T6F Australia

[ScottFreedom]

Are corrugated roads not covered on new vehicle guarantee by manufacturers?
They are a pain in the backside

I'm not sure about the warranty in regards to corrugated roads, best to ask VW. I doubt there is any cover for damage caused by off road driving.

What I found here in Australia within the VW 5 year unlimited km warranty terms that are not covered is the following;

"Environmental conditions:
Any defects resulting from salt, sand, stones, tree sap, bird and animal droppings, or windstorm, hail, flood, lighting or other acts of nature."

"Misuse:
Any defects resulting from (iv) driving the vehicle in off road conditions beyond the designed or intended use of the vehicle;"

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[roadtripper]

Slightly tangential but the Multivan (which confusingly is no longer a T7 as that's the branding for the upcoming Ford partnership) based California in the hybrid version would appear to have an electric rear wheel drive option on the higher end models in early reviews.

So there might be AWD of a kind coming to that range in the future.

 

[ScottFreedom]

Slightly tangential but the Multivan (which confusingly is no longer a T7 as that's the branding for the upcoming Ford partnership) based California in the hybrid version would appear to have an electric rear wheel drive option on the higher end models in early reviews.

So there might be AWD of a kind coming to that range in the future.

It would be too early for me to consider purchasing a T7, as to how these hybrid AWD vehicles will go in remote areas of Australia is a big question.

Even if charging stations were not an issue, I would be waiting several years to see how the T7 performs before I would consider.

One of the reasons I decided on the Transporter is that they have been around for years with global knowledge and experience, and are proven to some extent, though not perfect. All vehicles have there flaws of course.

 

[roadtripper]

Fair point, but I'm talking about the MQB based Multivan that replaced the T6.1 Caravelle/Multivan not the T7 the yet to be released van built in partnership with Ford.

Have VW let this get confusing with even many dealers calling the Multivan a T7 in early days, and now there being a California version launched - yes they have...

 

[John_K]

You might find a local boat or truck maintenance type place installs them.

Webasto dealer here who may know an installer - Webasto | Webasto Heaters & Accessories

Thanks for that - looks like they do installations but not diesel cookers

 

[4wdMotion]

We got our Autoterm Diesel Heater (2kW) from Everything Caravans and Camping in Melbourne - we did our own installation in a T6.1 4Motion (we are in Perth, WA) but had good service from the Melbourne company - might be worth making contact.

 

[John_K]

Have been able to find 2 potential installers now in Melbourne that can do a Diesel Heater install. Now to the alternative cooking fuel research.

As I plan on using my van in winter and at the snow for 1-2 weeks at a time (yes we do get snow in Oz!) was considering something like a single plate Wallas cooktop. However they do not seem to be as popular here in AUS as they are in the UK - is anyone located in Melbourne or in Victoria that is using one? My van will be fitted out with about 300amh of batteries and 320amps of solar and also be using an an electric induction cooktop, but considering a built-in permanent alternative set up as well. Know that Walls makes a lid that also acts as a heater, but given the better heating and control mechanism/thermostat of a modern dedicated diesel heater and having a completely flat bench space leaning towards that scenarion.

Any advice is welcomed.

John K.

 

[Justdrew]

Hello from North Queensland. Just purchased a 2019 T6 4Motion LWB. Drove it from Melbourne to Townsville about 2500kms in two and a half days. Ean very well.

 

[Drive Wayne]

Hello from North Queensland. Just purchased a 2019 T6 4Motion LWB. Drove it from Melbourne to Townsville about 2500kms in two and a half days. Ean very well.

Welcome to the Forum @Justdrew , are you aware of the law of posting pictures on here!? We would love to see your new pride and joy!

 

[Keith Waterman]

Thought it might be time for another down-under photo… our T6.1 Cali Beach (Aussie spec) being stalked by a goanna.