Full & Interm service job list.
Service items (job list under construction and overdue).
The first draft list of jobs is below. We will publish more ASAP.
Items in “black” completed.
Items in “grey” are still to-do (not fitted yet).
Items in “mauve” need to be fixed, replaced, or upgraded.
Items in “brown” are under construction, (not fitted yet).
Items in “green” are almost completed or on order (to be fitted soon).
The full & intermediate service frequency will be based on time &/or mileage, (frequency still to be decided).
We are hoping to get an app, (persuade son to write one) for a tablet or laptop computer to assist with this. (More on this later if it can be done).
F — Full service, (annually & before a major trip)?
I — Interim service. (regularly)?
R — Running check, (keep an eye on record or fix in general use).
Engine, (check function, fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Engine oil level, (level & condition replace if required or at xx miles. xL?).
F – I – R. Engine coolant level, (level & condition replace if required or xx miles. xL?).
F – I – R. Antifreeze, (level & condition replace if required or at xx miles. xL?).
F – I – R. Fuel filters, condition, replace if required or at xx miles).
F – I – R. Fuel Pipes, (condition, replace if required).
F – I – R. Air filter main, (condition, replace if required or at xx miles).
F – I – R. Air filter cyclonic, (condition, clean if required).
F – I – R. Timing belt, (condition, replace if required or at xx miles).
F – I – R. Alternator belt, (condition, replace if required or at xx miles)
F – I – R. Engine mounts, (condition, replace if required).
F – I – R. Fuel consumption. (monitor average).
F – I – R. Oil consumption. (monitor average),
Exhaust system.
F – I – R. Exhaust system, (condition, replace if required).
F – I – R. Turbo, (function & condition fix or replace if required).
Drive train, (check function, fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Gearbox oil level, (level & condition replace if required or at xx miles. 4.5L).
F – I – R. Front differential oil, (level & condition replace if required or at xx miles. xL?).
F – I – R. Gearbox & front differential oil consumption. (monitor average).
F – I – R. Breather pipes, (function condition, replace if required).
F – I – R. Diff-lock actuators, (function fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Vacum tubes (function & condition fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Proptshaft UV joints, (function & condition fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Driveshaft CV joints, (function & condition fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Driveshaft gaiters, (condition, replace if required).
F – I – R. Clutch operation, (function fix or replace if required).
Steering, (check function, fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Power stirring fluid, (level & condition replace if required, xL?).
F – I – R. Steering rack, (function fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Steering rack gaiters, (condition, replace if required).
F – I – R. Rubber steering coupling, (condition, replace if required).
F – I – R. Poly bushes.
Braking system, (check function, fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Brake fluid level, (level & condition replace if required or at xx miles. xL?).
F – I – R. Brake pipes, (condition replace if required).
F – I – R. Brake discs, (condition replace if required).
F – I – R. Brake Pads, (condition replace if required).
F – I – R. Parking brake, (operation).
F – I – R. Parking brake cable, (condition replace if required).
Suspension & wheels, (check function, fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Wheel bearings, (function fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Tyre presser, (including spares).
F – I – R. Tyre tread, (including spares).
F – I – R. Tyre rotation, (if due).
F – I – R. Wheel bolts, (condition & torque).
F – I – R. Wheel hub nuts, (condition & torque).
F – I – R. Shocks, (function fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Springs, (function fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Springs seetings, (function fix or replace if required).
Electrics, (check function, fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Wiring, (condition fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Alternator output, (check function fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Main battery state, (replace if required).
F – I – R. Leisure battery state, (replace if required).
F – I – R. Litheme battery state, (replace if required).
F – I – R. Fuses & fuse boxes, (check function fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Horn, (check function fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Secondary horns, (check function fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Tow bar electrical connections, (function & condition fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Dashboard lights & gauges, (check function fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. 240v mains power connection.
External lights. (check function, fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Side/parking lights.
F – I – R. Front DRLs.
F – I – R. Headlights, (main).
F – I – R. Headlights, (dipped).
F – I – R. Dipped light direction, (L or R, twin lights).
F – I – R. Spotlights.
F – I – R. Front fog lights.
F – I – R. Front indicator lights.
F – I – R. Front hazard lights.
F – I – R. High-level LED front hazard lights.
F – I – R. Front light bar.
F – I – R. Side & wing mirror indicator lights.
F – I – R. Side & wing mirror hazard lights.
F – I – R. Rear running/parking lights.
F – I – R. Rear DRLs.
F – I – R. Brake lights.
