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by **Gareth** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 11:09 pm

Right I had enough of so much bitching (mostly by myself) I thought what mods have people done to their vans so here are mine.

1, Fitted 5.1 dolby surround sound
2, satellite tv set up (both bedroom and lounge)
3, Fitted propex water heater (better then truma) (240/gas)
4, Fitted hot and cold water shower/taps
5, Fitted 12v logic control charger and power supply
6, Fitted 12v battery supply with internal and external sockets
7, fitted external 240v supply
8, Fitted front a locker door to aid access underside of bed
9, Fitted fiammia? door secuirty lock (amongst other security measures)

this is what i have done so far

tomorrow fitting an all in one radio/dvd/tv din set up to go with my lcd screen

Gareth

(lets have some sad caravan talk)

n1cktd5 · by **n1cktd5** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 11:44 pm

Gareth,

Well done, blue peter badge on the way :twisted:

I have fitted a pole on the roof for the wife to dance around, so that I think cancels all your mods out :lol:

how does the 5.1 sound....a bit odd surely. I have some waterproof outdoor speakers mounted on the under side of the floor, great when you are in the awning or bbq-ing

n1cktd5 · by **n1cktd5** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 11:55 pm

Gareth,

Whilst I am on you cost me a fortune last week...had the car tinted ready for holidays this year. Looks the business but light on the pocket !

Roy Armstrong · by **Roy Armstrong** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 6:45 am

Here goes:

1- Roof mounted 55watt solar panel.

2- Charge controller in wardrobe.

3- 110A/h battery under bed, near wheel box.

4- Sterling 4 stage psu/charger ( next to battery)

5- 300 watt inverter, near battery, feeding sockets in TV cabinet for LCD TV, Sky digibox and micro stereo system.

6- Permanently installed micro stereo system.

7- Upgraded 5 litre Truma Therme water heater to 14 litre Truma Elektroboiler.

7- Fitted fridge with LEDs to indicate presence of 12vdc or 240vac.

8- Installed unique roof lettering (not postcode).

9- Upgraded Truma 3002 space heater with Ultraheat.

10- Added separate MCB dedicated to the Ultraheat.

11- Installed SAS alarm.

12- Fitted Fiamma Safe-T-Lock to door.

13- Installed a SuperMule.

14- Installed Tracker system.

15- Fitted Gaslow guage to indicate potential gas leaks.

16- Fitted facility to charge a second battery from the Sterling charger (it supports upto 3 batteries).

17- 2 off Bulldog Titan wheelclamps,

18- Robstop WS 3000 hitchlock.

19- Anti-poacher 12 bore blank cartridge alarm/scarer.

I think that's it for now.

BJH · by **BJH** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 3:46 pm

I've put up a hook for the car keys :shock:

BJH · by **BJH** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 4:07 pm

And a charger fro my electric toothbrush :lol:

xjr1300 · by **xjr1300** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 10:40 pm

i'm serriously thinking of adding a door bell one of those that plays
numerous anoying tunes from yesteryear.
does anybody else have any obsure items added to their van
or bought one with something weird?

xjr1300

xjr1300 · by **xjr1300** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 10:41 pm

i'm serriously thinking of adding a door bell one of those that plays
numerous anoying tunes from yesteryear.
does anybody else have any obsure items added to their van
or bought one with something weird?

xjr1300

Ladyjan · by **Ladyjan** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 10:56 pm

1. Replaced bathroom mixer tap with a shower one!

2. Put a clock on the wall

Don't laugh, it's true :oops:

by **Gareth** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 8:51 pm

well the 5.1 gone for now, fitted an all in one 12v dvd/tv/radio/mp3 player, less wires will see how it goes took 30 mins to install but spent 1 1/2 hrs watching transporter 2 (wife not impressed). So now i could attend 12v rallies (but not for me).

Gareth

good to see some caravan talk

martin.unwin1 · by **martin.unwin1** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 9:15 pm

fitted a fiamma rear mount bike rack.4 brass hooks and put some air in the tyres changed the bedding last year its true

by **Gareth** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 9:50 pm

Martin how and where did you fit the coat hooks as i am thinking of doing the sama any help would be great :oops:

Gareth

martin.unwin1 · by **martin.unwin1** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 9:58 pm

gareth fitted the 4 brass hooks behind the sliding doors in the master bedroom dont leave coats on hooks when in transit my bring your nose weight up :lol:

by **Gareth** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 10:54 pm

Thanks for that I only have 2 at the moment perhaps the extra might make a diference. I will be sure to make a check on my nose weight if i go for this mod but i am with you I think I should refrain from hanging them during transit due to the increased centre of gravity which may effect the stabilty of the unit, thanks for bringing this to my attention. :wink:

Gareth

n1cktd5 · by **n1cktd5** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 12:15 am

Gareth wrote:well the 5.1 gone for now, fitted an all in one 12v dvd/tv/radio/mp3 player, less wires will see how it goes took 30 mins to install but spent 1 1/2 hrs watching transporter 2 (wife not impressed). So now i could attend 12v rallies (but not for me).

Gareth

good to see some caravan talk

Do I detect a note of sarcasm :?:

with regards rallies

My god just noticed your signature :shock:

you have a Korando aswell

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