Window Sun Visors Volkswagen Transporter T5 Multivan 2003-2015

Volkswagen Transporter T5 car sunshade: the cabin and cargo area finally cool

A car sunshade designed for a sedan is never enough for a T5: the glass area is enormous, as is the interior volume, and heat settles in for the day. This range, cut to fit the long-wheelbase Volkswagen Transporter T5 and Multivan, covers the windscreen, rear windows, and rear hatch window, separately or as a complete set. Whether your van serves as a mobile workshop or a holiday home, it becomes livable again—and discreet when parked.

Zone-by-zone cutouts for the long-wheelbase T5

Each panel follows the actual geometry of the glass it covers: the large curve of the windscreen, the length of the side windows on the LWB version, the rounded shape of the rear hatch window. On a vehicle of this size, a custom-fit car sunshade is not a luxury: a universal panel would leave entire sections exposed, and with them, the main part of the problem.

You choose what to equip. The front set if you spend your days at the wheel, the rear windows if you carry passengers or sensitive equipment, the complete set if you sleep on board. The rear window car sunshade is the one that makes the biggest difference when camping, while the front windscreen car sunshade remains the most effective against heat buildup while parked.

Total blackout: sleeping in your T5 without being seen

This is the feature most converted Transporter owners are looking for. Once the panels are in place, the interior becomes an enclosed space: no one can see inside from the outside, and the light from streetlights or early morning no longer wakes you up. This blackout car sunshade makes all the difference at a campsite or seaside parking lot between a decent night and a sleepless night.

The effect also plays on the nighttime temperature by limiting heat loss through the glass. Many leave the rear panels in place all year round and only use the cabin ones on a daily basis. It is a winter car sunshade as much as a summer accessory, something that is generally only measured after the first chilly night.

• Choice by zone — front, rear, hatch window, or complete long-wheelbase set
• Total blackout when parked — complete privacy for a night on board
• Cooler cabin — steering wheel and seats touchable after a day on the job
• Equipment protected from prying eyes — tools and luggage invisible from the outside
• Foldable panels — they store flat under a bench
• Installation without modification — nothing to drill, nothing to glue to the van's seals

Putting the panels in place in your Transporter

Everything is done from the inside, panel by panel, following the contour of the glass. On the windscreen, fold the visors over the top to block the panel; at the rear, press the top in first, then unroll downwards. This is the right answer to the question how to fit a car sunshade over a large area: you always start from the top, never the middle, otherwise a pocket of air forms and the panel slips. Pay attention to the key point before ordering: the rear references are designed for the long-wheelbase version. Exact compatibility still needs to be checked according to the version and glass of your vehicle.

Should you use interior or exterior sunshades on a van?

On a converted van, the question arises differently than in a car. An exterior car sunshade cools the cabin a little better, but you have to go out in the rain to put it up, it gets dirty quickly, and it signals from afar that someone is inside. The interior panels, on the other hand, are put up warm and dry from the bed or seat, stay clean, and preserve discretion—a decisive criterion when spending the night somewhere. For real use, the interior solution almost always wins out.

Fitting out and protecting your van, at Becquet Voiture

Utility vehicles and converted vans make up a demanding clientele: the equipment must withstand intensive use, not just look good in a photo. We favor vehicle-specific cutouts and materials that do not deform after three summers. In doubt between the rear set and the complete set for your T5 car sunshade? Our French team will help you decide.

Select the zone to equip—or go for the complete set—and transform your Transporter into a cool and discreet space.

Type: Windscreen and window sunshades, sold by zone
Compatible Brand / Model: Volkswagen Transporter T5 long wheelbase · Multivan
Years: 2003 to 2015 depending on version
Available zones: Front windscreen · Front set · Rear windows · Rear hatch window · Rear set · Complete set
Position: Interior fitment, against the glass
Main function: UV protection, thermal insulation, and nighttime blackout
Format: Flexible and foldable panels
Attachment: No drilling, no glue
Installation: Tool-free—to be checked depending on version
Condition: 100% New