Below is the current list of mechanical, electrical, external & internal, jobs and modifications that we have planned, completed, or are currently working on.
As the jobs are completed, they will be added to the relevant category in the slowly growing reviews section & when time allows direct links to info and reviews on that specific item.
There is no set order for the jobs, they will be completed when the opportunity arises, or as necessity & money dictates, so their status is liable to change.
The headings “in Blue” provide links to related items from all categories.
Items in “grey” are still to-do.
Items in “italics any colour” are listed in another category, (see links).
Items in “mauve” need to be fixed, replaced, or upgraded or we need more ASAP.
Items in “brown” are under construction.
Items in “Green” are almost completed or on order.
Items in “black” completed & added to the (reviews section).
Items in “strike through any colour” have been removed, or are no longer used.
Mechanical and electrics.
Engine.Original & older diesel engines, (sorry not much info).EE20 Subaru engine, (removed).
Alternator drive belt cover. (may not be required now).
Fix accelerator cable, (not required now?).
Temporary cover on air-con pump ports.
1900 TDI AHU engine, (replacement for the Subaru).
Replace the accelerator cable with an electronic accelerator pedal, (see ECU ).
High torque, gear reduction starter motor.
Modify the engine cradle, to allow the engine to tilt, (clutch/gearbox removal).
Air-oil separator, (if not already fitted).
Attach pipework to the air-con pump, (when the air-con is reinstalled).
Water level/temperature senders on the engine.
Engine oil level/temperature senders on the engine, (see oil system).
Power take of point, (for hydraulic pump, under consideration).
Engine control.E C U, (mapping still not correct).
New ECU
New ECU junction box.
Electronic accelerator pedal.
Cruise control, (adaptive if possible, see driving aids).
Onboard diagnostics and programming.
Fuel system.
Stainless steel straps are fitted on the original fuel tank.
Under-slung fuel tanks, (x2, see bodywork).
Three-way fuel pump system, (tank to tank & engine).
Small fuel header tank in the engine bay, (if required).
Field maintainable fuel filters, (flushable).
Oil system.
Engine oil level/temperature senders on the engine.
Charge cooler system.
Charge cooler.
Integrated main, charge cooler & air-con rad, (see engine cooling).
Lower charge cooler, (may not be required now).
Reroute charge cooler pipework, (to allow for storage/battery compartments).
Move the charge cooler pump, (to increase storage space above the bash plate).
Engine air supply.
Roof-level engine air intake, (integrated with pop-top roof eventually).
Modify engine air supply piping, (integrated with pop-top roof eventually).
Fabricate & fit a cyclonic dust filter on the engine air intake, (before the main filter).
Washable main air filters on the engine air intake.
Cold start fluid injection point, (for very cold starting, last resort in an emergency).
Engine cooling.
Integrated main, charge cooler & air-con radiator.
Fabricate & fit the fan shroud on the radiator.
Twin (second) radiator fans.
Reroute radiator pipework, (to allow for storage/battery compartments).
Lower water expansion tank, (may not be required now).
Integrated filling and air bleed system.
Modify engine bay air intake. (will require some bodywork).
Engine bay cooling.
Items to come.
Exhaust system.Subaru turbo, (removed).Stainless steel exhaust system for the Subaru, (removed).
1900 TDI AHU engine, turbo
Stainless steel exhaust system for 1900 TDI AHU engine.
Automatic wading valve.
Drive train.Modified dual-mass clutch & thrust bearing, (removed).
1900 TDI AHU engine dual-mass clutch & thrust bearing.
Non-return valves on clutch servo bleed point.
Upgrade gear selector lever, (temporary until cable gear linkage is installed).
Cable gear linkage, (should also allow for a second full-size under-slung box).
Upgraded gearbox.
Oil filter system on the gearbox.
Oil level indicator /temperature gauge senders on the gearbox.
Power take of point, (possibly better straight from the engine, see engine).
Decoupler.
Viscous coupling serviced.
