tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6167204385200318892024-03-05T22:24:47.465+00:00Van Conversion Guidenate murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16956970669978100710noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616720438520031889.post-83507650186335092262018-10-06T22:30:00.000+01:002019-03-26T14:47:41.556+00:00I have written an ebook guide for converting a van!This is just a short post to let you know that I have created an eBook to compliment this blog; it has all the details including electronic schematics and construction techniques.<br />
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See more about the eBook guide <span style="color: red;"><a href="https://www.thevanconversionguide.com/">here > </a></span><br />
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UK parts as standard in the book - it also<br />
includes specifications which makes it easy to find the parts in your country.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">See more <a href="https://www.thevanconversionguide.com/">here > </a></span><br />
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All the best & good luck with your projects!<br />
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Nate<br />
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nate murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16956970669978100710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616720438520031889.post-45285657648606206832018-10-06T22:00:00.000+01:002019-03-26T14:47:55.871+00:00Camper Van Conversion: all the main parts with links!This is a list of parts and materials that might be useful for you.<br />
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For more instructions see the ebook guide here: <a href="https://www.thevanconversionguide.com/">https://www.thevanconversionguide.com/</a></div>
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<b>SOLAR</b></div>
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Solar Panel, Solid 300W</div>
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๐ฌ๐ง <a href="https://amzn.to/2OLByEc">https://amzn.to/2OLByEc</a><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>๐บ๐ธ <a href="https://amzn.to/2pFabNW">https://amzn.to/2pFabNW</a></div>
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Solar Panel - Flexible 2x 100W<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></div>
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๐ฌ๐ง <a href="https://amzn.to/2RxyF8d">https://amzn.to/2RxyF8d</a><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>๐บ๐ธ <a href="https://amzn.to/2y7xsMT">https://amzn.to/2y7xsMT</a></div>
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Solar Panel - flexible 100W<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></div>
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๐ฌ๐ง <a href="https://amzn.to/2OITU8D">https://amzn.to/2OITU8D</a><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>๐บ๐ธ <a href="https://amzn.to/2RCajui">https://amzn.to/2RCajui</a></div>
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MPPT Solar Charge Controller <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></div>
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๐ฌ๐ง <a href="https://amzn.to/2pDZ3AA">https://amzn.to/2pDZ3AA</a><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>๐บ๐ธ <a href="https://amzn.to/2Nt2S56">https://amzn.to/2Nt2S56</a></div>
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MT50 Remote Controler</div>
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๐ฌ๐ง <a href="https://amzn.to/2RwX7qw">https://amzn.to/2RwX7qw</a><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> ๐บ๐ธ <a href="https://amzn.to/2pDctwH">https://amzn.to/2pDctwH</a></div>
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<b>ELECTRONICS</b></div>
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Fuse box<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></div>
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๐ฌ๐ง <a href="https://amzn.to/2pCaiJM">https://amzn.to/2pCaiJM</a> ๐บ๐ธ <a href="https://amzn.to/2pLST1H">https://amzn.to/2pLST1H</a></div>
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LEDs</div>
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๐ฌ๐ง <a href="https://goo.gl/G6fDM1">https://goo.gl/G6fDM1</a> ๐บ๐ธ <a href="https://amzn.to/2C2UHe2">https://amzn.to/2C2UHe2</a></div>
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LED Strips</div>
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๐ฌ๐ง <a href="https://amzn.to/2ODcT4B">https://amzn.to/2ODcT4B</a> ๐บ๐ธ <a href="https://amzn.to/2pEaqZm">https://amzn.to/2pEaqZm</a></div>
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USB Sockets<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></div>
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๐ฌ๐ง <a href="https://amzn.to/2OFcxdK">https://amzn.to/2OFcxdK</a> ๐บ๐ธ <a href="https://amzn.to/2RxYmG2">https://amzn.to/2RxYmG2</a></div>
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Three in one socket<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></div>
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๐ฌ๐ง <a href="https://amzn.to/2OF4ayD">https://amzn.to/2OF4ayD</a> ๐บ๐ธ <a href="https://amzn.to/2pHirg1">https://amzn.to/2pHirg1</a></div>
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Invertor<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></div>
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๐ฌ๐ง <a href="https://amzn.to/2OIUx26">https://amzn.to/2OIUx26</a> ๐บ๐ธ <a href="https://amzn.to/2BXeoDX">https://amzn.to/2BXeoDX</a></div>
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Pure Sine Inverter</div>
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๐ฌ๐ง <a href="https://amzn.to/2O7EM5j">https://amzn.to/2O7EM5j</a> ๐บ๐ธ <a href="https://amzn.to/2C01yoc">https://amzn.to/2C01yoc</a></div>
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Isolation switches<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></div>
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๐ฌ๐ง <a href="https://amzn.to/2O7F9gd">https://amzn.to/2O7F9gd</a> ๐บ๐ธ <a href="https://amzn.to/2pLTgJD">https://amzn.to/2pLTgJD</a></div>
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Best bluetooth speaker <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></div>
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<b>OTHER</b><span style="white-space: pre;"><b> </b> </span></div>
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Roof vent ๐ฌ๐ง <a href="https://amzn.to/2OG7IR9">https://amzn.to/2OG7IR9</a> ๐บ๐ธ <a href="https://amzn.to/2PlcbpP">https://amzn.to/2PlcbpP</a></div>
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Windows ๐ฌ๐ง <a href="https://amzn.to/2RwCvOT">https://amzn.to/2RwCvOT</a> ๐บ๐ธ <a href="https://amzn.to/2RCdFxo">https://amzn.to/2RCdFxo</a></div>
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<b>SAFETY</b></div>
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๐ฌ๐ง <a href="https://amzn.to/2OIIphr">https://amzn.to/2OIIphr</a> ๐บ๐ธ <a href="https://amzn.to/2Pekqnn">https://amzn.to/2Pekqnn</a></div>
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Gas detector<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></div>
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๐ฌ๐ง <a href="https://amzn.to/2OFAstr">https://amzn.to/2OFAstr</a> ๐บ๐ธ <a href="https://amzn.to/2C08oKv">https://amzn.to/2C08oKv</a></div>
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Extinguisher<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></div>
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๐ฌ๐ง <a href="https://amzn.to/2PmvqiM">https://amzn.to/2PmvqiM</a> ๐บ๐ธ <a href="https://amzn.to/2zVRStP">https://amzn.to/2zVRStP</a></div>
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Battery charger </div>
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<b>HEATERS</b><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></div>
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Heater Deisel: ๐ฌ๐ง <a href="https://amzn.to/2ODZY2g">https://amzn.to/2ODZY2g</a> ๐บ๐ธ <a href="https://amzn.to/2pGmpFX">https://amzn.to/2pGmpFX</a> </div>
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Heater Propane: ๐ฌ๐ง <a href="https://amzn.to/2OHG2LV">https://amzn.to/2OHG2LV</a><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></div>
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<b>COOKING KIT<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></b></div>
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Cooker <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>๐ฌ๐ง <a href="https://amzn.to/2OITrTK">https://amzn.to/2OITrTK</a> ๐บ๐ธ <a href="https://amzn.to/2zVuxbp">https://amzn.to/2zVuxbp</a></div>
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Sink<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>๐ฌ๐ง <a href="https://amzn.to/2OBRh8H">https://amzn.to/2OBRh8H</a> ๐บ๐ธ <a href="https://amzn.to/2zUVImT">https://amzn.to/2zUVImT</a></div>
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Combos<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>๐ฌ๐ง <a href="https://amzn.to/2IIQDAO">https://amzn.to/2IIQDAO</a> ๐ฌ๐ง <a href="https://amzn.to/2IMtVYJ">https://amzn.to/2IMtVYJ</a><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> ๐บ๐ธ <a href="https://amzn.to/2pCmWZq">https://amzn.to/2pCmWZq</a></div>
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<b>TOOLS</b><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></div>
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Crosscut / Mitre Saw</div>
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๐ฌ๐ง <a href="https://amzn.to/2OJg7Ds">https://amzn.to/2OJg7Ds</a><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><a href="https://amzn.to/2yioDz1">https://amzn.to/2yioDz1</a></div>
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Drill<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></div>
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๐ฌ๐ง <a href="https://amzn.to/2y5rfRz">https://amzn.to/2y5rfRz</a><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><a href="https://amzn.to/2pE1SSh">https://amzn.to/2pE1SSh</a></div>
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Power screwdriver + 2 batteries </div>
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๐ฌ๐ง <a href="https://amzn.to/2OIVHdR">https://amzn.to/2OIVHdR</a><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><a href="https://amzn.to/2PiNv18">https://amzn.to/2PiNv18</a></div>
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Jig saw</div>
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๐ฌ๐ง <a href="https://amzn.to/2OEYeWu">https://amzn.to/2OEYeWu</a><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>๐บ๐ธ <a href="https://amzn.to/2C053eu">https://amzn.to/2C053eu</a></div>
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Respirator/mask<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></div>
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๐ฌ๐ง <a href="https://amzn.to/2yjt3Ws">https://amzn.to/2yjt3Ws</a><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>๐บ๐ธ <a href="https://amzn.to/2RuHkZ4">https://amzn.to/2RuHkZ4</a></div>
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Foam gun<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></div>
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๐ฌ๐ง <a href="https://amzn.to/2O98xmm">https://amzn.to/2O98xmm</a><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>๐บ๐ธ <a href="https://amzn.to/2RtCwDo">https://amzn.to/2RtCwDo</a></div>
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You can follow his adventures on <a href="https://instagram.com/alpinejonny">his instagram</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/alpinebettie">his girlfriend's instagram</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/alpinejournals">his van's instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzg1WD-ANe_zKsyAY6clwSw">his YouTube account!</a><br />
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See van details in the interview below!<br />
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<b>Specifications...</b><br />
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<b>Van type?</b> Dodge Ram Promaster <br />
<b>Age?</b> 2014 <br />
<b>Mileage? </b>44,000km (27,000 miles) <br />
Solar / wattage? Charge controller size? 100W solar / 75 AH battery / 30 Amp CC (Soon to be upgraded to 200W / 200 AH) <br />
<b>Split charger?</b> In the plans for the future <br />
<b>Other key features? </b>Maxxxair 4000K 10 speed vent fan, 12v water pump, LED strip lights & pot lights, queen sized ikea mattress bed. We also built a 3rd seat in the back with a frame-mounted seat belt as my 12 year old daughter does travel with us at times. This seat folds out into a 5' bed for her, which so far has worked out perfect for multi-day trips. <br />
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<b>What do you do when not van-lifing?</b><br />
