GJH
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- Aug 20, 2007
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Well, we know we need to get a new van as our old one is being written off but how do we find one? Ask the fount of all knowledge, that's how (Hilda, Munchie and Pinky can join in as well if they want). So, what fits this spec?
Essentials:
Low profile
Right hand drive
Fixed bed
Garage (or cycle rack if no garage)
Swivel driver & passenger seats
Gas fire (usable without blown air fan)
3-way fridge/freezer
Decent sized shower (not one you catch your elbows in constantly)
Under 3.5 tonne MTPLM
At least 500 Kg user payload
Fully LEZ compliant
Awning
Heki roof light
110Ah leisure battery (or capacity for if not)
Charge leisure battery from engine
Charge starter battery from leisure battery (battery charge manager/master)
Smoke & Carbon monoxide detectors
Winterised
Thatcham Category 1 alarm/immobiliser
Desirables:
No more than 21 feet long
Gaslow or other fixed gas arrangement
150 watt solar panel
Efoy fuel cell
Roof rack/ladder to enable mounting of a VAWT
Reversing/rear view camera
Rear passenger seat belts
Electric heater as well as gas
Electric hob as well as gas
No oven
No microwave
Nature Pure water filter
External access storage lockers
Flyscreens on habitation door and windows
Tyron bands