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Hi. Thanks for watching. We bought them on Amazon. Mini tension rods. 7”-12” but they come in different sizes. They are adjustable so you just need to measure the gap and choose the correct size. Really happy with ours 👍😊
You have the same things as us only we don't have lithium batteries. We have a B2B charger, an MPPT solar controller, extra USB's and Karl also fitted the deadlocks to the cab doors too. Plus our 400w of solar that we couldn't do without with the off gridding we do.
That much Solar must be great for you guys. I am ok with the electrical side of things but not comfortable with the deadlocks. I think Karl’s background is perfect fir your van living. Seems to turn his hand to most things. Like him I tend to burn sausages on the BBQ but that’s how I like them. Really enjoying following you. Was amazed you edit it all on your phone. 👏. Thanks again G🧙♂️ xx
Hi Graham, I've watched your modification vlogs as well as Rick & Ian's whilst waiting for my CV to arrive later this year. I like the hook deadlocks on the doors and think they will be an addition I would like to make Can I ask what make your locks are and how you chose the company to supply and fit. I've spoken to a couple of fitters near me and haven't been overly impressed. Thanks Karl
Avrmobiles.co.uk was the company Karlos. Sorry for the slow response. Only just seen this message. In fact I am about to do a vlog in this exact subject. Either this Monday or the one after. Thank you 👍🙏🚐🧙♂️🐶🐶
Hi Richard. Thank you for commenting. Much appreciated. The HUD was just over £30. Here is the Amazon link Car Universal HUD Head Up Display... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07PWDNNLB?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share There are numerous videos on fitting. Let me know if you can’t find one. 👍
Thanks Robert. Did most mods while we were waiting for the Van to be registered with DVLA. Kept me busy. Do you mean the road clip where I demonstrate the HUD ? You take care to. All the best G🧙♂️
I'm curious to know what you use to power the fridge lights heater etc in my current van set up to go off grid I would need to run my fridge on gas (not feasible as we also cook with gas and our bottles are small 3.7kg I think) our heating and hot water would also need to be run on gas. Which is the best way to run these things?
Hi George, we power our van with 2x 120amp hours Lithium batteries. We have a 120w solar panel. Fridge is all electric. Gas is LPG and the tank is under the van. (Approx 18 ltrs usable LPG). Our B to B charges the batteries when driving if there is no solar. Our hot water is gas or electric as is the heating. This setup works for us.
Really useful summary of your top mods - I wouldn’t have guessed your number 1 but imagine how useful it is so can see why you chose it. Thanks for all the great videos!
G, you are very clever, I would love the inverter and the DC to DC charger and the lithium. All I have done is fit LED headlight bulbs, fantastic difference.
Hi Graham, great video can you tell me please did you have your deadlocks fitted by your dealer or a private contractor once you had received your cv40 & have you had all 4 doors done, thanks pete
Hi Peter. Yes I had all doors done. By a private contractor. Cost me about £570 incl vat and fitting. Will try snd get you their name if you want it. 👍
Hi graham , thanks for replying , did you have the barrel that you can't turn with grips to break in on the drivers door or just the claw type , we live in Kent don't know if your fitter would travel that far but yes please I can always give him a call , you never know , thanks Pete
Please replace the circuit breakers with midi fuses they are so dangerous . They trip at about 3to 4 times the rated trip on the breaker look on u tube for clarification.
That’s interesting David. My own findings are different. I have found they trip a little to early. I had to upgrade at least one to stop it unnecessarily operating. I went for circuit breakers so I could isolate easier. I will review what I have done. Problem with TH-cam is I will find as many reviews in favour of circuit breakers as I find against it. Will look though. Best to be safe. Thanks for your comment. 🙏🚐🐶🐶👍🧙♂️
Suprised you didn't get any usb ports but I am going to fit some more to mine exactly the same. Handy for charging my phone when I'm in bed. I have also changed to a pair of lithium batteries but had the dealer do it. Don't have your knowledge and will only attempt easy mods myself.
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Great videos. Just wondered where you got the small tension rods in your shower please?
Hi. Thanks for watching. We bought them on Amazon. Mini tension rods. 7”-12” but they come in different sizes. They are adjustable so you just need to measure the gap and choose the correct size. Really happy with ours 👍😊
You have the same things as us only we don't have lithium batteries. We have a B2B charger, an MPPT solar controller, extra USB's and Karl also fitted the deadlocks to the cab doors too. Plus our 400w of solar that we couldn't do without with the off gridding we do.
That much Solar must be great for you guys. I am ok with the electrical side of things but not comfortable with the deadlocks. I think Karl’s background is perfect fir your van living. Seems to turn his hand to most things. Like him I tend to burn sausages on the BBQ but that’s how I like them. Really enjoying following you. Was amazed you edit it all on your phone. 👏. Thanks again G🧙♂️ xx
Hi Graham, I've watched your modification vlogs as well as Rick & Ian's whilst waiting for my CV to arrive later this year. I like the hook deadlocks on the doors and think they will be an addition I would like to make
Can I ask what make your locks are and how you chose the company to supply and fit. I've spoken to a couple of fitters near me and haven't been overly impressed.
