As in the one we've all come from - looks like it's dying on it's arse, very few new posts on there, none at all today that I can see.
Well done Pauly!
Well done Pauly!
The "other" T6 forum
- Thread starter Californiaman
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@Pauly did what everyone was hoping and waiting for someone to do and I have to say it's put my faith back in joining the VDub bus. The other forum just never seemed to offer what I was hoping and expecting but this one has certainly had a fabulous start so thank you not only to @Pauly who without we would not have this far better platform to work from and we would all still be trying to paddle that admin deserted sinking ship but also to all the usual suspects (you know who you all are) who came across at the very start and have contributed massively to making this a nice friendly place and like wise all the new members joining us everyday.
Very impressed at the amount of work that has gone into this.
I still can't believe the other forum was just left to rot - what on Earth was the guy thinking?!
Anyway we seem to have good activity here already; hopefully a few more Cali owners will join too so I can waffle on about fridges, control panels and roof materials.
I still can't believe the other forum was just left to rot - what on Earth was the guy thinking?!
Anyway we seem to have good activity here already; hopefully a few more Cali owners will join too so I can waffle on about fridges, control panels and roof materials.
You should post that pic of your control panel again, see what we are all missing!
It's very exciting...!
Controls the roof, fridge (temp), heater (can be remotely operated from a fob, you can set it on a timer, etc), shows water level of fresh and grey water tanks, amount of charge in the leisure batteries, clock and alarm. I think that's about it.
Controls the roof, fridge (temp), heater (can be remotely operated from a fob, you can set it on a timer, etc), shows water level of fresh and grey water tanks, amount of charge in the leisure batteries, clock and alarm. I think that's about it.
A very cool bit of kit, is that.
Until they stop working then you're in a whole world of pain! I'm speaking from experience.
But it's so much better than what you get in conversions.
But it's so much better than what you get in conversions.
Having not had he privilege of having a transporter before what do they say about us and that would probably explain the lack of waves sometimes.
I owned a T5 prior to the T6 and never got anything other than positivity, but I have noticed the odd dig at T6 owners and in particular on FB. Not everyone of course but someone posted about T6 Windows leaking ?!?! That's as an example. Another was about not being able afford a T6 a suggestion of snobbery from T6 owners.
Sometimes with new models that there is some resentment, not just vans.
Had it with other cars in the past.
The few conversations I've had with T5 owners have been great, to put it in perspective air cooled guys are never going to be interested in a T4, T5 or T6!
I suppose The thing is, just enjoy what you drive.
Had it with other cars in the past.
The few conversations I've had with T5 owners have been great, to put it in perspective air cooled guys are never going to be interested in a T4, T5 or T6!
I suppose The thing is, just enjoy what you drive.
I am lol! I have aircooled too! I just love all VWs and always have. I still have my first car (although I sold her and brought her back six years later!), my 1966 beetle. I have owned several beetles, splitty single cab a 72 bay window Devon and various water cooled. My aircooled mates are all pretty fascinated by the T6 too. It's just some people who have them have them as a status thing now since seeing the price hike over the years and it ruins the scene as they become snobby. When I first properly got into VWs and had a Saturday job in a local aircooled specialist garage, it was all cheap grass roots fun. Now it's who has spent the most on air ride and alloys. To me it will always be a way of life owning a dub and I will always be interested no matter what age or spec the vehicle.
Well put @Caravellet6 & @Buggirl, I couldn't agree more. BTW I wish I still had my first car, it was a 1962 Ford Anglia De Luxe, ever so slightly modified, but I flew it off a hump back bridge and it didn't survive 
There are some automotive fashions I simply don't or won't understand but they are up to those that go for them. Generally I enjoy them all so live and let live. I will admire anyone's cherished motor be it a Splitty, Bay, T25, T4, T5 or T6 but we have what we have because it suits where we are at and what we want to do with it - end of
There are some automotive fashions I simply don't or won't understand but they are up to those that go for them. Generally I enjoy them all so live and let live. I will admire anyone's cherished motor be it a Splitty, Bay, T25, T4, T5 or T6 but we have what we have because it suits where we are at and what we want to do with it - end of
Well said, it took me a bit longer to get into VW's but loving it too!
