Accessories for the Bus

Accessories for the VW Bus T2 – practical additions for the exterior body

Accessories for the VW Bus T2 in this category include various supplementary, fastening and add-on parts for the exterior. The focus includes roof racks, tow bars and air-intake grilles as well as license-plate holders, license-plate backing plates and various license-plate fasteners. Smaller components such as cover caps, clips, plastic nuts, rubber washers and fastening sets are also included. Special parts such as wooden strips for the load bed of a double cab or a front protection cover are also part of the category. Because the accessories perform very different tasks, you should always consider the specific installation location, intended use and, where relevant, the specified production period when selecting a part.

Why are accessories useful on the VW Bus T2?

The accessories complement different areas of the VW Bus T2 without being limited to a single assembly. A roof rack, for example, expands the possibilities for using the roof area, while tow bars serve a completely different purpose. Air-intake grilles, on the other hand, are directly associated with the exterior design of the vehicle front and are complemented by suitable fastening parts. Another focus is on license-plate holders, backing plates and different license-plate fasteners. This clearly shows that, alongside larger accessories, small components may also be required for a complete installation. Accessories should therefore not be selected generally: the decisive factor is always which area of your T2 you want to supplement, repair or complete.

When should I inspect or replace accessories on my VW Bus T2?

An inspection is useful when existing exterior accessories are damaged, incomplete, loose or noticeably worn. With roof racks and other larger add-on parts, particular attention should be paid to the existing fastening areas. With license-plate holders and backing plates, it is worth checking screws, rubber washers and other fastening elements. Damaged clips or plastic nuts on covers and missing components on an air-intake grille can also require replacement. If a T2 is being restored or visually completed, it is also useful to assess the existing body accessories. This makes it possible to determine before installation which larger components and which associated small parts are actually required.

How are accessories selected and installed on the VW Bus T2?

Because the category includes very different accessory parts, selection and installation always depend on the respective product and its intended mounting location.

• Determine the intended use first: Establish whether you need accessories for the roof, front area, license plate, load bed or another exterior area of the vehicle.
• Compare production period and version: Pay attention to specific applications, for example with tow bars, front protection covers and air-intake grilles, before selecting a part.
• Check all fastening components: Inspect clips, nuts, rubber washers, brackets and fastening sets together with the actual accessory for completeness and condition.
• Check the mounting position before installation: Compare existing mounting points and the intended body area with the respective version before installing larger or smaller accessories.

Especially with accessories that use their own fastening system, it is worthwhile checking all required small components completely before beginning the actual installation.

Which accessories fit my VW Bus T2?

When selecting accessories, you should refer directly to the intended purpose and the specific product application. The category includes, for example, roof racks, tow bars for different T2 production periods, front protection covers and various air-intake grilles. For the license-plate area, license-plate holders, aluminium backing plates, rubber washers and different decorative fasteners are available. Fastening sets, clips, plastic nuts, a rear-hatch cover cap and wooden strips for the load bed of a T2 double cab are also included. Because these products have completely different installation locations and functions, you should compare the respective product application and existing vehicle configuration individually. This allows you to select accessories suited to the actual area of use on your VW Bus T2.