Tag Archives: Modifications

Things to add and remove and change and repair on the new van

We haven’t even picked up the new van yet, but already I’m already making lists. As per our agreement with the dealer, he’ll organise a new TÜV and gas certificate, re-mount a 4-bike rack and the standard aluminium ladder on … 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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Putting Down Carpet

One of the very first – and most significant – changes we made to the van was laying carpet. All it took was four hours, one roll of carpet, a tube of glue and a very sharp knife and the … Continue reading

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12 Volt Sockets – Rear and Front

It’s those twelve magical volts that make the world go round. Since we rarely stop at campsites with mains electricity, 12v is all we have to power everything once we’re on the road. Some of the first purchases we made … Continue reading

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Switching Out the Stereo

When the van was sold to us it was still fitted with a cassette player (!), and assuming this was the original stereo – the one listed as an extra in the 1987 HYMER catalogue – it would have cost … Continue reading

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