Rojie

I respectfully suggest you send a PM to Picasso.

My guess would be front screen demister, which implies you have (at least part of ) a Cold Climate option fitted.

HHmmm. I would check they're legal ! Mr Policeman might not be too happy.

Heaven in Devon ?

Yes, Jackery (or some other brand) is a great idea

You can use them on under your windscreen but the efficiency is way lower as your windscreen will block much of the UV. Some charging current is better than none. Just Kampers sell a foldable solar panel for windscreen use, but not cheap. You would also need a cigarette socket fitted that is not wired through the ignition switch. What fridge do you have ? What current does it draw ? Another option would be a 3 way fridge, but then you will need to have room for the gas cylinder ! And another, less satisfactory, option is a substantial chest type cool box partially filled with 'frozen freezer bricks'

Snows in Paignton too, the main dealer I use. Whereabouts are you in Cornwall ?

This IS the most popular topic, and fastest growing, for ages. I hope it all happens. Should be great fun. Well done to OldWellhouse, and others, for throwing their enthusiasm into this and promoting the initial idea.

I respectfully suggest you try and find a source for the radar emitter and receiver before pursuing this. Even if the wiring loom is already there, without the sensors...... I am guessing, but I expect OEM sensors will be very expensive.

Great idea, but Coventry, despite being very central, is too far me. Hopefully Alphard or Campard, it will be successful.

Gen 1 is 70 litres. My guess is Gen 2 is similar; so 4. litres sounds about right.

Perhaps you should call DyerNostics, in Bodmin. He is a Toyota trained specialist concentrating, I believe, on engines. But.... I understand it is not a difficult job, but the axle needs to come down. Give him a call, nothing to loose. Other than that call Snows in Plymouth, they will work on you van.

Hello Suzzie, Welcome to the Forum. Lithium batteries are not cheap ! How often will you be off grid for 7 days ? Water pump should not deplete battery much, unless you shower all the time. Solar power will need charger circuits, plus, of course, the panels need to be fixed to the pop top (if you go that route). Some folks get rigid panels for beside the van. I which case you just need somewhere to store them while on the move. Part time generator if you are way off grid, not cheap either ! Good Luck and Happy Camparding. depends how much your installer is looking to do the job for you

To be clear, I was not suggesting it is not fit for purpose, just the feedback could be better.

Or put it under your mattress at home for a few days !

Very interesting.

I am not, and have never been, an electrician ! My opinion is no it is not dangerous, but worth being aware of. Feel the cable. However, I certainly would not advise putting the (coiled) cable in a bag to keep it dry. I have been known to place the coiled reel under the tail to keep it dry from the rain. Naughty ! I am not familiar with the Kamp Diddy. I doubt it draws much current; but keep it away from the sink and any drinks ! When I run a fan heater it is always on minimum heat; otherwise the van gets too hot too quickly. It is worth asking the campsite what amperage their supply is? Most are 16A, some are 10A, and some are 5A !! Some even have zero amps !

Front screen should not allow you to watch DVDs while driving,; listen yes, watch no. So it does sound like a footbrake override that allows 12V to whatever is the correct pin !

So your radio works with the footbrake applied ?

I agree. It is not best practice to use coiled mains lead. If you do pull a lot of current the lead will get warmer. More current, more heat.

The potential issue with 1.5mm cable (14.5A) is that it is rated at less than most campsite fuse trips (16A). 2.5mm is rated at 20A. You need to be quite a consumer to need more than 14A !

It's worth checking ebay feedback for Kazzas Cables.

Handbrake bypass. That's the one I couldn't remember.

Or Kwik Fit

Hi again Oddie, I have come across these reasons, so far, for extra switches. One is for the rear fog lights, if added for the UK MOT; but the switch needs to be lit when activated. Two, is to allow the radio to work when the ignition is switched off. There is another, if I can remember it ! Sometimes the original owners have added gizmos that get removed before export Hopefully I'll add it tomorrow, if no one else does !