My new Transporter.

Neckender · Nov 17, 2021

I picked my new VW T6.1 Transporter Kombi up this afternoon fitted a bonnet deflector first bit of pimping.
Pat and I are pining for Benidorm as we haven’t been since 2018 we don’t want to go back to a Motorhome but are thinking of driving down and hiring an apartment.
John.

mark61 · Nov 17, 2021

Nice, very sweet van.

I know you said you don't want another motorhome, but have you seen the Steelpods draw/bed system.
Best of both worlds? Luggage all safely away, freedom to stop were ever you want and make a cuppa and not rely on cafes/service stations and good for emergency stop overs etc.

https://steelpods.co.uk/pages/full-details

wildebus · Nov 17, 2021

Nice van.
I did a setup for a guy with a T5 Transporter who also had a Caravan. Transporter was weekends away on his own. T5 + Caravan was for lomger breaks with Family

trevskoda · Nov 17, 2021

Stunning van, why did you reg before jan the first, everyone here holds as if you do early its classed as a year old next year by dealers.

Robmac · Nov 17, 2021

That's a cracker John!

Will it get the one of the Triumphs in the back?

Neckender · Nov 17, 2021

trevskoda said:
Stunning van, why did you reg before jan the first, everyone here holds as if you do early its classed as a year old next year by dealers.

Trev it was already registered with the van convertor I’ve bought it with 125 miles on the clock.

Robmac said:
That's a cracker John!

Will it get the one of the Triumphs in the back?

No Rob can’t get one of the bikes in the rear.

John.

Robmac · Nov 17, 2021

Neckender said:
Trev it was already registered with the van convertor I’ve bought it with 125 miles on the clock.

No Rob can’t get one of the bikes in the rear.

John.

I can see that now John having just had a quick look at my daughter's VW.

trevskoda · Nov 17, 2021

Neckender said:
Trev it was already registered with the van convertor I’ve bought it with 125 miles on the clock.

No Rob can’t get one of the bikes in the rear.

John.

I think you mean the back of the van LOL.

Neckender · Nov 17, 2021

Trev do you sit up all night thinking of these innuendos

John.

trevskoda · Nov 17, 2021

Neckender said:
Trev do you sit up all night thinking of these innuendos

John.

When i was young and with my mates in a pub it was like sketches from Monty python.

Neckender · Dec 17, 2021

Neckender said:
I picked my new VW T6.1 Transporter Kombi up this afternoon fitted a bonnet deflector first bit of pimping.
Pat and I are pining for Benidorm as we haven’t been since 2018 we don’t want to go back to a Motorhome but are thinking of driving down and hiring an apartment.
John.
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How the van looks now after a bit of pimping including OEM fog lights and reversing camera, wash and wax today with Maguires ceramic wax polish.

John.

trevskoda · Dec 17, 2021

Brake calipers need doing in red to match the front, otherwise 10 out of 10.

Nigel L · Dec 18, 2021

I bought a T6 end of last year, and have been very pleased with it.
have also been thinking about getting the Calipers painted/powder coated etc.
Not even thinking about getting involved myself with brakes etc, but does anyone know the best way to get them painted.
It must be a real pain to mask up and spray in place, and if so, can you actually get a good finish?
taking the calipers off and sending them away to get properly cleaned and coated seems the best solution, but then need to get the Van up on stands and find someone qualified to take them off, and then re-fit them when done.
Is there a company where you can drive in first thing in the morning and collect end of day?

trevskoda · Dec 18, 2021

Two brake hose clamps and a socket will remove them, simple bleed when on again, easy peasy.

Neckender · Jan 17, 2022

Further updates.
last week I bought a Van King Bed system for my VW T6.1 Kombi, plus curtains and rails, smart charge & leisure battery, USBs and 2 12 volt sockets for my CPAP machine and coolbox, VW puddle lights, Reimo awning rail, double swivel for passenger seats, Fuel lagoon screen cover, Quest screen pro 6 and vehicle connector as I’m converting the VW into a day van.
John.

caledonia · Jan 18, 2022

Nice van

Full width bed is nice. Are you popping the roof? HiLo roofs are nice and even for a day van it’s nice to have the height when parked up.

Neckender · Jan 18, 2022

caledonia said:
Nice van Full width bed is nice. Are you popping the roof? HiLo roofs are nice and even for a day van it’s nice to have the height when parked up.

I'm not thinking of having the hilo roof I'll see how me and Pat do this season. Then if needed I'll have to convince Pat.
John

caledonia · Jan 19, 2022

Neckender said:
I'm not thinking of having the hilo roof I'll see how me and Pat do this season. Then if needed I'll have to convince Pat.
John

We had our T5 for 10years and the pop top was one thing I couldn’t do without. Ours was up in all weathers as I found it a bit claustrophobic to sleep in with the roof down.

trevskoda · Jan 19, 2022

Eye think its nice.

Trotter · Jan 19, 2022

trevskoda said:
When i was young and with my mates in a pub it was like sketches from Monty python.

Clearly Trev, you do need to come to some meets. Nothings changed. There’s a few “Around the Horn’s” sketches going on, as well. Bona Camping! Fabulosa

My new Transporter.

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