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Re: I've started, but will I finish?

Postby Breakdown Biker » Sun Aug 16, 2009 2:17 am

darkbluevanman wrote:
Breakdown Biker wrote:That's comin on a treat :) 8)

Do youhave a pic of your towbar/rear step :?:
I can see it a bit in the pics and I'm thinkin of fitting something similar.
Was it on the van when you got it?


I made it at work, had it zinc'ed then powder coated....
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Thanks for posting the pic mate :D
Excellent work, that looks 8)
I like the chequer plate on the doors too :)
might pinch that idea :oops: :mrgreen:
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Re: I've started, but will I finish?

Postby darkbluevanman » Sat Sep 12, 2009 3:59 pm

Getting fed up now... bit of storage over bulkhead + switch panel for fan and tv plus master power switch:

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And handwash:

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It's all the wiring that takes time, now got a split, split charge system? (switch on dash to choose which batt' (2nd or 3rd) to charge from split charge unit), plus neon indicator on dash to tell when invertor is on in the back and finally wired up the 'boost' relay for cold morning starts (70amp relay to connect 2nd batt' to main with a momentary push button) though the 2nd batt' looking a bit poor, not holding 12v now (was old main batt').
And if you didn't catch the wiring in another thread, here's what it's like above the golve box....

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Re: I've started, but will I finish?

Postby Breakdown Biker » Sat Sep 12, 2009 5:45 pm

Great project mate and hat's off to ya for that wiring - Top job 8) :mrgreen:
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Re: I've started, but will I finish?

Postby darkbluevanman » Sat Sep 12, 2009 7:06 pm

Breakdown Biker wrote: hat's off to ya for that wiring - Top job 8) :mrgreen:

Cheers.... Try not to focus on the ONE scotchlok in the middle! :?
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Re: I've started, but will I finish?

Postby Britishbulldog » Sat Sep 12, 2009 7:19 pm

Nice job darkbluevanman 8)

I like the inverter/12v cig lighter box :wink: nice touch

Where'd you source that handiwash drop down sink m8? as the cheapest one i've found is this one on fleabay :(
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12v-Eberspacher-H ... 286.c0.m14

Agree'd on the floor btw 8)
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Re: I've started, but will I finish?

Postby darkbluevanman » Sat Sep 12, 2009 8:01 pm

Britishbulldog wrote:Nice job darkbluevanman 8)

I like the inverter/12v cig lighter box :wink: nice touch

Where'd you source that handiwash drop down sink m8? as the cheapest one i've found is this one on fleabay :(
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12v-Eberspacher-H ... 286.c0.m14

Agree'd on the floor btw 8)


It was an ebay jobbie... same old story watching a couple forgot to bid, went for 45-50 bucks, got the bit between the teeth and ended up bidding £62 (+20 P&P) on this one! to be honest it would be much better, quicker, cheaper & easier to boil the kettle on a 10 quid gas stove and tip it in a bowl :? Looks good though :roll:
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Re: I've started, but will I finish?

Postby darkbluevanman » Sun Sep 13, 2009 11:35 am

AND..... if your wondering what all those wires do (split charge unit in there somewhere) here's the switchs on the dash, left to right... 2nd power socket where pats led was, pats & alarm led's, push button for cold starting... moving along... switch for handiwash, switch for cab heater (300w under seat, not much cop, but should help in winter), switch for cooling fan in cab, 2 x displays for main battery and 2nd/3rd battery voltage, laser jammer (you never know!) in cubby slot (handsfree just above).
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3rd power point and simple security bolt that goes through to the glovebox to prevent the tray being lifted out:
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