{"product_id":"vw-t4-side-loadplate","title":"VW T4 Side Loadplate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis versatile load plate is designed to span the rear windows or window panels on the side of a T4.  The plate fits neatly between the body side just above the window line and the body panel just above the main horizontal body line. The stainless steel plate is shaped to sit closely over the body profile while providing sufficient stiffness to carry loads up to 10???Kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe load plate has a range of holes designed to allow flexible mounting of accessories and equipment by strapping or bolting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis item comprises a single load plate supplied without fixings, however, multiple load plates can be stacked side-by-side to achieve a greater load area.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eVehicle Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003eThe load plate is designed to be installed externally on the rear outed body panels of VW T4 vans or campers. \u003ch2\u003eFitting Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe load plate is designed to be fixed to the van body at the upper and lower edges. We do not supply fasteners with the plate to allow you to select the best fixing method for your vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo fixing options are possible:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit M8 Rivnuts to the body panels and then bolt the plate to the body panels using two M8 fasteners top and bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRivet the plate to the vehicle using five 4.8mm diameter stainless steel rivets and a layer of adhesive (such as Sikaflex 522 or C-TEC CT1) between the plate and the body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is essential that you ensure that that the plate is securely fastened to the vehicle!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHECK AFTER FIRST USE: After your first journey with the product fitted, check all fixings to ensure that all are tight. Check vehicle fittings and panels around mounting points to ensure that there are no signs of stress or deflection on the vehicle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONGOING CHECKS: Once every month and before \u0026amp; after long or aggressive journeys check all fixings to ensure that all are tight to the torque settings originally applied. Check vehicle fittings and panels around mounting points to ensure that there are no signs of stress or deflection on the vehicle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Stainless steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormed and welded for optimum strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowdercoated Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eMade in Yorkshire\u003c\/h2\u003eWe are always inspired by the wonderful landscape of Yorkshire and here, on the edge the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, the Wheeliams team design and manufacture a great range of innovative Vanlife and Overlanding products.Using state-of-the-art  3D design software our team carefully develop and test new ideas.  These are then manufactured by our skilled in-house production team and, after rigorous quality checks, are shipped all over the world. \u003ch2\u003eLead Time\u003c\/h2\u003eThis is a product we manufacture and hold stock of. We aim to have this shipped within 48 hours. If there are going to be delays we will let you know. ","brand":"Wheeliams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62410767860099,"sku":"A06-1411","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/4613\/4495\/files\/A02-1412-A_d428c9ba-84e4-41fb-864b-ca2f5e7d2091.jpg?v=1787059872","url":"https:\/\/wheeliams.co.uk\/products\/vw-t4-side-loadplate","provider":"Wheeliams","version":"1.0","type":"link"}