What Have You Done To Your Van Today?
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Not as exciting as some - fitted Devonport wheels to replace my huge 20 inch wheels (well BRMS did - great service and staff).
Van feels much happier, but I do only have a 102 BHP.
Van feels much happier, but I do only have a 102 BHP.
I'd say it took me about an hour and a half to do one side. Part of that was faffing around with the stupid plastic clip that broke - it might be quicker if you take the wheel off but I'm on a slight slope so I'm always nervy of taking the wheel off if I don't have to.
Have you added the extra door seals?
I used this one:
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I did this first and was actually quite impressed, all add up though.
V nice. I'm in the market for some devonports but finding some near to me in good condition cheaply is proving difficult. Not fussed on tyres as I'm planning to change them. I think I'll just have to accept some kerbing or pay more.
Is yours lowered?
Hi nonub, I don’t know, but in the photo it does look lower (but I bought it as it was and no expert). To my eye since changing wheels it does look a bit lower but might be an optical ilusion - it is a T28 fully converted so heavy full of camper stuff. (before picture attached). Guessing the wheels are smaller so makes it a bit lower.
Looking at the
looking at tyre size comparison it has dropped it by 1.5 inch compare to old tyres.
Had 4 wheel tracking and alignment done.
This made me smile, at least i know im not the only one!!
I did all the outer skin with dodo deadn, then another full coverage with 10mm Thermo pro on the outer door skin, the inner again fully stripped and covered in deadn with the door card covered with a 25mm acoustic foam. Needless to say the door closing is a very satisfying "thud" now.
The rest of the van(up front at least), was completely stripped and covered the floor, wheel arches, steps & as high up behind the dash as i could without removing it (Yes i got a bit carried away
). But it made a massive difference. Next on the list is the scuttle and the wheel arches from the outside. (hence very curious how you got on ;-) )I will get round to measuring the noise levels again (i recorded the DB at 70mph before i started converting the van..... it was loud!!
Wow sounds very thorough is be interested in the measurement!
This made me smile, at least i know im not the only one!!
I did all the outer skin with dodo deadn, then another full coverage with 10mm Thermo pro on the outer door skin, the inner again fully stripped and covered in deadn with the door card covered with a 25mm acoustic foam. Needless to say the door closing is a very satisfying "thud" now.
The rest of the van(up front at least), was completely stripped and covered the floor, wheel arches, steps & as high up behind the dash as i could without removing it (Yes i got a bit carried away
I will get round to measuring the noise levels again (i recorded the DB at 70mph before i started converting the van..... it was loud!!
Even I admit I got carried away! I must do the measurement before i fit the furniture though
What colour blind did you go for and is that graphite carpet?
Finished completely rewiring the leisure electrics thanks to the mess made by the converters
Fitted fuses which said converters didn’t seem to think necessary
Fitted a proper connection to chassis in the best place I could find to replace the self tapping screw fitted by the converter
Replaced the 100A leisure batteries, one of which was leaking thanks to damage caused by the converter.
Installed 160AH Roamer LiFePo battery
Fitted a battery isolator switch, again not deemed necessary by the converter
Fitted a Victron IP22 12/20 mains charger to replace the unsuitable PMS3 charger
It was getting too dark to do a proper test & power the battery but I know there’s no shorts
Fitted fuses which said converters didn’t seem to think necessary
Fitted a proper connection to chassis in the best place I could find to replace the self tapping screw fitted by the converter
Replaced the 100A leisure batteries, one of which was leaking thanks to damage caused by the converter.
Installed 160AH Roamer LiFePo battery
Fitted a battery isolator switch, again not deemed necessary by the converter
Fitted a Victron IP22 12/20 mains charger to replace the unsuitable PMS3 charger
It was getting too dark to do a proper test & power the battery but I know there’s no shorts
Can i ask the approx cost to replace one of these? pm if that's better.
thanks dude.
I made one of these recently.
To be fair as long as there isn't strong wind I can put it up by myself in a few minutes. Really pleased with it.
Going to Belgium next week so I'll give it a longer test than the 2 nights we've tried so far.
@Deandubya just over £100. Would have been £240 if no.3 as it has a sensor in it.
I've now done both sides and driven a bit more. Definitely an improvement there. I'm not noticing the road noise as much so I'd say definitely worth doing if you've got a spare few hours.
Lots of rattling in the van so I still think I'm going to try wider softer tyres to make for a smoother ride but I'm very happy with the sound deadening I've done.
