Fit Side Bars Like a Pro — Sill Protection Upgrade

This week in our Adventure Ready Van series, we’re upgrading our VW T6.1 camper conversion with a fresh set of Trapezoid Side Bars from Transporter HQ. We will teach you how to fit these car accessories like a pro to get the best finish and rocker panel protection for your camper. These bars don’t just look great — they add real sill protection, making them a perfect blend of style and practicality for anyone building a van ready for overlanding and adventure.

In this episode we cover:
• Why we chose the Trapezoid style
• What is included in the kit
• Step‑by‑step fitting process
• Tips to get the alignment spot‑on
• Final thoughts after installation

If you're building your own adventure‑ready Transporter, these side bars are a solid upgrade that protect your van and elevate the look instantly.

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Battery Base intro
0:48 Howden Insurance Ad
1:11 Why have we chosen side bars?
1:53 What's in the box?
2:24 The fitting process
3:08 Removing the belly pans
3:54 How to fit the brackets
6:50 How to fit the side bar
10:01 Modifying the belly pans to fit
12:27 Our thoughts
13:00 Outro

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