Our 2026 westfalia Sven Hedin campervan
- Thread starter Cgtmiles
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Some updates last weekend. Thule elite xt van bike rack. Had to adapt the installation a little as the instructions would have placed the lower fixing bar directly over the Sven Hedin sign, and we couldn’t have that 
also still playing with the height of the bike holder, which is adjustable in 3 positions (I think 1 higher and 1 lower than shown in this photo) to minimise the impact on the view out the rear view camera and the ability to open the window.
Also installed the voyage adventure vans thermal blinds. Great hand made things but I struggled a bit as our rubber seal didn’t hold well after installation. A slight tweak to close up the seal and fit some double sided tape and all was good
Also fitted the thermal insulation they make for the pop out
Bit difficult to see in the photo as it’s actually not out but again great fit.
Also cut a rug around the door
I have a runner on order which I’ll cut to fit down the corridor. People have reported that the rubber backing on some mats stains the light flooring so need to think about something to go under to protect. I was planning on tempting the area to have custom fitting carpets made so if I do this I could make a second template to leave down.
Finally, the van went to MAN in Waltham cross for a recall to update the software (issue where a pump runs constantly and drains the battery)
also still playing with the height of the bike holder, which is adjustable in 3 positions (I think 1 higher and 1 lower than shown in this photo) to minimise the impact on the view out the rear view camera and the ability to open the window.Also installed the voyage adventure vans thermal blinds. Great hand made things but I struggled a bit as our rubber seal didn’t hold well after installation. A slight tweak to close up the seal and fit some double sided tape and all was good
Also fitted the thermal insulation they make for the pop out
Bit difficult to see in the photo as it’s actually not out but again great fit.Also cut a rug around the door
I have a runner on order which I’ll cut to fit down the corridor. People have reported that the rubber backing on some mats stains the light flooring so need to think about something to go under to protect. I was planning on tempting the area to have custom fitting carpets made so if I do this I could make a second template to leave down.Finally, the van went to MAN in Waltham cross for a recall to update the software (issue where a pump runs constantly and drains the battery)