Thanks
Karl
Avrmobiles.co.uk was the company Karlos. Sorry for the slow response. Only just seen this message. In fact I am about to do a vlog in this exact subject. Either this Monday or the one after. Thank you 👍🙏🚐🧙♂️🐶🐶
Hi Graham. I couldn't agree more about taking your eyes off the road when trying to look at the speedo.can a ask when you got the display from.
Hi Richard. Thank you for commenting. Much appreciated. The HUD was just over £30. Here is the Amazon link
Car Universal HUD Head Up Display... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07PWDNNLB?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
There are numerous videos on fitting. Let me know if you can’t find one. 👍
@@Wizardinthewild will do thankyou
Very professional wiring on your mods!
Thank you. I try to be methodical for times such as these! Thanks for your comment 👍
Nice video look's good what you been doing with van that road you are on we go on most days . Any way take care both off you see you next time .
Thanks Robert. Did most mods while we were waiting for the Van to be registered with DVLA. Kept me busy. Do you mean the road clip where I demonstrate the HUD ? You take care to. All the best G🧙♂️
@@Wizardinthewild Yes the road clip been on the that lot's time one thing it's nice in wales been down here 4 years love it .
I'm curious to know what you use to power the fridge lights heater etc in my current van set up to go off grid I would need to run my fridge on gas (not feasible as we also cook with gas and our bottles are small 3.7kg I think) our heating and hot water would also need to be run on gas. Which is the best way to run these things?
Hi George, we power our van with 2x 120amp hours Lithium batteries. We have a 120w solar panel. Fridge is all electric. Gas is LPG and the tank is under the van. (Approx 18 ltrs usable LPG). Our B to B charges the batteries when driving if there is no solar. Our hot water is gas or electric as is the heating. This setup works for us.
Thank you for the info I have yet to sort my van A Autotrail T670 I may change things or swap vans for something more off-grid ready 🙂
Forgot to ask how you are getting on with supplies of LPG 🤔
@@georgecrawley1772 hi George. Not had any further problems but going back to Scotland in February so we will see then. 🙏🐶🐶🚐🧙♂️
Very informative, some good ideas. Ray and Nicola
Thank you both. 👍🧙♂️😁
Wow I had no idea how many upgrades you have made. Take care Gill
Thanks Gill. You take care to G🧙♂️ x
Really useful summary of your top mods - I wouldn’t have guessed your number 1 but imagine how useful it is so can see why you chose it. Thanks for all the great videos!
My top 10 doesn’t bear much comparison to Ellie’s 😂. All a bit of fun isn’t it 😂
G, you are very clever, I would love the inverter and the DC to DC charger and the lithium. All I have done is fit LED headlight bulbs, fantastic difference.
That is something I would also like to do. Was it easy and how much did it cost ?
@@Wizardinthewild yes very easy, search Bob Erneshaw vlogs or gadget John. Got the best ones, about £30 main , £27 dip. Amazon
@@stephenb5560 thanks Stephen. Will have a look. 👍🧙♂️
Hi Graham, great video can you tell me please did you have your deadlocks fitted by your dealer or a private contractor once you had received your cv40 & have you had all 4 doors done, thanks pete
Hi Peter. Yes I had all doors done. By a private contractor. Cost me about £570 incl vat and fitting. Will try snd get you their name if you want it. 👍
Hi graham , thanks for replying , did you have the barrel that you can't turn with grips to break in on the drivers door or just the claw type , we live in Kent don't know if your fitter would travel that far but yes please I can always give him a call , you never know , thanks Pete
@@petepoole4402 not sure about the barrel but there isn’t anything for the grips to grab hold of. Will get the name of the company for you.
Please replace the circuit breakers with midi fuses they are so dangerous . They trip at about 3to 4 times the rated trip on the breaker look on u tube for clarification.
That’s interesting David. My own findings are different. I have found they trip a little to early. I had to upgrade at least one to stop it unnecessarily operating. I went for circuit breakers so I could isolate easier. I will review what I have done. Problem with TH-cam is I will find as many reviews in favour of circuit breakers as I find against it. Will look though. Best to be safe. Thanks for your comment. 🙏🚐🐶🐶👍🧙♂️
Nice upgrades! You know your stuff. Well done. 👍 Graeme & Janice
Thank you guys. Nice if you to say but TH-cam is my teacher. Stay safe G&E 👍
Some good ideas there, thanks
Thanks Colin. I am sure it will still change overtime.
Suprised you didn't get any usb ports but I am going to fit some more to mine exactly the same. Handy for charging my phone when I'm in bed. I have also changed to a pair of lithium batteries but had the dealer do it. Don't have your knowledge and will only attempt easy mods myself.
Yeah. Not one USB except in the Fiat Cab. No doubt you are pleased with the batteries. Nice not having to worry about batteries so much
@@Wizardinthewild just making another video now mate. Just a quick tour of my van. You get a mention. 👍🏻
@@TravellingfromScratch look forward to having a look. Fast and furious. You are crashing them out. 👍