GPS tracking
Decided to get a tracker, yet to test and install…..but I won’t be saying where it is! Only cost £23 all in and has no subscription. I’ll probably upgrade it, but figured at this price its worth a try and to test how it works. Continue reading GPS tracking
Curtains
I got a number of my accessories from camperinteriors.co.uk Popper Fixing tool Bought 20m of fabric from xx, but I did get a good deal and free black out liner 😊 https://www.justfabrics.co.uk/curtain-fabric-upholstery/natural-jf-recycled-fabric/ Also bought some incredibly cute pom pom trim (17 yards) from Etsy https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/825922035/pom-pom-bobble-balls-trim-ribbon-craft?ref=yr_purchases Continue reading Curtains
The first breakdown
I was on route to getting an estimate to restore my body work. Smoke started pouring out of the engine, frightened the life out of me. Made me happy to have purchased a fire extinguisher! Turned out to be steam, so thankfully no risk of fire. After an hour wait for the AA, the van was fixed at the roadside and I was on my way. It … Continue reading The first breakdown
A little TLC, a lot of elbow grease
My goodness but the van was filthy when I picked it up. I swear it took about 2 weeks worth of cleaning spread over a month. Before and after shots Continue reading A little TLC, a lot of elbow grease
Getting on the road
Here’s the work that was undertaken to get the bus MOT’d and on the road. LabourTo collect vehicle, to present vehicle for Mot and assess repairs, to remove rear wheels/drums to disconnect offside rear static brake pipes and handbrake cable etc, To removerear springs, shock absorbers, offside rear hub assembly disconnect driveshaft etc and remove offside corroded rear subframe (cut bolts all bushes seized in … Continue reading Getting on the road
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A sink to keep clean
Now, I didn’t have space for a large sink, nor did I think I needed it. The main think I wanted a sink for was to wash my hands while cooking and washing my face and hands before putting on make up and my contact lenses in. I chose to make my own sink out of a melanin bowl which I found to be aesthetically … Continue reading A sink to keep clean
Tackling the ceiling and lights (sort of!)
Next for me was the ceiling. My primary aim was to get the spot lights in place to reduce my bill for when I have the electrics sorted (which for me is a professional job). First remove the ceiling. This was actually pretty easy. Mine was made of two panels. Each slipped into the cross beams of the ceiling and then fixed into place by … Continue reading Tackling the ceiling and lights (sort of!)
Let’s make it impossible to roll off the bed!
The bed is in, but that is all so my “comfy” space both in terms of sitting and sleeping is limited. My solution is to build a side bench and a side cupboard. My layout choice is unusual. The standard T4 conversion has a 3/4 width seat/bed with a bank of cupboards along one side which house the stove and fridge. I grew up with … Continue reading Let’s make it impossible to roll off the bed!
Bought me a bed!
A lucky compromise to get me camping comfortably and quickly. Continue reading Bought me a bed!
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