Volkswagen T6.1 Transporter 2019- Side Styling

If you have a Transporter T6.1, you’ve invested in (for now anyway) the latest generation of Volkswagen’s iconic commercial vehicle. It’s a great looking van that you’re proud of but, wouldn’t it be fabulous to make it stand out from the crowd? Vanstyle offers a large range of high quality sidebars and running boards which are certain to enhance the appearance of your investment, protect it from damage and make it more attractive to a second owner when you finally sell it on…

The addition of sidebars or running boards (steps) are one of the most effective ways of making your van stand out from the crowd. These don’t need to be too dramatic in style, take the 60mm straight cut bars from Vanstyle for example. Fitting directly across the side sill they enhance the profile of the vehicle without being too bold and are available in powder coated gloss black or polished chrome. The bars are provided with a fitting kit allowing for an easy DIY application at home.

If you fancy something a little more substantial, Vanstyle offers the 76mm slash cut 4 step side bar. Available in gloss black or polished chrome, they’re significantly wider than the 60mm straight cut product, and are provided with two steps per side, providing easier access for the driver and passenger without the risk of scratches and scuffs to unprotected metal. These sidebars give a chunky, solid impression, really enhancing the appearance of the T6.1 and, once again can be fitted at home using the fitting kit supplied.

What can a full side step offer? 1) much easier access into the vehicle, especially valuable for Caravelle or camper van owners when people are likely to regularly enter and exit using the side doors, but also something that van drivers, especially those doing multi-drop work will appreciate. 2) Protecting the sills of the vehicle from expensive damage – it being a much cheaper option to replace the side step, and 3) they make the vehicle look so much better!

Vanstyle offer a number of side steps – for example the Thoresby style aluminium step. Aluminium means it’s light, having a minimal effect on the payload you can carry, and the board has a tread design making it slip-resistant for those using it to enter or exit the vehicle. These are priced very reasonably, and the fact that they are an easy fit at home means that you can avoid any additional labour costs.

FAQ:
Q: My T6.1 is a long wheelbase one. Will the sidebars fit?
A: There’s a LWB version for most of the products – check the product page and select ‘LWB’ from the dropdown menu.

Q: What does ‘slash cut’ mean?
A: It refers to the finish at the end of the sidebar, slash cut meaning it has an angled, diagonal end.

Q: Can I remove them to fit onto a new van?
A: In most cases yes, although some remedial work to the van where fittings have been applied may be required.

Q: I’m not confident that I can fit the product myself. Can you do it for me?
A: Yes, by prior arrangement at our Nottinghamshire facility. Get in touch for more details.