What Have You Done To Your Van Today?
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I’ve had a look and know what the story is. The T6.1 are newish so only have had 1 version made so far. So they are T6.1 V1.
The T6 has been around for a while and have had 3 versions made for them so far. So V3 is the latest ones.
Evening gang. I am about to fit the same but before I do so , I was thinking about using something like this:
I have searched the threads and can't find anyone going down this route. I suspect there is a reason for that but can't see it!
Why use a manual switch over, when this little bit of trickery will switch between two sources, prioritising one of the sources (Ignition in my case). Hence, when ignition on, charge the EcoFlow. When the van gets switched off, the solar input gets triggered. At least I think that's how it works!
Thoughts?
I suspect the website is incorrect then. I will call them in the morning. Appreciate the advice
Have a read of my post a few posts up mate.
The other pad was only half worn, so been seized for a while that caliper.You got your money out of those pads Si
Looking forward to your post on fitting the new caliper yourself
Tbh the only extra bit of work over what I did today is the removal of the brake hose.
At least I know that the bolts will undo easily.
One word, nope. It's 100% illegal.
I know @acompta has quoted from their website that they are legal. That is correct, but that is with the correct standard bulbs. You can't fit led bulbs to a non led headlamp and remain legal
Not all MOT testers are born equal.
The T6.1 & T6 headlights are totally different. As stated above the T6 headlight are now on V3 following tweeks to the design. The T6.1 Headlights are still on their 1st version hence the V1. Hope this helps.
New (refurbished) brake caliper. Sadly not available in orange.
Promise they’ll all be sorted before Bala.
Promise they’ll all be sorted before Bala.
Nowt up with the old one really.
Just spoke to THQ. V1's are the only version for the T6.1 (for now). They are MOT and E compliant with LED bulbs. The LED bulbs state offroad use only as people were using them in the stock lights which would not be road legal. These lights were designed for LED bulb use.
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Yeh I was led to believe the THQ with LED bulbs were road legal. As they were sold together. Was just the warning on the bulb box made me wonder.
As far as I am aware they are not road legal with LED bulbs. The bulbs must be E marked (UK approved post Brexit) to comply with The Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989, if they are not they are illegal. This is not checked as part of the MOT.
Additionally the light unit must be ECE-R128 approved to be an LED capable unit. I’m not aware of any LED approved headlight units that use an H7 type bulb fitment.
I think THQ are being a little loose with their compliance statements. The units are certainly E approved but I believe just for halogen bulbs. They are also MOT compliant, but again only with halogen bulbs. They cannot be legal with non E marked bulbs full stop.
Do they have ECE-R128 markings on the unit?
I'll be repainting my bumper ready for the next kerb to smash it on
Their video pretty much explains it around 5:58 -
The video pre-dates the change to the MOT regs in 2021 but the essence is still the same. One is relying on the tester not spotting an LED bulb is fitted because they can’t see it behind the projector lens and/or them thinking the headlight unit is LED approved. It’s a pass or a fail that’s sorted by swapping the bulbs back if needed. The more worrying, albeit unlikely, issue is the illegal bulbs causing issues after an incident, either with your insurance and/or the courts. It’s clearly a personal risk to take, but one that some do not even know they are taking.Of interest, the requirement for auto-levelling and cleaning systems for LED and HID appears to have been removed from the MOT regs. They need to work if fitted but it does not state they have to be there for LED/HID. Maybe that opens up the option for OEM LED lights to be fitted without all the other gubbins unless those rules are hidden away somewhere else.
I would very much doubt these lights are designed for led bulbs. If they were, why would they have h7 fittings for the bulbs? As far as I'm aware there are no bulbs e marked for use in the UK. I agree their lights are MOT compliant, but once the LEDs go in,they ain't. They only pass at MOT stations because they ain't getting checked properly. The LEDs won't be the same colour temp as halogens, so that would flag to a tester to look closer. Then all they need to do is pop off the cover to reveal the bulb. And yes, before anyone says we can't remove things during an MOT, we can. If no tools are required and we won't cause damage, then we can remove covers etc.
As for requiring levelling and wash systems, I have no idea. The manual says nothing about that with the exception of motor caravans not requiring levelling system. If we get a spot check from our local inspector, I'll try and remember to ask.
As for requiring levelling and wash systems, I have no idea. The manual says nothing about that with the exception of motor caravans not requiring levelling system. If we get a spot check from our local inspector, I'll try and remember to ask.
