What Have You Done To Your Van Today?

[Ozi]

I used these from TransporterHQ: (mine is T6.1 but they do a T6 version as well)
10 minute job - and that included getting my trim tool out and putting it away

VW Transporter T6.1 - Sequential Side Repeaters - LED - Smoked

The ability to clearly display your intentions to other road users is imperative for maintaining safety, which is what our VW T6.1 side repeaters do so well

transporterhq.co.uk

Any error codes, or simple plug and play?

 

[Jonah1972]

Any error codes, or simple plug and play?

No error codes. Works perfectly. Remove the blub, plug adapter into build holder. Away you go. The simplest mod I’ve ever done.
The THQ website even has a video that shows how easy it is.

 

[david173]

Completed the same mod this morning. My first mod

They market them as super bright, are they noticeably brighter than the OEM? essential safety upgrade then

 

[Jonah1972]

They market them as super bright, are they noticeably brighter than the OEM? essential safety upgrade then

They are brighter than the OEM bulb.
Before and after photos for comparison.

 

[D0wnin]

They market them as super bright, are they noticeably brighter than the OEM? essential safety upgrade then

Exactly . As the above post mentions, I didn’t realise how bad they were until i fitted the THQ ones!

 

[david173]

sounds like that will be another purchase to add to the never ending list......

 

[Martymuffin]

sounds like that will be another purchase to add to the never ending list......

Yes likewise....never did I think I would end up pimping it up and spending like I do, lol...

 

[Morris67]

Plug and play no error codes all good

 

[Woodman]

My view East this morning

My view West was better

 

[Jonah1972]

Not to the van itself but made an accessory for it.
Needed a table for our Kombi so went down the road of cutting down a fiama leg to a suitable length for use with the tripod and made a custom tabletop. As the fam call the van Vader what could be better than the Death Star for eating our fish’n’chips off

 

[TrickyDicky]

Finally prepped and ready for full conversion.

Loads of jobs done today,
- removed old floor (old panels came out yesterday)
- removed spray glue overspray
- metal paint on all exposed metal and screw holes
- reverse camera and wiring fitted

Final task… VCDS with the support of a fellow T6F member bright and early tomorrow morning

If tow bar and reversing camera are both working 12 hours from now, I’ll be a very happy man.

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Hi, I was wondering if you could tell me what type of reversing camera you have fitted and what steps you need to take to get it working on the built in screen?

 

[RunDSG]

Hi, I was wondering if you could tell me what type of reversing camera you have fitted and what steps you need to take to get it working on the built in screen?

Hi mate,

That’s a loaded question

There’s heaps of great guidance and information in this forum, and I relied heavily on what I learned here to get the job done.

In short (because all the nitty gritty can be found in this forum):
- bought ‘lowline’ camera from Euro CarSystems for about £250 + import fees of £60 or so.
- fitted it myself by cutting a hole in the tailgate, running the wires to the head unit, with a couple connections along the way
- met with a fellow T6F member who helped me code the camera to the van

Very pleased with the result.

Camera is clear and convenient. Works really well with reversing sensors and trailer electrics.

Feel free to ask questions, but definitely do some reading. It’s hundreds cheaper to do it yourself, if you are willing to invest the time…. Helps if your van is empty, as mine was.

 

[Stu1974]

Hi mate,

That’s a loaded question

There’s heaps of great guidance and information in this forum, and I relied heavily on what I learned here to get the job done.

In short (because all the nitty gritty can be found in this forum):
- bought ‘lowline’ camera from Euro CarSystems for about £250 + import fees of £60 or so.
- fitted it myself by cutting a hole in the tailgate, running the wires to the head unit, with a couple connections along the way
- met with a fellow T6F member who helped me code the camera to the van

Very pleased with the result.

Camera is clear and convenient. Works really well with reversing sensors and trailer electrics.

Feel free to ask questions, but definitely do some reading. It’s hundreds cheaper to do it yourself, if you are willing to invest the time…. Helps if your van is empty, as mine was.

Hi mate
Can you clarify
I’ve got a low line genuine camera on my van
I’ve lost the camera on screen for some reason.
I’ve looked into tailgate and it’s the genuine camera. I’ve checked the feed and there’s no voltage getting to the camera. On the black plug.
I was wondering if you knew on the low line camera where it gets it’s power from?

 

[RunDSG]

Hi mate
Can you clarify
I’ve got a low line genuine camera on my van
I’ve lost the camera on screen for some reason.
I’ve looked into tailgate and it’s the genuine camera. I’ve checked the feed and there’s no voltage getting to the camera. On the black plug.
I was wondering if you knew on the low line camera where it gets it’s power from?

I did what I think most do, and took power from the head unit. If yours is installed from factory… I don’t really know, to be honest. Could be that the power comes from the head unit, or could be from under the steering wheel.

Maybe the next step is to get a look at the back of the head unit. It’s not hard to get to. Follow the video feed wires from the blue 12 pin block in the quad lock and see what you can find.

I’m no expert, and I’m sure someone else on here would know better how the factory cameras are wired in.

 

[CAB]

It's 24 in the shade, and I have finally worked out how to use the timer on my Webasto diesel heater

 

[RunDSG]

Sold my Touran today, which means I can now afford my T6 conversion!

With a bit of time to spare… probably two weeks before I pick up the van.

 

[david173]

Sold my Touran today, which means I can now afford my T6 conversion!

With a bit of time to spare… probably two weeks before I pick up the van.

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Thought that was a T7 then haha

 

[RunDSG]

Thought that was a T7 then haha

Why didn’t I think of that!!

Slap a Transporter badge on the back.

Could have named my price…

 

[MikeWillmott]

Fitted bumper protector and did a wash! Not in that order!

 

[JOG]

Gave it a long overdue wash!