Tag Archives: 2011

“Repositioning” the Solar Panel

At the very end of our 2010 trip I decided to spontaneously reorganise the fittings on the roof of the van. To put it another way: I drove into a tree. It wasn’t quite as bad as it sounds. After … Continue reading

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Beefing Up the Speakers

Here’s the thing: diesel engines made in 1989 were really, really loud. I don’t have a lot to compare the volume level of our engine to, but at top speed (142km/h) you really have to raise your voice to chat … Continue reading

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Glowplugs Minus the “Glow”

From the day Camperissimo the engine has started first time without any trouble at all. Given that it’s a diesel from the olden days, we knew the situation might be a little different in sub-zero conditions. Part of the original … Continue reading

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