer brackets sit in front so have ordered a new bumper, its currently in for paint work. Also ordered a set of 7" round spotlights, will be fabricating a bracket for the spotlights when I have the front bumper off... Photos to follow.
For now, some photos from the trip.
Its getting the following done:
- Austops Poptop tent with Delux bed
- Carpetting of the sides
- Altro floor
- Smartbeds Rock & Roll bed on rails
- Kitchen/ cupboard unit
Must be honest, I am not happy with the way the Lazer brackets sit in front so have ordered a new bumper, its currently in for paint work. Also ordered a set of 7" round spotlights, will be fabricating a bracket for the spotlights when I have the front bumper off... Photos to follow.
For now, some photos from the trip.
UberBus components
UB Rear Door Spare Wheel Carrier V2 - VW T5 / 6 / 6.1 - UBERBUS Components
Spare wheel carrier for tailgate and barn door VW T5-T6.1. UB Wheel carrier V2- fitting instructions
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Thank you very much!!!
That's the oneUberBus components
UB Rear Door Spare Wheel Carrier V2 - VW T5 / 6 / 6.1 - UBERBUS Components
Spare wheel carrier for tailgate and barn door VW T5-T6.1. UB Wheel carrier V2- fitting instructions
Yeah it looks fantastic! I like it a lot! UB makes one for the Left side as well
Cheers Chris. I do check on them periodically, see if they have any in stock.UberBus components
UB Rear Door Spare Wheel Carrier V2 - VW T5 / 6 / 6.1 - UBERBUS Components
Spare wheel carrier for tailgate and barn door VW T5-T6.1. UB Wheel carrier V2- fitting instructions
Cheers again! I'll do that.
Tiny little update.
As mentioned in a previous post, I wasnt happy with how the bumper looks with the Lazer lights bracket - they sit skew and shake a lot when driving. As the Stratline front bumper is a single unit, this meant I had to change the entire front bumper..
I will also be fabricating brackets for the spotlights out of flat bar that will be connected to the Chassis cross member towards the lower part of the bumper... This will come in another post.
Went on a hunt to find a bumper that has the Radar, front PDC and Washers for the Xenons... found this guy... Took my permanent marker to the bumper showing the painter exactly what I wanted, a 2 tone paint job. The middle section to be painted black and everything else white.
got the bumper back today and wowaweewaa - it came out amazing!!! Absolutely love it!
Oh and if you are curious, I got a pair of these 7" spotlights....
As mentioned in a previous post, I wasnt happy with how the bumper looks with the Lazer lights bracket - they sit skew and shake a lot when driving. As the Stratline front bumper is a single unit, this meant I had to change the entire front bumper..
I will also be fabricating brackets for the spotlights out of flat bar that will be connected to the Chassis cross member towards the lower part of the bumper... This will come in another post.
Went on a hunt to find a bumper that has the Radar, front PDC and Washers for the Xenons... found this guy... Took my permanent marker to the bumper showing the painter exactly what I wanted, a 2 tone paint job. The middle section to be painted black and everything else white.
got the bumper back today and wowaweewaa - it came out amazing!!! Absolutely love it!
Oh and if you are curious, I got a pair of these 7" spotlights....
Yes mate but only to THQ ones. Not UberBus ones
