My VW Transporter T5 camper build
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Quick thread update. I wanted to upgrade the rear speakers, as the existing ones distorted pretty easily when asked for anything much in the way of bass. The replacements needed more depth, so I decided to build some pods and wrap them in the same material as the seats to make a bit of a feature of them. The result is pretty good I think, and the sound is much, much better. Pics of how they were done in case anyone is interested:
Each pod is two layers of 18mm mdf, with the corners smoothed off with a router. I must get a new jigsaw, my 25 year old Black & Decker wanders all over the place - not ideal if you're trying to cut decent circles!
Each pod is two layers of 18mm mdf, with the corners smoothed off with a router. I must get a new jigsaw, my 25 year old Black & Decker wanders all over the place - not ideal if you're trying to cut decent circles!
rigga said:
Stunning build, I'm seriously looking to have something as good as this for next year, though if I built it myself it wouldn't be anywhere as good as this.
I have a question regarding your TV, how do you receive signal, what type of arial do you use/need?
Honestly, if you're reasonable at DIY, it's not that hard really. The aerial is a Necvox, brilliant little thing.I have a question regarding your TV, how do you receive signal, what type of arial do you use/need?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Necvox-ANT-536-Digital-Ma...
Found some pics of the recently fitted Caravelle front bumper. I've also fitted Sportline rear spoilers, 'cos you need some downforce when you're packing 102bhp. 
Best of all, we've had some great holidays and trips away in it this year, which was the whole point of it afterall. The picture quality is a bit iffy, Imgur makes a real mess of compressing pictures for some reason.
Best of all, we've had some great holidays and trips away in it this year, which was the whole point of it afterall. The picture quality is a bit iffy, Imgur makes a real mess of compressing pictures for some reason.Coin Slot. said:
Looking great and shows off your skills nicely 
We've camped 4 times so far in my T6 (5 months old), hoping to squeeze another few nights in before it gets a bit too cold.
Thanks. We've camped 4 times so far in my T6 (5 months old), hoping to squeeze another few nights in before it gets a bit too cold.
I have a cracking little heater that we can use if we're on mains hookup, I'm tempted to fit a diesel heater such as an Eberspacher but I'm not sure it would get enough use to warrant the £££.LeighW said:
Thanks. I have a cracking little heater that we can use if we're on mains hookup, I'm tempted to fit a diesel heater such as an Eberspacher but I'm not sure it would get enough use to warrant the £££.
what kind of heater to you have as on hook ups you have to be careful you don't trip them. I have a cracking little heater that we can use if we're on mains hookup, I'm tempted to fit a diesel heater such as an Eberspacher but I'm not sure it would get enough use to warrant the £££.familyguy1 said:
what kind of heater to you have as on hook ups you have to be careful you don't trip them.
It's a ceramic fan heater that we picked up from Aldi's 'Isle Of Dreams' earlier this year. I think on its highest setting it's 1800w, so as long as you're not daft enough to boil the kettle at same time it's fine. Hookups are usually either 16 or 10 amps so will cope with that. rxtx said:
Not all hookups are equal, especially on the continent. I'd get an Eberspacher in there.
As an alternative to eberspacher, have a look at the propex kits. I took an eberspacher out of mine to make boot space for a new leisure battery and so fitted a propex instead. It’s amazing - in fact we’re hoping to go off for a few days in November with little ‘un with us, which is something I don’t think we could’ve done without it! I found that the potential bills for the old one were just eye watering so £400(ish) for the new one and a few hours welding up a brace for it (may have) saved a load in the long run. Sold the old eberspacher to a guy in exchange for a load of engine tuning work too, so worked out nicely
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