What Have You Done To Your Van Today?

[Lee540]

Potential viewing on the van later, so you end up cleaning it better than you normally do and now don't want to sell it..

 

[ginkster]

Fitted some PPF to the pop top for under the flexible solar panel and also fitted the cable entry glad (Scanstrut). Thankfully the drilling through the pop top went fine and is in the right place - phew! Plugged the panel in to test and was getting just over 200w (250w panel) in the sun with the panel just laying on the roof. Very happy with that. Now trying to decide what to use to mount the panel - one of the various types of VHB tape or Sikaflex.

 

[JumpShip]

That cable entry box is tidy

 

[cgtmiles]

Been waiting for ages for a dry day with no sun so I can clean the van and have a proper go at the fading poptop roof. Well, today was that day so I got up late and took the dog on a walk to the pub.

Tomorrow’s another day!

 

[MrAPC]

Solved a issue no one has with stainless steel

 

[CAB]

Just giving it a thorough wash and polish after my road trip.
Think I’ve lost the plot polishing under the solar panel.View attachment 243808

Yep, but if you didn't, it'd bug you, wouldn't it

 

[TallPaul_S]

Yep, but if you didn't, it'd bug you, wouldn't it

I'm considering going for a solar panel that covers most of the roof to save me from having to wash the roof...

Such a massive pain to wash even remotely properly!

 

[Lee540]

Built this.. not sure if I'll use it yet but I'm sure I can sell it if I don't.

 

[BoroBoy]

Fitted some new wheel caps.

 

[minicharli]

Removed the bonnet deflector and gave it a wash ready for a new owner ( see for sale thread )

 

[Banjodinky]

New wheeelz ready for B14’s Monday , also put chrome lower grille trim , front splitter and blacked out sequential repeaters… oh and black handles

 

[Banjodinky]

New wheeelz ready for B14’s Monday , also put chrome lower grille trim , front splitter and blacked out sequential repeaters
View attachment 244039So that’s the 18” sport lines redundant lol

 

[nomislotsirb]

Not today, but over the last couple of weeks, and a considerable number of hours, a kombi bed system, now tried and tested on 4 trips, and delighted with results. Using Forty Winks premium mattress it is ultra comfy. I had no desire to include bulkhead, and this arrangement allows valuable additional storage to sides of uprights (enough for 2 off compact camping chairs, gripmats, S+S awning, Jackery, straps etc. Many calculations were performed to maximise internal drawer size (110.8cm width, and 139.1cm deep which is considerably larger than the main kombi bed systems on the market). Furthermore, the linear holes allow for many fixing options for camping paraphernalia. Just a couple of finishing bits to finish (tops to sides and umbrella storage to rear). Just deliberating whether we downsize from 55L compressor fridge to 45L so fits in drawer.

 

[thebuzz555]

Not today but yesterday, rear pads and discs and a new spring after one snapped on a recent trip away.

 

[QuietlyFirrion]

My job this evening was changing my H4 headlights to H7s. Looking forward to driving in the dark now to see the difference!

 

[Lee540]

My job this evening was changing my H4 headlights to H7s. Looking forward to driving in the dark now to see the difference!

View attachment 244075

Make sure to enable both bulbs on when on main beam.

 

[QuietlyFirrion]

Make sure to enable both bulbs on when on main beam.

That's the next thing on my list - time to get a Carista and change a few bits needle sweep, and big mph on the MFD.

Any other recommended changes?

 

[Lee540]

That's the next thing on my list - time to get a Carista and change a few bits needle sweep, and big mph on the MFD.

Any other recommended changes?

You'll need Beta Carista to do the bulbs. The only thing I've personally done is the needle sweep, big MPH was annoying me so put it back as it was.

Oh, and clearing the EML.. many times.

 

[Drive Wayne]

That's the next thing on my list - time to get a Carista and change a few bits needle sweep, and big mph on the MFD.

Any other recommended changes?

Tear drop wipe, 4 flashes Lane change from 3, turn off the seat belt warning?!

 

[roadtripper]

That's the next thing on my list - time to get a Carista and change a few bits needle sweep, and big mph on the MFD.

Any other recommended changes?

Not sure which generation you have but I've found Scandinavian DRL (so the rear are on just in case) and DRL off on handbrake very useful alongside other suggestions. I've also removed the door open ignition alarm. (OBD11 on a T6.1)