Newbie

[cgw]

Hi all,
Just bought my first T6 & getting it converted to a camper van.
May ask some daft questions, so don't be too harsh.

Colin

 

[Mickymiff]

How much you paying for your conversion?

 

[Spaghetti]

....ask away. There’s a few things I’d do differently if I was converting now.

 

[Mickymiff]

....ask away. There’s a few things I’d do differently if I was converting now.

Im literally just starting mine , i really want to do al electrics myself but after just buying lights i think i need all the rest of the kit beofre i put them in..
I've sound deadened and insulated so far , hd audio upgrde to rockfords with x 2 subs under seats , im ready to carpet and do lights now but havent a clue how to wire the touch lights in . Pic attached

 

[Spaghetti]

Sounds like you’re well on your way. It would be worth clarifying what you are aiming for, to determine whether you want a leisure battery, whether you’re looking for a full conversion, with cooking and a fridge, heater etc? What charger will you require? Mine used to have a basic ‘split charge’ relay which is useless with a ‘smart’ alternator, so I pulled that out, and installed a CTEK 250SA and have been very pleased with it.

The lights require a suitably rated and fused positive connection and a decent earth. If these are touch lights, the switching is dealt with by the unit, if not, they’ll need to be switched too.

If they’re off the starter battery, consideration must be made to over discharging the starter battery and not being able to start the van, although a few of these are very low current.