Panel van to........ to be decided.

[bobbybasic]

Nice updates

 

[JOG]

Like that switch….need a Linky!

 

[Skyliner33]

Like that switch….need a Linky!

I lied, it was Amazon not the others:

 

[bmc054]

Do you regret selling up and starting again?
I’m fancying a pop top wondering about doing the same
Cheers
Bob

 

[Skyliner33]

Do you regret selling up and starting again?
I’m fancying a pop top wondering about doing the same
Cheers
Bob

Good question. I miss the last van as everyday driver was (possibly) better, due to being more car like with the Caravelle conversion so had 5 seats v 4 for this van..
I sold it because it was a Euro 5 van and Greater Manchester was supposed to be going a clean aid zone with £10 a day charge for earlier than Euro6. (Its now not going to happen).

However overall I'm happy with the change and starting again as I now have a better camping van. and LWB gives a lot more usable space.

It would be nice to own both vans. 1 for everyday use and one for camping.

Overall in answer, no.

 

[Skyliner33]

Gloss Black front grill. Makes such big difference, looks so much more 'premium'.

 

[Skyliner33]

Inside conversion is nearly finished now:

 

[airhoguk]

That looks amazing @Skyliner33

 

[Skyliner33]

That looks amazing @Skyliner33

Thanks.

 

[Macp]

Van is looking great. Can I ask is it easier to just paint the chrome central strip on the grille or just buy the whole grille in black from THQ ?

 

[Skyliner33]

Van is looking great. Can I ask is it easier to just paint the chrome central strip on the grille or just buy the whole grille in black from THQ ?

Depends what you want. I wrapped the chrome strips on the OEM grill. That’s fairly easy and can be changed.
Grill and dog bones:

 

[Macp]

Depends what you want. I wrapped the chrome strips on the OEM grill. That’s fairly easy and can be changed.
Grill and dog bones:
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I was considering changing the chrome strip to black to match the oem grille. I just wasn’t sure if that strip is removable, or if you have to take the grille off to spray it.

Wrapping is a damn good idea. Any tips on where to source the wrap.

 

[Skyliner33]

I was considering changing the chrome strip to black to match the oem grille. I just wasn’t sure if that strip is removable, or if you have to take the grille off to spray it.

Wrapping is a damn good idea. Any tips on where to source the wrap.

I think the strip is removable, but not sure how. I just bought 3M vinyl of ebay.

 

[Macp]

I think the strip is removable, but not sure how. I just bought 3M vinyl of ebay.

Ah yes brilliant thanks. I know what im doing next week

 

[Skyliner33]

Been a bit lax on updating my thread.
But approximately 1 year after buying a solar panel I put on my big boy pants and fitted it today.
With much needed encouragement from the @Dellmassive posts on fitting his.
Also I couldnt have managed it without a second pair of hands to handle the panel. So thank you @campagquinn for supplying said hands.

 

[Sabre]

Been a bit lax on updating my thread.
But approximately 1 year after buying a solar panel I put on my big boy pants and fitted it today.
With much needed encouragement from the @Dellmassive posts on fitting his.
Also I couldnt have managed it without a second pair of hands to handle the panel. So thank you @campagquinn for supplying said hands.

View attachment 323332

Nice. What is the rating of the panel?

 

[Skyliner33]

Nice. What is the rating of the panel?

270W iirc. It’s been a while since I bought it