WooHooo! Got our van back! New front discs and pads, new front battery, replacement drivers seat and new brake pipe to replace the corroded one that "slipped through the MOT". Indicators stopped working again at the garage and they cant fix it so have agreed that I can get my mate to sort them out (auto electrician) and they will pay!
He's popping round tomorrow, so all looking good. Once thats done I will feel settled with the van and can start getting her how we want for use as our day van/occasional overnighter.
Yep, got spring loaded cap, pins, and gonna fill it up with silicone once wiring installed. I think mi'm going to put it outside under the rear bumper a'la tow bar socket, and as you say, stick a plastic bag over it to help keep it clean and dry. Just thinking, maybe I could mount it in an upturned plastic box, then I could just put the lid on when not in use? Getting excited about doing stuff now we've got "Connie" back.
Colin.