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Jolene and I (Jonny) live in Canmore, Alberta, Canada and we both work for the municipality here (I am in IT, she is in planning). We have 2 kids (aged 12 & 18) who both still live at home. In other words, we have a pretty standard family life when we are not travelling. We choose to live in the Bow Valley because we love to climb, bike, and ski, and generally be outdoors as much as possible. The Bow Valley offers one of the top climbing destinations in the world right outside our door. The price we pay is that housing is pretty expensive currently. The average home price in the valley is around $1,000,000 - since we can't afford something like that, we currently rent a small condo/townhouse that all 4 of us squeeze into.<br />
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<b>What made you decide to convert a van for travel?</b><br />
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Due to the cost of living where are currently, we came up with a long term plan (once the kids are moved out) to build a van, move into it, and travel for a number of years. Since we rent currently, we have nothing tying us down to our current location other than our kids, and so we are in a perfect situation to set ourselves up for semi-retirement. We both have jobs that would allow us to do some work on the road, and we would be able to both adventure, and save money to buy a small piece of land and build some kind of tiny home later on when we are ready to settle down from the road.<br />
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We also do a lot of climbing trips all over western Canada, and to be honest, tent camping, or trying to camp in our Honda CRV wasn't working out very well... it added a lot of stress to our trips, and made it difficult to manage living while still climbing as much as possible. The van is an opportunity to simplify our living situation on the road, and focus more on climbing and adventures instead of setting up and tearing down a campsite.<br />
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Our long term travel plan is to do the Pan America - travel from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego at the southern tip of South America. This would likely require at least a few years to complete, so we are building out our van with this particular trip in mind.<br />
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<b>Do you travel for a long period of time? If so, any funding/life management - any tips or ideas?</b><br />
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We currently do not travel for long periods of time, although that is the long term plan. In that sense, our funding/life management plan is to work our asses off now while we have careers, and set ourselves up for semi-retirement in a few years. We realize we are sacrificing a lot of time right now, however it will pay dividends in the future when we can finally cut ties and start to pursue a more balanced life.<br />
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<b>What was the most challenging part of the conversion?</b><br />
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We originally thought we could do the conversion in phases, and start using it without it being complete. It turns out, this isn't really possible. We had hoped to spread out the build over 6-12 months, working at it when we had the time, but in reality we ended up doing almost the entire build in about 6 weeks. You quickly learn that you sorta have to do it all at once. Phasing it out is really not possible. This meant that budget-wise, we ended up digging into our line of credit to complete the build, which is something I had been hoping to avoid from day 1.<br />
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We also struggled a ton with space to work on it. We live in a condo/townhouse complex. While I do have a small back yard, it was almost immediately clear that I couldn't set up a work space back there, as my hours would be severely limited to do any work at all, and I was always bothering the neighbours when I did. We also live in a town where almost everyone we know does not own a house (because it is so expensive).<br />
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Our solution was to drive 4 hours (each way) to my best friends house in Cranbrook, BC, who has an extensive 2 car-garage sized work shop, and no neighbors to annoy. I was able to crank out some 24-hour epic weekends to get as much done as possible in a very short amount of time.<br />
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<b>Did anything go horribly wrong?</b><br />
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Right now there is a leak in the roof... fortunately it doesn't rain much here... but i'm hoping to figure that out sooner than later!<br />
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<b>If you had one key piece of advice for someone thinking of doing a conversion, what would it be?</b><br />
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We learned very quickly that phasing out the build over several months, doing the work in our small back yard in our condo complex is completely unrealistic. Having a solid $5000 - $10000 set aside for the build (over and above the van itself), a reliable, dedicated work space with all the required tools (a tablesaw and brad nail gun are pretty much indispensable), and the time set aside to do the work are all pretty key to success.<br />
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<b>Did you install a solar and/or a split charge system?</b><br />
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We have a small solar system (Renogy 100W Panel, Wanderer 30 Solar Charge Controller, and AGM 75 AH costco deep cycle battery) currently. This is more than enough to run our LED lights, vent fan, and water pump in the summer. We currently do not have a fridge yet, or an inverter, and we are planning to double or even triple our solar system to 300W and 300/400AH once we add those appliances. We will also be adding a split charge system to charge from the alternator sometime in the future.<br />
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<b>What are you most happy with the build?</b><br />
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I'm happy with what we were able to accomplish in 6 weeks given limited budget, space, and time. We are very realistic with the fact we will need to redo a large portion of the work, as well as upgrade a number of the systems.<br />
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<b>How much did the conversion cost you in total?</b><br />
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To be honest, i'm not entirely sure. I would guesstimate somewhere in the $4000 - $5000 range so far.<br />
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<b>How long did it take you to convert it, any estimate on the number of hours spent?</b><br />
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We bought the van on May 1, 2017. We started doing serious work on it sometime in late May, and only last weekend completed enough of the conversion to call it "done", at least for now.<br />
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I would say 6-8 weeks so far, and at least a combined 150-175 hours working on various parts of the build, including driving to the city for parts/lumber, and driving to my friends house to use his space.<br />
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<b>Where are you off to first?!</b><br />
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We are leaving on our first major trip in 2 days! We will be spending around 10 days in Squamish, around 7 days touring the sunshine coast with my daughter, then around 7 days in the Bugaboos (back in a tent) alpine climbing. In the fall we are planning to spend some extended weekends travelling around as well.<br />
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We will be doing a video tour sometime in the coming weeks... will pass it along when we are complete :)<br />
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Thanks! Appreciate your honesty - look forward to seeing videos and adventures from you guys.<br />
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<br />nate murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16956970669978100710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616720438520031889.post-32053835894535950442017-08-01T15:46:00.004+01:002019-03-26T14:48:39.274+00:00Sam Balmforth's Van Conversion - The details!<br />
Sam Balmforth made this camper van over a few weeks - partly with the help of my van conversion guide. I interview him to get all the useful details.<br />
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You can out his adventures on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/s.balmf/" target="_blank">Instagram here</a> and see my interview with Sam about his build below!<br />
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<b>What are the main Van Specifications?</b><br />
<b> Van type:</b> Renault Master MWB<br />
<b>Age:</b> 2006<br />
<b> Mileage: </b>164,000<br />
<b> Solar / wattage: </b> Charge controller size? LG 250W panel - 35amp Charge Controller<br />
<b> Split charger: </b>Yes - heavy duty VSR kit<br />
<b> Battery Amp hours: </b>2 x 140ah deep cycle 12v batteries (xplorer)<br />
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<b>What do you do when not doing van-life? </b><br />
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I'm hoping to work within the land/minerals surveying field after I undertake a masters in Cornwall in September, though for the last year I have been working in marketing.<br />
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<b>What made you decide to convert a van for travel? </b><br />
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It seemed like a good investment for the years to come - namely low cost travel. I spent a month interailing last August around Europe and realised that asides from the cost of accommodation it can be a bit of gamble booking x amount of nights in a given location, you may want to spend much longer or much less time when you actually get there.<br />
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Having a camper van gives that ultimate flexibility and also allows you to get out of the cities into the rural areas, which are a much bigger draw for me.<br />
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<b>Do you travel for a long period of time? If so, any funding/life management - any tips or ideas?</b><br />
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I haven't done masses of long term travel only the month in Europe and the current month I'm spending touring Norway. My thoughts would be try and take into account the cost of living in the country/countries you want to visit - fuel, food etc and save up enough funds to make that trip a reality. When I am travelling I usually keep a mental note of daily expenses, thereby if I go over a rough daily budget one day I can try and reduce a cost the next, common sense stuff really!<br />
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For van travel a rainy day fund is also a good idea, as you never know when the van may encouter mechanical issues (roadside coverage is pretty fundamental as well). Also stock up on food<br />
as much as possible before heading off - I'm glad I did that before heading to Norway.<br />
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<b>What was the most challenging part of the conversion?</b><br />
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There are so many to choose from, the whole project has been a massive learning curve as I had practically no DIY experience! I guess for me the electrical side of things, I left this till last as was worried I'd seriously mess things up, though it was still at the back of my mind during every stage of the build. It turned out to be pretty straight forward once I read up a lot - your ebook diagrams were especially useful!<br />
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<b>Did anything go horribly wrong?</b><br />
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Yes, after I'd installed the buld of my electrical system: batteries in parallel, solar setup, lights, usb sockets etc I was wiring up my 12v fridge... When all of a sudden I noticed smoke coming out of my charge controller! I panicked and quickly disconnected it and my god it didn't half smell foul, after taking it outside I then retraced my steps - trying to find out what I'd done wrong (as I presumed it was human error). After running though eveything with no avail, I contacted the company I bought my solar kit from and explained what happened, sent them pictures of my set up and they informed me it was a faulty unit and issued a replacement and I sent the faulty unit back to be diagnosed.<br />
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In a way I would have preferred the issue to have arisen as a result of an honest mistake myself, as then I could have learnt from it. That episode has made me a tad anxious about the quality of charge controllers even though this was the first recorded incident with the particular model and the replacement has been working with no problems... touch wood!<br />
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<b>If you had one key piece of advice for someone thinking of doing a conversion, what would it be?</b><br />
