What Have You Done To Your Van Today?

[t6blo]

@t6blo or use a butt splice crimp to extend; 4awg = 25mm2

Butt Splice Connector - 25mm² Cable

Tinned copper butt splice connector used for joining higher current-carrying battery/power cables. Suitable for crimping 25mm² cable.

www.12voltplanet.co.uk

Cover the join well with a couple of layers of adhesive lined heatshrink.

Another obvious but totally missed by me solution

 

[Matt-T68]

So she is back from lining. Finished electrics off. 240v still to do but that's only front end stuff. Interior lights are on courtesy as normal and also individually switched from the leisure via the Renogy M1. 2 spots in the tailgate just in case and why not. Very happy with the insulation and lining job. Bit more expensive than I'd been quoted but the suede roof looks great. Wifes happy so that all that counts so the money doesn't stop . And after seeing those engine covers I just had to do it. And they're on sale so........ Next jobs are night heater and bed in January.

 

[993porky]

@Matt-T68 where did you get the engine cover from ?
thanks
Paul

 

[Matt-T68]

T6 Engine Cover & Fixing Kit

The engine cover is a great addition to any T6 15 onwards. It makes the engine bay look much tidier. Great quality & fitment Engine cover Fixing kit Free TDI badge

travelinlite-transporters.co.uk

 

[993porky]

Thank you @Matt-T68

 

[Rioja John]

@993porky Go on eBay and look at VW T6 engine covers as there’s different styles.

John.

 

[Matt-T68]

The one from TravelinLite fits a treat John. Thanks

 

[faxwom-2vamjY-buxbon]

Logo projector light, red warning light, new step with Highline light.

 

[The Flying Scotsman]

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Logo projector light, red warning light, new step with Highline light.

My wife’s Audi S3 does that. It’s a nice touch.
Looks great

 

[faxwom-2vamjY-buxbon]

My wife’s Audi S3 does that. It’s a nice touch.
Looks great

Cheers mate

 

[PaulR83]

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Logo projector light, red warning light, new step with Highline light.

That's great. Was it easy to do? Interested mainly doing the step light and maybe a puddle light. Thanks

 

[faxwom-2vamjY-buxbon]

That's great. Was it easy to do? Interested mainly doing the step light and maybe a puddle light. Thanks

yes, not too bad. The hardest part I think was having to lift the B pillar trim to remove the step and to put the rubber door seal back on around the new step. Cutting holes for lights in the door card was easy. After connecting the logo and safety light in the door, I linked off that for the step.

I have puddle lights too in the wing mirror.

 

[PaulR83]

yes, not too bad. The hardest part I think was having to lift the B pillar trim to remove the step and to put the rubber door seal back on around the new step. Cutting holes for lights in the door card was easy. After connecting the logo and safety light in the door, I linked off that for the step.

I have puddle lights too in the wing mirror.

Excellent, thanks. Where did you get the supply from?

 

[faxwom-2vamjY-buxbon]

Excellent, thanks. Where did you get the supply from?

VW T6.1 campervan Transporter Full Steps Inc Highline Inserts, less li

Set of 3 Flush Fit ABS Plastic Colour Will Not Fade Protects Vehicle Steps Set of 3 Premium-Plus Entry Steps With HIGHLINE Inserts For Volkswagen T6.1 Transporter(2019 - onwards) We are pleased to present you our full Premium-Pus step sets. These steps will fit to all VW T6.1 Transporters from...

van-x.co.uk

T6/T6.1 Puddle Lights With & Without Safety Marker | Dav-Tec

Looking for something different for your VW T6, well look no further than these Genuine VW LED 3D Puddle Lights, which will make your van stand out.

dav-tec.co.uk

 

[Rioja John]

@saxoboy also sells puddle lights and the VW image lights on here.

For Sale - Welcome/ Puddle Light Kits

Hi Guys, I have been trying to source a great set of projector lights that complement the T6 as a top quality vehicle...there are many of these projector bulbs out there, but I think I have the best quality ones now...in fact they are as good as, a well known brand that sell them for £80. They...

www.t6forum.com

For Sale - Welcome/ Puddle Light Kits

Hi Guys, I have been trying to source a great set of projector lights that complement the T6 as a top quality vehicle...there are many of these projector bulbs out there, but I think I have the best quality ones now...in fact they are as good as, a well known brand that sell them for £80. They...

www.t6forum.com

For Sale - LED Footwell Lighting kits

Hi Guys, I have finally got around to creating an LED Footwell Light Kit….it comes with intensive instructions and all the bits and pieces for you to connect it into your van….all you need are the tools to fit it…..brute will and a crimper! I’m after £27 per kit which, as always includes...

www.t6forum.com

John.

 

[George_T6]

OEM led lights! Had h7s which were rubbish then thq v1s which were a big improvement but nothing beats the oem leds.

I missed them so much from my old van.

(Had help to fit them haha)

 

[roadtripper]

Another obvious but totally missed by me solution

You can also get crimp butt splices with a glue and heatshrink cover.

Crimp and then hit with hot air and that's about as good a cable splice as you're going to get.

Not sure they go up to your cable size but for regular cables and the normal array of crimp connectors they were a revelation.

Example

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Connector-Electrical-Insulated-Automotive-Wirefy/dp/B01GXQMP66/

 

[t6blo]

OEM led lights! Had h7s which were rubbish then thq v1s which were a big improvement but nothing beats the oem leds.

I missed them so much from my old van.

(Had help to fit them haha)

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Rough cost and parts required?

 

[George_T6]

Rough cost and parts required?

If you are prepared to collect all the parts its much cheaper. A fella on the forum makes looms. You might do it as cheap as £1500 but more like £2k

 

[roadtripper]

What I haven't managed to do to my van today is get the Cross Climates I ordered from Blackcirles on Monday fitted following my pothole incident.

What I did manage to do after about 4 hours on the phone and visiting various tyre fitters (that were not the one I asked for) is to get the tyres.

So currently the Caravelle is seats flat with tons of protection over them, the front load guard in and 4 new tyres and one buggered tyre and wheel sitting on top.

I'll say one thing, nothing makes you drive like a limo than the thought of that lot sliding across the leather and smashing into the fancy lining panels