Tess, our Globecar 600L Revolution (1 Viewer)

[gerry mcg]

I'll add some photos of Tess and the modifications we are making to her over time. as and when I can and the weather permits!
So far, we have added

• a 150w solar panel, Victron MPPT 75/15 solar controller https://www.victronenergy.com/solar-charge-controllers/mppt7510 and BatteryMaster https://www.vanbitz.com/product/battery-master/ c/o Vanbitz
• A Victron BMV-700 battery monitor - https://www.victronenergy.com/panel-systems-remote-monitoring/bmv-700
• Victron BT dongles for the Solar controller and the BMV-700, which mean I can keep an eye on the van batteries from the comfort of my living room. https://www.victronenergy.com/panel-systems-remote-monitoring/ve-direct-bluetooth-smart-dongle
• replacement Berker Integro rocker switch with Light to show me when the heated wastewater tank is switched on. http://www.schalter-steckdosen-shop...tegro-flow-pure-anthrazit-matt-937622535.html
• A 11kg GasIt refillable system
• Vanbitz Strikeback Alarm system
• Vanbitz non-starter tracker system
• Alpine reversing camera linled into my double DIN alpine IVE560BT head unit

I've just ordered a Radfazz bike rack for the inside of the van - http://www.radfazz.de/fahrradtransport-fahrradtraeger-reisemobil - photos to follow once it arrives and is fitted

 

[Neckender]

Looking forward to your pictures Gerry.
I have ordered the elegance furniture, dab radio, reversing camera and sat nav combined.
Thacham alarm.
Directional tv Ariel.
Waxoiled.
I bought twin 11kg gas low bottles complete off a fun member.
Polished stainless steel door handles.
Polished stainless steel grill trim.
Chrome mirror covers.
Stainless steel foot well protectors.
Bullfinch barbique point.
Waiting until we get the van to see if I can get twin 100 watt solar panels on the roof
Will also decide whether Shaude MPP controller or Victron.

It looks like we will both be very busy with our Globecars come March.

John.

 

[TheCaller]

Waiting until we get the van to see if I can get twin 100 watt solar panels on the roof

I've got 2 x 100W on my Campscout.
Fitted transversally between the two roof lights.

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[TheCaller]

replacement Berker Integro rocker switch with Light to show me when the heated wastewater tank is switched on.

Very sensible.
I really don't know why they didn't do that in the first place. There is a light on the actual unit, but I imagine that yours, like mine, is hidden under a seat. I got caught out once, which won't have done anything for the life of my batteries.

Mind you - I can't complain too much. I didn't order the winterisation pack. It's a factory fit option & mine was a stock vehicle - except that it was factory stock not dealer stock. It wasn't listed on the spec the dealer had. I'm not sure the dealer even noticed it was there. There were a couple of other differences as well, both plus & minus, but I came out better off overall, so not complaining too loudly!

 

[lorger]

Looking forward to your pictures Gerry.
I have ordered the elegance furniture, dab radio, reversing camera and sat nav combined.
Thacham alarm.
Directional tv Ariel.
Waxoiled.
I bought twin 11kg gas low bottles complete off a fun member.
Polished stainless steel door handles.
Polished stainless steel grill trim.
Chrome mirror covers.
Stainless steel foot well protectors.
Bullfinch barbique point.
Waiting until we get the van to see if I can get twin 100 watt solar panels on the roof
Will also decide whether Shaude MPP controller or Victron.

It looks like we will both be very busy with our Globecars come March.

John.

We have the elegance furniture pack and very happy with it

 

[Neckender]

I've got 2 x 100W on my Campscout.
Fitted transversally between the two roof lights.

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I just need to see where they fit the tv Ariel before I order the panels, also our new van is still in Germany, just waiting for delivery.

John.

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[TheCaller]

I just need to see where they fit the tv Ariel before I order the panels.

I would get in first & tell them not to put it where it will interfere with your solar panel plans.

There are more options as to where to fit the TV aerial than there are for the panels.

 

[gerry mcg]

Control panel with BMV700 and Berker Integro rocker switch with Light for heated water tank switch on - drawing 12A! that is why its important to know it is on or off!

 

[gerry mcg]

Victron Solar Regulator and BT transmitters fitted in over cab locker beside control panel

and Heated water tank off -

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[gerry mcg]

Alpine reversing camera head unit image

 

[gerry mcg]

BatteryMaster connected to EBL

 

[gerry mcg]

150W solar panel on the roof

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[gerry mcg]

11kg GasIt refillable bottle and bumper filler point

 

[lorger]

Locking good Gerry, you been out in it much

 

[gerry mcg]

Hi Gerry, not really yet - we were down at Ae on Sat eve / night and went to Mabie on Sunday with MTB & dog, so a good w/e!

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[lorger]

Nice place for your first trip out and if you enjoy it in this weather wait until the good weather comes. If your ever looking for good wilding spots near the town let me know.
Not been up the forest for a while due to being injured so doing some walking instead.

 

[gerry mcg]

I’m running my compressor fridge at the moment 24/7 in the driveway with the van unplugged from the mains to see what current draw it demands and how the solar is dealing with it. It seems to want approx 7ah from the batteries from dusk till dawn, 12hrs on setting 4, and when i get back from work, the van is back at 100% capacity from the solar input.

 

[gerry mcg]

photos of the new Radfazz bike rack for the inside of Tess

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[lorger]

Looks Good

 

[gerry mcg]

Some general photos of our van

 

[Neckender]

Like your roof lighting in picture 3.

John.

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[Neckender]

@gerry mcg are those wheel trims fitted if so did you get them from eBay.

John.

 

[gerry mcg]

@gerry mcg are those wheel trims fitted if so did you get them from eBay.

John.

No, they are 16" fiat Alloys.

 

[Neckender]

Thanks Gerry,

John.

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