Service or replace diff-lock actuators.
Lockable viscous coupling, (locked – Syncro – Decupled).
Front & rear differentials replaced with Pelloquin Automatic Torque Biasing units.
CV boot protector.
Upgrade CV joints.
Reposition the vacuum reservoir & pipework, (to allow for storage/battery compartments).
Breather pipes end/outlets at roof height.
Blow through connection for breather pipes.
Suspension & Wheels.
Replaced bushes with poly bushes.
Go Westy progressive springs, (front fitted).
Adjustable front ride height.
Adjustable shocks front & back.
Bellows for the adjustable shock stanchions.
16″ trailing arms.
Wheel spacers, (front & back).
16″ wheels fitted with 235-70-R16 tires.
Adjustable height rear spring mounts.
Go westy” 2″ lift progressive rear springs, (when spring mounts, are modified).
Reinforcing plates on the front spring turrets.
Raise front top spring mounts 3”, (to accommodate 2” lift springs).
2” lift springs on the front, (only if spring mounts, can be modified).
Run-flat tyers.
Braking system.
Up-rated brake servo.
Rear disk brakes.
Uprated front disk brakes.
Non-return valves on brake bleed points.
Rerouted back brake pipes, (over trailing arms).
Reroute hand brake cable, (to allow for a second under-slung storage box).
ABS braking system.
Steering.
Factory-fitted hydraulic power stirring.
Engine-driven power steering pump, (on 1900 TDI AHU engine),
Electric power steering pump. (removed with Subaru engine).
Replace rubber steering coupling, (If required).
Electrics.
Batteries moved to cabin floor storage & battery box.
Replace or repair the alternator, (earth leek).
Waterproof alternator, (see off-road additions).
Replaced fuses with circuit breakers, (some left to change).
Intermittent wipers mod (relay 99, see driving aids).
Mover the main fuse box, (next to the gear stick)
Second fuse box in the rear of the van.
Dashboard modifications, (see dashboard).
PWM fan control. ( see heating, cooling & ventilation).
Van wiring harness.
Dashboard wiring harness.
Engine wiring harness.
Overhead switch panel.
Rear switch panels.
Central locking system.
High torque, gear reduction starter motor, (see engine).
Larger starter battery.
Twin leisure batteries (fitted not wired in yet).
Lithium battery system, (planned).
Integrated engine, solar, and mains power input system.
Twin 60W solar panels on the front of the roof rack, (see wild camping).
Wind turbine generator to mount on the telescopic pole, (see wild camping).
Additional solar panels, (possible on the awning or roof boxes).
Charging systems for portable tools and other devices, (20v, 12v & USB).
3000W/ 6000W Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter. (see Wild camping).
240v mains internal outlet points, (from mains input point or inverter).
USB, & 12v power outlets in the back of the van.
Lighting.
Front lighting configuration.
Twin headlights.
LED headlights, (on hold for the moment, as it seems they’re illegal).
Sidelights &/or DRLs on with ignition, (for driving in Scandinavia, etc).
Clear front indicator housings with
LED front indicator lights.
LED DRLs, in fog light housings, (under consideration, if legal).
LED approach lights in front indicator housings.
LED front fog lights.
LED Indicator and approach lights in wing mirrors, (if legal).
LED sidelights in wing mirrors, (if legal).
LED light bar on the front of the roof rack.
LED illuminated bat logo on the front of the van, (See personalisation).
LED high-level hazard lights at the front.Fog light cornering assistance system, (rejected).
Rear lighting configuration.
Fully LED rear light clusters.
LED side lights / DRLs, (linked with the front DRLs).
LED indicator lights.
LED twin rear fog lights.
LED brake lights.
LED reversing lights.
High-level rear brake lights, (possibly internal).
High-level rear indicator lights, (possibly internal).
LED high-level hazard lights at the back.
LED floodlights on each side at the rear, (possibly linked with reversing lights).
Spacers for rear light clusters, (see bodywork).
