Adventure Van Build Thread!

[Adventure Van]

Got a link on fleabay for these, not got lights at the mo but fancy making something different up....

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F281145118974

You'll find cheaper if you look at similar items further down the listing...

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[Adventure Van]

Sensor housing mated into the intercooler pipe...



... and it runs!

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[Adventure Van]

Just finished fitting an eBay special aluminium awning rail...



It's pretty good for £18 - although after ignoring the reviews (&#129318, I can now agree with them that the screws supplied are shit!

It comes with a self adhesive back which is brill for getting it lined up (I had to chop it down by 60cm to 300cm as it was too long). I used some stainless screws, the supplied clear 'o' rings, and white tiger seal across the top (theory is any water that does ingress can escape underneath). [emoji106]



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[Adventure Van]

Finished foglight... Although I did finish them before vanwest, I never posted a pic!



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[arfur fox-acre]

Nice lights. Looking good.

[S49]

Finished foglight... Although I did finish them before vanwest, I never posted a pic!



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Nice one. I take it those don't let the water in the back?

[Adventure Van]

Nice one. I take it those don't let the water in the back?

Cheers chaps!

I hope they don't... Sat them on a bed of clear sealant, and then filled them up from the back. If it does, it'll be getting in around the bulb - despite the rubber boot around it.

I figured that if the water didn't force its way around the light fitting during driving then they should be okay... 🤞

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[rjhoy02]

Just finished fitting an eBay special aluminium awning rail...



It's pretty good for £18 - although after ignoring the reviews (&#129318, I can now agree with them that the screws supplied are shit!

It comes with a self adhesive back which is brill for getting it lined up (I had to chop it down by 60cm to 300cm as it was too long). I used some stainless screws, the supplied clear 'o' rings, and white tiger seal across the top (theory is any water that does ingress can escape underneath). [emoji106]



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I like the pop top Adventure, [emoji12]


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[Adventure Van]

I like the pop top Adventure, [emoji12]


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Shhh... Don't tell the landlord that I've borrowed it! [emoji23]

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[rjhoy02]

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[Adventure Van]

Thought I'd have a little clean up under the rear arches... Bit of underseal after a good wire brushing.

Went a bit further though;



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[Adventure Van]

Took off the towbar (needs a good clean up and a hammerite), and off came the rear bumper. Going to remove the plastics from the bumper iron, clean everything up and paint as necessary.

While I was there the rear brakes looked a bit shitty - stripped it all off ready for new discs and pads, coat of paint for the calipers/carriers and a coat for the backing plates too. [emoji3]

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[regcheeseman]

Good work - just lay off the hammerite unless you really like removing the towbar and re-painting it at regular intervals. Hateful stuff that seems to promote rust.

[arfur fox-acre]

Good work - just lay off the hammerite unless you really like removing the towbar and re-painting it at regular intervals. Hateful stuff that seems to promote rust.

I surprised to hear this. I always rated the stuff as a good product. On the other hand, I've always thought you spoke sense and know your onions so...?
You had bad experiences with it?

[Adventure Van]

Good work - just lay off the hammerite unless you really like removing the towbar and re-painting it at regular intervals. Hateful stuff that seems to promote rust.

Gonna be removing as much of the rust as possible with a brush attachment on a grinder first...

It would be a good excuse to get out of housework and shopping though! [emoji106]

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