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The Beast
Sheila & Gary’s long-term project, a 1988 RHD VW Syncro caravel, (camper conversion).
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About the Beast
The Past.
The history of the beast.
What’s been done?
The Present.
Work in progress.
Maintenance repairs & remedial work.
Basic specifications
The Future.
Long term plans for the Beast.
The possible future
Pipe Dreams.
The Beasts travels
Travels, past & future.
Trip planning & logistics.
Our essentials lists.
Checklists for departure from home and on-route.
Equipment & spares list for extended trips.
First aid & Remote travel
First aid & remote travel kit – Contents.
Emergency snatch bags & contents.
Insect & animal protection.
Running the Beast
Long-term maintenance.
Service schedules.
Tools & spares for long-term maintenance.
Van specific tools, equipment & parts.
Electric connections & schematics.
Electric connections by use.
Electric connections by fuse & box.
Switch connections
Custom kit & Work shop tools
Custom Kit & Equipment.
Custom (home-made) tools.
Work shop tools.
Reviews
Permanently fitted or available.
Mechanical and electrics.
External.
Internal.
General use & Camping.
For use with the van.
Lightweight camping kit.
Safety equipment.
Maintenance, spares & recovery.
Spares & tools in the van.
Basic tool kit.
Recovery kit.
Toys, follies & the 2nd van.
Toys.
Follies.
The second van.
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