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    Help with choosing length of van

    We used an empty windscreen washer bottle last time, before that it was a four litre milk container!
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    Help with choosing length of van

    Having had a swb relay for several years now with no loo..we solved the nighttime peeing issue with a very stout 5 litre container, no problem for Dave but for me we got a whizz / shewee thing which is brilliant! I am less young now and we have just bought a 6m pvc with a loo and shower, which...
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    What are the most important items needed in a campervan

    And, from experience, it is NOT tucked in under the bed near the rear doors! We arrived at our place opened the doors and lost a litre of good brandy which rolled out and smashed ? . I will never be allowed to forget that one!
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    What are the most important items needed in a campervan

    Definitely reconsider loo for emergencies. We have a portable loo like this.... Sunncamp Lulu Tourlet Portable Compact Camping Festival Toilet | eBay which was invaluable when I had an upset stomach and nowhere near toilets. Strong container to wee in at night with a she-wee for ladies has...
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    New sink area in Citroen Relay

    Really pleased with latest update. Blanche is getting quite posh now! For a SWB van we now have most of what we need. Found that we wanted a sink / basin when wildcamping...not very discreet to brush teeth in a car park. The sink drains into a 20 ltre plastic container. New cupboard above also...
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    Heating the van with the gas hob

    We have a camping heating thing which sits on the gas ring and glows. Only use it occasionally and put it on for maybe 10mins when need a boost. Works brilliantly and our PvC is well insulated. Also only when awake and dressed! Think for regular use I would want a designated heater but on odd...
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    Mechanism for drop down bed/using memory foam mattress topper as a bed

    We have a bed fixed transversely in our swb relay.OH is 6' 1" and I am 5'9" and we both sleep comfortably ! Dave is prone to a bad back and sciatica but we have been in the van for up to a month ( longest so far) with no problems. We do plan to upgrade to a higher top mwb van just for the head...
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    high temperature adhesive removal

    I love WD40, also I got some medical adhesive remover (freebie from a drug company) and that works well for most glues.
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    Blanche updated (again!) Citroen relay

    Went away for a couple of days last week and on our return Dave decided to do some more tweaks. We now have a cooker unit...lift up lid lined with metal. and a shelf over the cold box which has a table which slides underneath. Next is fitting a cupboard with sliding doors above the back of the...
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    Is conveting a campervan a ridiculose idea if youve never touched a tool in your life

    How about using one (or two) of these ....Results for FOAM BED CHAIR as bed /seating. We have them in our citroen relay and they fit snuggly between the wheel arches with head against the back of the van. The top third unflods and they can then be used as a sofa type seat. Move outside in the...
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