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Thanks for that Dave, it made for some interesting and very well reasoned reading. Phil

Yes I know, those people who know me will say that I have always poopooed the idea of fitting any kind of reversing camera, but here I am, finally thinking of actually fitting one!! The reason is that with my health not being anywhere near as good as I would like it to be, I am wanting my most...

I can confirm that Gas It (https://www.gasit.co.uk/ ) are one brilliant and professional company

I bought my 8mm in a loose coil and it was sold as being "flexible". I used very careful fingers and thumbs to bend mine and was able to produce some very gentle 90deg bends, however if you want any sharp bends I would always use an elbow, about which, some suggest you are better using a...

I used flexible 8mm pipe as it is so easy to work with. In my installation I have 8 mm going to the manifold and then 8 mm off to each of the appliances and at times that sees us using the hob, the grill, the water heater and room heater all at the same time and have never experienced any...

That is one interesting and tempting vehicle, I would be concerned about the long overhang and unless it had a walk through from the cab it would be a definite non starter, well for me any way. Phil

Hello Gerry and welcome to this knowledge based place of motorhome building intrigue. Plan, plan and plan again because you won't regret getting the plan exactly right whereas if you rush into it then you might end ............... ! With regards to your passenger carrying layout you might be...

Good point Dave; could this hint that the flexible panels might be a better bet, or, a series of smaller panelsmight be a better bet? Phil

That nugget of help and support Phil is what makes this place such a magical location for those seeking help and support, truly brilliant. many thanks Phil

As I am left somewhat more gobsmacked speechless by your amazing installation all I can say is "bloody hell".....

In all of my many (60) years of tinkering with engines and having a fingers on the pulse contacts with numerous garages, I have never ever heard of a turbo fault resulting in the big ends getting damaged, that honestly is a new one on me!!!

Which engine and power is the engine fitted David as there are several different versions? Phil

But as a converted van, most especially one which has been converted as superbly as yours has, then the retail price of a converted van is very considerably higher than a bare panel van. There are quite a few reputable companies around who undertake full engine reconditioning on a part exchange...

Chris, there isn't an earthing point on my fusebox either, but the way I have installed my system (which I agree was OTT), I mainly used 3 core 2.5mm EHU cable for even the lightest load itemeven if they only needed a 1 or 2 core supply and in all cases I ran a earth from the device back to the...

So very good to hear from you again David after quite a long absence and sorry to hear about your Dad. That was an exceptionally interesting read although technically well above what my pathetic little brain could understand! Although not related to living in a van or indeed anything to do...

So, is it always best to have a definitive earth? .............. My entire system is somewhat over the top as I have mostly used 2.5mm cable, with every single device having a return to a central earthing post.

I am left with feeling of utter amazement at your efforts Rae. Also, seeing the exposed and terrible insides during the strip down processes and the appalling build quality of the original construction, no wonder this type of van construction has always been referred to in self building circles...

Mornin me Lord and welcome to this friendly place. Just a teeny weeny word of warning, before you go too far with the Sprinter conversion, I implore you to thoroughy check the inner cavities of the internal sill and the inside bottom of all the doors for the dreaded tin munching monster that...

So where is it earthing to?

Chris; is there a negative return wire running back to the fusebox? Phil