24 08, 2019

Van Build Post 9 – Solar Panel Array: Hinged and Fixed to Roof

2020-06-06T22:48:39+00:00

With the weather turning a little nicer, thoughts turned to making a start on the house electrics, to be powered exclusively by the big hot burning ball of fire in the sky. As referenced in previous posts, the roof layout is less than ideal due to the factory fitted skylight location so it was a [...]

Van Build Post 9 – Solar Panel Array: Hinged and Fixed to Roof2020-06-06T22:48:39+00:00
16 04, 2017

Van Build Post #5 – Fitting a Dometic / Seitz Midi Heki Rooflight

2018-02-18T23:49:38+00:00

Another job that could have been done in an afternoon but had to be spread over a few days dodging rain to compensate for the poor quality North of England weather. So...I was left with a Midi Heki that I wasn't quite sure I wanted to fit, now the Maxxfan was in. I wasn't overly [...]

Van Build Post #5 – Fitting a Dometic / Seitz Midi Heki Rooflight2018-02-18T23:49:38+00:00
31 03, 2017

Van Build Post #3 – Fitting Bonded Side Windows

2020-06-06T22:48:39+00:00

I agonised long and hard whether to fit side windows, my old van was a full on panel van. Many arguments for (light, views, improved ventilation) and against (reduced insulation, less secure, reduced stealth) but in the end I mostly decided I wanted to enjoy the view if it was raining, so decided fit a [...]

Van Build Post #3 – Fitting Bonded Side Windows2020-06-06T22:48:39+00:00