What Have You Bought Today?

[Ali-G]

At risk of sounding terrible physics, is it fair to say if you lift either the back or the front you're only lifting half the weight (approx), with the wheels taking the remaining load? Of course the front will be heavier due to the engine, but surely within the limits of 2.5 ton jack?

Lifting one corner at a time is never going to be more than 2 tonnes per corner, plus it is a Kombi not a full on camper van

Yep, fair point, I did think that after I'd posted.

 

[Johnod17]

A second 100 watt folding panel delivered today.
John

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Nice what are they like ?
I have installed a Renogy 2000w invertor in my caravan this week and it works well.
Already have a 100w panel on the roof but may get a second portable unit for addad charge.

 

[Eli]

Only bagged myself some Foo Fighter tickets

 

[Rioja John]

Nice what are they like ?
I have installed a Renogy 2000w invertor in my caravan this week and it works well.
Already have a 100w panel on the roof but may get a second portable unit for addad charge.

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@Johnod17 They are very good quality panels from Amazon I bought one on Monday £169 ordered second Wednesday and they had gone up in price to £189. Magnetic catches hold the panels shut and support legs are velcroed and pretty sturdy.
The panel doesn’t come with a controller or an extension lead as they are advertised as Portable power station chargers, but I’ve doctored a 3 mt lead so that they can be connected to my controller and charge my GEL leisure batteries.
John.

 

[WinFreak]

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Big brakes front and rear … for my other VW

I've got these on my M3

 

[Johnod17]

View attachment 161015View attachment 161016View attachment 161017View attachment 161018@Johnod17 They are very good quality panels from Amazon I bought one on Monday £169 ordered second Wednesday and they had gone up in price to £189. Magnetic catches hold the panels shut and support legs are velcroed and pretty sturdy.
The panel doesn’t come with a controller or an extension lead as they are advertised as Portable power station chargers, but I’ve doctored a 3 mt lead so that they can be connected to my controller and charge my GEL leisure batteries.
John.

Thanks for the reply
That looks a nice bit of kit,I like how it has a good carry case for the cables.

 

[MK2Golf24v]

Little bit of custom trim work

 

[t6blo]

‘Looks like a golf ball’ tow ball cover

 

[Chris Sherwood]

‘Looks like a golf ball’ tow ball cover

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Looks a bit big...

 

[Eli]

wheels are due to me tomorrow

wheels are due to me tomorrow

So the wheels eventually today and no wheels bolts or spigots rings where sent, absolute genius’s.

 

[Rioja John]

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The Alpicool TWW55 arrived early this morning an amazing bit of kit But it was to tall to fit under our VanKing bed and quite heavy at 19 kgs empty.
I contacted the company I purchased from and no quibbles they are picking it up free of charge and re-embursment of money if I wanted but I’m exchanging it for the Alpicool TWW35 which is smaller and will go under the bed plus difference in price re-embursed.
New fridge will be here by Friday.

John.

Today my new Alpicool TWW35 arrived plugged in my garage and working fine.
I downloaded the app and can control the fridge from my phone.
John.

 

[Dellmassive]

Victron 25A IP65 Smart charger - thanks to @Skyliner33 for the heads up of the sale offer

ill add it to the 15A IP65 and the Twin IP22 30A`ers + the NOCOS

You searched for victron ip65 - Alpha Batteries

www.alpha-batteries.co.uk

 

[Skyliner33]

Victron 25A IP65 Smart charger - thanks to @Skyliner33 for the heads up of the sale offer

ill add it to the 15A IP65 and the Twin IP22 30A`ers + the NOCOS


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You searched for victron ip65 - Alpha Batteries

www.alpha-batteries.co.uk

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I bought this (extra £10 discount for collecting)

 

[SAF1981]

Bought Kenwood DAB8020. It comes with its own spaghetti rainbow and lots of confusion to link my MFS and rear parking sensors

 

[EdH]

I bought 30L of diesel from my local Texaco for £60

 

[vegt]

Today I got some wheels for the van:

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Always liked these Fuel Zephyr from the photos I’ve seen online and I’m well happy with them in the flesh.

Fitting them later this week with suspension

Fitted! Along with ST X coilovers from Chris at The Van Cave. Very happy!

 

[interbear]

I bought 30L of diesel from my local Texaco for £60

Showing off with your luxury purchases

 

[Hamster67]

Product Update
The Mini Cadac worked well and cooked a BBQ for 6 last night.
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Hi Do you use this inside the van also, I'm debating wether to install full kitchen unit ie sink and double hob but would prefer to cook outside when possible.
The reviews for this cadac are excellent and I'm asking would I really need to shell out for a dometic double hob if I had this?

 

[JOG]

Hi Do you use this inside the van also, I'm debating wether to install full kitchen unit ie sink and double hob but would prefer to cook outside when possible.
The reviews for this cadac are excellent and I'm asking would I really need to shell out for a dometic double hob if I had this?

In short, no! If you have some sort of awning, you’re good to go

 

[BoroBoy]

We decided not to have a kitchen in our van, as we didn't to have go live with cooking smells etc. Therefore we do all our cooking in our awning, keeping the van as fresh as possible.