F – I – R. Rear indicator lights.
F – I – R. Rear hazard lights.
F – I – R. Rear fog lights.
F – I – R. High-level rear brake lights.
F – I – R. High-level rear indicator lights.
F – I – R. High-level LED rear hazard lights.
F – I – R. Reversing lights.
F – I – R. Rear floodlights.
F – I – R. Approach lights.
Internal & camping lights. (check function, fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. External side area camping lights, (including on awning, support bar).
F – I – R. External side spotlights.
F – I – R. Internal front overhead courtesy lights.
F – I – R. Internal rear overhead courtesy lights.
F – I – R. Internal rear seat reading lights.
F – I – R. Internal dashboard map light.
Windscreens, windscreen wipers & glass.
F – I – R. Front windscreen, (check condition fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Front windscreen seating rubbers, (check condition replace if required).
F – I – R. Front windscreen, electric heating element, (check condition replace if required).
F – I – R. Rear windscreen, (check condition or replace if required).
F – I – R. Rear windscreen seating rubbers, (check condition replace if required).
F – I – R. Rear windscreen, electric heating element, (check condition fix if required).
F – I – R. Side window general condition, (check function fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Side window glass seating rubbers, (check function fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Windscreen wipers function, (front & back, check function fix if required).
F – I – R. Windscreen wiper blades, (front, back & spare, replace if required).
F – I – R. Screen-wash jets, (front & back check function fix if required).
F – I – R. Screen-wash fluid level, (check level top-up if required. front x? L & back x? L).
F – I – R. Electric & manual window function, (check function fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Wing mirror glass, (check condition replace if required).
F – I – R. Wing mirror movement, (check function fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Wing mirror motors, (check function fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Wing mirror heating elements. (check function fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Head & tail light, glass & reflector condition, (check, fix or replace if required).
Heating, Cooling & Ventilation,
F – I – R. Heater, (check function fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Heater fan, (check function fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Rear side window fans, (check function fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Heater control, (check function fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Air-con unit, (check function fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Air-con control, (check function fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Diesel/electric space & water heater, (check function fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Underfloor heating, (check function fix or replace if required).
Bodywork.
F – I – R. Tow bar fixings. (check condition fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Front winching point fixings, (check condition fix if required).
F – I – R. Rear winching point fixings, (check condition fix if required).
F – I – R. Driver’s door hinges, (check condition fix &/or grease if required).
F – I – R. Driver’s door latches & locks, (electric & key function).
F – I – R. Passenger’s door hinges, (check condition fix &/or grease if required).
F – I – R. Passenger’s door latches & locks, (electric & key function).
F – I – R. Side door runners, (check condition fix &/or grease if required).
F – I – R. Side door latches & locks, (electric & key function).
F – I – R. Tailgate hinges, (check condition fix &/or grease if required).
F – I – R. Tailgate latches & locks, (electric & key function).
Safety & off-road equipment.
F – I – R. Fire extinguisher, (fixings, condition & date, replace if required).
F – I – R. Engin-bay fire extinguisher, (fixings, condition & date, replace if required).
F – I – R. CO2 smoke detectors, (fixings, condition & date, replace if required).
F – I – R. Diesel hob & heating exhausts, (check function fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Seat beltsfabric, (front & back).
F – I – R. Seat belts fixings & quick release operation, (front & back).
F – I – R. Front seat belt inertia-reel system, (check function fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Rear seat belt inertia-reel system, (check function fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Air compressor.
F – I – R. All external attachments & fixings for their security.
Interrer.
F – I – R. Front seats slide function, (check function fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Front seats swivel function, (check function fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. R&R bed/seat function.
Camping & of road equipment.
F – I – R. Gas hob, (check function fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Diesel hob, (check function fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Diesel water heating system, (check function fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Fridge & freezer.
F – I – R. Water pump, (Sink).
F – I – R. 240v mains connection, (power cable).
F – I – R. Solar panel, (condition, function, & output, fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Wind terbine, (condition, function, & output, fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Wind turbine pole, (condition, function, fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Flag poles, (condition, function, fix or replace if required).
F – I – R. Wind out awning, (condition and function).
F – I – R. Water containers. (drain & disinfect check condition replace if required).
F – I – R. Waste water container, (drain & disinfect check condition replace if required).
Electric use by category & related job list,
(draft version, lists incomplete).
Items in “grey” are still to-do.
Items in “mauve” need to be fixed, replaced, upgraded or we need more.
Items in “brown” are under construction.
Items in “green” are almost completed or on order.