12v power outlet in rear light clusters, (see electrics).
Camp area & side lighting.
LED high-level side hazard lights, (linked with other high-level units).
LED off-side area lighting.
LED near-side area lighting under the awning.
LED off-side spotlight, (above driver’s door).
LED near-side spotlight, (above passenger’s door).
LED lights on the awning support bar, (inward facing).
LED approach lights in front indicators, (see front lighting configuration).
LED ground-level side lighting, (under consideration).
Internal lighting.
LED internal van lighting.
LED rear seat reading lights, (for left side),
LED rear seat reading lights, (for right side),
LED Front overhead courtesy lights.
Map light, (part of new dashboard).
Dashboard, (overview).
Dashboard modifications
The old dash.
Artist’s impression of the planned work, (what I hope to achieve).
The new dashboard basic construction, (the metalwork).
Fabricating the basic dashboard, (the metalwork).
Recessed storage compartment with lid, (CAD work, cardboard-aided design).
Map light.
Recessed roller blind, (for the front window).
Air ducting & vents.
Switch layout.
The switches.
Switch housings.
Switch connections.
USB & power outlets.
USB charging points in the dashboard, (see electrics & Switch connections).
12v outlet points in the dashboard, (see air-con and arial connection panel).
Phone charger mat in the dashboard, (may add if a suitable place can be found).
USB charging points in the rear of the van.
12v outlet points in the rear of the van.
240v (AC) outlet points in the rear of the van.
12v outlet points in the rear light housings.
12v outlet points in the van roof, (for flood lights).
Communication & Navigation Systems, (CB, Wi-Fi, phone, & radio).
Twin Sat-Nav head units, (see Communication & Navigation systems).
Twin CB aerial connection, (currently one fitted).
Switchable CB aerial connection, (to include the connections in the rear of the van).
Compass and clino, (see Communication & Navigation systems).
Heater & ventilation control system.
Heater control levers, ( see heating, cooling & ventilation).
PMA fan control. ( see heating, cooling & ventilation).
Air-con control.
Wadding flap control, (may be atamatic / flote controlled).
Vacuum switch system, (diflock controls).
Vacuum switches.
Vacuum manifold.
Vacuum manifold & tube support.
Vacuum switch assembly.
Testing
Vacuum control face plate.
Vacuum control backplate.
Fabricating the former for the Vacuum control backplate.
Fabricating the Vacuum control backplate.
Upgraded dash clocks binnacle, (needs fixing).
Fuel level gauges for main and spare tanks, (in-dash clock binnacle).
Engine oil level/temperature gauge, (in-dash clock binnacle).
Engine water level/temperature gauge, (in-dash clock binnacle).
Gearbox oil level/temperature gauge, (in-dash clock binnacle).
Analog clock, (in-dash clock binnacle).
Interchangeable MPH / KPH speed dials, (in-dash clock binnacle).
Dash monitored tire pressure indicator, (in-dash clock binnacle?).
Stirring column cowl.
Overhead switch panel.
Heating, Cooling & Ventilation.
Remove the old air-con unit.
Move air-con controls to the dashboard, (see dashboard).
Reposition ventilation & heating controls in the dashboard, (see dashboard).
PWM fan control.
The air-con, unit integrated with the heating & ventilation system.
Recirculating heated air modification.
Wading flap/valve on the cabin air intake, (see of road additions).
Heated front seats.
Heated back seats.
Driving aids.
Intermittent wipers mod, (relay 99).
Cruise control, (adaptive if possible).
Parking sensors.
Reversing camera for dashboard head unit.
Nearside forward-facing camera for dashboard head unit, (for continental driving).
Rear-facing camera and LCD display mirror.
Electric heated front window.
Electric heated rear window.
Fix electric window winders, (intermittent problem needs investigation).
Safety equipment.
Automatic fire suppressant system in the engine bay.
High-level rear brake lights, (see lighting).
High-level LED hazard lights front & back, (see lighting).
Additional separately wired air horns.
