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#1
Common Room / SpamSpamSpamSpam
July 11, 2019, 12:19:21 AM
As quoted from Spamalot....

Does any keep an eye on the spam posts that seem almost constant?

I've lost track of posts I was interested in, plus is a little annoying    ::)
#2
Van Conversion / Re: LDV Convoy Fuses
July 08, 2019, 09:38:58 PM
Hi Rusty.

Not sure if it's any help, but my ashtray/mat has a sticker on the underside of it (above the fuses)

If yours doesn't, I'll grab a picture tomorrow. I've got to go over to do some welding anyway.


Ours is a 96, but hopefully it's the same
#3
Van Conversion / Re: Insulating Floor
June 27, 2019, 10:13:54 PM
Haha yeah fair enough!
Other than the fact we're taking my son who will be 3 when we go, it wouldn't bother me in the slightest
#4
Van Conversion / Re: Insulating Floor
June 27, 2019, 03:50:57 PM
It's that forever balance between insulation and ventilation. I've got a permanent rotating roof vent which will provide at least some constant air movement.

I think I'll make up some window covers, but not go too mad elsewhere. If not for the insulation, but some privacy!
#5
Common Room / Re: Cornish Introduction
June 27, 2019, 03:39:03 PM
Oh fair enough! I'll have to look into that
#6
Common Room / Re: Cornish Introduction
June 26, 2019, 09:46:17 PM
Good idea with the hula hoop! And I had thought about storing water on the roof to be heated by the sun, but with the chance of very cold weather, it may not work this way! Catching water is a good idea, maybe a small inflatable paddling pool?

Don't swamp coolers produce damp air by definition of how they work?
#7
Van Conversion / Re: Insulating Floor
June 26, 2019, 09:41:13 PM
Cheers Dan,

We will be going in May if this makes any difference?

Yeah the HS2000 is 1.9kW (or just shy of 6500 BTU), although it's not an enormous space, if insulating the windows at night would help, or even going further with the insulation, then I wouldn't be against it.

I've only had a bad experience with an old wick heater while camping as a kid, so I am a little bit dubious, especially using in an enclosed space.
#8
Van Conversion / Insulating Floor
June 26, 2019, 12:55:51 AM
Evening all.

I'm in the process of welding up the floor on the Convoy, so the first job following that is laying down the floor.

We will be spending quite some time inside the arctic circle, so expect to be chilly.

However, being a minibus (lots of glass), there's no point going crazy on the insulation. That's what the propex HS2000 is for!

I have however been told A lot of cold comes up through the floor, so should I be insulating before installing the sub-floor (laminate)?

Cheers all
#9
Common Room / Re: Cornish Introduction
June 25, 2019, 11:06:24 PM
Thanks for the advice!

I've had to rip everything out as there's a few holes to patch up first. But we'll get there.

I will be insulating a little, as you say partly to dampen noise, and partly for a subconscious warmth from knowing it's there! I managed to get a few celotex boards for free so I may as well use them.

I've got a 20l Kampa toilet going in, nothing special, but certainly will be useful as we'll have a toddler on tow! No shower, just warm water and wetwipes!

Propex HS2000 is on order, unsure as to cooling as of yet, besides desk fans.
#10
Common Room / Cornish Introduction
June 22, 2019, 09:51:43 PM
Evening All!


my name's Rob, and I've been sitting on a Convoy minibus I intend to build into a camper.

Me and the Missus have been planning to camp around Norway for some time, but with the addition of MiniViking 2 years ago, we thought a van would be a safer, warmer and easier way of travel!

We're based as far south of the UK as you can get without getting your feet wet, so if anyone's ever local, keep your eyes open!

Looking forward to being a part of it, and forgive me for fishing for A LOT of pointers!

Cheers All!