What Have You Bought Today?

[cgtmiles]

Hello all, I’ve been lurking for around a year on the forum. T6 Shuttle SWB owner since June last year after a long search for the right one. Not to jump threads but when I build up the courage to, I’ll be dechroming the taxi spec front (keeping the bottom chrome strip) and following the informative threads to switch the dash 12v socket to run on ignition only.
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What have I bought? (not in a Oh God sense, but literally what have I bought..).

• Heko wind deflectors
  • VW T5/T6 Multivan TRANSPORTER 2003-onwards wind deflectors HEKO Tinted 2pc set | eBay
• Frost wrap cover from ukcustomcovers
  • VW TRANSPORTER T6/T6.1 FROST WRAP SCREEN COVER DELUXE (2023 ONWARDS) BLACK 402 | eBay
  • Recommendation from the forum, great quality
• Brodit mount for central console
  • https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01B4WKV4W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  • I must have half a dozen of these for cars going back to a mk2 Golf. This one works well, you do have to weigh up if you’re using the top 12v socket as to fitting it on the right or the left.
• Rubber mats from eBay
  • https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07RTNQTDL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
• Cheap carabiners for the rear headrests
  • https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07CM7DGQQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1
  • I use bags for life to carry the kids’ wellies and waterproofs, plus any changing gear for the youngest – these were an easy way to keep the boot floor clear for scooters, bikes, detritus..
• Car seat organisers for the children in the back
  • https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B087F9KDVT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

What’s just arrived (so technically, relevant to this thread) is this:

• T6 cup holder replacement upgrade
• vw t6 cup holder Replacement Upgrade | eBay
• I use a Yeti Rambler or a Contigo West Loop for drinks, but have been stowing them in the lower door pocket as the dash cup holders on the T6 are too narrow. I considered the 3d printed holder that slots into the middle dash cubby, but found this one seller who makes and sells a wider cup holder insert. They appear to build to order, and it took three weeks to receive the set of 2, but they're great and worth the wait. I’ve included a pic of the Yeti on the passenger side pre-fitting, wobbling on the top of the holder, and the driver side with the new insert in place.
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Great work finding something different to buy, I think I may have to get me one of those cup holders, do they come out easily?

 

[j4caranda]

Great work finding something different to buy, I think I may have to get me one of those cup holders, do they come out easily?

The OEM's are straightforward to get out after a few moments of trying, just using your thumbs to twist and pop the insert from its locked position. I think it's righty loosy to actually remove them though which confused me!
The new ones use the same process and click into place. Yeah, it took a lot of googling and ebay searching to come up with the right description of what I was wanting to change out. I had a search on some 3d printing sites for any files uploaded by people who had the same idea, but no luck.

 

[bobnudd]

Sounds like trip I once had to Amsterdam

Ha ha ha ha ha ha. Battered box!! Love it.

 

[bobnudd]

I've had the van remapped last week and it's now in my local independent VW specialists (GOW Motors) having the clutch replaced; I haven't seen the van in 4 weeks since I broke my leg back in January so my dad has had the fun of driving it about

Also while sitting on my arse and healing I've bought a new gear stick knob and locking pins from Exeude, a red GTi gator to match the chairs and upgrade for the interior map lights to LEDs both from Transporter HQ. Bought the BULLI Badges to spray fully black and put them on the van when I get it back

Currently sitting with £90+ worth of Stitches and Steel stuff in my basket.

Now thanks to @T6Plumber I'm looking at upgrades for my side tweeters etc

Glad I'm saving money not driving to and from work.

Edit: almost forgot ita getting a reversing camera because my dad has been using it a decided he wanted on it it - bonus is I didn't pay for it. View attachment 235482

Thats a lovely all black knob and red nipples.

 

[drinfinity]

The OEM's are straightforward to get out after a few moments of trying, just using your thumbs to twist and pop the insert from its locked position. I think it's righty loosy to actually remove them though which confused me!
The new ones use the same process and click into place. Yeah, it took a lot of googling and ebay searching to come up with the right description of what I was wanting to change out. I had a search on some 3d printing sites for any files uploaded by people who had the same idea, but no luck.

I like the look of these too. I’ll need to google some OEM part numbers though to find out if it fits a 6.1 as well.

 

[Jimmmmy]

New powerbank (2400w)

 

[Drive Wayne]

New powerbank (2400w)

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Very interested in your review of this @Jimmmmy once it's settled in...

 

[lebb2017]

Here comes the expensive time of year for me.
Almost one year of owning my van which means tax, MOT and insurance all due soon

First up: Tax. And it’s actually gone up to £335

 

[t6blo]

Here comes the expensive time of year for me.
Almost one year of owning my van which means tax, MOT and insurance all due soon

First up: Tax. And it’s actually gone up to £335
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Know the feeling - 2 years next month so tax and insurance.

 

[TallPaul_S]

Mine on the Caravelle will be going up £10 a year - the perk being registered as a car!

 

[drinfinity]

I like the look of these too. I’ll need to google some OEM part numbers though to find out if it fits a 6.1 as well.

Only part number I found was for a T6 one from VeeDubTransporters. However I found a seller of chrome ones that claimed the same part fits T6 and 6.1, so maybe I’ll have a punt.

 

[The Flying Scotsman]

One of these.
They have £20 off the now at just kampers

 

[Greenmachine]

Here comes the expensive time of year for me.
Almost one year of owning my van which means tax, MOT and insurance all due soon

First up: Tax. And it’s actually gone up to £335
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Did mine today as well.
Insurance and tracker subscription on the horizon too

 

[Bav]

Did mine today as well.
Insurance and tracker subscription on the horizon too

When I read your post, the Jaws music sprung immediately to mind!

 

[archersam]

Second hand recycling - will it fit

 

[TeeCeeJay]

Arrived today.
Black side repeaters,
Replacement high brake lights,
Driver's door seal
all from VanStyle

 

[SAJO]

New powerbank (2400w)

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snap, mine arrived last week, did a brief test with mine, to see how long it lasted with appliances and was pleasantly surprised, used an air fryer to cook 2 meals, a toaster and a kettle, charged a lap top and still had a good percentage of power left

 

[davecdjt]

**Croc warning**
Can't believe These are actually a thing.
My money is on @Dellmassive to be rocking them sooner rather than later.

These are even worse. I hate crocs as much as I do salad and these might just be the most minging accessory available. Crocs toes.

 

[Drive Wayne]

Wifey has decided we could do with one of these, at our age! She set it up and stood on it, as the guy who demoed it did. Very strong, very collapsible, complete with pouches of kitty litter stuff and bags for, er, doing stuff in. Cheaper than the Amazon from these folk. You never know when you'll need it, she says... how completely exciting!

 

[davecdjt]

Wifey has decided we could do with one of these, at our age! She set it up and stood on it, as the guy who demoed it did. Very strong, very collapsible, complete with pouches of kitty litter stuff and bags for, er, doing stuff in. Cheaper than the Amazon from these folk. You never know when you'll need it, she says... how completely exciting!

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Is Carp an anagram?