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!)
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!
A lucky compromise to get me camping comfortably and quickly. Continue reading Bought me a bed!
The main reason I bought wind deflectors was so that I could pop my windows down a touch while driving on the motorway without the noise the wind typically makes if you don’t have deflectors! Of course, if my van had air con, this wouldn’t be an issue…but that is wishful thinking. I chose the HEKO VW T4 Transporter Caravelle Camper Wind Deflectors due to … Continue reading Deflectors to stop the noise of the wind
I can’t remember the original battery I had, but after 5 years or so it needed replacing and this is what I ordered: BRANDED HIGH POWER:12V 110AH LEISURE BATTERY HEAVY DUTY LOW HEIGHT (110 AH AMP) 110 AMP DUAL PURP SPEC: 110AH LEISURE DEEP CYCLE/DUAL PURPOSE/SOLAR Voltage12 VoltsCapacity (C20)XXAHCapacity (C100)110AHCCA (EN)775ENCCA (SAE)825CCALength mm353Width mm175Height mmIncludes Terminals190– 100% Brand New– High Durability– Suitable for DUAL POWER … Continue reading Leisure battery for my T4
I honestly can’t remember what stove I bought, but it was a solid, twin gas burner with grill. Something like the Outdoor Revolution Twin Burner Gas Stove and Grill. I fixed it by dropping the feet through a wooden base panel and fed a flexi hose and regulator to a secured 907 Campingaz cylinder. You can buy these in many places and get filled at … Continue reading A stove to eat
Due to the available space, I needed to go with a top loading fridge. For an easier installation, without the need for vents to the outside, I decided to go with a 12 volt compressor fridge rather than a 3-way 240/12v electric & gas fridge. I chose a Webasto BI41 Top Loading 41L Marine Campervan Caravan Fridge Freezer for about £600. It was worth every … Continue reading A fridge to keep the beer cool
My flooring deliberation and how I fitted laminate planks successfully. Continue reading Installing my flooring
I took the plunge to stop rust creeping up on me and my van this winter. Continue reading Aargh Rust! Winter is coming….
When we first bought our van the battery kept going flat – why? Who would have guessed it was our hazard indicator relay switch! Here’s how we fixed it. Continue reading The random reason why our battery kept going flat
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