Seems this was correct, popped the fuse out, stopped working, popped it back in, worked again. But thanks for getting me to check!
What Have You Done To Your Van Today?
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Cab lights upgraded to LED, courtesy of THQ
So, when is the how to being published so we can copy
So, when is the how to being published so we can copy
When I’m not working daft hours and I’ve got a chance to finish it!
With the sliding door mounted blind, I’ve taken a full length ply panel with window aperture, and re-drilled the top row of panel clip holes 30mm higher centre to centre. 12mm holes.
I’ve then cut the lower half of the panel off 15mm below the centre of those new holes. That means the bottom edge of the panel lines up with the top edge of the Kiravans storage pocket.
I’ve then drilled the door frame with 8mm holes 30mm above the existing top row of panel clip holes centre to centre, to accept the panel clips to secure the frame to the door. For the upper securing points I’ll be riveting in some of the panel brackets usually found in the back of a kombi around the window frame and drilling the ply to accept panel clips.
Mounting the blind to the ply is the easy bit but I’ve had to ensure it’s in the right place to fit between the top of the window frame and the runner for the sliding window.
I’ll be having a custom cut panel made once I’ve got the measurements sussed.
For the barn doors I’ve just bought blank full length panels to cut custom apertures once I’ve had time to measure up!!
It will always be protected by the fuse, but if inserted the ‘wrong’ way round, it will in fact be protected by both fuses rather than having one for the original circuit and a separate one for the new circuit (dashcam in this case). They do usually need to have the cable exit to the left on a T6 to be installed for separate circuits. The diagrams below may help (stolen from another site). Simplest test is if the dashcam stops working when you remove either fuse then it is wired as shown in Position B below.
That’s a bit clever - banging sounds!
Only a little job today. ‘De-loaded’ the rear suspension bushes as I’d put it all back together in a rush when I lowered it recently.
(Jacked up, wheels off, suspension bolts loosened, rear arms jacked up to ride height and bolts retorqued. Wheels back on and Voila.)
Well what a massive difference that has made. The van rides much smoother, feels much less crashy through bumps and rough road and the whole cabin seems much quieter. I can tell as listening to the same music I’m able to have the volume a lot lower and still hear it and have a conversation without raising my voice.
I expect it’ll be much quieter once I’ve sound deadened the cabin area too!
(Jacked up, wheels off, suspension bolts loosened, rear arms jacked up to ride height and bolts retorqued. Wheels back on and Voila.)
Well what a massive difference that has made. The van rides much smoother, feels much less crashy through bumps and rough road and the whole cabin seems much quieter. I can tell as listening to the same music I’m able to have the volume a lot lower and still hear it and have a conversation without raising my voice.
I expect it’ll be much quieter once I’ve sound deadened the cabin area too!
Ah, makes sense! Thanks for the clarification.
SheWee or Whizzaway ?Wrong thread I know, should be under WHYBFYVT.... but my arrival today looks very similiar to @CAB 's picture above, where he appears to keep his 'emergency urinal' under the bonnet!! Great idea for refilling the washer bottle btw !
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I been using the other brand Pepsi big gulp for ages
Mrs Sackmycook wasnt impressed with my toilet tent and Thetford 165 purchase today, so I would be pushing my luck suggesting a contraption like these no matter how practical.....
