Removing the old units

So it's starting, weather not been great but I've removed the old units on both sides of the van, and boxed up what I can whilst some things stay in the van. 

Ordered a new Sterling Power battery monitor, this one has built in MPPS controller for the solar panel and also looks after the stop start/ regenerative braking system. The old one does the job but not quite, more suited to the pre T6 fancy electrics.

Also fitted a new main battery 85 amp suitable for the van but old OEM was only 65 amp. Bit of a squeeze but got there.

On that note:

To be able to change the battery yourself you need to keep the 12v electrics working whilst you change over. A search in YouTube found the way, quite simple really! A pair of jump leads and a slave battery! 

Connect jump leads to the main battery terminals and the corresponding slave battery before removing the main clamps from the battery, be careful to isolate live terminal I used a rag. Remove old, insert new, hook it up then disconnect the jump leads. Job done no loss of info and all instruments/ radio/ windows all working perfectly.

Changes 2

Decision to put a 4' 6" bed in the rear of the van has been made! 

Removed all the old units selveging oven, hob/sink unit all the tambour doors and runners.

Will be fitting the fridge under the front of the bed next to propex roughly in the middle. 

Will re locate leisure battery and improve wiring etc. Adding an earthing unit to tidy things get lead wise etc. Sterling now do a control unit that has a built in solar panel controller and auto sets up for smart alternators etc. So will probably replace the old unit! 

The sink hob unit and oven will have its own removable unit under bed which will slide out or remove to use free standing utilising quick release LPG connection at rear and to side of van for use under fiamma awning. Along with relevant drainage etc. 

Ch Ch Ch Changes

So its been a while used the van to go to the Lakes and Dumfries and Galloway towing the Ducati Multistrada. Had a great time Van did its job very well.Bike meant no packing up to go out so that was great as well!

But rethinking things at the moment wondering about putting a proper 4'6" bed  back with plenty of storage underneath, Fridge under foot of bed at front and cooking facilities that can be used at back or under awning etc.