New Mppt fitted as decided to go big with solar. Flex 200w at moment but hope to upgrade over weekend.
What Have You Done To Your Van Today?
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Aaah you know when your having a bad week.. Van is now 6months old.. about 3k on the clock and wanted to adjust the solow suspension slightly on the rears.. all fine until taking the bolts out of the anti roll bar from the suspension arm.. 1st bolt came out with threads on 
2nd snapped inside the arm ffs! Filled the swear jar many times over after snapping the extractor tool with the hardened bit inside too.. long story but got it out and ordered new bolts! Discovered the 1st bolt thread has gone even with a long bolt aaahhh.. looking like will have to helicoil 
can only assume damaged when VW fitted or when the suspension was changed (which was done when new before bought)?? Anyone else had a similar issue?
2nd snapped inside the arm ffs! Filled the swear jar many times over after snapping the extractor tool with the hardened bit inside too.. long story but got it out and ordered new bolts! Discovered the 1st bolt thread has gone even with a long bolt aaahhh.. looking like will have to helicoil can only assume damaged when VW fitted or when the suspension was changed (which was done when new before bought)?? Anyone else had a similar issue?
What panel are you going for @chimpusmaximus ? I'm currently in between panels with a Renogy 220w suitcase panel keeping me going, but I do want one back on the roof. My second failure of a flexi panel in 3 years. A proper non flex one it will be next time, with a good warranty!
If it goes well I’ll post over the weekend. I have gone a bit overkill and need to see if it all works first. I have a hungry 612ah battery to feed and the 100 odd watts from the flex was just covering the fridge.
Washes it! Not had a jetwash for 3 years, and finally got a new one. Have never been a massive fan of washing cars, but i really enjoyed it tonight!
Yup. I’ve done this. Snaps far too easily. Expensive trip to the garage.Aaah you know when your having a bad week.. Van is now 6months old.. about 3k on the clock and wanted to adjust the solow suspension slightly on the rears.. all fine until taking the bolts out of the anti roll bar from the suspension arm.. 1st bolt came out with threads on
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but failed dismally (perhaps due to membership status??)
. Anyway… UPDATE to say been out today on some v. bumpy roads and the blinds stay put when in transit even the one on the carpeted window
. Opened tailgate numerous times and stats put.
Am I now selling my previous ‘campervanparts.co.uk’ sucker blinds for rear and side windows??? Nope…. They’re now being put to very good use in my MX5.
. Work a treat
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What Have You Done To Your Van Today?
but failed dismally (perhaps due to membership status??)
. Anyway… UPDATE to say been out today on some v. bumpy roads and the blinds stay put when in transit even the one on the carpeted window. Opened tailgate numerous times and stats put.Am I now selling my previous ‘campervanparts.co.uk’ sucker blinds for rear and side windows??? Nope…. They’re now being put to very good use in my MX5.
. Work a treat
Go big or go home…..
Apart from a small issue with bracket spacing it has been a success. Pop top lifts up fine even with the extra weight.
So it’s a 535w panel and so far been getting over 25amps of solar.
Apart from a small issue with bracket spacing it has been a success. Pop top lifts up fine even with the extra weight.
So it’s a 535w panel and so far been getting over 25amps of solar.
That makes the big boys 300 watt club look 'poxy'!
Yup - that output is almost worthy of being described in terms of kWs!
Wow massive link what you used there please
So panel was from city plumbing. Delivered next day got only £7 delivery Panel
Mounts I used from Amazon Even come with A2 stainless bolts
I had to add some bits to mounts to get spacing right to stretch out the total width outside the canvas. Only one side. Roof has lumps and needed to avoid edge of a lump.
I already had a spare mppt from renogy that will do 40amps or about 520 watts.
Took the van down the beach (5 mins from my house) to put up the Cocoon Breeze awning I got with the van up for the first time to decided if we want to keep or get something smaller.
Managed to get it put up in about 15 mins without falling out with the wife and with 2 kids and the dog running around.
Great bit of kit just super bulky. I think we will be getting rid as it just take up to much space for us but amazing if it fits your needs.
Just a quickly thrown up. No judgement
Managed to get it put up in about 15 mins without falling out with the wife and with 2 kids and the dog running around.
Great bit of kit just super bulky. I think we will be getting rid as it just take up to much space for us but amazing if it fits your needs.
Just a quickly thrown up. No judgement
It's enough to power your new fridge
Go and dropped parcels to parcel shop and get hit on side panel same side like last time….good wife was with dogies inside, my wife say it feel like someone hit it hard on side lol
Was sure if I got orange van no one will be able to ignore it and keep away but no it’s like magnet for other drivers to hit my baby…
It’s not massive damage but will be full panel spray again… I can see face of painter when I come again in 2 months time…
Another 2 or 3 days without van as well…
Was sure if I got orange van no one will be able to ignore it and keep away but no it’s like magnet for other drivers to hit my baby…
It’s not massive damage but will be full panel spray again… I can see face of painter when I come again in 2 months time…
Another 2 or 3 days without van as well…
