Sun Visor Volkswagen Transporter T5 T6 SWB 2004-2024

Volkswagen Transporter T5 T6 Sun Shades: The Short-Wheelbase Van Finally in the Shade

This set of custom-fit car sun shades has been cut to fit the windows of the short-wheelbase Volkswagen Transporter T5 and T6, produced from 2004 to 2024. Each panel corresponds to a precise opening: windshield, door windows, rear side windows, and rear window. On a utility vehicle that spends its days outdoors—at a construction site, on a delivery route, or on a weekend in a camper van—it makes the difference between a fifty-degree cabin and a space where you can work or rest. The Volkswagen Transporter sun shade is installed without tools and removed just as quickly.

A Cut Designed for the Short-Wheelbase T5 and T6

Vans come in several lengths, and that is precisely where universal kits fail: a panel cut for a long wheelbase will leave a gap on a short body, and vice versa. This set is designed for the SWB body, with templates that follow the actual angles of each opening. You have no need to trim it, nor accept a strip of glass left exposed to the sun at the edge of the sliding window.

From the outside, the set creates a uniform appearance for the windows and completely conceals the interior: equipment, tools, or bedding disappear from view, which also serves as a deterrent in a parking lot overnight.

Aluminized Fabric and Reinforced Hems: The Manufacturing of This Set

Each panel combines a reflective face on the window side, an intermediate insulating layer, and a matte reverse side on the cabin side. The edges are hemmed and stitched to withstand daily handling, and the mounting suction cups are positioned in the appropriate locations. On this type of side window sun shade, the quality of the hem determines whether the kit lasts two seasons or ten.

• Cabin thermal insulation — the temperature upon returning from a break drops significantly compared to an bare van.
• Car sun shade by zone — equip only the front, only the rear, or the entire vehicle.
• Complete privacy when parked — essential for a sleeping conversion or for equipment left on board.
• Rear window sun shade available separately — no more glare in the rear field of vision at the end of the day.
• No permanent fixings — nothing glued, nothing drilled; the vehicle remains in its original condition.
• Effective in winter too — when placed overnight, the panels significantly reduce frost and interior condensation.

Choose Your Configuration According to How You Use Your Transporter

For professional use where only the cabin matters, the front windshield sun shade or the three-piece front set is sufficient. For a camper van, the four- or five-piece rear set covers the side windows, and the complete kit covers all openings. Installation simply involves positioning the panel and holding it in place: no tools, no removal of trim. Compatibility stated for T5 and T6 short wheelbase 2004-2024; versions with specific glazing or double side doors require a check of the dimensions before installation.

Are Sun Shades Necessary When the Van Already Has Tinted Windows?

Tinted windows reduce visible light but allow a significant amount of heat to pass through, and above all, they do not actually conceal the interior as soon as a light is turned on on board. A set of UV-blocking car sun shades adds the missing thermal barrier and provides total blackout, which factory tinting never does. On a van used for sleeping, it is the equipment that makes the biggest difference to actual comfort.

Volkswagen Utility Vehicles: A Family We Know Well

The T5 and T6 are among the most converted vehicles in France, and we choose their accessories accordingly: templates by wheelbase, sets that can be expanded over time, and materials that withstand intensive use. A car sun shade for a van must be handled hundreds of times a year without deforming; that is the criterion we apply. Exchanges and advice in French before and after purchase.

Choose the areas to cover and equip your Transporter this summer.

Type: Custom-fit window sun shades, sold by zone
Compatible make / model: Volkswagen Transporter T5 and T6, short wheelbase
Years: 2004 to 2024 — check according to version
Available zones: Front windshield, 3-piece front windows, 4- or 5-piece rear windows, rear window, all-window kit
Material: Reflective aluminized fabric, matte reverse, hemmed edges
Fixing: Suction cups, no drilling or adhesive
Main function: Thermal insulation, UV filtration, blackout
Installation: Tool-free, reversible
Storage: Panels stack flat
Condition: 100% New