What Have You Done To Your Van Today?

[W1bb1y666]

60W soldering iron and be quick as they melt!
Hold the XT in a vice

I just bought these:

3 Pairs XT60 Plug female and male Connector with 12AWG Silicon Wire for RC Lipo battery Cable Drone : Amazon.co.uk: Toys & Games

3 Pairs XT60 Plug female and male Connector with 12AWG Silicon Wire for RC Lipo battery Cable Drone : Amazon.co.uk: Toys & Games

www.amazon.co.uk

12AWG so only about 30A rated at 12v (they're only like 2" long), but on the input side at 19V or so from a panel, even 300W is only about 16A ish I think. And my panel is only 160w atm

 

[Skyliner33]

60W soldering iron and be quick as they melt!
Hold the XT in a vice

I know lol. Did you tin the wire before, when I did this I found they wouldnt go in the receiver on the XT60 .

 

[step]

Not today exactly, but a few days ago changed the rear Halogen lights on the T6.1 to aftermarket T6.1 smoked version. Also changed the high brake light to a smoked version

 

[Drive Wayne]

Not today exactly, but a few days ago changed the rear Halogen lights on the T6.1 to aftermarket T6.1 smoked version. Also changed the high brake light to a smoked version

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Looking good @step ! They look quite different to my THQ ones, what make are they?

 

[Sackmycook]

Test fit of the Polar rear screen that came today. Will be fine when the creases come out....

 

[step]

Looking good @step ! They look quite different to my THQ ones, what make are they?

They are actually marked up as VLand. But got them from a different seller from ebay for a much better price. Came with the additional harness and after following some coding instructions found on the forum they work a treat. Much brighter than the old halogens.

 

[Sackmycook]

Had my electrician around today to do a couple of small jobs on the house. He showed up in T6 with 6.1 front end conversion with 199k miles. Got chatting about vans and he mentioned that he had to go to somewhere in Yorkshire to get his halogens headlights coded for main beam to stay on , when high beam selected.
Nonsense, I said !
Whipped out the Carista and did it for him along with the other "Gucci" mods most folks do.
He is well happy.
Mentioned he might like to reduce my bill....

 

[davecdjt]

I have always thought an engine warning light was an MOT fail.

Apparently not. The MOT tester did the code reading. He’s a good lad. His garage has been servicing our vehicles for over 20 years.

 

[Jamiedh]

Swapped out the 20’s for some 17’s.

Fuel Zephyr
235/65/17 Falken Wildpeaks
15mm spacers on the rear
Down 90mm over standard

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After:



Will be keeping the 20’s and I’ll just swap them as and when I feel like it

 

[Dundee_Kev]

Apparently not. The MOT tester did the code reading. He’s a good lad. His garage has been servicing our vehicles for over 20 years.

Hmm.........

 

[Vedubber]

What do you do when you want an OEM glove box light, but can’t find one, we make our own.

 

[MikeWillmott]

I know lol. Did you tin the wire before, when I did this I found they wouldnt go in the receiver on the XT60 .

Always tin both wire and connector - I know it seems wrong but it’s ok to trim a few strands of cable to get a good fit.
Or use XT90s

 

[Roweman]

Having brought my new All Seasons VW Camper last month, I decided to make a few subtle changes
Grills, Wing mirrors, Side wrap, and rear spoiler. Now ready for the 1st camping trip next week

 

[davecdjt]

Hmm.........

Hi @Dundee_Kev, you’re title says you are an MOT tester and your hmmm suggests doubt?I had a full diagnostics test done. The engine light was cleared. The photo shows the diagnostics results. The tests seemed to indicate that everything was working within limits though the low flow warning that was coming up was put down to the EGR needing cleaning/replacing. There are no warning lights on the dash now.

 

[MorkC68]

MOT time yesterday, always done with a bit of doubt on the mind..

Passed with flying colours, happy days and ready for camping after easter

 

[St6]

Put my summer shoes on ,and gave her a good wax

 

[Sasquatch]

Fitted my stainless side bars, gave the mounts a good dose of lano while I was under there.

Fitted the dual-tone horn kit. Plug and play, works a treat. Went in from under the bumper with no problems, and though performing keyhole surgery with arms and hands as big as mine takes some patience.

 

[Drive Wayne]

Fitted my stainless side bars, gave the mounts a good dose of lano while I was under there.

Fitted the dual-tone horn kit. Plug and play, works a treat. Went in from under the bumper with no problems, and though performing keyhole surgery with arms and hands as big as mine takes some patience.

Does the new horn sound good @Sasquatch ?
Quite disappointed with the one I changed out last year!

 

[Sasquatch]

It sounds great thanks Wayne. The old one had Huw Edwards messaging me on whatsapp and offering me money to taske my hat off, but the new one when sounded saw Burt Reynold's ghost briefly appear and nod approvingly. A big improvement for not a lot of folding.

 

[Drive Wayne]

It sounds great thanks Wayne. The old one had Huw Edwards messaging me on whatsapp and offering me money to taske my hat off, but the new one when sounded saw Burt Reynold's ghost briefly appear and nod approvingly. A big improvement for not a lot of folding.

Big thanks Sassy!