Man Vs Van..

[Skyliner33]

Never had anything done there myself so I can’t comment on their workmanship.
Been there for a good few years now and has quite a large stock of conversions was there last weekend to see if I could source some vents I was after.
Seen a few of their vans dotted about no harm in calling down and having chat I was there for a good 40 minutes chatting about campers
Leisuredrive Camper Sales

Thanks. If you let me know next time you are around thee let me know. I will put the kettle on.

 

[Northern Monkey]

Don’t live too far from it myself @Skyliner33

 

[kn0bby]

I've thought that, but I'm a bit nervous about it, and dont fancy being outside in this weather, especially if it turned mid job.

Went to a place in Huddersfield this morning and was given a decent price for twin sliding windows.

I know what you mean.. I have a pop up tent which would go over it.. Alternatively I might try and get it in the garage.. Just my track car would have to live on the drive while i'm doing it.

 

[kn0bby]

Transformation!


The van has been back to Bognor Motors to be transformed!

Really really really pleased with the results...

Now running on 20's, 70mm lower and now with 300BHP..

 

[kn0bby]

 

[kn0bby]

Spare bits up for sale..


Wheels already gone..





I have original suspension, anti roll bars. available for sale.

 

[kn0bby]

ITS SO COLD OUT THERE...


I must be mad!

Doing a bit of insulation while I wait for my new Stereo to turn up.

 

[kn0bby]

Auxiliary Heater


Today the auxiliary heater was fitter.

I used a chap called Ian Smith from Sub Zero.

R12 to RS24 Specialist Mobile Automotive Air Conditioning Engineering for Kent and M25 Area | Sub Zero for all your Mobile Automotive Air Conditioning Engineering needs.

Have a petrol engine I had two options, either fit a diesel heater and fit a small diesel tank somewhere or Webasto now has a petrol heater.

Webasto Air Top 2000 STC


Sorry didn't get many pictures.. Ian came to my workplace and I was in meetings all day.

At the moment the heater is fully fitted under the vehicle however inside the van I asked Ian not to finish things off.. So the controller is just loose and I have a loose heater pipe just coming in where I think the outlet might be.





It works really well! Comes out very very hot and heats up the van very quickly!

 

[kn0bby]

New head unit..


Due to my VW factory fitted head unit not supporting my reversing camera I had to get a new hear units.

Finalized on a Kenwood navigation system..

I ordered the unit from ABSOLUT5.. They offered a great service, turned up next day. .
absolute new | VW T5/T6 Specialists

They also included the adapter to connect up to the T6.. This includes the USB port adapter, rear view camera adapter, DAB adapter.


Bye Bye old head unit!






Replacing the USB module.





This is no longer used.


All connected up and working.. Finished late. No real time to have a play.







Did manage to test the reversing camera which works!!!

 

[kn0bby]

Few more pictures.. Sorry Van is still in bits!

I'll put up more details later.

 

[kn0bby]

Running battery cables..


with the dash half out I decided to have a go at running the battery cables.

I orderd the kit from Travelvolts. He does a great job! Instructions can be found on his website.

Removed the glove box and lower under dash cover.










Once the lower cover is removed the floor can be pulled back to access the grommets in the bulk head to access the battery compartment.





I am fitting a split charging cable and a electric hook up cable as I want to have the socket under the bonnet.




Travelvolts cables are excellent quality.

 

[kn0bby]

Seats coming out again..




With the seats out you can gain access to the the channels under the floor.







Need to get the cables here so you can run them down the center channel.

 

[kn0bby]

While I was here I couldn't resist. I plan to do the entire floor but I'm a little tight on time and the weather is terrible today.



This cable goes between the fuses and CTEK 250SA to switchen it on when the ignition comes on.



All back down with the battery cables in place.



To connect up later.



Cables routed back to under the drivers seat.

 

[kn0bby]

Installing battery under drivers seat.


With the cables under the driver's seat, it was time to mount the battery.




After a bit of playing around on how to mount and a bit of google searching, I stumbled on the below site which showed the battery on its side.

Installing A Leisure Battery Setup | VAN BUILD | MTB Van Life

It holds really well on the side and Travelvolts kit clamps down on the battery well.



Made up a cardboard template for a wooden plate to mount my CTEK and a few other bits.





Fits well.





Bit of a dilemma on how much to try and get under the seat.

Quick post on the T6forum and I've decided to mount the CTEK 250SA and 12v fuse box in here.. I'll mount the rest in the furniture.



The van looks a bit of a mess!




I plan to carpet this wooden panel later on but want to make sure it fits before I fuss.

 

[kn0bby]

The CTEK and fuse box mounted.



Under here is an earthing post. Handy if you don't know its there.








That's it for tonight. More tomorrow.

 

[CALLAKN]

Ace mate. Didn’t realise you’d gone for the 2.0tfsi great shout! I couldn’t afford the fuel for that! After owning an s3 with the same engine, I know how much that guzzled!! So couldn’t imagine the van!

Giving me plenty of guidance for when I do my electrics.

 

[kn0bby]

Ace mate. Didn’t realise you’d gone for the 2.0tfsi great shout! I couldn’t afford the fuel for that! After owning an s3 with the same engine, I know how much that guzzled!! So couldn’t imagine the van!

Giving me plenty of guidance for when I do my electrics.

I'm used to bad MPG... Coming from this I could only have the TSI..

Sorry the pictures are not great of the electrics.. Was trying to crack on as its going in tomorrow for its POP TOP!

 

[kn0bby]

More electrics..

Carried on with the electrics this morning.

First job was to wire in the CTEK to the van.. Again TravelVolts kit includes all thats needed to connect up.











Connected up to the main van battery.

Electric hook up not connected yet.



not finished, need to tidy up which I will do later on.

 

[kn0bby]

Another beach trip...

Bit different to last time.. Weathers the same lol..

 

[Sharpe]

I'm used to bad MPG... Coming from this I could only have the TSI..

Sorry the pictures are not great of the electrics.. Was trying to crack on as its going in tomorrow for its POP TOP!

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As much as I love my van I’d love an RS6 more!