What Have You Done To Your Van Today?
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Installed my first Fridge the Dometic NRX50c
Firstly got some 18mm and carpeted it so I could close the gap and secure the fridge more easily, I then stuck a vent into the side to help circulation.
And a bit of cable management to the battery. Few pics to see what I done.
Firstly got some 18mm and carpeted it so I could close the gap and secure the fridge more easily, I then stuck a vent into the side to help circulation.
And a bit of cable management to the battery. Few pics to see what I done.
Actually on Friday, but only just got back from weekend away, where they were put to test.
Added USB socket to rear. Might not seem much but makes significiant differnce when heads by tailgate and no provision for charging phones. Also means can use USB light once main spots are turned off.
Fitted storage bags to rears sides. Slot into awning rail with cable sewn into top.
Added USB socket to rear. Might not seem much but makes significiant differnce when heads by tailgate and no provision for charging phones. Also means can use USB light once main spots are turned off.
Fitted storage bags to rears sides. Slot into awning rail with cable sewn into top.
Finally got around to sorting the dreaded ABS/stability control warning lights problem.
Changed the Right Rear wheel hub and replaced the brake disks and pads while I was there.
Not an easy job getting the hub out but managed it on my 2nd attempt.
So far so good as warning lights went off and start/stop error has gone with it.
Changed the Right Rear wheel hub and replaced the brake disks and pads while I was there.
Not an easy job getting the hub out but managed it on my 2nd attempt.
So far so good as warning lights went off and start/stop error has gone with it.
Fixed the grab handle with the judicious application of a rivnut. Probably stronger than the original!Removed headlining and door cards / carriers to add some insulation and sound deadening. Made good use of the various threads and guides on here but when putting it all back, didn't quite line up the headliner on the pax side and managed to strip the threads of the grab handle.
Nice splitter that one, from Vanstyle I think. I had it one before swapping to the LV-S and thought it looked smart especially for the price
Doing a u turn to visit new grandchild, road behind clear and traffic other-way long way off. Final turn forward and someone tries to get through in front (could not see them).
Mine is front, theirs is front to back,
Not sure who’s fault it is - either way
Mine is front, theirs is front to back,
Not sure who’s fault it is - either way
I was brought up to believe they were called the Jesus Christ handlesFixed the grab handle with the judicious application of a rivnut. Probably stronger than the original!
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I had the same thing happen but for the life of me have no idea how I missed hitting them!! Frustrating as it was clear I was doing a u turn and came from nowhere.. Honda jazz driver!Doing a u turn to visit new grandchild, road behind clear and traffic other-way long way off. Final turn forward and someone tries to get through in front (could not see them).
Mine is front, theirs is front to back,
Not sure who’s fault it is - either way
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What is wrong with people? When I was taught to drive (in Tudor times) I was taught to give way when someone is manoeuvring, not try and squeeze past them half way though a three point turn.Doing a u turn to visit new grandchild, road behind clear and traffic other-way long way off. Final turn forward and someone tries to get through in front (could not see them).
Mine is front, theirs is front to back,
Not sure who’s fault it is - either way
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Just watched the dashcam, road clear both ways, about to start final turn edged forward and bang! Looking at road width not sure the car would have got through even if I had not started to move forward. Guess will end up knock for knock - really p’d off as drive carefully and no accidents in 40 years.
At least no one hurt.
At least no one hurt.
I don't believe you're at fault. Approaching a vehicle doing a three point turn requires you to wait until they have finished and not drive into them... you weren't travelling you were maneuvering and it wiulda been obvious. They drove into a practically static vehicle due to impatience. Grrr it boils my p155...
Useless fact- the main bolt thst holds a hanglider together is called the Jesus Bolt, probably because if it should fail thatnjsnrhe last word the pilot is every likely to scream.I was brought up to believe they were called the Jesus Christ handles
Maybe it's me, but if someone starts doing a 3 point turn in the middle of a busy road, as they regularly do near me, and expect everyone else to be inconvenienced because they couldn't be arsed inconveniencing themselves by driving a little further and reversing into a side street, then I'm always going past the front mid-maneouvre.
If it was clear both ways where did the car come from?
That fact that you hit the back of the car can’t help you case. Can/will insurance companies use dashcam evidence in this sort of incident or will they not bother? surely if you are in the right and have video then the insurance companies will sort it out?
That fact that you hit the back of the car can’t help you case. Can/will insurance companies use dashcam evidence in this sort of incident or will they not bother? surely if you are in the right and have video then the insurance companies will sort it out?
Unsurprisingly, insurers will use whatever evidence they have access to if it helps them avoiding having to payout. Just ensure the dashcam footage isn't self-incriminating before submitting, as the third party's insurer will see it and will use it against you if they can.
