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The Good, Bad & Ugly VW T6 Campervan Manual
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................2
This Manual is in Two Parts:.............................................................................................2
Part One – Use of Camper Equipment and Safety Considerations ....................7
Safety Considerations:......................................................................................................7
General Operating Instructions & Information ................................................................7
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Furniture, Fixings & Panels ............................................................................................17
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APPENDIX .............................................................................................................30
*Refer also the attached manufacturers documents.....................................................30
Other equipment information (not fitted currently) .......................................................30
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INTRODUCTION
This Manual is in Two Parts:
1) Use of camper equipment and safety
2) Maintenance and repair of camper systems
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General Description
VW T6 Transporter Highline model, 150 PS, Five Seats, Six Gears (Manual), Tailgate,
AirCon, Cruise, Electric Windows, Bluetooth, Touch Display, Parking Sensors and
Display, Electrical Door Mirrors, Colour Detailed Bumpers & Doors Mirrors, Euro 6
Start Stop in Starlight Blue Metallic, 8,500 miles. One owner, (before the
conversion).
Registered 31 May 2018
Warranty until 31 May 2021
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Part One – Use of Camper Equipment and Safety Considerations
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Note that the height of the vehicle with the Pop Top
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240V Hook-Up
Care must be taken when not in the UK as some countries have reversed polarity.
Main Isolator
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Changes to the Standard VW systems
Also - Please be especially aware of the ‘Safe Lock’ VW door locking process – this
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VW manual.
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Part Two – Maintenance & Repair
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Bed boards and bed cupboards
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middle there is a wooden block to secure the board in the correct position.
ELECTRICS
The Basic Systems & Wiring
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