Archive for November, 2009

Fed up of this wind

by: Gromett November 25, 2009

For the last 10 days it has been hard to get a decent nights sleep due to the window literally kicking the van about.  I braved the driving rain and wind just now and jumped into the bus and sat down with my back against the side wall.  I am happy to report that it [...]

Changing from 12mm to 15mm

by: Gromett November 24, 2009

It appears that the 12mm pipework and fittings is actually 1/2″ and is more expensive than the 15mm parts.  I will be using John Guest (JG) speedfit parts only from now on. I am not far from Magnum Motorhomes so will take a trip up there as soon as funds allow. The other reason I [...]

Finally have the parts

by: Gromett November 23, 2009

I now have a water tank, a tiny sink, a water pump, the pipework and some fittings. 1 of the fittings is missing which is the one for the tank itself. 1 of the fittings is the wrong type.

This blog is worth looking at – Ambulance self build

by: Gromett November 19, 2009

http://kevskamper.blogspot.com/ He has done something interesting with the back of his van.  Using the rear off a caravan and bonding it to the Ambulance makes it look like a pro Motorhome rather than a converted ambulance.

Stripping the Van, Caktanks mess up.

by: Gromett November 18, 2009

I placed an order with CakTanks last wednesday and agreed with them that they would ship on Friday for Delivery Monday.  This would allow me to be there to receive the delivery.  On Monday I checked my bank account online and found that the money hadn’t gone out so I phoned CakTanks to check on [...]