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It can be quite overwhelming doing a conversion, at some stage you'll encounter "analysis paralysis" I can't remember where I heard this term but it basically its where you are trying to take too many factors/stages of the build into account and end up getting nothing done. Try to break the build down into small chunks rather than one massive puzzle.<br />
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<b>Did you install a solar and/or a split charge system?</b><br />
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Yes I went for both, LG 250w panel and 35a charge controller and a heavy duty VSR split charger which have proved fantastic and provided more than enough power.<br />
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<b>What are you most happy with the build?</b><br />
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My seating area/bed - I feel like I maximised the space I have as best as possible.<br />
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Being 6 ft 2 I knew sleeping widthways was out of the question from the start, though I wanted a seating/dining area as well. With my setup I have plenty of storage under the two benches and a table that can easily cope with 5 people around (though so far the max I've had is 3). The tableleg is removable giving a massive king sized bed or I can tuck the table behind the passenger seat giving a U shaped seating area.<br />
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<b>(If ok to ask) How much did the conversion cost you in total?</b><br />
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I haven't properly totted everything up but I'd say in the region of ยฃ4000 +/- ยฃ500.<br />
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<b>How long did it take you to convert it, any estimate on the number of hours spent?</b><br />
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I got the van back at the end of February and pretty much finished it by late June so about 4 months, working on weekends and after work as well as a fair amount of time I took off work. Hours spent actually physically working are far fewer than the hours spent researching online and head scratching haha. Though accumulatively in the region of a few hundred hours or so!<br />
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<b>Where are you off to first?!</b><br />
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Norway, I've spent almost two weeks here touring from Kristiansands to my current location near Andalsnes. This country is stunning, I've never considered myself much of a hiker but Norway has some of the most picturesque landscapes which are perfect for it. My plan is to continue further North and ultimately end in the Lofoten Islands!<br />
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<br />nate murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16956970669978100710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616720438520031889.post-18455838729913774102016-12-11T20:53:00.000+00:002019-03-26T14:49:34.270+00:00All the tools you need for a Van ConversionOK, because I had these huge bits of reclaimed mahogany I used a few extra tools, but if I didn't these were pretty much all the tools I needed.<br />
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In total they cost you about ยฃ200/$250! But... firstly these are super useful tools and can be used for an DIY project throughout your life!<br />
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Either way, if you don't need them afterward you can always sell them on eBay. I mean, if they cost you $250, and you sell them all for $180, then you have rented them all for a few months for only $70. Cheap rental!<br />
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With tools it is worth going by the old saying 'buy good, buy once'.<br />
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<b>Power Tools</b></h3>
I have had the older model of the following Bosch drill and Jig saw and they have lasted 8 years and going strong - they are good value.<br />
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<b>Power Drill </b><br />
UK: <b> </b><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003UES78K/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B003UES78K&linkCode=as2&tag=divrep-21" rel="nofollow">Bosch PSB 750 RCE Hammer Drill</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=divrep-21&l=as2&o=2&a=B003UES78K" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
USA: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002ECEDE6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002ECEDE6&linkCode=as2&tag=divrep-20&linkId=59db758d0b6b25ef4acfa886488363bb" target="_blank">Bosch 1006VSR 3/8-Inch Keyless Chuck Drill</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=divrep-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B002ECEDE6" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
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<b><span style="color: #cccccc;">Drill bits</span></b><br />
These drill bit sets seem to have most things you need at a good price (except maybe a large hole cutter - for heater vent).<br />
UK: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008RWV7PA/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B008RWV7PA&linkCode=as2&tag=divrep-21" rel="nofollow">Makita 98C263 Drilling and Driving Accessory Kit, 101 pc.</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=divrep-21&l=as2&o=2&a=B008RWV7PA" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
USA: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005F76SMM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B005F76SMM&linkCode=as2&tag=divrep-20&linkId=a6df9579474911d9477431033fdecb38" target="_blank">Hitachi 799962 Drill And Drive Bit Set, 120-Piece</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=divrep-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B005F76SMM" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
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<b>Jig Saw</b><br />
UK:<b> </b><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003UES794/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B003UES794&linkCode=as2&tag=divrep-21" rel="nofollow">Bosch PST 700 E Compact Corded Jigsaw</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=divrep-21&l=as2&o=2&a=B003UES794" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
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USA: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004323NQY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004323NQY&linkCode=as2&tag=divrep-20&linkId=2803af9d1aa56736c9d4cd3d94bd8d3f" target="_blank">Bosch JS260 120-Volt Top-Handle Jigsaw</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=divrep-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B004323NQY" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
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<b><span style="color: #999999;">Jig Saw Blades</span></b><br />
UK: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001416CTC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B001416CTC&linkCode=as2&tag=divrep-21" rel="nofollow">Bosch T Shank Jigsaw Blade Set, 8 Pieces</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=divrep-21&l=as2&o=2&a=B001416CTC" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
USA: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000TZZVA/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0000TZZVA&linkCode=as2&tag=divrep-20&linkId=efc7e3ec0b83b927e75f6c72bc59a2ea" target="_blank">Bosch T5002 10-Piece Assorted T-Shank Jig Saw Blade Set</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=divrep-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B0000TZZVA" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
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<b>Cordless Drill/Screwdriver</b><br />
I could not find the cordless drill I have, but if you are going to do you van in full days I really recommend getting two batteries. Its so frustrating to have to stop work because of a flat battery! <br />
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The following drills come with two batteries and should do the job pretty well!<br />
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UK:<b> </b><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00OQP4D44/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B00OQP4D44&linkCode=as2&tag=divrep-21" rel="nofollow">Hitachi DV18DGL/JF 18V Li-ion Cordless Combi Drill with 2 x 2.5Ah Batteries</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=divrep-21&l=as2&o=2&a=B00OQP4D44" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
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USA: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N8I29X2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00N8I29X2&linkCode=as2&tag=divrep-20&linkId=ba730ca7da5562c40cad2d12fe01c1cb" target="_blank">Bosch DDB181-02 18-Volt Lithium-Ion 1/2-Inch Compact Tough Drill/Driver Kit with 2 Batteries, Charger and Contractor Bag</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=divrep-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00N8I29X2" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
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Hand tools</h3>
<b>Foam gun</b><br />
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OK, you probably don't <i>need</i> this, but I <i>seriously</i> recommend you get one. I would not do it without!<br />
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It is ten times easier to use than the tube on the non-gun tubes and about ten times less messy! Just remember to get some cleaner - when you are finished - and will disconnect the foam canister for good - clean it out else it will be ruined.<br />
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<b>Other Hand Tools</b><br />
(UK links here - but it is easy enough to find these tools)<br />
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<li>Hammer</li>
<li>Tennon Saw (mostly for sawing cladding ends neatly - jig saw can lift grain)</li>
<li>Hack Saw</li>
<li>Metal file</li>
<li>Pliers</li>
<li>Mole Grips (not essential)</li>
<li>Needle Nose pliers (to hold the tiny nails for cladding clips)</li>
<li>Socket Set (mostly to take fixings off the van)</li>
<li>Allen Key Set</li>
<li>Right angle.. for example: </li>
<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00DM5EUHY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B00DM5EUHY&linkCode=as2&tag=divrep-21" rel="nofollow">Framing Square Right Angle Rule Ruler Engineers Carpenters Tool 24 X 16</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=divrep-21&l=as2&o=2&a=B00DM5EUHY" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
<li>Tape measure (5m)</li>
<li>Hand Clamps - clamps like these things are super handy:<br /><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00BMP5YTE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B00BMP5YTE&linkCode=as2&tag=divrep-21" rel="nofollow">5 X SPRING CLAMP 160MM CLIPS EXTRA STRONG LARGE TOOLS PLASTIC JAW DIY HEAVY DUTY</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=divrep-21&l=as2&o=2&a=B00BMP5YTE" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> </li>
<li>Bar Clamps - also great for holding things while you screw the other end!<br /><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00JDK1886/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B00JDK1886&linkCode=as2&tag=divrep-21" rel="nofollow">CON:P B25665 Bar Clamp Set (4 Pieces)</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=divrep-21&l=as2&o=2&a=B00JDK1886" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
<li>Wire strippers</li>
<li>Small screw driver (for electronics)</li>
<li>Surform (removing/shaping wood quickly)</li>
<li>Work light.. for working at night! This portable LED one should work well..<br /><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B017OPR8KS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B017OPR8KS&linkCode=as2&tag=divrep-21" rel="nofollow">BEEWAYยฎ 20W LED Rechargeable Portable Work Flood Light Emergency Spotlight Daylight White 6000K - 200W EQV</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=divrep-21&l=as2&o=2&a=B017OPR8KS" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
<li>Heavy Duty Extension - 20m should do depending on where you work:<br /><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ERUF4UK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B00ERUF4UK&linkCode=as2&tag=divrep-21" rel="nofollow">4 Way 20M Extension Cable Reel, 13Amp 230V-240V Heavy duty</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=divrep-21&l=as2&o=2&a=B00ERUF4UK" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></li>
<li>Center punch (to help you drill holes in the right places on shiny/sloping metal work)</li>
<li>Staple Gun (various uses)</li>
<li>Permanent marker - marking on metal</li>
<li>Pencil - marking on wood</li>
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I am sure there are a few I have missed - but mostly it seems about right.<br />
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So many things work really well โ here are
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Off-grid
solar system<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">If you cannot tell I really love this
