Hi, I have a lowered VW 2010 5.1 camper and socket under rear bumper which keeps getting caught on uneven ground when backing up. This is a good alternative, but..... Purchased kit and although clever and can be made to work, it has some problems. Screws to attach panels to hinge only engage by 2 mm, the 3D printed section they screw into is not solid but is printed with thin walls, so is hollow. Very hard to get perfect fit without making a final shim between hinge and panel to align panel shuts. With some careful DIY work you can get it to fit with a shim but the very short screws supplied are a waste of time, they will not hold panel in place and it will fly off the van after a few miles. I very carefully drilled for thread inserts (just enough room!) and before fitting inserts filled the gap in the 3D printed section with epoxy filler to better hold the inserts. Did the designer test his design in the real world of VW campers - probably not.
Nice. I just 3d printed this for my California and installed a propane/butane hookup for the internal bottle. Be careful - the space is partially occupied if the model has the side assist option.
If you can’t afford it don’t knock it, a great deal of R&D has gone into perfecting this. Feel free to lie Down in the mud to access your utility point which is a much lower cost solution.
Yes the space has been there forever. Various changes of course throughout the years will affect how the vehicle looks behind there. Same principle otherwise.
I order one not noticing it was for the passenger side. You guys made a big error making that side first. Everyone’s electrics are on the drivers side. Now I have to make some changes.
No we don't make an error, they were originally design for LPG gas in and out, we just released it could be used for lots of other applications. Plus in the Europe they want it all the other way around. We've working on a Right side cover at the moment. Just send it back and we'll refund you 😊
I Did something similar to my T5.1 back in 2015 then sold the van without telling the new owner about it. Wonder how long it was before they found it??
@@THQAutomotive Yes all my services are on drivers side with kitchen, means i have to route water, gas, 240 etc over to other side. be great to get drivers side option 🙂
@@THQAutomotive That’s a dam shame😢 all my electrics are 🇬🇧 off-side, as are most peoples due to cabinetry position. My hookup is currently under the bumper there. This would’ve been a no brainer 4 me if you can produce a mirror version….please 😉
@@THQAutomotive I know it’s not your bag, but, who is doing work to your level on Transit Customs. My Budget couldn’t stretch to a new Transporter. Even though they are the better built vans
It should work? transporterhq.co.uk/vw-transporter-parts-styling-accessories/t6-grilles/t6-grilles-trims/vw-transporter-tailgate-stealth-rear-door-compartment/