Items in “black” completed.
Items in “italics” are non-electrical wiring.
Electronic accelerator pedal.
Cruise control, (adaptive if possible).
Onboard diagnostics and programming.
Three-way fuel pump system, (tank to tank & engine).
Twin (second) radiator fans.
ABS braking system.
Electric power steering pump.
Charge cooler pump.
Main starter battery.
High torque, gear reduction starter motor.
Twin leisure batteries, (fitted not wired in yet).
Lithium battery system.
Air compressor, (high power and air tank).
2 replacement fuel tanks, (will need gauges).
Central locking system.
Fusses replaced with circuit breakers, (some left to change).
ECU, (power supply).
New ECU junction box.
Mover main fuse box, (to under a flap in the dashboard or next to gear stick).
Second, fuse box in the rear of the van.
Upgrade wiring harness.
Air-con combined with ventilation.
On-board diagnostics and programming.
Fix electric window winders, (intermittent problem needs investigation).
Fix the speaker system.
Dashboard.
Upgraded dash clocks binnacle.
Fuel level gauges for main and spare tanks.
Engine oil level/temperature gauge.
Engine water level/temperature gauge.
Gearbox oil level/temperature gauge.
Analog clock.
Dash monitored tyre pressure indicator.
Stirring column & stalks.
Ignition.
Lighting dip & main.
Indicators.
Hazard warning lights.
Windscreen wipers.
Horn.
Dashboard control & switch layout.
Sat-Nav head unit.
Second head unit.
LCD rear-view mirror, (needs installing).
Move air-con controls to the dashboard.
12v outlet points in the dashboard.
Extra 12v outlet points in the dashboard.
USB charging points
CB aerial connection.
Second CB aerial connection.
Switchable CB aerial connection, (including one in the rear of the van).
Phone charger mat.
On-board Wi-Fi.
Electric heated front window.
Electric heated rear window.
Additional, separately wired air horns.
Dashboard-mounted CB radio, (Under consideration).
Speakers, (need fixing).
External speaker.
Front light.
Twin headlights.
LED headlights, (on hold for the moment, as it seems they’re illegal).
Clear front indicator housings with LED indicator lights.
LED approach lights in front indicator housings.
LED DRLs in front indicator housings, (under consideration, if legal).
LED Indicator and approach lights in wing mirrors, (if legal).
Backlights.
Brake, indicator & running lights.
Reversing lights.
High-level rear brake & indicator lights.
12v power outlet in spacer for rear light clusters, (will also improve light visibility).
Any other lighting.
High-level LED hazard lights front & back.
LED sidelights in wing mirrors, (if legal).
LED lighting on the van under the awning.
LED light bar on the roof rack, (at the front).
LED floodlights on each side of the roof rack at the rear.
Bat logo for the front of the van.
LED lights on the awning support bar.
LED internal van lighting.
External.
Truck mirrors, (heated).
Electric folding truck-style wing mirrors.
Parking sensors.
Reversing camera for dashboard head unit, (needs connecting).
Nearside forward-facing camera for dashboard head unit, (mounted in the mirror).
Rear-facing camera and LCD display mirror.
360° camera system.
Water jets on headlights.
Move fuel inlet up higher & fit flap that locks with central locking.
360° motion detection system, (linked to lights, cameras, alarm, or all 3 as required).
12v high current input/output point. (in rear light spacers).
12v low current output point, (in rear light spacers).
Solar panel input points, (in the roof).
Wind turbine input points, (in rear light spacers).
External speaker.
12v power outlet in spacer for rear light clusters, (will also improve light visibility).
Solar panel input point, (in the roof).
12v power outlet points in the roof, (for the light bar & floodlights).
Pull out sidestep, (warning indication in-dash binnacle under consideration).
Foldout rear step, (warning indication in-dash binnacle under consideration).
Internal.
USB charging points in the back of the van.
12v outlet points in the back of the van.
Heated front seats.
Heated back seats.
Electric window winders.
Diesel space & water heater.
Water pump from water containers to sink.
Pump from the water heater to an external showerhead.
Diesel hob.
Compressor fridge /freezer.
Electric fans in rear side window vents.
Charging system for portable tools and other devices.
Inverter.
240v mains power outlet point, (from external inlet point or inverter).
240v mains underfloor heating, (damp and frost prevention when parked long term).
Power input.
Integrated engine, solar, turbine & mains power input system.
Engine.
Alternator
PTO generator, (under consideration).
12v supply.
Main starter battery.
Twin leisure batteries, (fitted not wired in yet).
