3D printing has become something really popular nowadays, and most likely, you have a 3D printer, or you know someone who was one.
These printers offers a world of possibilities. I personally use it to test my own designs for my Volkswagen T6 Caravelle, but also to print others accessories that people share for free on the internet, for Volkswagen T5, T6 and T6.1, as well as for many other campers. I' sure you can find almost anything than you can think off, to add to your campervan conversion.
"I don't have a printer, and I want one"
If you don't have a 3D printer, but you're considering buying one for your own projects, or to make your life easier printing parts, I can only recommend the one I've been using for more than 3 years now, the reputed Crealty Ender 3. Although there's already a V2 (Crealty Ender 3 V2), the V1 is still a really good option price-quality ratio.
Best accessories to improve your Ender 3
The Ender 3, is a really capable 3D printer straight out of the box, but there are a couple of accessories that make it more reliable and effective.
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"I want some parts but I don't want to buy a printer"
No worries, there are a lot of companies that offer the 3D printing service for you at a good price and delivered to your home :)
Most recommended 3D printed accessories
Find here a selection of useful 3D parts that I've found, free to download. I still did not have the opportunity to test all of them, and others I would like to make some modifications to adapt it to my use case, but feel free to give it a try and leave a comment with your experience.
They're ordered by category.
Parking Heater:
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VW California T6 Parking Heater Extender |
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This is an extender for the VW California heater, used to heat the pop top roof. Yes, the connector is specific for the California and not for the Webasto/Plannar connections, but I know many of you have retro-fitted it. Please, read carefully the description of the product, don't use PLA to print this part, as it is not heat resistant, and you don't want to melt it when sleeping :). There are some adapters to do it for the Webasto connectors but I was not able to find something that I like. If you have it or know where to find the parts, please, share it in the comments for all of us. |
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Volkswagen T5 Diesel air heater adapter Autoterm Air 2D |
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Heating Connector Upper Deck VW T6 |
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Heating Connector VW California T6 (rounded corners) |
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Diesel Heater Webasto air intake 75mm |
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Lockable Webasto air outlet |
Storage:
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VW Transporter T5 Control Panel |
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VW T6 Roof Cubby Hole Tray |
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VW T6 Dash Centre Drink Holder Cubby Hole Insert |
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VW T6 Highline Overhead Cubby Hole Tray |
Others:
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Expanding Hole Hook for VW T6 |
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Window clothesline |
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VW T5 and T6 seat anchor covers |
Seat cover VW T5 |
If you have any other accessory that you want to share with the community, don't hesitate to share it in the comments and we'll add it here :)
In case you want to know more of our own 3D printed parts, or other accessories that we have designed in 3D, but built in metal, check our products page, here you can find some examples:
