Dellmassive`s Camper Van Adventure
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Downward dog?
Tight chuff ?
Firm tits?
I do love a high rear end, but not on a trannie...!
Took the BUS to the last BTCC race of the year . . . .
right in the middle of Storm AMY !!!
defo left the roof down for this one. . .
the wind died down a bit the following day.
had some proper grub . .
and more beers in the Kentagon with the Orange Army.
the Outdoor Rev shelter done us proud.
it was then time for more cars. . .
we thinking about camping over again next year.
right in the middle of Storm AMY !!!
defo left the roof down for this one. . .
the wind died down a bit the following day.
had some proper grub . .
and more beers in the Kentagon with the Orange Army.
the Outdoor Rev shelter done us proud.
it was then time for more cars. . .
we thinking about camping over again next year.
did i mention that i got these sweet RIB 112 covers?
a Three Piece set, waterproof and dog proof. . . with a nice neoprene back side.
and velcro covers . .
we had this. . .
and we have this with the covers on. . .
seat base. . .
all logo`d up.
the back side has this soft squishy side. . .
and the velcro covers. . .
a perfect fit for the RIB 112.
a Three Piece set, waterproof and dog proof. . . with a nice neoprene back side.
and velcro covers . .
we had this. . .
and we have this with the covers on. . .
seat base. . .
all logo`d up.
the back side has this soft squishy side. . .
and the velcro covers. . .
a perfect fit for the RIB 112.
we added a 12v socket to feed the STARLINK . . . .
we used this 12v Starlink PSU, and shorter power cable.
with the MAGMOUNT on the bonnet.
all worked well . .
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we used this 12v Starlink PSU, and shorter power cable.
with the MAGMOUNT on the bonnet.
all worked well . .
.
We done France again. . . . a quick trip to the Europe.
the next day we had some fine weather. . .
the cheif advisor even done the driving . . .
i love the way France is setup for Motorhomes and campers.
we had some Mueles . . .
we even had a Mini Forum night. .
and checked out some shops. . . .
awesome trip. . . . .
the next day we had some fine weather. . .
the cheif advisor even done the driving . . .
i love the way France is setup for Motorhomes and campers.
we had some Mueles . . .
we even had a Mini Forum night. .
and checked out some shops. . . .
awesome trip. . . . .
we see this place too. . .
we thinking about getting the dog a passport too...
had another party night.
Back on the engine front. . .
just before the Euro Trip to France. . . we had a MIL engine lights on.
i done a quick scan with Carista - and it showed GLOW PLUG 4 faulty.
i was worried about that stopping the REGS, but thats not the case.
the regens still run - which was confirmed with VAG DPF app.
so booked the van in to have them done.
i decided on having the whole set done in one go.
the mechanic said just replace the faulty one . . . but my mechanic head said do them all.
it cost £350 for the full set swap at a local Indy.
these are what come out. . .
three normal BOSCH ones and the fancy -pressure sensor one.
and these were the ones that went.
the one with the Tipex on is the faulty one.
the mechanic said the other other one are working fine and ok sell on.
so if anyone wants a cheap set of 3x Glow plugs including the pressure sensor. - I've got some.
just before the Euro Trip to France. . . we had a MIL engine lights on.
i done a quick scan with Carista - and it showed GLOW PLUG 4 faulty.
i was worried about that stopping the REGS, but thats not the case.
the regens still run - which was confirmed with VAG DPF app.
so booked the van in to have them done.
i decided on having the whole set done in one go.
the mechanic said just replace the faulty one . . . but my mechanic head said do them all.
it cost £350 for the full set swap at a local Indy.
these are what come out. . .
three normal BOSCH ones and the fancy -pressure sensor one.
and these were the ones that went.
the one with the Tipex on is the faulty one.
the mechanic said the other other one are working fine and ok sell on.
so if anyone wants a cheap set of 3x Glow plugs including the pressure sensor. - I've got some.
I've been looking at inverters. Does that 12|3000 Smart inverter have a transfer switch or did you add an external one?
No, no mains input to the smart inverter range.
So no transfer switch.
That's only on the multiplus range, they have mains in, and a internal charger....
We camp 99.9% of the time off grid, without hookup. So decided I didn't need to spend the extra money on the multiplus. And didn't need the internal charger
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I've kept my setup simple, no external mains in, no transfer switches, no pe Earth switching.
Just an inverter of the batterys that runs everything.
Then a hot pluggable 50A mains charger that I can drop in the floor well if needed.
Vandaman, done the same ... Simpler, cheaper set up and no transfer switches needed.
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If we get EHU, I just plug in the EHU extension lead to the 12v victron charger, and that keeps the 12v LB side topped up.... Then the Ablemail Amt keeps the starter topped up.
No need for second starter battery chargers and ask that....
I works great .... And perfect for out requirements.
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IF you used EHU most or 50/50 of the time I'd suggest you look at the victron multiplus range.... Which in, inverter, transfer switch and maybe charger all in one.
So no transfer switch.
That's only on the multiplus range, they have mains in, and a internal charger....
We camp 99.9% of the time off grid, without hookup. So decided I didn't need to spend the extra money on the multiplus. And didn't need the internal charger
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I've kept my setup simple, no external mains in, no transfer switches, no pe Earth switching.
Just an inverter of the batterys that runs everything.
Then a hot pluggable 50A mains charger that I can drop in the floor well if needed.
Vandaman, done the same ... Simpler, cheaper set up and no transfer switches needed.
.
If we get EHU, I just plug in the EHU extension lead to the 12v victron charger, and that keeps the 12v LB side topped up.... Then the Ablemail Amt keeps the starter topped up.
No need for second starter battery chargers and ask that....
I works great .... And perfect for out requirements.
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IF you used EHU most or 50/50 of the time I'd suggest you look at the victron multiplus range.... Which in, inverter, transfer switch and maybe charger all in one.
Thanks. That was my thinking. I haven’t got a hook up at the moment. Was thinking about the multiples as a “what if…” scenario. But I hadn’t thought about just using a stand alone charger if ever needed on hookup.
I’m still considering one of the all in one power station things. Probably the Bluetti, just for the simple reason it will fit under the bed board behind the seat whereas the Ecoflow is too tall.
Trim tools will pop it off - just work around the edge there are a couple of clips.
Love this forum. Thanks, thats sorted!!
what he said - DONT UNPLUG the yellow airbag switch untill the ingnition switch is off. !!
or you will get an airbag warning light.
I did reset a fellow members airbag light using Carista the other day!
Also don’t switch the ignition back on whilst it is unplugged. Even if it is only to listen to the radio while you do the job. (Don’t ask me how I know)
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