GPW
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I've got a few miles and nights on the 'van now so I thought I'd update this forum!
I had to do the following fixes:
1. Domestic fridge jet. This was Dometic's fault and I agreed with SMC that they'd send me the new one and I'd fit it here for ease and speed. This arrived earlier than expected, fitting was straightforward and the fridge spent 3-4 days continuously on without issue and works well now - so that was fine!
2. The radio SMC fitted had a different idea to the van for B+ permanent live and switched live so I used an adapter to switch those, and then added a circuit + relay to allow me to switch it all over to habitation battery. Note: To remove the air vents poke a screwdriver down the top and yank toward the back of the van. The satnav is good, gives decent routes and usually very clear instructions.
3. The dual aspect camera SMC fitted needed switching so the wideangle was down and the narrow angle was down for parking. This I did but still waiting for info where they put the wires for the reverse switching - currently using the video selector on the mirror monitor
4 I slightly counterbored the holes in the numberplates and refitted them to allow the screws to sit flat on them
5. I studied and then adjusted the side door catch so the softlock close on the sliding door was level as it pulled it in about 2mm too far before. This was simply by loosening the torx on the door end visible when opening.
Peugeot van:
The 160hp van on 16" wheels is brilliant. Gears are around 10mph per gear, so 6th is for 60mph etc. for revs around or just below 2,000 rpm. Cruise is excellent and VERY usable, makes driving so simple and nice. At 60-70 in 6th the cruise will haul it up all manner of hills on the M3, the engine has real power. The 2L engine is happy pulling between 1,750 and 2,500 and easy to get used to, it even tells you to shift up but the gear-change likes to be unhurried so I rev it higher accelerating up hills simply to allow the next gear to get enough revs.
MPG is around 34 currently, the tank lasts well and the 'Range' readout is very useful. The leather steering wheel is nice and the seats comfy, the only thing is to remember the indicator stalk is raised to allow the cruise stick space, so one must remember not to indicate with the cruise stick!!
The headlamps and wipers are good, as are the LED sidelights. So bright I didn't even notice I'd not got the headlamps on one time after a train crossing - the Leds light up the road ahead just fine LOL.
The van layout also allows you to use the front side windows while driving which is useful for motorway work. Big cupholders are great and used!
Globecar:
The 'Scout design is perfect for 2, the big bathroom great for changing clothes too and a nice place to be with the little window. It could do with a nightlight but worked well. The loo is good and positioned so a 25cm cube box will fit inside the cassette draw - but I've not found one yet!
There's no shower holder though so I bought a suction one for the mirror and some plastic clothes pegs to help. The shower curtain is good and weighted, but still clings a little so I bought some little magnets (shiny neo with a countersunk hole) so I may see if I can use those with small disc magnets inside the curtain to hold the corners out.
Water tank, gauges and grey tank are all well sized. The large dinette you get in the 'Scout is also a nice place to be and you can slouch a bit there, but properly from one of the front seats. The 3rd bed is easy to make and use once practiced too.
Not many electrical outlets here, twin USB sockets above the sliding door only (+cab when driving) but it was enough. I spent 3 days off-grid and the leisure battery was still happy so perhaps solar isn't such an issue - the domestic supply got left on at night but switched off while out on the day, the fridge doesn't care - it works on gas with or without the domestic power on.
The cooker is good, as is the Truma stuff - lovely to have, easy to use. Worktop space is 'challenged' but with the flap extension and the table rotated bigger (a 3rd bed feature of it) there was enough. LOTS of cupboard space to use which is nice.
Faffing with a hosepipe for fresh water has led me to order a watering can and I'll ditch the pipe + adapters, it's just easier to be untethered and pop it in 10L at a time LOL, then also I can count without having to check the gauge all the time!
The Gaslow SMC fitted system was great, I loved not caring about how much was left, not sure if I'll bother with a gaslow BT level sensor - maybe just for the nerd value!
The beds at the back are comfy and the blinds and windows are well arranged to peek out at the world. I'd prefer a larger, further opening rear skylight but even being a meerkat out of the one in there is fun!
The van is quite a warm one, not sure how sweltering France or Spain would be in it - most of the time it's a case of arranging ventilation.
Future mods:
I've ordered a camera to peek out the LHS side front for parking help as I can switch that from the radio. Then possibly some towelrail and kitchen soap basket might be a good idea.
I hope this helps any prospective buyers of the Plus range from Globecar, it's a great package IMO, pleased so far!!
