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  1. SquirrellCook

    What do others do with this space above the cab?

    Just because you have been showing me yours, l guess I better show you mine!
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    What do others do with this space above the cab?

    As Anita and I are not vertically challenged, we have a lot of spare room over the drivers seat. I think it's begging for a storage box.
  3. SquirrellCook

    Skoolie Plan

    The Murky Build has lockers under the floor that go from one side to the other. I store the poles and tables for a 9x3 metre industrial marquee under there. Betty has so much Bus stuff under the floor, so I've had to make another solution to carry it.
  4. SquirrellCook

    Schools Out!!!

    Personally if you try to do it on the cheap, you'll live to regret it. My first conversion used many 70's caravan stuff, so many problems though it seemed wonderful to start with. Any open flame type heating and you'll need to worry about carbon monoxide. So plenty of ventilation. (cold...
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    Schools Out!!!

    Just thinking about the water circuit, I'd be tempted to run two 22mm copper pipes from back to front. Don't fill it with antifreeze just yet as it messes with soldering copper pipes. This will keep your demister and cab heating working, but still easy to add too. If you have a spare day...
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    Schools Out!!!

    It's all been done before, I have a 12kw that I can preheat the engine with for polite get away's. Turn a tap and I can isolate the engine and just heat the internal water heaters and calorifier. The engine also heats the calorifier and water heaters when running. Stationary I use the same air...
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    Violating a Princess!

    I did say I’d type the truth, worts and all. It’s confession time!! I’ve been getting very depressed with this build due to being unable to solve the indicator problem. No indicator, no MOT. Scrap Betty :( Today in desperation I purchased from Mercedes a new body control module (fuse board)...
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    What to choose Box vs Panel van for campervan project

    I’ve seen these delivery vans used as horse transporters as well as motor homes. You wouldn’t think they would be tough enough for a horse tap dancing.
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    What to choose Box vs Panel van for campervan project

    That looks like a quick escape if someone lets wind!
  10. SquirrellCook

    What to choose Box vs Panel van for campervan project

    I think the new sprinter engine is 1.9 though they call it 2 litre.
  11. SquirrellCook

    Forget about crimp tools reusable Compression lug connectors

    It always helps to do a little research before posting. https://www.remybattery.com/cable-connectors-accessories/connectors-lugs-and-terminals.html Sorry, I see your buried link now.
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    Forget about crimp tools reusable Compression lug connectors

    Normally the person you bought a used vehicle from!
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    LPG vs Diesel heaters for winter travel Pros & cons

    The colder you get propane, the more reluctant it is to leave the cylinder as a gas. Remember the boiling point is -42 deg C Also as you withdrawal the gas the cylinder contents reduces in temperature.
  14. SquirrellCook

    mb2tv MH Design

    https://motorhomebuilder.com/threads/bed-weight.66639/#post-869040
  15. SquirrellCook

    Victron Message.

    Yes, no problems that I’ve noticed though.
  16. SquirrellCook

    Victron Message.

    It never hangs around on my apple phone long enough to read, but when I'm swapping from one device to another this notice flashes before my eyes. Is anyone else seeing this. Better still anyone worked out what it is?
  17. SquirrellCook

    Vent Windows

    Cutting big holes in your van is no guarantee that your body shape will be accepted as "motor home" The taxation class will be the same regardless.
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    When is a bus not a bus? My attempt to change a Vario's tax class.

    Just forget about anything you may have read, or seen on any dodgy video clip. Visit who you intend to use to MOT it as a Motorhome. Ask what are the minimum requirements for them to MOT it as a Motorhome. If they ask for it to be fully finished look for someone else. The requirements are...
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    When is a bus not a bus? My attempt to change a Vario's tax class.

    One thing to add, if you change the tax class you become a private HGV, that it could never be. So technically illegal even though the DVLA did it. As a coach/bus you are only legally taxed if carrying fair paying passengers. So in many cases coaches/busses are running around untaxed. No one...
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    When is a bus not a bus? My attempt to change a Vario's tax class.

    You have to break the law! sorry. Really you should have asked before touching your coach/bus These are the best vehicles to convert for many reason I won't go into now. MOT You have to meet the minimum requirements to be considered a motorhome. Easy costs about £300 and will be completely...
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