Andy, I have the same problem on my beach. Out of interest what did you do in the end? VW are advising that there part if £150 inc VAT and £270 if I want it fitted. Doing it myself seems like a good way to save money but I'm nervous that I could mess it up. Is it really just as easy as a straight swap?Hi has anyone tried these 'cheaper options'? VW part replaces the whole bracket that fits to the door but not cheap at £115. My Cali is only 8 years old and about to fit my second one! VW couldn't tell me if the California one was any different and use the transporter one. The California door is much heavier than the standard transporter door with the glazing, table and trim.
I tried a cheaper option but it didn' t take the weight!
For info, in case of future searches. Worth noting that the 2016 model has the little hook to attached to clip the door open. it's released via a cable attached to the door handle. I had the same experience. bought the £15 one from eBay. fitting was simple enough but it couldn't manage the weight and the hook wouldn't engage so that the door was clipped open. Bought and fitted the whole VW kit (£160) and worked perfectly.Hi has anyone tried these 'cheaper options'? VW part replaces the whole bracket that fits to the door but not cheap at £115. My Cali is only 8 years old and about to fit my second one! VW couldn't tell me if the California one was any different and use the transporter one. The California door is much heavier than the standard transporter door with the glazing, table and trim.
I tried a cheaper option but it didn' t take the weight!
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