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#1
I got a really good premium from mustard.co.uk  Did a bit of shopping around and they were the best by far.

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#2
Quote from: Camper_Dan on April 20, 2018, 09:23:55 AM
Greetings & Welcome!

This is a really good question...  Here in the USA we have places that sell camper pads, and they come in different densities (hardness/softness) but we can physically choose what we think is best.  I lay them on the floor then sit and lay on them until I find a comfy one.

It's hard because I think it depends on your size and weight, and everybody's different.  If you can't find a place to buy it in person, I see the place you linked has a phone number listed...  I  would give them a call and describe exactly what you're doing, and maybe they can help you make the best decision.

Good Luck & keep us posted!


I went for 8" thickness of reflex firm foam from efoam.co.uk.  It's really comfortable to sleep on - doesn't feel like a foam mattress at all.

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#3
Quote from: Jordan92 on March 11, 2018, 09:23:46 AM
Hey there,

Sorry for reviving a old thread, did'nt feel like this would be important enough for it's own one haha.
I was wondering about these ol struts... did you end up removing them?
I have the same van but a Jumbo Hi-top.
I need to remove the middle of just one of these as it runs right over the part of the roof that's designed to be a cutaway for a sky-light...
There are 6 in total so will one make a difference?
Surely removing one of these or the middle section covering this wouldn't be an issue?



No, I've kept the struts - haven't lined it yet but am going to bring the wooden studwork up to the edge of where the struts come out. 

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#4
I'm thinking of fitting my leisure battery on the over cab shelf at the front of my Mk7 Transit.  Any thoughts on this? 
Also, if my starter battery is already grounded to the chassis, will grounding the leisure battery cause any problems?  I've got it hooked up to a solar panel & will probably also end up fitting a split charge relay.

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#5
Ok guys, thanks for your advice, reckon I'll just need to work around them.  ;)

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#6
Hi guys,

I've started converting a 2008 SWB, mid-high roof Ford Transit and am looking for some advice before I start insulating & cladding.

The 4 roof struts that sit at the top of the supporting columns are an awkward shape and I'm considering removing them. As I've already put a 1x1.6m solar panel on the roof, I'm not going to have a roof rack, so the roof won't be loaded with anything heavy.

Without these struts, I'll be able to run a straight line of panelling up to the top of the columns and have a small recess before the panelled ceiling, keeping them means the panelling will be a much more difficult job.

A friend took a look and said the struts (pictured) weren't doing very much structurally and could easily be removed by cutting the 4 weld points circled in red.

I'd appreciate your views, has anyone removed the before?  Have you still got a roof? 

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