Just Bought A T6 Panelvan - Selfbuilding A Camper - Making Videos To Help Those That Are Interested.
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.... I’m lazy and just hit the holes with black spray paint.... a brush and red oxide would have been so much more professional!
For those that are interested, the latest video in the set - installing wooden flooring, vynal flooring, installing the RIB bed, the benefits of RIB vs Rock and Roll bed seats.
Haha... I wish I had kept a record of how much time it has taken me... Its weeks of work, especially if you are learning on the job (and videoing/editing) like me!! Thanks for your encouragement @TommyThanks for posting, you make it look so easy
Keep up the good work. Its good to see the progress you are making!
We slept in it for the first time yesterday... I slept really well with the blackout blinds fitted... can’t wait to show you more!!
Sorry, its a long video, and it may not be the "official" or "correct" way to fit a leisure battery and CTEK DC-DC charger system to handle the euro6 smart alternator charging on the VW T6. That said, this is how we did it!! I hope its useful for those of you that are converting a van to a camper etc...
I’d say an 80a fuse for the CTEK is too high. It’s only capable of charging 20a so a 40a fuse will be more than enough. Also fuse 5 in the right hand side is live till the key is removed meaning your batteries will potentially remain connected after the engine has been turned off, it would be better to use any fuse in the middle row which are only live whilst the ignition is on
@Deaky ... Now he tells me!! Well, I'm not pulling it all apart again!! 
... Yes, I can down-rate the fuses, I agree, 30 or 40A should be more than enough... I think the ignition shuts down after 5 mins of inactivity even with the keys in, but I will check...
I now have a mental note... don't leave the keys in the ignition, it will discharge the main battery, and offers criminals the possibility of stealing your wagon !! --> Genuinely, thanks for the feedback, very good points to note!!
EDIT - Just checked... and yes, you are right, the charge system stays on when the key is in... :-(
... Yes, I can down-rate the fuses, I agree, 30 or 40A should be more than enough... I think the ignition shuts down after 5 mins of inactivity even with the keys in, but I will check... I now have a mental note... don't leave the keys in the ignition, it will discharge the main battery, and offers criminals the possibility of stealing your wagon !!
--> Genuinely, thanks for the feedback, very good points to note!!EDIT - Just checked... and yes, you are right, the charge system stays on when the key is in... :-(
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Just move your piggyback fuse 1 column to the left@Deaky ... Now he tells me!! Well, I'm not pulling it all apart again!!
I now have a mental note... don't leave the keys in the ignition, it will discharge the main battery, and offers criminals the possibility of stealing your wagon !!
EDIT - Just checked... and yes, you are right, the charge system stays on when the key is in... :-(
PART7 Video - Installing blackout blinds. Cant get this wrong ... ? Can you ? ... Dubious!!
@James1000 ... Pop top roof will be installed in a few weeks, then its Kitchen... before that, I need to show you guys where I am with this build... it needs to stop raining first !!
@James1000 ... Pop top roof will be installed in a few weeks, then its Kitchen... before that, I need to show you guys where I am with this build... it needs to stop raining first !!
Not far off 2007 biblical rain - we'll be back to free bottle water soon
Another part in the series... Just a quick 3 min video on fitting these Heko wind and rain guards ... they make a massive difference to the functionality of the van in my opinion... you can crack the window and enjoy a little fresh air while driving, or stationary to stop moisture build up while sleeping, and also run an electric hookup through the window too! ... I spent £28 of my hard earned cash... well worth it in my humble opinion! Video below...
Our latest video... Our very first outing in our half-built DIY T6 camper-van... So nice to be able to use it... Any suggestions on what we need to do next to make life even more comfortable?
a microwave for those microwaveable burgers???
Absolutely... we are so lucky, we have just been sent a set of magnetic internals to review... coming soon to a YouTube channel near you!
