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” are removed or no longer used.
For use with the van.
Heating, Cooling & Ventilation.
Thermal screens for windows, (to fit between planned roller blinds & glass).
Portable gas heater, (sliding door must be open when used).
Portable electric fan heater, (requires 240v power supply or Inverter).
240v mains night heater, (damp & frost prevention at home, see long-term protection).
Small 240v dehumidifier, (for use when parked at home, see long-term protection).
Driving aids.
Printed speed conversion sheets, (mph – kph – mph).
Automatically re-settable checklist.
Safety equipment
Permanently fitted.
Fire extinguisher, (old, needs replacing, must be available quickly).
CO2 smoke detectors, (need replacing).
Retracting three-point inertia-reel seatbelts in the back of the van, (see bodywork).
Engine bay, fire suppressant system, (needs fitting ASAP, (see long-term protection).
High-level rear brake lights, (see lighting).
High-level LED hazard lights front & back, (see lighting).
Spacers for rear light clusters, (see bodywork).
Additional separately wired air horns, (see Electrics).
Hi-vis reflective stripes, on sides, (black in daylight, see personalisation).
Hi-vis reflective stripes, on the front, back & wing mirrors, (see personalisation).
360° camera system, (see wild camping).
UV water sterilizers, (under consideration).
Proximity, alert, (see insect & animal protection).
Trip Alarm / electric fence, wire & posts, (see insect & animal protection).
For use with the van
First Aid Kit permanently in the van, (contents, should be available quickly).
Small portable (satellite) first aid kits, (contents, for use with or away from the van).
Emergency snatch bags, (contents, should be available quickly).
Contents
Small (portable satellite) first aid kit,(stored in snatch bags, see contents).
Passport (outside the UK) and paperwork, (original or copies in both bags).
Emergency contact numbers, (hard copies in both bags).
Mobile phone, GPS enabled dual sim & internet connection, (if not in pocket).
Money & credit cards, (if not in pocket).
Whistles, (additional to those in satellite first aid kits).
Water purifying tablets, (additional to those in the first aid kit or van).
Compass, (portable).
Sun blocker.
Insect repellent.
Midge net hat/head cover.
Fleece hat & gloves.
Sun hat
Mobile phone x2, (with satellite GPS, dual sim, & internet connection).
Satellite phone, (under consideration, will need short-term hire).
Tablet or laptop computer & Charging system, (Digitized manuals, maps & Wi-Fi).
Digitized first aid manuals, (on tablet or laptop & mobile phone).
Digitized maps, (on tablet or laptop & mobile phone).
Digitized maintenance manuals, (on tablet or laptop computer).
Digitized running maintenance schedule, (on tablet or laptop computer).
Digitized automatically re-settable checklist, (on tablet or laptop computer).
Remote travel & extended care kit, (See first aid page for contents).
Water filters, (see wild-camping).
Water purifying tablets, (see wild-camping).
Reflective warning triangles, ( should be available quickly).
LED reflective warning triangles, (should be available quickly).
Hi-vis jackets, (should be available quickly, a legal requirement in some countries).
LED headlamps & torches, (see portable lighting).
Overalls, (taken from home, see maintenance & spares).
Leather gloves, (x4 see maintenance & spares + recovery tools).
Goggles, (see maintenance & spares+ recovery tools).
Hand cleaner, (see maintenance & spares).
Inflatable life jacket,(need a second jacket, see for use with the van).
Wading pole, (Himalayan walking stick, see off-road additions).
Waders chest high, (see for use with the van).
Belay rope, (see for use with the van).
Harness & carabiners, (see for use with the van).
Backup tent, (or mountain shelter see tents).
Emergency Storm Shelter, (Bothy Bag, see tents).
Ice axe & Crampons, (winter walking kit, see lightweight camping kit).
Snow shovel,(see lightweight camping kit, winter walking kit, & recovery tools).
Flares, (in extreme conditions, see winter walking kit).
Portable proximity, alert, or trip Alarm, (see Insect & animal protection).
Re-fillable air horn, (uses tyer pump to re-prime, see insect & animal protection).
Bear Bangers / Screamers, (bear spray alternative, see insect & animal protection).
Bear spray x2, (not pepper sprays, they are different, see insect & animal protection).
Communication & Navigation systems.
Smartphones, GPS enabled, (usually in pocket, see safety equipment).
Satellite phone, (under consideration, will need short-term hire, see safety equipment).
Handheld CB radios (x2) and charger, ( multiple power source options).
