Odd jobs

Part of the reasoning behind the shakedown trip to Bodmin was to make sure everything works as intended, giving me chance to sort out any problems before our main weeks holiday at the end of the month.

One issue is the current position of the TV Aerial plug, which is currently placed over the main work surface, which is not ideal, as it requires a long extension lead to put the TV in a more suitable position.

It was decided that an additional Aerial socket should be installed at the front of the van, this involved splitting the signal with a 2 way splitter in the gas locker, which will enable the original socket to stay usable.

The second socket was put on the window sill at the front of the van.

Its hidden nicely when the cushions are in place, The TV sits perfectly on the pull out shelf, and no more extension lead to trip up and pull out!

#2 The Electrics

To be able to tow anything you have to have power that reaches the towed vehicle so that the indicators etc are live. I already had the basic set up in order to tow my trailer, and just needed to top it up a little.

Pulling a caravan also requires auxiliary electrics in order to power the fridge, charge the leisure battery and power the reversing lights.

I purchased a universal kit, so that it can be transferred to my next car, as and when I swap this one.

It was not a hugely complicated job to take on, but in order to do a 'good' job I wanted to make sure that all of the wiring was hidden inside of the car underneath the interior trim, this meant removing it very carefully to route the cable.

Having fitted it all, I nipped over to the storage unit where the vara is kept, and made sure that all of the power was getting through to the right places.

Success! and onto the next job.....