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New Owners of T6's are now taking delivery. Although there are some mechanical differences between the T5 and T6 there have been very few changes in the Camping/Habitation areas of the T6, so I thought I would post some Tips & Tricks I have learned personally and from Forum members in one place. Feel free to add to the list.
1. The California uses the Campingaz 907 cylinder. If you wish to carry a spare then the 904 has the same fittings, is the same diameter, just 1/2 the height.
2. Be careful fitting the VW supplied Stop Valve and seperate Regulator to the cylinder. Do not overtighten and make sure the Regulator is properly positioned on the Stop Valve or you will either be unable to fit the Gas locker lid or be able the o fit it but not undo it. So be careful.
Calor Gas do a Combined Regulator/Stop Cock which fits much more easily, but you need to combine it with a quick release in-line gas fitting.
3. Water leaks from the roof are often due to the Drainage Channels being blocked. With the Roof up then the rear drain holes are easy to see, short in length and straight. The front ones are underneath a clip on plastic cover, easily removed, but take care cleaning these drains as the water flows down a tube in the A pillar and this tube has a 90' bend so if you use something very stiff and long then it is easy to perforate the tube.
4. The Sound/Navigation system works off the Engine Starter Battery. That is why it will shut down after 20/30 mins with Ignition Off. Repeated use with the Ignition Off when camping can flatten the engine battery. If you have Mains Hookup and a built in charger then this will charge the Leisure Batteries and also Trickle Charge the Engine Battery. This may be sufficient to keep the Engine Battery in good condition despite frequent use of the vehicle sound system.
Alternatively you could rewire to use the Leisure Batteries or use a Seperate Sound Sytem.
5. Always have a Downwind Door or at least a window open when lowering the roof.
6. When using the downstairs bed, having pulled the seat forward and then lowering the seat back. If it does not lock easily in place, check there is nothing slid forward from the boot area. If you force the back down then it is easy to damage the plastic seat back.
7. Get an Auxillary Fixing kit for the awning, basically Guy Lines and invest in some good tent pegs. I recommend Rock Pegs, together with a mallet and a good peg remover. I would not leave the awning out, and the vehicle unattended, unless properly pegged down.
8. Spare wheels are choice targets. Easily removed if you do not take precautions. Just using a Security Locking Bolt is not good enough, easily removed using a pair of Stilsons or equivalent, as it is not shrouded unlike when used on the wheel. SpareSafe or something similar can prevent this.
Hope these Tips & Tricks may help. If anyone has any additional points then please post.
1. The California uses the Campingaz 907 cylinder. If you wish to carry a spare then the 904 has the same fittings, is the same diameter, just 1/2 the height.
2. Be careful fitting the VW supplied Stop Valve and seperate Regulator to the cylinder. Do not overtighten and make sure the Regulator is properly positioned on the Stop Valve or you will either be unable to fit the Gas locker lid or be able the o fit it but not undo it. So be careful.
Calor Gas do a Combined Regulator/Stop Cock which fits much more easily, but you need to combine it with a quick release in-line gas fitting.
3. Water leaks from the roof are often due to the Drainage Channels being blocked. With the Roof up then the rear drain holes are easy to see, short in length and straight. The front ones are underneath a clip on plastic cover, easily removed, but take care cleaning these drains as the water flows down a tube in the A pillar and this tube has a 90' bend so if you use something very stiff and long then it is easy to perforate the tube.
4. The Sound/Navigation system works off the Engine Starter Battery. That is why it will shut down after 20/30 mins with Ignition Off. Repeated use with the Ignition Off when camping can flatten the engine battery. If you have Mains Hookup and a built in charger then this will charge the Leisure Batteries and also Trickle Charge the Engine Battery. This may be sufficient to keep the Engine Battery in good condition despite frequent use of the vehicle sound system.
Alternatively you could rewire to use the Leisure Batteries or use a Seperate Sound Sytem.
5. Always have a Downwind Door or at least a window open when lowering the roof.
6. When using the downstairs bed, having pulled the seat forward and then lowering the seat back. If it does not lock easily in place, check there is nothing slid forward from the boot area. If you force the back down then it is easy to damage the plastic seat back.
7. Get an Auxillary Fixing kit for the awning, basically Guy Lines and invest in some good tent pegs. I recommend Rock Pegs, together with a mallet and a good peg remover. I would not leave the awning out, and the vehicle unattended, unless properly pegged down.
8. Spare wheels are choice targets. Easily removed if you do not take precautions. Just using a Security Locking Bolt is not good enough, easily removed using a pair of Stilsons or equivalent, as it is not shrouded unlike when used on the wheel. SpareSafe or something similar can prevent this.
Hope these Tips & Tricks may help. If anyone has any additional points then please post.
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