aspect of the build. All the electricity I need for free foreverโฆ so cool!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><i>Just as an example; on </i><i>a sunny day in Span - early November (when I wrote this comment) it was bringing in 32.5v and 5.3Amps.</i></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Bed-side
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Full
size permanent bed<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">People who hang out are always like โoh
this mattress is nice!โ and it is. Sleeping two people does not feel cramped
and the large under-bed storage is great.</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Cutting
off the cab<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">This is totally going to be a matter of
personal choice, but that the van stays cooler and is easy to black out is
really worth it. Having the cab as another โhotโ storage area is useful too.
The slider image is cool and keeps me motivated toward my Yosemite goals!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Side
lights<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">These are so damn cool. They make this
lovely cozy warm light and when you are in the van at night it feels like you
are in some cool boutique hotel room. It is very easy to totally forget that
you are in a van. I love this part of the build.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Kitchen
unit<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">It was expensive but it is such a focal
point โ and that you can fold the lid down is nice. Two burners has been
useful, three I do not think would have given any benefit. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Simple
water system<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">For sure, with a 20 liter water tank, you
have to fill it up every few days (3 days with 2 people, 5 for one). But having
a removable tank means that filling it up is easy from almost any tap. For me
it was the right decision. And simple is always good!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<i>The green one is not gasoline - it is the waste water :)</i></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Bathroom
Cabinet<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">The easiest way to make a really nice
cabinet is not to make one at all. This was a total success and a great build
hack!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Recliner
seat by the window<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Its just a nice place to sit โ the foam is
thick enough it has a sofa sort of feel. The view out of the window can be really nice!</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Slider
food trays</span></b><span lang="EN-US"><br />
These simple trays from Ikea work really well for food. It is cool down there
and not being closed they do not make food sweaty.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i>The edge of these catch under the edge of the flooring - which does not extend under the drawers - this means they do not slide out by themselves.</i></div>
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There is surprisingly not too much to add
here โ and most of the things are based around a bit of functionality over-kill!</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Mains
in & battery charger<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I wouldnโt bother in the future. The panel
and split charge is more than enough.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Seat
upholstery<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">This could just be done better, by not
leaving enough space to add the fabric it made these super tight together. I
may well redo the base of the chair at some point.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Sliding door
cladding (top)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The top of the door is a little wide, I
could have done with a bit less cladding-added depth here. But really its no
big deal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">More
space on electronics board<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Because I had to change the smaller Charge
Controller for a bigger one โ it would have been useful to know this from the
start.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Ventilation<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">This is not really a real problem, we had
some SUPER hot days in Paris and the van was warm at night. Half cracking the
doors gives good added ventilation but perhaps an added ceiling vent would have
helped. Its not always ideal to have the doors slightly opened.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">That said, these do not look stealthy and
feel such bad quality for money. I did look at yacht port holes โ but these are
very expensive.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">If I was to build again I would re-look in
to it โ but I am not sure I would change what I have done.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Extraction
fan<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">It is a bit noisy โ perhaps there is a
better solution โ without losing too much stealth element.</span><br />
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Here are a bunch of my van conversion's finishing touches!</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Redwood
details<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The head end of the bed has this redwood
piece I cut to make a nice shape.. perfect for lounging over while looking at a
nice vew!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The other end has a red-wood plank too โ as
does the shelf, the window sill and the front of the kitchen unit. It is a nice
touch that accentuates key parts of the build away from the standard pine
colour.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Aluminum
edging <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I had a spare bit of this edging, putting
it at the back protects the wood from sliding things in and out<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Fake
plants<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I got some fake plants from Ikea.. they
look nice (people are often fooled) but at the same time they do not increase
the humidity of the van.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Retro
style fan switch<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I got this chunky toggle switch for the fan
โ it looks cool and feels nice to use.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I used an off-cut of the Aluminium floor
edging for the plate the switch sits on. I had to sand it down to give it the
brushed appearance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">Finger
training rail<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I added this, just srewed it in, it is for
climbing training and fits nicely above the door where you can do hang training<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">Pull
handle<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I got rid of the ugly plastic handles that
came with the doors long ago, however the second door is really hard to close
without a handle.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I used some climbing sling folded over and
screwed in to make a simple handle to shut the door from the inside with.<br />
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<b><span lang="EN-US">Tea
towel holder<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">This cost a few dollars and works really
well! It has a self adhesive back so it was just a matter of sticking it on!<br />
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Bulkhead table store<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I put auto carpet in to this space instead
of just covering it up, then I found this table โ it is good for doing work
while in the van. It also fits perfectly in the hole behind the kitchen unit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i>Table stowed away</i></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">Hammock<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Because, hammocks!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">Door
panel and extra door handle<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">When searching for fabrics I found this
fabric with nice pictures of birds on.. so I used it on this door panel. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">The door with all its insulation and
cladding is fairly heavy โ so I added this handle to make it easier to open and
shut the door while inside the van. I put auto carpet in the area I left behind
it so it looks and feels nice to use.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">Edging<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">It is hard to make everything match up
precisely on all edges with the shape of the van.. so you can use this edging
material to tidy up or cover up screws. Mostly I just tacked it on with panel
pins or glued it on.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I recommend having a gas leak detector, a
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<span lang="EN-US">I put my Carbon Monoxide detector under the
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<span lang="EN-US">My fire extinguisher has
itโs own little alcove โ it feels out the way (but easily in reach) and does
not affect the over all look of the van very much.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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I looked in to fancy sound systems but it got fairly complicated and expensive; needing amplifiers, speakers, Bluetooth modules.. and honestly I do like music but adding this technology was going to cost about $500 if it is going to be good.</div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><br />On top of that there is a space aspect, where will the speakers go.. where will they even look good.<br /><br />In the end I decided not to bother. I did not really want to put in technology that might just go out of date โ or require more maintenance.<br /><br />The simple solution is simply some USB Bluetooth speakers. I think this is better for the following reasons;<br /><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li>You can use them on your adventures</li>
<li>Powered by USB โ simple is always good!</li>
<li>Can connect to your phone</li>
<li>If it breaks โ it does not affect the van build</li>
<li>You can move it around the van as you wish</li>
<li>If the technology goes out of date.. doesnโt matter</li>
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<span lang="EN-US">For me it was a relief not to have to think about an inbuilt sound system and this solution is by far better.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I got these Taotronic Bluetooth speakers and they work well:</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I got this bin from Ikea. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">It has a flap lid that stops odours
escaping. It is not too big which means you will empty it often enough to stop
it smelling too bad.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Simply I made this slot for it in the
corner. I screwed a couple of blocks of wood in โ tight to the bin. Now the bin
push-fits in and does not move.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I do not tend to put big bits of rubbish in
this bin โ just finding a bin for them during the day. It is most used during
cooking for food waste or other bits and pieces.<span style="mso-no-proof: yes;">
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Door
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<span lang="EN-US">I had a couple of spare LEDs due to an
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<span lang="EN-US">I decided to add a door light โ basically a
light by the door that you can easily switch on if you need to see in to the
van. It has turned out to be a useful light for watching movies or other
activities where the main lights can feel a bit bright.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Luckily, because I installed conduit, I was
able to push another wire through (over the roof โ which was now fully clad)
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As I did not want to have the van fully
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<span lang="EN-US">I had them covered with 5mm foam, and then
fabric, so they are nice to touch โ nice in the sleeping area. Plus I think it
gives the van better acoustics!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Some have thought the yellow under side
part to be a strange colour choice, but this is in part to create a nice warm
glow when reflecting the side lights.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">First I attached some upright batons to the
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<span lang="EN-US">Afterward I basically made the panels, a
narrow strip of wood for the LEDs to sit on, and created a way to attach the
panels to the wall.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The distance from the bottom of the blue
bit, to the LED is based on the angle that the eye gets to the side of the van.
