Off-grid - Trials and Triumphs

[Bav]

Hey Chris, I'm not sure tbh. I'll look through the conversion bumph and get back to you. I suspect it isn't actually a Quooker at all and that I've used that as a genericised term for a boiling-water tap.

It's actually one of these: Fohen Furnas | Brushed Nickel | 3-in-1 Boiling Water Tap with Swan Neck

 

[Bav]

@Bav that is a stunning van. Can’t beat an orange and grey theme.

That's not just orange - that's M&S Premium Sparkling Orange with Juicy Bits.

Well... actually it's Renault's Valencia Orange.

 

[Trouts]

I suspect it isn't actually a Quooker at all and that I've used that as a genericised term for a boiling-water tap.

oh you'll be telling me it's not all Sellotape next!?

that looks ace fella, well worth the wait! (easy for me to say!)
curious what the set up is inn the rear - is it shelving type storage? (or just look like that because of the expert packing!)

 

[Bav]

oh you'll be telling me it's not all Sellotape next!?

that looks ace fella, well worth the wait! (easy for me to say!)
curious what the set up is inn the rear - is it shelving type storage? (or just look like that because of the expert packing!)

Fanks mate.

Yeah, it's a rear bulkhead with shelving. It's constructed using hex-ply and has lots of tie-down straps/anchor points. It's quite utilitarian back there compared with the living area, but hopefully that means it'll be harder-wearing.

Essentially, it was designed to accommodate my bulky BBQ kit (double burner on legs, grill box and pizza oven), but there's just about enough room for the rest of the camping gear, barring a couple of pillows, which we carry in the "wardrobe". I think the key is we can use the whole of the height of the van for storage without fear that it'll all come tumbling out when the tailgate is opened.

 

[Trouts]

Fanks mate.

Yeah, it's a rear bulkhead with shelving. It's constructed using hex-ply and has lots of tie-down straps/anchor points. It's quite utilitarian back there compared with the living area, but hopefully that means it'll be harder-wearing.

Essentially, it was designed to accommodate my bulky BBQ kit (double burner on legs, grill box and pizza oven), but there's just about enough room for the rest of the camping gear, barring a couple of pillows, which we carry in the "wardrobe". I think the key is we can use the whole of the height of the van for storage without fear that it'll all come tumbling out when the tailgate is opened.

aaaah, good idea!! i like that...
and good to see 'Mythical Meg'* at last btw


*don't know if she has a name yet?

 

[DaveCrampton]

Looks fantastic Bav!

I like the shelving thing in the rear, gives me ideas...

 

[Bav]

aaaah, good idea!! i like that...
and good to see 'Mythical Meg'* at last btw


*don't know if she has a name yet?

She's a he!

 

[Trouts]

She's a he!

yes it's very much like that these days isn't it!!


*sorry about that.

 

[Jonesy123]

It wasn't my intention to tease and I fear I may have set expectations waaay too high , but I've previously posted these...

External pop top cover for a Hilo

@Bav ...there's no slope or taper on the front elevation on mine. So it's a single/simple measurement.

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Seat Upgrade Gallery

Had the seats and RIB bed reupholstered in leather last week, excellent quality leather, and first-class workmanship. Cost £1650 + VAT

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Shiny Saturday!

Lovely looking van :thumbsup: Thanks as with them all it’s a constant project haha. Stopped spending in it due house improvements and holiday money. But I’ll find something else to add to it haha

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And here's a few more pics (but, shh!, keep them to yourself )...
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That's really nice. Love the retro orange thing and the stripey effect. Class

 

[Jonesy123]

yes it's very much like that these days isn't it!!


*sorry about that.

Might as well get your moneys worth though lol

 

[Sackmycook]

our evening meal - a pre-prepared curry and pot of tea

Very Yorkshire

 

[Bav]

Very Yorkshire );

There's no bigger compliment...well... at least to a Yorkshireman