Interchangeable short & long CB aerials, (for use with CB’S away from the van).
Aerial mount & cable for the top of the flagpole.
Magnetic base Aerial, (Portable for use in other vehicles).
Walkie-talkies, (limited range, smaller than CB’s, runs on AA cells).
AA batterer packs for the handheld CB’s, (for use with CB’S away from the van).
Tablet or laptop computer & Charging system, (maps & Wi-Fi, see safety equipment).
GPS, additional to the fixed sat nav in the van, (currently using phones).
GPS receiver for tablet or laptop.
Digitised maps, (of the intended destination).
Paper maps, (sheet &/or books of intended destination).
Compass, (portable, additional to those in the emergency snatch bags).
Map book overly sheets, markers & acetone wipes.
Traveling comforts.
Portable gas heater, (see Heating, Cooling & Ventilation).
Portable electric fan heater, (see Heating, Cooling & Ventilation).
3000W/ 6000W Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter. (see Wild camping).
Camping seats, (See camping furniture).
Camping table, (See camping furniture).
Sun shield to fit on the side of the van, (opposite the awning).
Suspended side table, (using the panel for waterproofing the side door or sand ladders).
High-power LED head torches, (caving lights).
LED head torches.
Leveling wedges x2, (need storage rack).
Plastic post and chain link fence.
Flat-pack fire pit, (MK1)
Flat-pack fire pit/stove MK 2, (under construction).
Flat-pack fire pit/stove MK 3, (titanium, under consideration).
Electric bikes, (under consideration).
An endless supply of sweets.
See also items in the toys section.
Of road addition.
Second spare wheel, (need carrier, see swing-out arms).
Inflatable life jackets x2, (need a second jacket).
Belay rope, (see safety equipment).
Harness & carabiners, (see safety equipment).
Wadding pole, (Himalayan walking stick).
Waders chest high.
Inflatable life jackets, (see safety equipment).
Leather gloves.
(see also recovery kit).
Storage.
Spare fuel containers, (see recovery kit).
Seat-back storage for front seats, (configurable & detachable).
Twin swing-out arms, (also in external).
4 bar roof rack, (also in external).
Water storage containers, (6 x 12L, see cooking equipment).
12L storage containers, (for when water containers are not used under the back seat).
Dry bags, (for use in roof boxes).
Twin swing-out arm attachments.
Spare wheels, (need carrier for the second wheel). Go-westy wheel carrier mount, (x1 available).
Modified wheel carrier mounts, (x2 so wheels face the other way).
Storage containers to fit inside the spare wheel hub recesses.
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 boxes x1, (may be replaced).
Fold-out trays x2.
Storage boxes to fit on the fold-out trays, (under consideration).
Flagpole, (fixed on the near side).
Locking clips for the flag pole, (should secure light string as well).
Bat kite for the flagpole, (see personalisation).
Bat logo flag for the flagpole, (see personalisation).
Union flag for the flagpole, (see personalisation).
Aerial mount & cable for the top of the flagpole, ( see communication & Systems).
Telescopic pole, (fixed on driver’s side, possibly second on the near side).
Wind turbine generator to mount on the telescopic pole, (see wild camping).
Remote control video camera to mount the telescopic pole, (see wild camping).
Flag pole to mount on the telescopic pole, (see personalisation).
Light string for the telescopic pole & flag pole, (see personalisation).
LED light for the top of the telescopic pole & flag pole, (see personalisation).
Bike rack, (under consideration).
Roof rack attachments.
Roof boxes (2).
Fixed wind-out awning.
Extensions for awning support poles, (to fit planned recessed awning pole mounts).
Awning side & end panels, (under consideration).
Pipe storage box.
Under-slung ladder rack & ladder.
Under-slung sand ladder racks & sand ladders.
Twin 60W solar panels on the front of the rack, (see wild camping).
Additional solar panels, (possible on the awning, roof rack, or roof boxes).
Solar water heater, (dependent on space, under consideration, see wild camping).
Central walkway boards, (possibly some of the recovery waffle boards).
LED lighting under the awning, (see lighting).
LED light bar on the front of the roof rack), (see lighting).
LED floodlights on each side at the rear, (see lighting).
insect & animal protection
LED hanging lights with UV bug killer.
Solar UV bug killers.
Bug bat.
Midge netting hats.
Midge repellent spry, (see first aid & remote travel kits).
Antihistamine, (see first aid & remote travel kits).