I did not want you to be able to directly see the LEDs without really going to
some effort!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">This also means that the light is all
reflected off the yellow fabric! It is amazing!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">They are easy to make โ just using ply, 5mm
foam and fabric. You need spray glue and a staple gun. One tube of spray glue
was (just) enough for the four panels.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The panels are pretty simple to make;<br /><br />1. Spray glue on to the wood<br /><br />2. Lay down the foam, turn it over and staple the foam edges to the back<br /><br />a. Note use lots of staples evenly on the edges if you want the shape of the edge to look straight<br /><br />3. Cut off excess foam<br /><br />4. Spray glue on to the foam<br /><br />5. Apply the upholstery fabric, turn it over and staple the fabric, as above staple evenly to keep the edge looking straight<br /><br />6. Cut off excess fabric!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">It works really well, to open the cabinet
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<span lang="EN-US">I added these two pieces of work to the
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<span lang="EN-US">Using cladding and spare wood I made the
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<span lang="EN-US">Although you can find all sorts of fancy
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I think the brass looks good on the pine and I
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Some relatives were throwing out this futon so I used it to make the recliner chair.<br />
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<span lang="EN-US">I simply stapled the fabric to the base parts. Perhaps not the best solution and in the future I may re-upholster the chair with separate cushions โ but for now it works.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span>These are my bed-side cupboards.</div>
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The design is actually pretty awesome because it means you can put a pillow against it and turn it in to a comfortable place to sit.</div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I have actually had four people sitting
comfortably along this to watch a film. I used mahogany โ because I had it โ it
presented some added challenges and using 22mm ply (or similar) would have been
easier. But you could use any sturdy material to make them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I originally planned on having four flap
lids but in the end I went for two. It is better this way as you can see more
inside. I did not put dividers in the cupboards. I use it for clothes and I
have these fabric dividers which have worked well so far. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">At the ends of the unit I used some
bent-open brackets to secure it โ before screwing on the end-pieces, and
glueing the edges together for structural support.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The handles</span> from <a href="http://www.hafele.co.uk/shop/c/handles-and-knobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hafele</a> were kind of pricey but they look great.</div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The cupboard also has my main light switches.
This is nice as you do not have to leave bed to turn them on. I tend to just
use my toes to do so! The switch layout is designed to avoid needing labels.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">In the middle, and at the end of the
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</span><!--EndFragment-->nate murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16956970669978100710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616720438520031889.post-82038416434463198422016-10-06T15:08:00.002+01:002019-04-28T11:59:38.842+01:00Slider panel & imageThe slider is part of my 'new' bulkhead.<br />
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The slider serves three purposes:<br />
<ol>
<li>Makes the van look more like a builder's van from looking into the cab</li>
<li>It isolates the heat (or cold) of the cab from the living space</li>
<li>It enables you to access the cab without going outside โ open it up for ventilation, natural light in bad weather or, if in winter to capitalise on the warmth the front of the cab generates in the sun</li>
</ol>
The slider was made with the following layers;<br />
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<li>9mm hardwood ply</li>
<li>Foil insulation</li>
<li>Auto carpet</li>
<li>Big canvas image</li>
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<span lang="EN-US">I spray glued and staple gunned the
insulation to the wooden panel. It is 1.5cm narrower than the slider area to
make it easier to use.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Then I applied the canvas image โ this is a
photo of Yosemite โ where some of my longer term climbing goals are. Using a
liberal amount of spray-glue on the wood and carefully, from one side smoothing
and rolling the image on to the wood.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The canvas photo was purchased online and it was bought (without a frame) for about ยฃ50.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I then put on the auto carpet โ also
stapled on the sides and glued.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Adding the handle was pretty easy (the
holes in the wood were pre drilled). I used a scalpel to cut the hole in the
canvas for the bolts to go through.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><b>Fixing the slider up</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The slider is fairly heavy and I originally
added two push-fit clips to the top of it. These <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">mostly </i>holds it up, but not with vibration of driving. So I just
have a bolt that I slide in - behind the recliner seat which locks the panel in
place.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I leave a neo-dynium magnet on the back of the bolt so I can just attach it to a screw when it is not in use.</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Bolt that stops the slider moving, and right โ a magnet holding it to a bolt so
it does not get lost.</span></i><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I was really happy with the slider aspect
of the design. It has worked really well and being able to have an isolated
place to dry towels or put a solar shower to warm up has been useful.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I broke
my leg and the plastic boot I had to walk in got fairly smelly โ it was nice to
be able to get it out of the living space at night! Same goes for climbing
shoes sometimes.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Slider
handle โ just bought from a DIY store. Screws in from the back.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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nate murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16956970669978100710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616720438520031889.post-62192982359730175292016-10-06T14:56:00.001+01:002019-04-28T11:59:43.719+01:00Flooring<br />
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The useable flooring was pretty small for
my van design. I bought some Oak laminate flooring and some Gorilla (strong) glue
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<span lang="EN-US">This stuff is really easy to lay, you just
measure the length, cut it, lay it down and use the offcut as the start of the
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I needed just under 2 meter square for my build, including the draw fronts! It cost about ยฃ35/$50 for the laminate flooring. Well it would have if I did not order twice as much as I needed!<br />
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<span lang="EN-US">The depth of the oak flooring acts as a
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Notice the wear on the laminate flooring, this was
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<span lang="EN-US">I bought this aluminum edging and cutting
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flooring (and into the original block work I put down when I insulated the
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<i><span lang="EN-US">The edging. I also put some wood at the back of the
step โ it just hides some of the white metal work.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I got a simple design door matt from Ikea
and cut it down to size. This I glued down with ample amounts of Skilaflex to
the metal step.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Another back-up power system I have not yet used!</div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I bought a split charge kit, wired it all
in, apart from the bit where I just connect a wire to the battery. It just lays
there โ again the solar system is just too good.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">That said, it is good to have it as a back
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<span lang="EN-US">This is the basic circuit for the split
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<br />nate murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16956970669978100710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616720438520031889.post-81052442441498536842016-10-06T14:50:00.003+01:002019-04-28T12:03:15.817+01:00Electronics & Circuitry<br />
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<span lang="EN-US">This is my 12V circuit board. Note that this is the 10Amp charge controller.. it was too small (and it did not seem to work with the MT-50 remote monitor unit).</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Depending on what you have, you will need
different configurations.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US">I have created a really nice full-diagram of electronics which is in the eBook.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US">I used 1.5mm wire for most of the
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<b>Lighting</b><br />
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<span lang="EN-US">This is the lighting set-up I have used;<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Essentially four lighting choices; front,
back ceiling lights, side lights and a door light.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I used these LEDs for the ceiling and door
light.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">They are low profile and just push in to
the wood. They are kind of small, but they actually fit pretty well into the
van design. They feel appropriate for the size of the space.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">Note:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> The second set of LEDs (from the front) are off-set to the side so they
are not directly over your head when cooking. If you are tall you might keep
casting an annoying shadow on what you are doing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">For the LED side lights I used these;<br />
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<i><span lang="EN-US">3M Warm
Light LED Strip LEDS (5m roll)</span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">You can find strip LEDs for van conversions
online for extortionate prices! However these cost ยฃ30 ($45) and 5 meters was
more than I needed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">They do use quite a bit of power, perhaps
more expensive ones use less, but the solar system can easily handle them. Plus
the feel of them in the evenings, compared to the ceiling lights are so worth
it!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US">The LED side lights in situ โ I have pulled back the
fabric panel to show them.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The reel of LEDs comes with a connector โ
but only one. I found I was able to connect my strip LED to a chocolate box by
splitting the contact and screwing the chocolate box on to it. So far, so good!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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nate murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16956970669978100710noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616720438520031889.post-12460135491299270172016-10-06T14:42:00.001+01:002016-10-20T12:39:05.384+01:00Off-Grid Solar System<div class="MsoNormal">
The solar system is probably the coolest
part about the van conversion.</div>
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<span lang="EN-US">After three months I have not connected up
the split charger (the cables are just laying beside the battery should I need
to) and nor have I had to connect the van up to mains.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Solar power is AMAZING. This single panel
on the roof of my van easily gives two people ALL the electricity that we need
and want and, apart from the set-up, it is essentially free forever.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The solar system comprises of the following
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<li>Solar panel</li>
<li>Cables</li>
<li>Solar Charge Controller</li>
<li>Batteries</li>
<li>Remote monitor</li>
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<span lang="EN-US">The solar power goes in to the panel, to
the solar charge controller โ which intelligently distributes this power,
either to the battery, or to your appliances that you may be using.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The Solar Charge Controller (if you get a
good one) also does a few other clever things โ like intelligent battery
charging, preventing over voltage and maximising the usable energy from your
panel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Types
of panel<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">You could go into crazy amounts of
technical detais โ but there are two main types; poly-crystaline and
mono-cyrstaline. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Honestly I did not care to research
enough in to the difference, I do not think there is enough of a difference to
worry about and, in reality, for your van conversion it does not matter too
much. Just get something with enough Wattage and from a reputable supplier.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">This is my panel spec:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li>Manufacturer: Perlight Energy </li>
<li>Type: Mono-Crystaline </li>
<li>Model number: INE 300MB-72</li>
<li>Wattage: 300W</li>
<li>2m cable attached</li>
