What Have You Done To Your Van Today?
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Very nice. I want to do this on mine but I suspect they are a pain to remove.
Where did you get these from? Do you have a link please?
It’s quite easy… just take the door card off three torx and a couple of plugs
Great job - that's a professional finish you've achieved.
Finally finished fitting my California tailgate trim with camping chairs, blind, tailgate release switch and wired in LED lights.
Managed a ‘no-drill‘ install of the tailgate release switch by using one of the bolt access holes on the side of the panel.
Here is the switch, needs to be the ultra short version, 16mm.
Managed a ‘no-drill‘ install of the tailgate release switch by using one of the bolt access holes on the side of the panel.
Here is the switch, needs to be the ultra short version, 16mm.
Allan and his team @ Crafted Automotive Ltd finished my engine cover yesterday and what an outstanding job they have done.
From dropping of the drab grey plastic full engine cover to this beautiful piece.
If you need any bodywork doing I highly recommend these guys. Their number is 01274 242009
From dropping of the drab grey plastic full engine cover to this beautiful piece.
If you need any bodywork doing I highly recommend these guys. Their number is 01274 242009
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Looks stunning mate!
I bought the drab grey plastic cover off you.
John.
John.
Fitted my complimentary rear bumper protector and skid guard from Rgmautomotive
More buffalo board action today adding stuff on top of the U shape layout, definitely L shape now, the bed is 116cm wide and 180 cm long.
Coffee table mode
Dinner time mode
Some storage space for table cloth and tea towels etc
Mega draw for all our cooking stuff and dry food, and just by luck, it can be opened even when the bed slates are down,
Plenty of sanding to do and finishing off all the edges with some Osmo oil, and fitting door catches etc
I’m hoping it will all work out when it’s finished, certainly gone off piste with this layout, I think it’s unique..
Coffee table mode
Dinner time mode
Some storage space for table cloth and tea towels etc
Mega draw for all our cooking stuff and dry food, and just by luck, it can be opened even when the bed slates are down,
Plenty of sanding to do and finishing off all the edges with some Osmo oil, and fitting door catches etc
I’m hoping it will all work out when it’s finished, certainly gone off piste with this layout, I think it’s unique..
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BMVS also did cab floor and door sound deadening plus rear arches. Really happy with the effect it’s made on sound in the cab. Music sounds better at lower volume and road noise is much reduced.
Thanks to Paul and Simon at BMVS for always being super helpful.
Thanks to Paul and Simon at BMVS for always being super helpful.
Whowhobug
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Where did you get the 12v power feed from please on the B pillar drivers side?Finished off the wiring on the Renogy DC-DC charger and did a bit of testing today. Everything is working as it should, all the LED’s are visible by looking under the front of the drivers seat which is a bonus. It should also be possible to change a fuse without needing to remove the drivers seat should that ever be required.
As part of the testing, I attached my fold up 50W solar panel just for the hell of it to see if it would charge even though there was no sun. It recognised it was there because the voltage output was over 15V but that is about all it did. It did prove the unit is doing what it should and turning solar on if the voltage threshold is reached. A bigger panel might have provided a little charge. I have a 180W panel waiting to go on the roof.
I also had a bit of a play with the Bluetooth app to see what it does. Functionality is limited although it does show the basics. There is another app which allows configuration of the charger which I’ll play with another time. Haven’t decided where I’m going to mount the Bluetooth module yet, there is so much cable on it i could put it anywhere in the van
I also managed to source a rubber cover which should fit the positive battery terminal properly. Just waiting for it to arrive so i can put that in place rather than using the yellow plastic thing which I’ve had to modify to make it fit (which it does badly). Fortunately not using the van just now so haven’t bothered to fit the drivers seat until i get that fitted.
Some pictures:
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Clamp holding battery in position. Battery tray is screwed to the seat base so battery is nice and secure. BM2 has been moved and fixed to top of battery since i took the picture.
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The app display with engine running and solar connected (small 50W panel, no sun):
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App display with solar connected with engine turned off (same solar panel same conditions):
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The USB sockets I fitted in the B pillars. They have a touch controlled on/off button. I chose these so i could turn them off so there is no parasitic drain from them. They light up when they’re on. Not sure I’m going to leave the covers on them, will decide later.
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Had the rear window tinted, from new it was a much lighter than the two side window. Really impressed with service from luke@ukautopro.co.uk Excellent job and highly recommend using him if any of you need window tinting and live in and around Hertfordshire.
