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The spongy brakes (after the new callipers had been fitted) turned out to be the front pads, they’d gone slightly banana shaped. New pads fitted, now stops on a sixpence.

Might be worth doing a smoke test. You’ll be able to see if you’ve any leaks on the door seal and eliminate some possibilities. https://www.gasproducts.co.uk/test-gear/smoke-matches-pellets.html

Looking good, that’s the hard part done!

The loose spring u bolts were a result of fitting new springs and my neighbours son not tightening them up fully when he fit them... or maybe they bedded in on the nineteen mile drive over the bumpy single track to the mot station! I got four new callipers fitted for good measure, but the...

It’s been a long time in the making, very close now. Thanks for the encouraging words folks. There’s some ancient thing about three hares being a fertility rite or ritual, the Tinners Hares... if you suddenly get the urge, you can blame the hares!

And here’s the r-send...

Now the ice cap has retreated and were just down to an odd nightly frost, I thought it time to get some work done on the van. It’s been stood now for far too long, so got it off to the garage for a mot and a brake overhaul. Got the van home, my mate arrived last week and gave it a machine polish...

Hi and welcome from the north Highlands.

Great project!

I know some insurers won’t cover fitted wood burning stoves. Also, need to be very securely mounted.

If you’re looking for Transit minibus seats try... https://cabmasters.com/product/ford-transit-minibus-seats/ They also have lots of different cab dual seats.

Now that’s what I call a project! Looks like lots of fun and lots of space to work with. Good luck with your build and don’t worry about banal, lots of help and ideas from others here.

Hi and welcome along. Plan, plan and more planning. Needs and wants. The great thing about a self build is that you get what YOU want! I have very average diy skills and over the years have cobbled together some nice vans. Personally I can’t do with grey and grey and more grey. My vans have...

Yes, posted in the past few days on another self build forum.

So many variables. Quality of finish. This has an enormous effect on budget. Needs and wants. like mentioned above, a big fixed bed was a must for me. Toilet? Shower? Sink? Hot water system? The point is you have to work out what you want. I know this sounds obvious, but I can assure you that...

Someone on another forum was rejected, applied ‘camper van’ sticker to the back door with some additional graphics and was passed... I think that maybe doing the obvious may help, a large sticker with ‘camper van’ or ‘motorhome’ takes away any doubt?

My set up exactly the same as JackieA, cheap as chips and does the job. With the elwb van the second camera pointing down certainly helps when parking.

I like it!

As Trev commented, a box with screw terminals is useful.

Side entry, white 1. As noted above, boxes are usually hidden, so ease of use over aesthetics.