<li>Pretty cool guarantees:</li>
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<li>10 year manufacturing guarantee</li>
<li>12 year performance warranty of 90% of original power output</li>
<li>25 year performance warranty of 80% of original output</li>
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<span lang="EN-US">This panel is really designed to go
on a roof of a house. When I ordered it they assumed I wanted to order by the pallet load.. but when I said
I only needed one the supplier kindly posted one for about ยฃ30 postage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">You can get all sorts of different
panels; flexible glue on ones, a set of smaller panels for an arrayโฆ but I like
simplicity and to have just one big panel works well in my mind. It cost about
ยฃ190 (including shipping).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Basically, based on the calculation of Watt
Hours of your power needs โ just work out how many useable sunlight hours you
might have and divided the Watt Hours by that. This will give you what you need
for your solar system.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">So technically I need a 100W panel to serve
my needs. However you sometimes get cloudy periods, end up parking under trees
and in winter, with shorter days and a lower sun โ you get harvest less power.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">On that basis I want my panel to deliver 3x
the above Wattage. Hence getting a 300W panel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">This means even if there is a week or so of
bad weather, where only 30% of the normal sunlight reaches the panel through
the cloud my batteries will stay nice and charged.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I have a single 300W solar panel on the
roof this is linked up to a 40Amp charge controller. I use 2x 140AmpHr
batteries.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Originally I bought a 10Amp charge controller
โ but I was quickly getting an โover voltageโ warning. Over voltage is
essentially damaging to your batteries.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">When I bought the charge controller I had
no idea that you have to get a charge controller that matches the Wattage of
your solar panel system. I didnโt realise there would be such a variation in
size for smaller systems.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I am using this one; EP SOLAR <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01DFK6P5U/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B01DFK6P5U&linkCode=as2&tag=divrep-21%22%3ESolarEpic%2040A%20MPPT%20Solar%20Charge%20Controller%20Battery%20Regulator%20100V%20PV%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=divrep-21&l=as2&o=2&a=B01DFK6P5U%22%20width=%221%22%20height=%221%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22%22%20style=%22border:none%20!important;%20margin:0px%20!important;%22%20/%3E" target="_blank">Solar Charge Controller; 40 Amp MPPT </a></div>
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I think this is not a bad alternative. <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01DFK6QOU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B01DFK6QOU&linkCode=as2&tag=divrep-21%22%3ESolarEpic%20MPPT%2040A%20Solar%20Charge%20Controller%20Negative%20Ground%20150V%20PV%20input%20Battery%20Regulator%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=divrep-21&l=as2&o=2&a=B01DFK6QOU%22%20width=%221%22%20height=%221%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22%22%20style=%22border:none%20!important;%20margin:0px%20!important;%22%20/%3E" target="_blank">SOLAREPIC Solar Charge Controller, 40 Amp MPPT</a></div>
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In the US Morning Star, I think, are a pretty popular choice.</div>
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<span lang="EN-US">To work out the Ampage solar charge
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<span lang="EN-US">(Solar-Panel-Wattage / Voltage) x 1.25<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>= Charge controller Ampage<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I decided to just get a 40Amp charge controller.
Perhaps more than I need but at least I know for sure that it can easily handle
my panel and prevent potential over voltage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">There are two types, standard and MPPT. Go
for MPPT if you can afford it. If it is really cheap it is probably not MPPT โ
there are a few chinese โmpptโ charge controllers which just arenโt.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) Solar
Charge Controllers can be 25 to 30% more efficient. If you are getting a good
solar array โ you might as well get a good charge controller to get the best
out of it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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can see what is going on with the solar panel. It is not a need-to-have but it
is pretty cool to see what is going on. I recommend having one โ they are not
too expensive either.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Note: the MT-50 as shown below did not seem
to work with the 10Amp EPSolar charge controller that I got in the first place
(it was too small anyway).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">Attaching
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<span lang="EN-US">As part of my stealth agenda I wanted to
have the solar panel have a profile as low as possible. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">My van came with these attachment point
rails along the sides โ I cut these up to make a bracket. The bracket folds one
way โ I probably will not need to use this feature โ but it is useful to have โ
and it means I am flexible when it comes to doing repairs to the panel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I bolted the panel to the roof using four
6mm stainless steel bolts. Once tight, as the nuts would be behind my gladding
work, I used glue/sealant and spread it over and around the nut inside the van
to help keep it secure.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US">Hinge side โ double nuts to make it more secure. I put
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<span lang="EN-US">I used a junction box with a hole cut in
the bottom to take the cables from the solar panel into the van. This actually
sits underneath the solar panel and I glued this on with ample amounts of sealant glue. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The cables follow down one of the areas I
left with a gap in the insulation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">Additional
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<span lang="EN-US">I needed to buy a couple extra cables to
reach my solar charge controller. The cable type you will probably need to
search for is '<o:p></o:p></span>MC4' cables.</div>
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nate murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16956970669978100710noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616720438520031889.post-71339240622982338782016-10-06T14:25:00.001+01:002016-10-20T12:39:17.202+01:00Heating System<div class="MsoNormal">
This is the heater I purchased;</div>
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It is a Heatsource HS2000, 12V, Single Outlet 2KW Heater.<br />
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I got it as part of a full kit <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009X8HKGM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B009X8HKGM&linkCode=as2&tag=divrep-21%22%3EPROPEX%20HEATSOURCE%20HS2000%20V1%20GAS%2012V%20HEATER%20KIT%20vehicle%20motorhome%20caravan%20camper%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=divrep-21&l=as2&o=2&a=B009X8HKGM%22%20width=%221%22%20height=%221%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22%22%20style=%22border:none%20!important;%20margin:0px%20!important;%22%20/%3E" target="_blank">here.</a> This was handy as it came with all the fixings necessary and I did not have to think too much when it came to installation!<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Why
this heater?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I wanted a heater that ran off the LPG gas
and was externally flued. This means the exhaust does not go into the van. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The space is actually pretty small โ so I
essentially looked for the smallest good quality system I could find. The
Heatsource product comes with a thermostat so it will cycle on and off โ saving
fuel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">As I was aiming to use solar power to run
all my electric needs an electric heater would be too much.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Installing
the heater<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i>The heater is hiding under the panel beside the gas tank.. you can see the vent tubing. </i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The heater firstly needs to be connected to
the 12V โ so that goes through my fuse box as normal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The heater needs two holes going through
the bottom of the van. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">You cannot put it anywhere โ under the van
there are structural and functional elements that mean you have to measure in
from the edge of the van to work out where it can be placed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i>These are the pipes (black inlet, chrome; exhaust) coming from the heater. As you can see you cannot just put it anywhere! </i><i>I did not have a metal hole cutter so you can see my style of hole cutting largely revolves around drilling lots of holes in a circle! I spray foamed these holes after I was finished.</i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I first drilled a pilot hole to check I was
in the right place. I wasnโt, so based on that hole drilled another, marked out
the two holes for the heater inlet and exhaust and cut the holes using the jig
saw.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">After connecting the inlet and exhaust
pipes (as per the heaterโs manual) attached them under the van โ making sure the
inlet and outlet were, as instructed, not inside a cavity under the van. I zip
tied them in to place โ drilling holes where necessary to do so.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i>The ends are screwed in using clips that came as part of the fixing kit.</i></div>
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nate murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16956970669978100710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616720438520031889.post-86916904253273784742016-10-06T14:18:00.001+01:002016-10-20T12:40:07.497+01:00Battery system<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span lang="EN-US">What
size battery?</span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Basically I aimed to be able to run off
batteries, assuming no solar input, for 3 days. No particular reason but I
imagined that three days of really bad weather, parking in the shade or
whatever would be the most likely where I am going.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Basically the first thing you need to know
is that you must not run your batteries down under 50% of charge. This
essentially shortens their useful life or, if you run them right down, can
destroy their ability to hold charge.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The size of the battery you need
essentially depends on what you will be running off it. To work out how much
power you will need you just find out out the Watts for each appliance and how
long you will use it for.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">A simple example:</span></i></b><span lang="EN-US"><br />
LED lighting array = 5Watts<br />
Hours used = 6 hours per day<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Watt
hours = 5 x 6 = 30<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">To convert this in to Amp Hours (which the
battery is specified in) just divide it by the voltage of your system; which
will probably be 12V.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Therefore; 30/12 = 2.5 Amp hours.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">If you had a 100 Amp Hour battery, based on
using no more than 50% of charge:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">(100 x 0.5) / 2.5 = 20 days. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">If all you were running were these LEDs you
could go 20 days without charging the battery. However you will be powering
more than just some LEDs. Here is the calculations I used.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td nowrap="" style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 17.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="bottom" width="85"><div align="right" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;">
<span style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">6<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td nowrap="" style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 17.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 70.85pt;" valign="bottom" width="71"><div align="right" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;">
<span style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">30<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td nowrap="" style="height: 17.0pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 138.35pt;" valign="bottom" width="138"></td>
<td nowrap="" style="height: 17.0pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.4pt;" valign="bottom" width="110"></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 15.0pt; mso-yfti-irow: 2;">
<td nowrap="" style="background: #DCE6F1; border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: 15.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 117.0pt;" valign="bottom" width="117"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">LED
Lights<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td nowrap="" style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 15.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 52.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="53"><div align="right" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;">
<span style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">7.5<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td nowrap="" style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 15.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="bottom" width="85"><div align="right" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;">
