What Have You Done To Your Van Today?

[ben5560]

Overhead locker and light installed!

 

[Stay Frosty]

@ben5560 Just being nosey mate but have you got any build pics on a thread, only after Camper Jam and looking on the trade stands I'm really noticing/liking the slick upstand window panels with blinds behind on some of these sleek kitchens, yours included.

 

[ben5560]

@ben5560 Just being nosey mate but have you got any build pics on a thread, only after Camper Jam and looking on the trade stands I'm really noticing/liking the slick upstand window panels with blinds behind on some of these sleek kitchens, yours included.

Thanks mate! This one is from Davenco near Derby, it's their splashback included with all their kitchens. I have a Google images album if you want to see that?

I ought to do a build thread on here eventually though once I'm done!

 

[DXX]

ah… does that mean it’s probably worth taking into a bodyshop rather than trying to diy? I have a can of starlight blue spray from the dealer when I bought the van

Probably not a rattle can job but don’t let a body shop loose with abrasives to remove more galvanising than needed to do the job. You may find it works out to be an expensive job as they will need to blend the paint in to the original

 

[ben5560]

Printed these drawers off a design I found online, much better!

 

[Lucasimo]

Fitted two new 210W Bifacial n type solar panels to my solar panel rails yesterday.

Wired in series to give the best performance for the MPPT charge controller.

These panels were purchased from Voltanic - a good supplier and one to watch out for. 15 year warranty on these panels. Rails are stuck to the pop top roof with 2mm thick polyurethane double sided tape from Stikon. Tape is ridiculously strong and built for outdoor use with the adhesive improving its hold over time. It certainly isn't ever coming off unless cheese wire is used under the rail.

Installation companies should be looking at using this tape instead of polyurethane sealant. I think the tape is stronger and more resistant to aging and cracking.

Old 200w semi flexible panel will be used for other projects.

Very good performance as well! Best solar panels I have used so far
Great performance in dull weather too. Storm pop top works fine since combined weight of panels and rails is under 40kg

 

[doncarlyon]

We're thinking of doing a mini road trip in Northumberland during the school hols. No idea on the route yet but if anyone has some campsite recommendations they'd be much appreciated!

Springhill Farm in Seahouses is nice, can see Bamburgh castle on a clear day.

 

[Swordfish1983]

Decided i needed a windscreen cover to keep the heat off and the kids happy. They have been bugging me to. Get eyes since seeing them at Camper Calling for the last 4 years.

 

[Sladie07]

Had some van related pressies for my birthday so have popped on an ‘RCA’ sticker on the back (it’s our Instagram page logo thingymabob), and trying to get the radio screen visor to stick. Not sure it’s quite the right size, and it may also need some better double sided tape, but we’ll give it a go!

 

[Sladie07]

Decided i needed a windscreen cover to keep the heat off and the kids happy. They have been bugging me to. Get eyes since seeing them at Camper Calling for the last 4 years.

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I think that might have to be on my Xmas list!