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Morning all, just joined and about to start my first conversion - I have just purchased a T6.1 Highline Panel Van ... had 3 T5 Kombis previously but had to sell my last one a few years ago due to HMRC case with Coca Cola. Work in the Automotive sector (although not technical) so lucky enough to spend a little time in VW's head office in Milton Keynes on various projects ... including with Commercial Vehicles. Hopefully will be able to get some advice and help with my conversion from some of the more seasoned 'converters' ... nice to meet you all. Simon
 
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Morning all, just joined and about to start my first conversion - I have just purchased a T6.1 Highline Panel Van ... had 3 T5 Kombis previously but had to sell my last one a few years ago due to HMRC case with Coca Cola. Work in the Automotive sector (although not technical) so lucky enough to spend a little time in VW's head office in Milton Keynes on various projects ... including with Commercial Vehicles. Hopefully will be able to get some advice and help with my conversion from some of the more seasoned 'converters' ... nice to meet you all. Simon
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nice to meet yo
we have only just got into campervaning but great life we like wild camping. plus we are doing the atlantic way in may for 5 weeks.
but found out deep pockets are needed
 
Good Evening all, we are new to the VW scene and just bought a VW Transporter T6 204 bhp 2021 which
is currently having a camper conversion carried out by Revolution Campers, but we have many questions we need to ask re larger wheels 19ins or 20 ins tyres and what will fit what looks good, etc etc. just one of many questions to ask !
This is only our second camper, we recently returned our MB Marco Polo to the dealership due to many reasons ! so we are novices at this, so any and all information will be greatly received.
 
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Hello all! New to the forum and looking forward to getting our van converted in the near future.

Here is the van just after collection:

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T6 140 T32 6 Speed Manual 4 Motion
67K miles
Climate control
Cruise control
Heated screen & mirrors
Android Auto
Momo wheels
12 month dealer warranty.

Would have preferred tail lift rather than barn doors, but nice looked after example, so hopefully a good base vehicle for the conversion!

Conversion booked to be done in around 5 weeks:

Storm Pop Top Roof
Roof Bed On Gas Struts
Full Carpet Lining
Insulation
Altro Vinyl Floor
Varta Leisure Battery
240v Power Hookup
Sliding Table
Front & Rear Kickboards
x4 Super-Bright LED Lights
Curtains For Up To 3 Windows
Waeco Fridge
Smev Sink
Webasto Diesel Hob
Webasto Diesel Heater
Water Pump & Bottles
Staron Solid Surface Worktop
Above Sink & Bed Storage
Flexible Map Reading Light
Rear Speakers
Detachable Tow Bar
Roof Colour Coding
Reimo Active Roof Rails
N/S/F Fixed Window
O/S/F Opening Window
Barn Door Windows
Reimo Bed On Rails In Simora
Solar Panel
Pendle Performance Remap

Can't wait - looking to sell our old T25 if anyone is interested!!
 
Hi all, I'm very pleased to be a part of this forum, been a member for a while but finally getting to the 'seriously looking to buy' stage with T6 or 6.1's for the family and our adventures in mind. Found the forum a useful resource to understand the Transporter world and I'm hoping to pose a few questions that have been rattling in by brain for a bit.
Apologies in advance if this has been covered in other threads - I'd appreciate any links sending me in the right direction. Please bear with me if these are obvious or silly questions to be asking.
so, here goes :-

1 - Bluemotion technology in T6.1s ? I've noticed that the T6's have BMT tags on Autotrader descriptions but not on the 6.1's. Has it been phased out / been made standard in the 6.1 range ?
2 - Lowering / suspension upgrade - I've noticed this is a popular upgrade to smooth the ride & reduce the ride noise - would you recommend it to be done as an early upgrade ? and if so - what sort of cost I should typically expect ? We live in North Wales so any recommendations of converters that take on that kind of work would be greatly appreciated !
3- Removing rear panels - having researched doing the insulation & sound proofing ourselves on youtube, one thing I'm missing is how to safely remove the existing plastic panels from the rear of the van's internal space - do they just screw off ? I've have a habbit of breaking things when attempting to DIY, so keen to learn how its done properly

thanks in advance
Rhys
 
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Welcome to the Bank Balance Reduction Club!

As I understand it, Bluemotion has been superseded by Euro6 technology/regulation, which incorporates some(but not all) of the BM principles.It's therefore standard in the Euro6 models and that's why you don't see later T6s and 6.1s with the badges.

As far as suspension is concerned, I'd say do it as early as you can as it absolutely transforms the way the van handles and drives. As you're in north Wales I'd recommend a trip to see Steve at CRS Performance in Cannock. What he doesn't know about suspension on these vans isn't worth knowing, and he'll recommend the best upgrade for your proposed use and weight, without costing you a fortune. You won't believe the difference compared to the standard factory suspension.

Can't comment on panel removal I'm afraid as I gave my van to specialist to do it all for me. However, I'm sure a bit of searching here on here will reveal all manner of advice.
 
The only thing I'd add to the above is that if you're planning a camper conversion (or some other mod that will change the unloaded mass of the van) then do that before any suspension/ wheel/ tyre changes. :thumbsup:
 
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Thank you for allowing me to join, very pleased to have discovered this forum, I'm sure it will provide a wealth of information.
Last week I bought a new combi van and find myself already visiting here on a daily basis to find answers.

I've noticed the model variants across here in Czech differ from the UK offerings.

Best regards

Skoti

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Hello VW world 31k on a van! What have I done?
could of got a mk1 golf a kharmann ghia maybe a mk1 transit but no
i got a T6 kombi (high line) indium grey,dsg,180bhp remap with 65k miles that’s
too low and my brand new tyres scrape on the arches when I hit a bump deeper than
10 m/m . Much love xx
 
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Hi All, new here and looking to grab ourselves a T6 or 6.1 Kombi up here in North Wales. Some cracking stuff on here :)
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Welcome, I got my first t6 last week. Had to travel to get one as we live in North Wales aswell and found nothing.
 
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