<span style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td nowrap="" style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 15.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 70.85pt;" valign="bottom" width="71"><div align="right" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;">
<span style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">60<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td nowrap="" style="height: 15.0pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 138.35pt;" valign="bottom" width="138"></td>
<td nowrap="" style="height: 15.0pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.4pt;" valign="bottom" width="110"></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 15.0pt; mso-yfti-irow: 3;">
<td nowrap="" style="background: #DCE6F1; border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: 15.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 117.0pt;" valign="bottom" width="117"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">12v
Cool Box<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td nowrap="" style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 15.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 52.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="53"><div align="right" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;">
<span style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">35<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td nowrap="" style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 15.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="bottom" width="85"><div align="right" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;">
<span style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">8<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td nowrap="" style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 15.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 70.85pt;" valign="bottom" width="71"><div align="right" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;">
<span style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">280<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td nowrap="" style="height: 15.0pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 138.35pt;" valign="bottom" width="138"></td>
<td nowrap="" style="height: 15.0pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.4pt;" valign="bottom" width="110"></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 15.0pt; mso-yfti-irow: 4;">
<td nowrap="" style="background: #DCE6F1; border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: 15.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 117.0pt;" valign="bottom" width="117"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Laptop
charger<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td nowrap="" style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 15.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 52.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="53"><div align="right" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;">
<span style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">79<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td nowrap="" style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 15.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="bottom" width="85"><div align="right" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;">
<span style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td nowrap="" style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 15.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 70.85pt;" valign="bottom" width="71"><div align="right" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;">
<span style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">79<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td nowrap="" style="height: 15.0pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 138.35pt;" valign="bottom" width="138"></td>
<td nowrap="" style="height: 15.0pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.4pt;" valign="bottom" width="110"></td>
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<tr style="height: 15.0pt; mso-yfti-irow: 5;">
<td nowrap="" style="background: #DCE6F1; border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: 15.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 117.0pt;" valign="bottom" width="117"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Heater<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td nowrap="" style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 15.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 52.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="53"><div align="right" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;">
<span style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">16.8<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td nowrap="" style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 15.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="bottom" width="85"><div align="right" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;">
<span style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td nowrap="" style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 15.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 70.85pt;" valign="bottom" width="71"><div align="right" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;">
<span style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">84<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td nowrap="" style="height: 15.0pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 138.35pt;" valign="bottom" width="138"></td>
<td nowrap="" style="height: 15.0pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.4pt;" valign="bottom" width="110"></td>
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<tr style="height: 15.0pt; mso-yfti-irow: 6; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;">
<td nowrap="" style="height: 15.0pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 117.0pt;" valign="bottom" width="117"></td>
<td nowrap="" style="height: 15.0pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 52.75pt;" valign="bottom" width="53"></td>
<td nowrap="" style="height: 15.0pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="bottom" width="85"></td>
<td nowrap="" style="background: #EBF1DE; border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: 15.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 70.85pt;" valign="bottom" width="71"><div align="right" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;">
<span style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">533<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td nowrap="" style="background: #EBF1DE; height: 15.0pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 138.35pt;" valign="bottom" width="138"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Watt
Hours<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td nowrap="" style="height: 15.0pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 110.4pt;" valign="bottom" width="110"></td>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">533</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Watt Hours / <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">12</b>V = <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">44.4 Amp Hours </b>will be used per day<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">So if I want to be able to run for 3 days
without any solar power coming in, I would need to have 44.4 x 3 = 133 Amp
Hours.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span lang="EN-US">Based on going no lower than 50% of charge
I just multiply this by two. On this basis I will need 266 Amp Hours of
battery.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">I found a good deal on 140Amp Hour leisure
batteries โ so I got two of them. This gave me 280 Amp Hours in total.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">What
type of battery?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span lang="EN-US">I went for two Sealed Leisure Batteries.
Leisure batteries are have a longer discharge cycle to normal car batteries.
Yes, they tend to be a bit more expensive but they are the right batteries for
the job.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">Personally, I would not bother considering
non-sealed batteries. Lithium Ion batteries are super expensive โ but also
pretty cool if you have lots of cash to burn.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Keeping
check on your batteries<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">Here is a useful table to tell you how
charged your battery is based on itโs voltage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
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<td style="background: #DBE5F1; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: 18.05pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent1; mso-background-themetint: 51; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 79.25pt;" valign="top" width="79"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Voltage<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<td style="background: #DBE5F1; border-left: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: 18.05pt; mso-background-themecolor: accent1; mso-background-themetint: 51; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 79.25pt;" valign="top" width="79"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Charge %<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<td style="background: #03EE30; border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: 18.9pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 79.25pt;" valign="top" width="79"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span lang="EN-US">12.7
+<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #03EE30; border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 18.9pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 79.25pt;" valign="top" width="79"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span lang="EN-US">100%<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
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<tr style="height: 18.9pt; mso-yfti-irow: 2;">
<td style="background: #03EE30; border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: 18.9pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 79.25pt;" valign="top" width="79"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span lang="EN-US">12.5<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #03EE30; border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 18.9pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 79.25pt;" valign="top" width="79"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span lang="EN-US">90%<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
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<tr style="height: 18.9pt; mso-yfti-irow: 3;">
<td style="background: #03EE30; border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: 18.9pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 79.25pt;" valign="top" width="79"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span lang="EN-US">12.4<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #03EE30; border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 18.9pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 79.25pt;" valign="top" width="79"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span lang="EN-US">80%<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
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<tr style="height: 18.05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 4;">
<td style="background: #03EE30; border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: 18.05pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 79.25pt;" valign="top" width="79"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span lang="EN-US">12.3<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #03EE30; border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 18.05pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 79.25pt;" valign="top" width="79"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span lang="EN-US">70%<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
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<tr style="height: 18.9pt; mso-yfti-irow: 5;">
<td style="background: #EE9C00; border-top: none; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; height: 18.9pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 79.25pt;" valign="top" width="79"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span lang="EN-US">12.2<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #EE9C00; border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: 18.9pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 79.25pt;" valign="top" width="79"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span lang="EN-US">60%<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 18.9pt; mso-yfti-irow: 6;">
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<span lang="EN-US">12.0<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">50%<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">11.9<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">11.75<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">11.5<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">11.31<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">10.5<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Note that the voltage that displays on your
voltmeter (or remote solar monitor) tends to be inaccurate in the following
circumstances;<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">ยง<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Your solar panel is pumping power into it (it will sometimes show as
high as 14V in this case)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">ยง<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">You are drawing power to lights or other things<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">ยง<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">You have been doing the above in the last 20minutes or so<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">It basically takes a little while for the
battery to โsettleโ so you can get an accurate idea of the charge.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Wiring
the battery<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Two ways to wire up your batteries. Series