I had to do the following fixes:
1. Domestic fridge jet. This was Dometic's fault and I agreed with SMC that they'd send me the new one and I'd fit it here for ease and speed. This arrived earlier than expected, fitting was straightforward and the fridge spent 3-4 days continuously on without issue and works well now - so that was fine!
2. The radio SMC fitted had a different idea to the van for B+ permanent live and switched live so I used an adapter to switch those, and then added a circuit + relay to allow me to switch it all over to habitation battery. Note: To remove the air vents poke a screwdriver down the top and yank toward the back of the van. The satnav is good, gives decent routes and usually very clear instructions.
3. The dual aspect camera SMC fitted needed switching so the wideangle was down and the narrow angle was down for parking. This I did but still waiting for info where they put the wires for the reverse switching - currently using the video selector on the mirror monitor
4 I slightly counterbored the holes in the numberplates and refitted them to allow the screws to sit flat on them
5. I studied and then adjusted the side door catch so the softlock close on the sliding door was level as it pulled it in about 2mm too far before. This was simply by loosening the torx on the door end visible when opening.
Peugeot van:
The 160hp van on 16" wheels is brilliant. Gears are around 10mph per gear, so 6th is for 60mph etc. for revs around or just below 2,000 rpm. Cruise is excellent and VERY usable, makes driving so simple and nice. At 60-70 in 6th the cruise will haul it up all manner of hills on the M3, the engine has real power. The 2L engine is happy pulling between 1,750 and 2,500 and easy to get used to, it even tells you to shift up but the gear-change likes to be unhurried so I rev it higher accelerating up hills simply to allow the next gear to get enough revs.
MPG is around 34 currently, the tank lasts well and the 'Range' readout is very useful. The leather steering wheel is nice and the seats comfy, the only thing is to remember the indicator stalk is raised to allow the cruise stick space, so one must remember not to indicate with the cruise stick!!
The headlamps and wipers are good, as are the LED sidelights. So bright I didn't even notice I'd not got the headlamps on one time after a train crossing - the Leds light up the road ahead just fine LOL.
The van layout also allows you to use the front side windows while driving which is useful for motorway work. Big cupholders are great and used!
Globecar:
The 'Scout design is perfect for 2, the big bathroom great for changing clothes too and a nice place to be with the little window. It could do with a nightlight but worked well. The loo is good and positioned so a 25cm cube box will fit inside the cassette draw - but I've not found one yet!
There's no shower holder though so I bought a suction one for the mirror and some plastic clothes pegs to help. The shower curtain is good and weighted, but still clings a little so I bought some little magnets (shiny neo with a countersunk hole) so I may see if I can use those with small disc magnets inside the curtain to hold the corners out.
Water tank, gauges and grey tank are all well sized. The large dinette you get in the 'Scout is also a nice place to be and you can slouch a bit there, but properly from one of the front seats. The 3rd bed is easy to make and use once practiced too.
Not many electrical outlets here, twin USB sockets above the sliding door only (+cab when driving) but it was enough. I spent 3 days off-grid and the leisure battery was still happy so perhaps solar isn't such an issue - the domestic supply got left on at night but switched off while out on the day, the fridge doesn't care - it works on gas with or without the domestic power on.
The cooker is good, as is the Truma stuff - lovely to have, easy to use. Worktop space is 'challenged' but with the flap extension and the table rotated bigger (a 3rd bed feature of it) there was enough. LOTS of cupboard space to use which is nice.
Faffing with a hosepipe for fresh water has led me to order a watering can and I'll ditch the pipe + adapters, it's just easier to be untethered and pop it in 10L at a time LOL, then also I can count without having to check the gauge all the time!
The Gaslow SMC fitted system was great, I loved not caring about how much was left, not sure if I'll bother with a gaslow BT level sensor - maybe just for the nerd value!
The beds at the back are comfy and the blinds and windows are well arranged to peek out at the world. I'd prefer a larger, further opening rear skylight but even being a meerkat out of the one in there is fun!
The van is quite a warm one, not sure how sweltering France or Spain would be in it - most of the time it's a case of arranging ventilation.
Future mods:
I've ordered a camera to peek out the LHS side front for parking help as I can switch that from the radio. Then possibly some towelrail and kitchen soap basket might be a good idea.
I hope this helps any prospective buyers of the Plus range from Globecar, it's a great package IMO, pleased so far!!