Communication & Navigation systems.
Dashboard-mounted CB radio, (Under consideration).
Dash-mounted combined CB & 10m radio, (under consideration, will need a license).
Twin fixed CB aerial connection points & aerials, (currently only one fitted).
Aerial mount & cable for the top of the flagpole, (needs lightning arrestor).
Twin CB aerial connection in the dashboard, (one fitted, see dashboard).
CB aerial connection in the back of the van.
Switchable CB aerial connections, (see dashboard)
Charging & power supply for CB radios, (12v lighter sockets, see dashboard).
Radio speakers in the dashboard, doors, & overhead, (see dashboard).
Radio speakers in the rear of the van.
Microphone in the dashboard or overhead, (for bluetooth phone, see dashboard).
Microphone connection for an external speaker.
Twin Sat-Nav head units, (currently one fitted see dashboard).
Compass and clino, (fitted in the new dashboard).
Extra USB charging points in the dashboard, (see dashboard).
USB charging points in the back of the van.
12v sockets in the back of the van.
Phone charger mat, (see dashboard).
Onboard Wi-Fi.
Traveling comforts.
Central locking system, (see electrics).
The air-con unit integrated with the heating & ventilation system.
Move air-con controls to the dashboard, (see dashboard).
Recirculating heated air modification, ( see heating, cooling & ventilation).
Heated front seats, (see heating, cooling & ventilation).
Heated back seats, (see heating, cooling & ventilation).
Modify electric window winders.
Sound dampening in the wheel wells.
Off-road additions.
Waterproof engine.
Waterproof alternator.
Compressor, (high power and air tank).
Bellows for the adjustable shock stanchion, (See suspension & wheels).
Wading flap/valve on the cabin air intake.
Housekeeping.Fixed Jet wash unit, (rejected, portable battery jet wash available).
Long-term protection.
Fire suppressant system in the engine bay, (see safety equipment).
12v mains underfloor heating, (damp and frost prevention when parked at home).
External
Engine air supply
Roof-level engine air intake, (part of the planned pop-top roof).
Engine cooling.
Modify engine bay air intake, (see bodywork).
Fuel system.
Fabricate and fit two under-slung fuel tanks, (see bodywork).
Remove the existing fuel tank, (replacement tanks must be working, see bodywork).
Move fuel inlet up higher & fit flap that locks with central locking, (see bodywork).
Electrics.
240v mains power input point, (with internal outlet points).
12v power outlet in spacer for rear light clusters, (will also improve light visibility).
Trip alarm connection & electric fence, power outlets, in rear light spacers.
Solar panel input point, (see bodywork).
Lighting.
Front lighting configuration.
Twin headlights.
LED headlights, (on hold for the moment, as it seems they’re illegal).
Sidelights &/or DRLs on with ignition, (for driving in Scandinavia, etc).
Clear front indicator housings with
LED front indicator lights.
LED DRLs, in fog light housings, (under consideration, if legal).
LED approach lights in front indicator housings.
LED front fog lights.
LED Indicator and approach lights in wing mirrors, (if legal).
LED sidelights in wing mirrors, (if legal).
LED light bar on the front of the roof rack.
LED high-level hazard lights at the front.Fog light cornering assistance system, (rejected).
Bat logo for the front of the van. (See personalisation).
Rear lighting configuration.
Fully LED rear light clusters.
LED side lights / DRLs, (linked with the front DRLs).
LED indicator lights.
LED twin rear fog lights.
LED brake lights.
LED reversing lights.
High-level rear brake lights, (possibly internal).
High-level rear indicator lights, (possibly internal).
LED high-level hazard lights at the back.
LED floodlights on each side at the rear, (possibly linked with reversing lights).
Spacers for rear light clusters, (see bodywork).
12v power outlet in rear light clusters, (see electrics).
Camp area & side lighting
LED off-side area lighting.
LED near-side area lighting under the awning.
LED off-side spotlight, (above driver’s door).