Portable proximity, alert, or trip Alarm.
Re-fillable air horn, (uses tyer pump to reprime).
Bear Bangers / Screamers, (possible alternative to bear spray, under consideration).
Bear spray x2, (not pepper sprays, they are different).
Cooking equipment.
Sharp knives & cooking utensils, (permanently in the van).
Glasses, cups & plates, (possibly plastic, permanently in the van).
Cutlery, (permanently in the van).
Bottle opener, (permanently in the van).
Water storage containers, (6 x 12L).
Freezer box.
Insulated cool bags.
Gas stoves, (twin burner with grill, used in larger tents).
Bat logo on glasses, cups, & plates, (See personalisation).
Collapsible oven, (for a candle, BBQ, gas, or diesel hob).
Folding Buckets 20L, (see Housekeeping).
Flat-pack fire pit/stove MK 2, (under construction, Traveling comforts.).
Flat-pack fire pit/stove MK 3, (titanium, under consideration, see Traveling comforts.).
Water filters.
UV water sterilizers, (under consideration).
Lightweight cooking pots.
Housekeeping.
Poles line & pegs for a standalone washing line.
Washing line to fit on the side of the van, (possibly 2).
Dustpan & brush.
Vacuum cleaner, (requires charging facilities).
Jet wash, (cleaning caving kit & van, requires charging facilities).
Windscreen, mirrors & glass kit.
Windscreen Squeegee, (see W, M &G kit).
Windscreen Squeegee, (soft plastic scraper, see W, M &G kit).
Windscreen Squeegee, (foam, see W, M &G kit).
Windscreen microfiber demist pad, (see W, M &G kit).
Windscreen de-icer, (dependent on destination or time of year, see W, M &G kit).
Windscreen Ice Scraper, (see W, M &G kit).
Folding Buckets 20L x2.
Folding Buckets 12L x2.
Base camp or longer stay tents.
Long stay.
Drive-away winter polled tent, (large).
Drive-away air-frame tent, (large 5.10x3M).
Drive-away air-frame tent, (medium 3x3M).Winter tent polled, (scraped, damaged beyond repair).
Events & group camping,
Gazebo, (large heavy-duty 4.5m x 3m, if needed).
Drive-away gazebo side panel, (under construction).
Traveling on our own, or events.
Wind out awning, fixed to the van, (see roof rack attachments).
Awning side panels,
Quechua Pop-Up tent, (used to save our spot on campsites, see backup tents).
Wild camping.
Loo tent, pop-up, (short stay and no woods). 
Loo tent with poles, (longer stay with the grandkids).
see also Backup tents,
Lighting, (portable).
High-powered LED headlamps, fixed to helmets, (our main caving lights).
Rude Nora 4 headlamp, x2, (twin 18650 3.7v max, + USB charger).
Fenix HM23 V2 backup headlamp, x2 (single AA 1.5v, 1.5v max?).
LED headlamps & torches (lights for use camping, with or away from the van).
Fenix HP25R V2.0 headlamp, (Single 21700 3.7v, USB chargeable).
Chinese’s unbranded LED headlamp, x2 (Single 18650 3.7v, USB chargeable).
Petzl pixa 3 headlamp, x2 (2x AA 1.5v, 3v max).
Petzl tikka xp headlamp, x4 (old 3x AAA 1.5v, 4.5v max).
Single Primary AA torches, (in first aid kits).
Fenix E12 V1.0 torch, x2 (single AA 1.5v, 1.5v max? in van first aid kits).
Fenix E12 V2.0 torch, x2 (single AA 1.5v, 1.5v max? in part 1 satellite first aid kits).
Fenix HM23 V2 headlamp, x2, ( in basic & part 2 satellite first aid kits).
LED area/floodlights, (for use with the van).
High-power rechargeable floodlight, (requires charging facilities, see recovery tools).
USB rechargeable LED hanging light + UV bug killer, x2.
USB rechargeable floodlight, x2.
Inspection lamp, (magnetic & USB rechargeable, (see safety equipment).
LED top lights for the flag poles, (van location from a distance, seepersonalisation).
Light string for the telescopic pole & or flag pole, (see personalisation).
USB rechargeable filming lights. ( see toys).
Power supply.
Charging systems for portable tool batteries in the van, (12v, see electrics).
USB charging point in the van, (1.5v, @ up to 3A, see electrics).
Batteries.
Li-ion portable tool batteries.
Li-ion 21700 cells 3.7v, regulated, (21750).