and parallel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">ยง<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Parallel means you will use your two batteries at 12 Volts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">ยง<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">Series will double the voltage and the system will operate at 24
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Parallel battery wiring<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I would generally suggest keeping to a 12V
system. You can easily buy 12V lights adaptors and appliances.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">To wire the battery to the solar charge
controller, and other charging it is better to run across the two batteries not
just one.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">So drawing power, or inputting charge
connect to the batteries as follows;<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">This means that the charge is added more
evenly across the two batteries prolonging their combined life-time. Apparently this works! <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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nate murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16956970669978100710noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616720438520031889.post-35086181971503435542016-10-06T14:03:00.002+01:002016-10-20T12:40:22.006+01:00Gas System<br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: red;">WARNING:</span><span lang="EN-US"> Your gas system could kill you. I am not an expert so do not take
this advice without additional expertise. Get your gas system checked by a
qualified gas fitter. It is really worth it.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #5ad11c;">ADVISORY:</span><span lang="EN-US"> Install a Carbon Monoxide alarm and ideally a gas leak detector
too. Again, your life is worth it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">My gas system is essentially as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I used an 11kg refillable LPG gas tank. It
is amazing!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Why
LPG?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">If you use propane/butane tanks you have to
swap them to get them refilled. In Europe at least, they can vary from country
to country, meaning you have to have more than one type in the van. Also, if
you go further afield, you can end up with a bashed up tank which you cannot
swap when back home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">LPG however, is basically Autogas โ some
people power their cars on it and you can fill it up at many garages throughout
the world. Not all garages โ but considering how infrequently you will need to
fill it up this really not a problem.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">It cost me ยฃ11.50 ($16) to fill up my 11kg
tank, and in the first three months I estimate that I used about ยฃ1.50 ($2) of
fuel. It is really cheap!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Regulator<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">To fit the regulator to the Gaslow tank you
need an adaptor like this:</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I also used Gas PTFE Tape on all my screwed
joints.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Filler
hose<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I bought the official filler hose for the
Gaslow LPG tank. It is expensive but you know it is going to do the job!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">This is the position of the LPG filling
point on my van. It is just above where I fill with diesel which is convenient.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Shown is the UK LPG filler type, you can
buy adaptors for other locations fairly cheaply onine.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">What
I bought:</span></b></div>
<ul>
<li>Gas pipe: I needed 4 meter</li>
<li>Pipe clips</li>
<li>T-joint & </li>
<li>Jubilee clips</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Getting
it checked!<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I got my system checked by a friend who
knew what they were doing and I strongly suggest that you do the same.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">By keeping the gas parts all within one
cupboard unit meant that I could use the rubber hose. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I understand that if your gas pipes go
outside of a single enclosed area you must use copper piping. It is well worth
researching this yourself and taking advice from someone more qualified than
me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Simple
on-the road leak test<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I checked for a gas leak by running the
gas. Then turning off the cylinder, leaving it for a day, then lighting the
stove. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">That the gas was still pressurized within
the lines, and burnt for several seconds, indicates that there was no
significant gas leak in my system.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Again this is really rudimentary โ and good
to do every so often. It is not a replacement for getting a qualified gas fitter
to check your installation!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US"><br /></span>
<b>Gas sink</b><br />
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You need a vent in the floor to allow any gas that leaks to have a chance to escape.<br />
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I used one of these with a hole through the floor of the van.<br />
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nate murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16956970669978100710noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-616720438520031889.post-44851754835828988952016-10-06T13:58:00.000+01:002016-10-20T12:42:01.337+01:00Kitchen unit, Drawers & Extraction Fan<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span lang="EN-US">My kitchen unit</span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The kitchen unit has to contain a lot in my
van conversion. It contains the water and gas system all in one!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">The finished kitchen unit. The cookerโs lid has been
closed. It features a solid mahogany kitchen top, redwood pine front, four
draws with limited oak flooring fronts.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">My kitchen unit over hangs the step a
little, people criticized this as being a bit strange but I am really glad I
did it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">It has given me a couple of inches extra
width in my cupboards and, importantly, on my work top. Without this cooking
would be that little bit harder. It also means that the big recliner chair is,
well big and you do not feel squeezed against the kitchen unit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The space it takes is essentially dead
space.. but you cannot have it too close to the door else you cannot reach the
handle to open it!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">Water
system & under the kitchen sink<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US">Two 20 litre water containers, fresh water and waste,
waste in to the Jerry can. Also the big yellow LPG tank. The bungees work well
keeping the water tanks in place.</span></i></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">The
block work<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I screwed the block work in to the floor or
the bulkhead behind the unit. This was also attached to the seat unit block
work (underwhich would contain the heater).<br />
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<span lang="EN-US">Using the gas canister and the two 20ltr
containers I was able to precisely workout how much space I could get away with
using for my drawers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Once done, I added panels to the back and
sides to give it structural support.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">Door<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I made the door using some old hinges I had
from a previous project. These were easy to adjust to make sure that the door
swung correctly.<br />
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<span lang="EN-US">The door was just painted with some grey
pain I got from Ikea, turned out I should have primed it, and it took about 8
coats to look good. It did the job and I was not in the mind to loose time to
go shopping for primer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">Kitchen
top<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I wanted a nice hardwood kitchen top โ the
sort you might have in a nice kitchen at home! Fortunately I was able to find
some reclaimed mahogany which used to be part of some school book shelves.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><br /></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I used two layers of these and after sanding them down, glued them together using lots of G clamps and a few screws for good measure.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Once done I cut the sides down to size and
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<span lang="EN-US">I also used a scraper (cabinet makers use
it for furniture) to get out some of the deep scratches that unruly school
children had left in the surface.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I saved some of the wood dust from sanding,
mixed it in to some wood glue, and used it as filler for any holes in the wood.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">Treating
the kitchen top<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I used Danish Oil, the same oil I used for
the rest of the van. A bit of online research suggested it is safe enough for
food. Do check yourself based on whatever you buy!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">As the kitchen top is often wet I went to
town on the Danish Oil โ until it would no longer take any more. It has worked
really well so far!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The oil made the kitchen top quite a bit
darker than the untreated mahogany, but it works well with the tone of the
redwood front and oak-flooring drawer fronts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US">Two
burners are useful, three would be unnecessary for my needs. The empty burner
space leaves a good area to leave a sponge! The electric tap is great โ
definitely better better than getting a hand pump.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">This is the one I used (can get on <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20rel=%22nofollow%22%20href=%22https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01C8TOCEA/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B01C8TOCEA&linkCode=as2&tag=divrep-21%22%3EReich%2018%20Litre%20Per%20Minute%2012%20V%20Submersible%20Water%20Pump%20611-0418ESA%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=divrep-21&l=as2&o=2&a=B01C8TOCEA%22%20width=%221%22%20height=%221%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22%22%20style=%22border:none%20!important;%20margin:0px%20!important;%22%20/%3E" target="_blank">Amazon here</a>) - it is a </span>Reich 18 Litre Per Minute 12 V Submersible Water Pump.. just be sure your water containers can fit it in.. I had to file the neck of mine to be a little larger so it would fit.</div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I found making the drawers really boring โ
but I liked the effect they had when finished.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The photo below shows the basic drawer
structure. Back, sides and a base. Glued and screwed to four blocks in the
corners. The front is screwed on and is made from wooden flooring.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Lastly the handle is an Idea bought handle
I simply screwed on.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I got 45cm drawer runners and attached them to the
bottom edges. These are available from a number of places, I think I got mine from <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20rel=%22nofollow%22%20href=%22https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01I8N03ZW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B01I8N03ZW&linkCode=as2&tag=divrep-21%22%3EHafele%20Side%20Fix%20Drawer%20Runners%20450mm%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=divrep-21&l=as2&o=2&a=B01I8N03ZW%22%20width=%221%22%20height=%221%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22%22%20style=%22border:none%20!important;%20margin:0px%20!important;%22%20/%3E" target="_blank">Amazon</a>. They come in packs of two, so I just needed 4 packs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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drawer-side runner sits about 5mm from the front of the on the draw.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Inside the kitchen unit I added another
upright to allow me to attach the drawer runners and just spent some time
attaching and adjusting them so they ran nicely.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">To stop them sliding around when driving I
use a bungee from the bottom edge of the unit to the top drawer. This does not work perfectly
but well enough. Perhaps there is another easy way to stop them sliding around - without loosing aesthetic effect?</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I used Ikea drawer handles โ they simply
screw in and look super modern awesome cool and stuff. I like them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Extraction
Fan<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I cut a hole in the roof for the extraction
fan โ it has to sit within the runnels else the rubber seal will not work. On a
transit this means it is quite going to be central โ but that is OK the cooking
unit is to the left a little anyway. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The extractor fan simply has to fit in to
the hole and be screwed to the vent part. I had to find some longer screws for
it to reach. The added insulation and cladding meant the screws that came with
the unit were not quite long enough.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">This was the mushroom vent I used:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">It is one of the few 12v vents I could find
online โ and to be honest it is not the best product. It is however quite
discrete and aids the stealthy aspect of the van โ most other extraction fans
look distinctly โcaravanesqueโ and therefore were not suitable. They also tend
to be a little on the expensive side.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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