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Before I realised it was ice blocking ours, and before I found the fuse, we just used a spray bottle of the diluted pink stuff.
That fuse is a bit of a pig to replace, you would have thought they would put it near the open end of the tunnel
 
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Have you got a link to these blinds please ?
Here you go...

You can request a custom size if you order the standard size which is one-up (e.g. for a 95 cm wide custom blind order the one which is 100 cm wide). We ordered the kitchen one first, then the bench seat one a couple of months later when the kitchen proof of principle was a success. Note that the drop-down menu on eBay is for blind size not overall unit size (the frame adds 8 cm to the blind size, i.e. 4 cm each side). So my measurements were:

Kitchen
Overall size required (given to seller in order comments): 75 cm x 44 cm
So blind size required (overall size minus 8 cm each dimension): 67 cm x 36 cm
Therefore next standard blind size up (to choose in the drop-down when you order): 80 cm x 65 cm

Bench Seat
Overall size required (given to seller in order comments): 100.5 cm x 52.5 cm
So blind size required (overall size minus 8 cm each dimension): 92.5 cm x 44.5 cm
Therefore next standard blind size up (to choose in the drop-down when you order): 100 cm x 50 cm

If you order them now, then the first and last line of each should be what's needed. You'll want to double-check those measurements first though! :p I removed the curtain rails then used double-sided tape and bits of cardboard to work out where I thought the blind should go. It was easier once we had the kitchen one because I could use that to make a template of the correct curve radius when working out the bench seat dimensions.
 
T6 (Eu5) SWB 102 Highline. Has the 2+2 configuration, would have preferred the side bench but I guess I can just leave the bed down to get a bench. 35k miles. Tailgate
 
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T6 (Eu5) SWB 102 Highline. Has the 2+2 configuration, would have preferred the side bench but I guess I can just leave the bed down to get a bench. 35k miles. Tailgate
Our RHS seat is permanently down unless we need to transport 4 people.
 
I contacted LD to enquire about a swap of the single behind the driver to the bench arrangement and they have quoted £2.2k not including any seatbelt modifications. Needless to say, I wont be taking them up on that.
I'm not sure if I get the bed board to make the double either. I'ss speak to the dealer and if not, will have a look at making my own up. I've noted @CAB 's guidance earlier in the thread on sizes.
 
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Very pleased to discover this thread. We bought our 2017 Vivante (converted 2020) about 12 months ago, and I have been trying to find solutions to some of the more annoying aspects. Overall I absolutely love it - coming from a California the layout is so useable, and the hi-top is amazing. A few minor adjustments made to ours, in no particular order...

1) Swapped the Aux sockets to include USB-C PD, and a cover so that the light can be covered up at night.

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2) Replaced the annoying and not-blackout curtains with combo blind-and-flyscreen units (eBay special). Have also done the window above the kitchen. Much more effective, less annoying, and with the added benefit of the flyscreen too. Can't do sliding door or tailgate because there isn't enough clearance, and Vanshades are too expensive!

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3) Replaced the humungous original water 'tank' with a smaller one, and tethered it to the side of the cupboard.
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4) Added a bit of visual interest to the worktop opposite the sink.

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5) Replaced the faulty bog-standard original smoke alarm with a new colour-coded one.

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6) Had to re-fit the skylight when it developed a leak, and in the process discovered the 12V feed installed by LeisureDrive. This means I can - in theory - install the optional powered fan to keep things a bit more civilised when I have a lot of wet kit or it's really hot. Only issue is that the wires, which are supposed to be powered off the Aux circuit, are dead. The investigation continues!

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@oscar_van do you have a link for those window blinds and sizes?
 
Anyone with the headrest for the single drivers side rear seat......is this headrest fixed or not ? Is there the ability to have a strap slide behind it. Looking at mounting an ipad or small TV to it when camped up.

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Have you got a Vivante because there isn't a single seat behind the driver's on my Vivante, (it's a side-facing two-seater)
 
yes mate.......they come in 2 versions in the lounge

1. side seat with lap belt and single on passenger side
2. twin forward facing single seats on either side
 
Anyway you can remove the headrest on mine, I've just tried it, and thanks for the idea, it would be a good idea to put a tv or ipad onto it although not sure how you would affix a strap ....... I've tried fixing my small tv to various places in the van but gave up and I just pull out the stand on the tv and put in on top of the sink area when lid is closed.

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Thanks for your efforts, but its the headrest fixed to the cupboard on the seat behind the driver. See original photo

I don't pick my van up for another 2 weeks so i'm working blind

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Thanks for your efforts, but its the headrest fixed to the cupboard on the seat behind the driver. See original photo

I don't pick my van up for another 2 weeks so i'm working blind

I see what you mean now, I am sure you will figure something out, that's part of the fun, good luck let us know how you get on
 
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