Li-ion 18650 twin cells 3.7v, unregulated.
Li-ion 18650 cells 3.7v, regulated.
Li-ion AA cells 1.5v, regulated.
Li-ion AAA cells 1.5v, regulated.
Ni-mh AA cells 1.2v, unregulated.
Primary AA cells 1.5v, unregulated.
Primary AAA cells 1.5v, unregulated.
Sleeping.
Sleeping bags, synthetic filling.
Sleeping bags, down filling, (see lightweight camping).
Square ended down sleeping bags, (under consideration).
Thermarest’s, (see lightweight camping).
Pillows.
Camping furniture.
Camping Chairs, (may replace).
Camping tables, (may replace).
Suspended side table. (using the panel for waterproofing the side door).
Suspended side table. (using the sand ladders).
Wild camping
Fixed.
Twin 60W solar panels on the front of the rack.
Fixed additional solar panels, (possibly on the awning, or the roof boxes).
Lithium battery system. (see electrics).
3000W/ 6000W Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter.
Wind turbine, (to mount on the telescopic pole).
Solar water heater, (roof-mounted, dependent on space, under consideration).
Water filter, (see safety equipment).
Shower system, (see privacy & hygiene)
Charging systems for portable batteries, (12v & USB, see electrics).
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).
Shower system, (see privacy & hygiene).
UV water sterilizers, (under consideration, see safety equipment).
Pump from the water heater to an external shower head.
Proximity, alert, (permanently fitted see insect & animal protection).
Trip Alarm / electric fence, (permanent connection see insect & animal protection).
Electric fence, (permanent connection, see insect & animal protection).
Electrified van, (see insect & animal protection).
For use with the van.
Wind turbine, (to mount on the telescopic pole).
Free-standing additional solar panels.
Remote control video camera, (to mount the telescopic pole).
Small Pick & shovel, entrenching tool, (normally stored in the van, see recovery kit.).
Water filter. (see safety equipment).
Axe or bill hook, (log splitting).
Folding hand or bow saw.
Electric fence, (see insect & animal protection).
Chainsaw/pole saw, (see recovery kit.).
Reciprocating saw, (may replace chain saw, see recovery kit).
Portable floodlight, (see recovery kit.).
Leather gloves, (see safety equipment).
Goggles, (see safety equipment).
Portable proximity, alert, or trip Alarm, (see insect & animal protection).
Privacy & Hygiene.
UV water sterilizers, (under consideration, see safety equipment).
Curtain surround for the open tailgate, (shower cubical).
Recessed roller blinds on all windows, (to replace curtains, see bodywork).The Portaloo seat, (now replaced).
CarpLife Bivvy Loo, (and accoutrements).
Loo tent, pop-up, (see tents).
Loo tent, with poles, (see tents).
Entrenching tool, (normally stored in the van, see recovery tools).
Awning side panels, (see tents).
Shower system,
Long-term protection.
Small dehumidifiers, (for use when parked at home, requires 240v power supply).
240v mains night heater, (short-term damp and frost prevention when parked at home).
Road wheel covers, (UV protection for the tyres when parked at home).
Spare wheel covers with logos, (see twin swing-out arm attachments).
Sand screen for windows & lights.
Personalisation.
Bat logo on glasses, cups, & plates.
Flagpole, (see attachments for the swing-out arms).
Bat kite for the flagpole.
Bat logo flag for the flagpole.
Union flag for the flagpole.
Spare wheel cover with bat logo x1, (for use with single spare wheel).
Spare wheel covers with cat’s eyes x2, (for use when both spare wheels are fitted).
Flags with bat logo for the tops of telescopic pole & flag pole.
LED light string for the telescopic pole & flag pole.
LED light for the top of the telescopic pole & flag pole.
Lightweight camping kit.
Safety equipment.
Small first aid kit, (See first aid page for contents).
Whistles, x2, (additional to those in satellite first aid kits).
Water filter, (see wild camping).
Belay rope, (taken from the van, see safety equipment).
Harness, x2, (taken from the van, see safety equipment).
Headlamps, x2, (see lighting, portable.
Compass, (portable).
Ice axes, (winter walking kit).
Crampons, (winter walking kit).
Snow shovel, (winter walking kit, see also recovery tools).
Portable proximity, alert, or trip Alarm, (see Insect & animal protection).
Bear spray x2, (not pepper spray they are different).
Communication & Navigation systems.
Mobile phones, (smartphones usually carried by both of us)
Handheld CB radios, (possible on rear occasions, taken from the van).
