Saturday, 7 March 2009

Lots of prep and Hook Up socket fitted...

Had a rare half day to spend on Norman today, so set to work on some bits and pieces, cut a big hole in the side, well it was big to me ! And Scary ! :) But did it and have now fitted a flush fitting mains hookup socket, so that when used on a site with mains hookup I can now just lift a flap and plug in ! Well I will be able to once I wire the socket :). Talking of wiring, I still have all that to do too ! I've still to finish it off properly with sealer etc, but have left that for now in case I need to drop it back out when I wire it up.
Also completely stripped the van out, including roof panels, side panels, seat belts, plastic trim etc, gave everything a clean with a damp cloth, then using a black and decker mouse, went over all the paintwork inside where Im going to be covering with the carpet, I was hoping to have started it today, but by the time I had the side window masked off, it had gotten dark and it was raining, so the inside was condensating, meaning the glue would be pretty useless, so hopefully will get that done monday afternoon unless its raining again. Martin, if you are reading this, and you see in the pics that I havent insulated yet, I do intend to asap, but need the van useable for next weekend when we are going away with it, not to camp in it, but we do need to carry passengers, so want it looking half decent :), Im not ignoring your advice honest ! :) I just want the walls carpeted and my seats made up and fixed to the floor, will probably throw duvets on it for now, they will have to come back out when I do the flooring properly, might get a piece of carpet down from the loft for next week though if I get time. Anyway, I am now at the stage where I can begin the carpeting, so fingers crossed for a nice day monday !

Well that was it for today, oh we did go and get the rest of the bits for the towbar, well except for the scotch locks, when they come, ordered a pack off ebay, I can get that finished off and we can then tow our trailer tent too !
Hopefully post some more on monday with some pics of at least a bit of carpet up :)

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