LED near-side spotlight, (above passenger’s door).
LED lights on the awning support bar, (inward facing).
LED approach lights in front indicators, (see front lighting configuration).
LED ground-level side lighting, (under consideration).
Heating, Cooling & Ventilation.
Wading flap/valve on the cabin air intake.
Cooking & heating exhaust & air intakes at roof level, (see off-road additions).
Driving aids.
Truck wing mirrors.
Additional wide-angle wing mirrors.
Anti-mist film on wing mirrors,
Electric folding truck-style wing mirrors.
Longer front windscreen wiper blades, (21″, driver’s side, 20″, passenger side).
Rear windscreen wiper blade, (?”).
Windscreen Washer Jets upgrade, ( Triple Jets).
Water jets on headlights, (will need the water reservoir bottle upgrading, see bodywork).
Safety equipment.
Spacers for rear light clusters, (to improve visibility & provide a power outlet).
Hi-vis reflective stripes, on sides, (black in daylight, see personalisation).
Hi-vis reflective stripes, on front back & wing mirrors, (black in daylight).
360° camera system, (see wild camping).
Communication & Navigation systems.
Twin fixed Aerial connection points, (currently only one fitted).
Waterproof access points in the roof for Cb cable, (see bodywork).
Aerial mount & cable for the top of the flagpole, (needs lightning arrestor).
External speaker, (possibly behind the front grill).
Traveling comforts.
LED side area lighting, (see lighting).
LED lights on the underside of the awning, (see lighting).
Off-road additions.
Reinforce engine cradle.
Second spare wheel, (need carrier, see wing-out arms).
Uprated front winching attachment points.
Rear winching attachment points.
Reinforcement plates for the driveshaft protection bars mounting points.
Semi captive bolts on ends of driveshaft protection bars.
Modified front bash-plate, (with storage facility).
Modified engine sump guard.
Aluminum, engine sump guard, (to replace existing steel one).
Aluminum, front bash-plate, (with storage facility, to replace existing steel one).
Aluminum, driveshaft protection plate.
Rock Sliders, (aluminum if practicable).
Strengthened sills & jacking points.
Adjustable height tow bar, (part or rear bumper modification, see bodywork).
Removable blanking plates for all access holes, (see long-term protection).
Cooking & heating exhausts & air intakes at roof level, ( see bodywork).
Bodywork.
Extended front & rear wheel arches.
Modified rear bumper, (storage & recess for tow bar).
Adjustable height tow bar,
Spacers for rear light clusters, (to improve visibility & provide a power outlet).
Reinforce floor around storage and battery boxes.
Recessed waterproof access points for CB aerial cables, on the roof.
Recessed waterproof access points for solar panel cables on the roof.
Recessed awning pole mounts on side of the van, (will need pole extensions).
Under-slung fuel tanks, (x2).
Remove the existing fuel tank, (replacement tanks must be working).
Move fuel inlet up higher & fit flap that locks with central locking.
Modify engine bay air intake.
Cooking & heating, exhausts & air intake at roof level.
Mudflaps to fit extended wheel arches, (front & Back).
Acrylic covers on headlights.
Upgrade the water bottle for water jets on the headlights.
Replace the end caps on the front bumper.
Extended upper channel detail in the side of the van, (See personalisation).
Bat logo for the front of the van. (See personalisation).
Bat logo for wheels centers, (See personalisation).
Bat logo on mudflaps. (See personalisation).
Access, Doors, Windows & Hatches.
Extend side door runner, (for better rear-wheel clearance).
Nylon rollers for the side door.
Pull out sidestep, (integrated into Under-slung fuel tank).
Foldout rear step, (to reach the ladder, part of the modified rear bumper).
Sand screens & fixings for windows & lights.
Tinted windows, (under consideration).
Storage.
Storage rack in front bash-plate, (see off-road additions).
Storage racks for leveling wedges, (under the front of the van).
Storage lockers behind rear wheel arches.
Storage lockers in the ends of a modified rear bumper, (see bodywork).