Walkie-Talkies, (possible on rare occasions, taken from the van).
Long telescopic aerials for the handheld CB’s, (if CB’s are used away from the van).
AA battery packs for the handheld CB’s, (if CB’s are used away from the van).
Compass, (portable).
Digitised maps. (of intended destination on Phone).
Paper maps, (of intended destination).
Rucksacks.
Clothing.
Insect & animal protection.
Midge netting hats.
Midge repellent spry, (see first aid & remote travel kits).
Antihistamine, (see first aid & remote travel kits).
Cooking equipment.
Multi-fuel stoves.
Gas stoves, (single burner lightweight).
Spirit/meths stoves.
Sharp knives & cooking utensils, (additional to those in the van).
Glasses, cups & plates, (additional to those in the van).
Cutlery, (additional to those in the van).
Water filters, (see safety equipment).
Collapsible bowl.
Folding Buckets 12L, (see Housekeeping).
Lightweight cooking pots, (additional to those in the van).
Lightweight & backup tents.
Hilleberg Staika 2-man tent.
Vango Spirit 2-man tent.
Quechua 2 Man Pop-Up tent.
Quechua 3 Man Pop-Up tent.
Emergency Storm Shelter, (Bothy Bag).
Lighting, (portable).
Petzl pixa 3 headlamps, (from the van when needed).
Petzl tikka xp headlamp, (from the van when needed).
Fenix E12 V2.0 torch, (in satellite first aid kits).
Sleeping.
Sleeping bags, down-filled.
Thermarest’s.
Pillows.
Camping furniture.
Tripod folding stool.
Wild camping.
Water filter, (see safety equipment).
Winter walking kit.
Emergency Storm Shelter, (Bothy Bag, see tents).
Ice axes.
Crampons.
Snow shovel, (see also recovery tools).
Privacy & Hygiene.
Small trawl, paper & lighter.
Safety equipment.
Most items in this list are covered in other categories.
Permanently fitted.
First Aid Kit permanently in the van, (See first aid page for contents).
Fire extinguisher, (old, needs replacing, must be available quickly).
CO2 smoke detectors, (need replacing).
UV water sterilizers, (under consideration).
Three-point seat belts in the back of the van, (see bodywork).
Automatic fire suppressant system in the engine bay, (see long-term protection).
High-level rear brake lights, (see lighting).
High-level LED hazard lights front & back, (see lighting).
Additional, separately wired air horns.
Hi-vis reflective stripes, on sides, (black in daylight, see personalisation).
Hi-vis reflective stripes, on front back & wing mirrors, (see personalisation).
360° camera system.
For use with the van.
Emergency snatch bags.
Small (portable satellite) first aid kit, (stored in snatch bags, see contents).
Passport (outside the UK) and paperwork, (original or copies in both bags).
Emergency contact numbers, (hard copies in both bags).
Mobile phone, GPS enabled, (if not in pocket).
Money & credit cards, (if not in pocket).
Small first aid kit, (See first aid page for contents).
Water purifying tablets, (in addition to those ones in the first aid kit)
Compass, (portable).
Sun blocker.
Insect repellent.
Fleece hat & gloves.
Sun hat.
Digitised first aid manuals.
Water filters.
Reflective warning triangles, (should be available quickly).
LED reflective warning triangles, (should be available quickly).
Hi-vis jackets, (should be available quickly).
Overalls, (see maintenance & spares).
Leather gloves, (see maintenance & spares).
Goggles, (see maintenance & spares).
Hand cleaner, (see maintenance & spares).
Inflatable life jacket, (see for use with the van).
Wadding pole, (Himalayan walking stick).
Belay rope, (see for use with the van).
Harness & carabiners, (see for use with the van).
Whistles, x2, (additional to those in satellite first aid kits).
Waders chest high, (see for use with the van).
Backup tent, (see tents).
Emergency Storm Shelter, (Bothy Bag, see tents).
Ice axes, (winter walking kit, see lightweight camping kit).
Crampons, (winter walking kit, see lightweight camping kit).
Snow shovels, (winter walking kit, see lightweight camping kit).
Portable proximity, alert, or trip Alarm, (see Insect & animal protection).
Re-fillable air horn, (uses tyer pump to reprime, see insect & animal protection).
Bear Bangers / Screamers, (alternative to bear spray, see insect & animal protection).
Bear spray x2, (not pepper spray they are different, see insect & animal protection).
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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