New electrics for my VW Transporter T6 Campervan - 12v DC and 240v - What have I chosen?
Installation videos coming soon, along with why I chose these components.
I will go into much greater detail in future videos, explaining each component.
Why Victron rather than CTEK or Renogy?
Why Lithium Phosphate rather than AGM, Gel, Lead Acid etc?
Im looking forward to fitting these parts, once my sound deadening and insulation is completed (video soon) and beable to add some interesting devices to make our van life a good one.
Please subscribe if you wish to follow my journey and drop me a comment if you have any questions
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Fitting the Victron components purely utilising the T6 front seats (captain seats) will be a challenge, however i think/hope im got it figured out.
A camper van is the perfect vehicle in Covid times.
The year of the staycation, is this the ideal vehicle? 2020 was not a year to be going overseas, nor is 2021, therefore a holiday in the UK has been much more popular.
We have some wonderful places to explore, Devon and Cornwall have seen visitor numbers increase greatly and the number of Transporters on the road is a testament to how highly regarded these vehicles are.
I have bought a T6 Kombi Highline which I will be turning into a Campervan. There will be many videos featuring van electrics, upgraded headunit / stereo system, sound deadening and insulation.
But what interior? Full camper or a removable unit such as Slidepods, Infinity Customs, Forty Winks, Woodys Wagons etc. I need to take a look at these and decide.
I will need to choose a diesel heater, do I go cheap Chinese or a bigger brand such as Planar, Webasto, Eberspacher?
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Whether you have a T5, VW T5.1, T6, T6.1 or even an older T2, T2.5, T4, the VW Vanlife scene is amazing, with so much help and assistance available for whatever project you wish to attempt. Panel van, Kombi, Converted Camper or VW California Beach or Ocean, enjoy the freedom van life brings.
The @Staycation Lifestyle van conversion is coming along nicely.
I bought a VW Transporter T6 Kombi Highline van 140bhp diesel SWB with tailgate.
Slowly turning it into a camper van / day van with bed. I will also need something for cooking, cooling, sleeping, drinking ?? Choices to be made.
I have lots more to do though, I have a new electrical system, using Victron components and a Lithium LIFEPO4 battery, so I obviously need to install some power devices. I have a new sound system, with Focal speakers and ibus 2.1 amp, Playstation PS4, which will be removable, TV's on headrests.
Lots for me to look forward too and it would be nice to take you on the journey.
Please do let me know if you have any ideas or suggestions.
Vanlife for me is just beginning, it's a great adventure and I'm loving it. 😍
There are many great camper adventures to come
Thanks must go to the following:
[ Ссылка ] - Sourcing my van, providing advice and soon a paint correction and detail
[ Ссылка ] - Advising me with many of my leisure equipment purchases, including my Thetford toilet
[ Ссылка ] - Quality advise on my sound system upgrade
[ Ссылка ] - Suppliers of my Halo roof and ply products
[ Ссылка ] - 1st class advice and guidance on my electrical system install
[ Ссылка ] - Seat covers, carpet, roof straps, changing mat
Transporter HQ for my tailgate struts
Kiravans for my Swivel Seats
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Many choices of places to park up overnight and stay in their carparks including pubs, restaurants, adventure centres and even vineyards and breweries.
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