Storage lockers in the side panel behind the driver’s door, ( see long-term plans).
Twin swing-out arms, ( attachments).
(see also “General use with the van” for attachments).
Modified swing-out arms, (for better light visibility, will need to take the attachments).
4 bar roof rack, (attachments).
(see also “General use with the van” for attachments).
Twin swing-out arms attachments.
Spare wheels, (need carrier for the second wheel).
Original wheel carriers,(x1 now removed, see follies).
Wheel carrier mounts custom made, (x2 so wheels face the other way).
Storage containers to fit inside the spare wheel hub recesses.
Spare tyer carrier, (just the tyer without the wheel hub, under consideration).
Spare wheel covers with logos, (UV protection for the tyres, see personalisation).
1 spare wheel cover with bat logo, (for use with a single spare wheel).
2 spare wheel covers with cat’s eyes, (for use when both spare wheels are fitted).
Space saver spare wheel, (for local trips only, under consideration).
Storage box
Second storage box.
Storage between the arm & van for pop-up loo tent, (possibly canvas).
Storage between the arm & van for bivvy loo, (possibly canvas).
Foldout trays, (x2 available).
Telescopic flagpole, (fixed on the near side).
Locking clips for the flag pole, (will secure light string as well).
Bat kite for the flag pole. (see personalisation).
Union flag for the flagpole, (see personalisation).
Aerial mount & cable for the top of the flagpole, ( see communication & Systems).
Light string for the telescopic pole & flag pole, (see personalisation).
LED light for the top of the flag pole, (see personalisation).
Telescopic pole, (for wind turbine, driver’s side,, possibly second on the near side). Telescopic flagpole, (to mount on the telescopic pole).
Wind turbine generator (to mount on the telescopic pole, see wild camping).
Remote control video camera, (to mount on the telescopic pole).
LED light for the top of the telescopic pole, (see personalisation).
Second telescopic pole, (for a wind turbine on passenger’s side if first is successful).
Flags with bat logo for tops of both poles. (see personalisation).
Bike rack, (under consideration).
Roof Rack attachments.
Roof boxes (x2).
Fixed wind out awning.
Rain baffle under wind out awning case, (until pop-top is fitted).
Awning pole extensions, (to fit planed recessed awning pole mounts see bodywork).
Awning side & end panels, (under consideration).
Pipe storage box.
Under-slung ladder rack & ladder.
Under-slung sand ladder racks, (planned addition).
Central walkway boards, (possibly some of the recovery waffle boards).
Solar panels, (see wild camping).
Additional flexible solar panels, (possible on the awning or roof boxes, see wild camping).
LED light bars on the roof rack, (see lighting).
High-level LED floodlights on each side at the rear.
Insect & Animal protection.
Quickly removable wipers, aerials, and other easily damaged items.
Locking tire valve caps.
360° motion detection system, (to see what’s out there, see wild camping).
360° floodlight system, (to see what’s out there, see wild camping).
360° camera system. (more of a record than protection, see wild camping).
Proximity alert, (lights &/or audible alarm).
Trip alarm / electric fence, permanent external connection.
Electrified van.
Wild camping.
Solar panels, (on the roof rack).
Flexible solar panels, (possible on the awning or roof boxes).
Additional flexible solar panels, (possible on the awning or roof boxes).
Wind turbine.
360° motion detection system, (linked to lights, cameras, alarm, or all 3 as required).
360° floodlight system, (linked to motion detection, cameras, alarm, or all 3).
360° camera system. (linked to motion detection, lights, alarm, or all 3).
Privacy & Hygiene.
Curtain surround for the open tailgate, (shower cubical).
Long-term protection.
Removable parts galvanized.
Inner wheel arch protectors.
Mudflaps to fit extended wheel arches, (Front & Back).
Road wheel covers, (UV protection when parked at home, see for use with the van.).
Spare wheel covers with logos, (see for use with the van & swing-out arms ).
Acrylic covers on headlights.