Lithium battery system.
12v external connection.
12v high current input/output point.
Solar panels, (possible on the awning, roof rack, or roof boxes).
Solar panel input point, (in the roof).
Wind turbine generator, (to mount on the telescopic pole).
Wind turbine input point, (in rear light spacers).
240v mains power, (with internal outlet points).
240v mains power input point.
Removable items needing power.
Freezer box.
Remote control video camera to mount on the telescopic pole.
Flag pole lights.
Portable lights, (currently charged at home).
Portable tools, (currently charged at home).
Laptop and other devices, (currently charged from 12v lighter socket).
Electric use by Connections & fuse # &-box.
(draft version, lists incomplete).
Front fuse box.
Main starter battery.
Electronic accelerator pedal.
ECU, (power supply).
Cruise control, (adaptive if possible).
Twin (second) radiator fans.
ABS braking system.
Electric power steering pump.
Charge cooler pump.
Central locking system.
Upgraded dash clocks binnacle.
Fuel level gauges for main and spare tanks.
Engine oil level/temperature gauge.
Engine water level/temperature gauge.
Gearbox oil level/temperature gauge.
Analog clock.
Dash monitored tyre pressure indicator.
Stirring column & stalks.
Ignition.
Lighting dip & main.
Indicators.
Hazard warning lights.
Windscreen wipers.
Horn.
Change dashboard control & switch layout.
Sat-Nav head unit.
Second head unit.
LCD rearview mirror, (needs installing).
Move air-con controls to the dashboard.
12v outlet points in the dashboard.
Extra 12v outlet points in the dashboard.
USB charging points
CB aerial connection.
Second CB aerial connection.
Switchable CB aerial connection, (including one in the rear of the van).
Phone charger mat.
On-board Wi-Fi.
Electric heated front window.
Additional, separately wired air horns.
Dashboard mounted CB radio, (part of 2nd head unit if possible).
Speakers, (need fixing).
External speaker.
Front light.
Headlights.
Twin headlights.
LED headlights, (on hold for the moment, as it seems they’re illegal).
Clear front indicator housings with LED indicator lights.
LED approach lights in front indicator housings.
LED DRLs in front indicator housings, (under consideration, if legal).
LED Indicator and approach lights in wing mirrors, (if legal).
Back-lights.
Brake, indicator & running lights.
Reversing lights.
High-level rear brake & indicator lights.
Hazard warning lights.
Any other lighting.
High-level LED hazard lights front & back.
LED sidelights in wing mirrors, (if legal).
LED light bar on the roof rack at the front.
Bat logo for the front of the van.
LED internal van lighting.
Windscreen wipers.
Truck mirrors, (heated).
Electric folding truck-style wing mirrors.
Parking sensors.
Reversing camera for dashboard head unit, (needs connecting).
Nearside forward-facing camera for dashboard head unit, (mounted in the mirror).
Rear-facing camera and LCD display mirror.
360° camera system.
Water jets on headlights.
Fuel inlet flap that locks with central locking.
360° motion detection system, (linked to lights, cameras, alarm, or all 3 as required).
External speaker.
Heated front seats.
Electric window winders, (intermittent problem needs investigation).
Fix the speaker system.
Air-con combined with ventilation.
Rear fuse box.
Main starter battery.
High torque, gear reduction starter motor.
Twin leisure batteries (fitted not wired in yet).
Lithium battery system.
Compressor.
2 replacement fuel tanks, (will need gauges).
Three-way fuel pump system, (tank to tank & engine).
Electric heated rear window.
LED lighting on the van under the awning.
LED floodlights on each side of the roof rack at the rear.
LED lights on the awning support bar.
12v high current input/output point.
12v low current output points, (in rear light spacers).
USB charging points in the back of the van.
12v outlet points in the back of the van.
Heated back seats.
Diesel hob.
Diesel space & water heater.
Water pump from containers to heater & sink.
Pump from the water heater to an external showerhead.
Electric fans in rear side window vents.
Compressor fridge /freezer.
Charging system for portable tools and other devices.
Inverter.
(240v?) mains underfloor heating, (damp and frost prevention when parked long term).
240v mains power input point.
240v mains power outlet point, (from external inlet point,).
Twin leisure batteries, (fitted not wired in yet, or inverter).
Lithium battery system.
Solar panel input point.
Wind turbine input point.
Pull out sidestep, (warning indication in-dash binnacle under consideration).
Foldout rear step, (warning indication in-dash binnacle under consideration).
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.
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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