Wind deflectors... which ones?

[Mule]

We had a chance to see the Climair units over the T6F summer camp weekend.

And I gotta say I was impressed.

I've been teamhekko before,

But am ready to try a set of these now.

Looks like the come on smoke and dark versions

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If you're not sure which colour to go with, my post here might help you decide....

Sorry to resurrect an older thread but I really benefitted from the discussions and thought I could add further value which in turn could help others with their own decisions.

Having researched wind deflectors on this forum, I settled on the ClimAir brand but couldn't decide between black and smoked, so ordered both which I have photographed below.

Smoke vs black (extrenal)

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Smoke vs black (internal)

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[Jimmmmy]

Just bought and fitted some Edge Visors wind deflectors, Seem really good quality and fit perfect.

 

[tonys102]

First addition on mine - Heko ones.

 

[Jimmmmy]

Edge Visors

 

[Oceanis]

Went for Climair .... not so happy about drilling the holes but they fit superbly, look good, survive car washes and stop drips falling on the inner door panel. Overall very happy.

 

[Jimmmmy]

Why did you have to drill holes?

 

[david173]

Why did you have to drill holes?

they are fixed at the front with a tiny screw into the plastic. its a 1mm hole barely visible. Climair advised its extra precaution due to the window shape of the T6

 

[laidbackian]

Heko wind deflectors are really good.

 

[Oceanis]

Why did you have to drill holes?

As david173 said, there is a small screw which needs a hole drilled in the plastic on the door by the mirror .... see here ....

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... these ones are labelled Aerolift but they are pretty much identical.

 

[dave_b]

The HEKO ones looks great and look super easy to fit, what is the airflow into the like with them fitted? I now have two dogs so need some ventilation in the Van when driving them around.

 

[Oceanis]

Sorry to ask a very silly question, but the main purpose of the wind deflectors is to reduce noise with the window open when driving? or are they generally fitted to reduce road noise? Or a security measure when camping to leave the front windows open slightly for venting?

For me it was for the ability to crack the windows open for ventilation without rain landing on the window lift buttons.

 

[CAB]

The HEKO ones looks great and look super easy to fit, what is the airflow into the like with them fitted? I now have two dogs so need some ventilation in the Van when driving them around.

I would say, not much at all when they are just down a couple of notches (i.e. windows level with the deflectors).

I guess that is why they are called deflectors!

 

[Molldog]

I fitted deflectors a while ago now.
As is the norm, I did plenty of research before opting for Climair Sport in dark tint.
Found them to be a bit more expensive compared to Heko but reports and reviews swung it for me.
Yes, I did have to drill a tiny hole but the tiny screw certainly firms up the fit.
They work a treat, the windows close smoothly and I can confidently lower the windows at motorway speeds. (Did hear horror stories of deflectors pinging out when windows were open.)

 

[Green Giant]

I fitted deflectors a while ago now.
As is the norm, I did plenty of research before opting for Climair Sport in dark tint.
Found them to be a bit more expensive compared to Heko but reports and reviews swung it for me.
Yes, I did have to drill a tiny hole but the tiny screw certainly firms up the fit.
They work a treat, the windows close smoothly and I can confidently lower the windows at motorway speeds. (Did hear horror stories of deflectors pinging out when windows were open.)

I’m just about to fit the same tonight, not liking the white ‘sport’ logo on the edge so going to try to remove it, looks too Halfords boy racer,,

 

[Green Giant]

So just fitted mine, here is the tiny hole needed and the tiny screw, takes about 1 minute to fit each side.

 

[dave_b]

Can you post a picture of your whole van please mate. I’d like to see how the wheel arch trims look on a white swamper, I’m thinking of doing the same.

 

[Green Giant]

Can you post a picture of your whole van please mate. I’d like to see how the wheel arch trims look on a white swamper, I’m thinking of doing the same.

 

[dave_b]

Is that White or Grey? Looks good.
Exactly the options I’m considering apart from the snorkel.

 

[dave_b]

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Would love to see more pics

 

[Green Giant]

Is that White or Grey? Looks good.
Exactly the options I’m considering apart from the snorkel.

It’s the Ascot grey colour, yes I wouldn’t fit a Snorkel now I know how much noise they make, like a wheel bearing on its way out, , but it was fitted to van when I brought it.