Sand screen fixings for windows & lights.
Removable blanking plates for all access holes.
Treat rust & total respray, (white with 2 or 3 horizontal black lines?).
Personalisation.
Extended upper channel detail in the side of the van, (artist impression).
3M reflective black stripes in the side channels of the van, (artist impression).
Tinted windows, (under consideration, see access, doors, windows & hatches).
Spare wheel covers, (3 available, UV protection for the tires).
1 spare wheel cover with bat logo, (for use with a single spare wheel).
2 spare wheel covers with cat’s eyes, (for use when both spare wheels are fitted).
Bat logo for the front of the van, (artist impression).
Bat logo for wheels centers, (artist impression).
Bat logo on mudflaps.
Flags with the bat logo for the poles.
Fixed telescopic flagpole & bat kite.
LED light for the top of the flag pole.
Internal.
Electrics.
Overhead switch panel.
Rear switch panels.
Extra USB charging points in the dashboard.
Extra 12v outlet points in the dashboard.
USB charging points in the back of the van.
12v outlet points in the back of the van.
240v mains internal outlet points, (from mains input point or inverter).
12v underfloor heating, (mains fed, see long-term protection).
Dashboard, (see, mechanical and electrics).
The old dashboard, (and the planned upgrades).
The new dashboard, (current progress).
Fabricating the new dashboard.
Dashboard controls & switch layout.
USB, 12v, & power outlets.
Communication & Navigation Systems, (CB, Wi-Fi, phone, & radio).
Heater & ventilation control system.
Vacuum switch system, (diflock controls).
Upgraded dash clocks,(calibration and wiring to complete).
Stirring column cowl.
Overhead switch panel, (see switch connections for more info).
Rear switch panels, (see switch connections for more info).
Reposition the gear stick, (see cable gear linkage).
Reposition fuses boxes, (see electrics).
Lighting.
LED internal van lighting.
LED rear seat reading lights, (for left side),
LED rear seat reading lights, (for right side),
LED Front overhead courtesy lights.
Map light, (part of new dashboard).
Heating, Cooling & Ventilation.
Electric fans in rear side window vents.
Thermal insulation & soundproofing to panels, (waterproof closed-cell type).
Recessed roller blinds on all windows, (to replace curtains, see bodywork).
Diesel space & water heater.
240v mains underfloor heating, (damp and frost prevention when parked. planned).
240v mains night heater, (damp and frost prevention when parked at home. Short term).
Small dehumidifier, (for use when parked at home, requires 240v power supply).
Electric fans in rear side window vents.
Driving aids.
Items to come.
Safety equipment.
Fire extinguisher, (old one needs replacing / upgrading).
CO2 smoke detectors, (need replacing).
Three-point seat belts in the back of the van.
Communication & Navigation systems
Dashboard-mounted CB radio, (Under consideration).
Dash-mounted 10m radio, (under consideration, will need a license).
Twin CB aerial connection in the dashboard, (one fitted, see dashboard).
CB aerial connection in the back of the van.
Switchable CB aerial connections, (see dashboard)
Charging & power supply for CB radios, (12v lighter sockets, see dashboard).
Radio speakers in the dashboard, doors, & overhead, (see dashboard).
Radio speakers in the rear of the van.
Microphone in the dashboard or overhead, (for Bluetooth phone, see dashboard).
Microphone connection for an external speaker.
Twin Sat-Nav head units, (currently one fitted see dashboard).
Compass and clino, (fitted in the new dashboard).
Extra USB charging points in the dashboard, (see dashboard).
USB charging points in the back of the van.
12v sockets in the back of the van.
Phone charger mat, (see dashboard).
Onboard Wi-Fi.
Traveling comforts.
Heated front seats.
Heated back seats.
Sound system.
Electric fans in rear side window vents, ( see ventilation).
Thermal insulation & soundproofing to panels, (see heating, cooling & insulation).
Cup holder in the back of the van.
Fix the speaker system.
