Rob's T6 Overland Camper Build Thread

[T6NOMAD]

Just got back from the UK with the van, pop top fitted, rock & roll seat fitted, kitchen fitted and carpet lined... here's a little tease

This week the BF Goodrich get fitted. Still need to install the full Victron electric system and the Webasto heater under the seat. Lots of photos coming soon.

 

[T6NOMAD]

Whilst I am waiting for some better weather to come along, I figured I would plan the electric system. Yesterday fitted all the Victron bits into their spot. Now to start running the wiring from the front to the battery, then to the Lynx.

 

[T6NOMAD]

Removed the front bumper as its time to fit the new one that has been painted. While the bumper was off, I measured and fabricated up some brackets for the spotlights. The bracket will be mounted to the chassis cross bar and up through the grille.









These are the brackets, tomorrow they will get a few more snips to ensure a perfect fit, primer, a coat of black paint and on they go. The bumper will follow.

 

[JumpShip]

Those lamp brackets look real heavy duty

 

[T6NOMAD]

Those lamp brackets look real heavy duty

Yeah they're made out of 6mm thick steel. They will be holding 7" spotlights further up, next to the VW logo so don't want vibration - making provision for the forces all the more when we are taking the roads less travelled. Learned from my mistakes when I made a custom bracket I made on my Disco 4 back in the day.

Will still trim down the gussets to fit through the grille

 

[T6NOMAD]

I just couldn't help myself, had to finish the spotlight brackets and install the new bumper! Curiousity.......!!

First thing was to test fit the brackets and trim those gussets for a perfect fit. Also marked up the holes at the bottom.



The below photo shows how much they stick out and the gap from the intercooler.



Test fit with the grill on, and to trial the spotlights and trim.



Triming and hole drilling complete. Now they sunbathe a bit to dry the black paint.



Bolted down... It was a tricky exercise getting those bolts in...







Spotlights fitted. They have a neat profile and don't stick out too much I think!



Also fitted the new bumper! It came out really nice!!!!!!!!



I prefer these spotlights to the Lazer lamps! it works better with the Swamper offroad look I think!





So happy with the result!!!

 

[T6ChrisO]

Looks great mate!

 

[Green Giant]

Good job

 

[T6NOMAD]

Yesterday the wheel fitment guys came around to install the new wheels and some new rubber!

OZ RALLY RAID 8.50x18 5x120.0 ET 38
BF Goodrich 255/55R18 KO2s

At the moment on standard suspension, no rubbing on full lock, no issues. Next is the 45mm lift.