Rear parcel shelf, (must fold away).
Off road addition.
Clino, (see dashboard).
Fully waterproof/air-tight engine hatch.
Waterproofing panels for all door openings, (deep water fording).
Bodywork.
Cabin floor storage and battery boxes, (second still to be installed).
Extend the floor where the fuel tank was, (planned mod after the fuel tank is moved).
Water storage where the old fuel tank was, (accessible from inside the van).
Plywood floor with hatch to access storage /battery box.
Altro Flooring on the plywood floor.
Channels on door surround for fording panels, (see panels in off-road addition).
Reduce engine hatch size, (to clear intended cupboards).
Permanent engine hoist points on the roof of the van.
Dashboard modifications,(see dashboard).
Recessed roller blinds in the dashboard, (see dashboard).
Recessed roller blinds on all windows, (to replace curtains).
Retracting three-point inertia-reel seatbelts in the back of the van.
Reposition the gear stick, (see cable gear linkage).
Reposition fuses boxes, (see electrics).
Seating.
Rotatable driver’s seat, (120 degrees).
Rotatable passenger’s seat, (180 degrees).
Forward folding front seats.
Aluminum tread plate on the back of the front seats.
Removable buddy seats.
Full-size rear seat R&R bed, (will be replaced or modified to 3/4).
3/4 R&R bed.
Access Doors, Windows & Hatches.
Replace vapor barriers (door liners).
Change the locking system on quarter lights, (to allow for roller blinds).
Change the locking system on the front doors, (to allow for roller blinds).
Deadlock through bolts on all doors.
Internal recessed pull handle in the rear of the side door.
Internal rear tailgate release.
Short releasable rear door stay, (prevent door flying open).
Storage.
Cabin floor storage and battery boxes, (second still to be installed, see bodywork).
Cupboard units, (under construction, see camping & cooking equipment).
Water storage under the back seat, (see bodywork).
Map pockets in the sliding door, (access above the maximum waterline).
Modified storage pockets in front doors, (access above the maximum waterline).
Camping seat storage in the tailgate.
Storage under and in the back of the front seats.
Storage in the backs of the front seats under the tread plate, (see seating & sleeping).
Dashboard storage, (see dashboard).
Insect & Animal Protection.
Midge netting for opening windows, (possibly second roller blinds).
Midge netting for the side door.
Midge netting for the back door.
Cooking equipment.
Water storage.
Gas hob, sink, and cupboard units, (under construction, temporary).
Diesel hob, sink, and cupboard units.
Compressor fridge/freezers, (remote compressor).
Housekeeping.
Rubber-backed removable carpet.
Sleeping.
Tilt and slide bed support over the engine cover.
Wild camping.
Pump from the water heater to an external shower head.
Charging systems for portable batteries, (12v & USB, see electrics).
Privacy & Hygiene.
Curtain surround for the open tailgate, (shower cubical).
Long-term protection.
12v mains underfloor heating, (damp and frost prevention when parked at home).
Personalisation.
Items to come.
Work in progress.
Permanently fitted or available complete list, 1.
Mechanical and electrics.
External.
Internal.
General use & Camping kit complete list, 2.
For use with the van.
Lightweight camping kit.
Safety equipment.
Maintenance, spares & recovery complete list, 3.
Maintenance & spares.
Basic tool kit.
Recovery kit.
Tools & spares for home, & longer trips complete list 4.
Additional, tools & spares for longer trips.
Van Specific Tools.
Trip planning & logistics list 5.
Our essentials list.
Traveling checklists.
First aid & insect protection.
Custom equipment, toys, follies & workshop complete list, 6.
Toys
Follies.
Second van, (Still to get).
Serves schedule & electrics complete list 7.
Serves schedule.
Electric connections by use & fuses.
The Future complete list, 8.
Long-term plans for the Beast.
The possible future.
Pipe dreams.
Custom kit & second van complete list, 9.
Custom Tools.
Custom Kit & Equipment.
Workshop tools.
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