The best and worse things you ever bought for your van.

[jagmanx]

OK - thanks

No luck so far.
Possible to make one IFFF..
You can find the correct material...it is an aluminium covered mesh suitably shaped (almost a U)
Diagonal corners that slide over the cab doors and velcro to secure. The holes for the wing mirror mounts .
Will pm you with photos if the weather os. Ok tomorrow

 

[aross]

No luck so far.
Possible to make one IFFF..
You can find the correct material...it is an aluminium covered mesh suitably shaped (almost a U)
Diagonal corners that slide over the cab doors and velcro to secure. The holes for the wing mirror mounts .
Will pm you with photos if the weather os. Ok tomorrow

Excellent!

 

[spigot]

All season tyre's View attachment 112335

Is it me or is that tyre badly worn on the right hand side?

 

[Helzie]

This is an Amazon Link for one of the Govees - https://amzn.to/3AVekTh (actually cheaper on Amazon). I love those - got one in the MH Fridge, one in the "mancave" fridge and need to get another for the Kitchen Fridge
Not only will it tell you the temp remotely, but it logs it for days, weeks, months and literally years so you can tell if your fridge is playing up without you realising!

Worst things I have bought would be the stuff I bought and never actually used at all, let alone only once or twice

Do you put the whole unit in the fridge? We currently have a thermometer with a sensor on a wire, where only the wire goes in the fridge.

 

[wildebus]

Do you put the whole unit in the fridge? We currently have a thermometer with a sensor on a wire, where only the wire goes in the fridge.

It is a self-contained unit with an internal temp sensor, so the whole thing goes into the fridge.

 

[Tookey]

Hanging shoe rack on the inside of the door. Link example is way too big but just an example

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Compactor-Angela-Hanging-Storage-Organiser/dp/B003LVYRMM/ref=sr_1_29?crid=17TT5UJNXSMVY&keywords=shoe%2Bholder%2Bmetal&qid=1664125230&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjE2IiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=shoe%2Bholder%2Bmetal%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-29&th=1

 

[wildebus]

That is interesting. It reminds me of something I think could be useful but not sure if available ....
My Motorhome has a tall but very narrow (say wide enough for cereal packets?) and very deep dedicated table storage cupboard. I reckon it would be ideal for a pull-out rack system that you see in home kitchens, but the mechanisms of those as standard would eat up most of the room I wonder if there is a really space-efficient type?

 

[Tookey]

That is interesting. It reminds me of something I think could be useful but not sure if available ....
My Motorhome has a tall but very narrow (say wide enough for cereal packets?) and very deep dedicated table storage cupboard. I reckon it would be ideal for a pull-out rack system that you see in home kitchens, but the mechanisms of those as standard would eat up most of the room I wonder if there is a really space-efficient type?

This one is only 13cm wide and I reckon you could lose the wheels and fit a slider

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SPACEKEEPER-Shelving-Organizer-Bathroom-Stainless/dp/B07ZR9G24P/ref=asc_df_B07ZR9G24P/?tag=&linkCode=df0&hvadid=410161781033&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9262676512833645704&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9041128&hvtargid=pla-866691776780&ref=&adgrpid=91148753187&th=1

 

[wildebus]

This one is only 13cm wide and I reckon you could lose the wheels and fit a slider

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SPACEKEEPER-Shelving-Organizer-Bathroom-Stainless/dp/B07ZR9G24P/ref=asc_df_B07ZR9G24P/?tag=&linkCode=df0&hvadid=410161781033&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9262676512833645704&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9041128&hvtargid=pla-866691776780&ref=&adgrpid=91148753187&th=1

Ah. I will do some measurements.
Obviously I keep the table in it at the moment but I only ever use the table outside, never inside, so repurpose could be good

 

[Billy Ruffian]

Best is Lithium batteries. Fitted by RoadPro - 100w solar, proper 50 amp engine charging system and 200 amps under the drivers seat. Expensive but haven’t plugged into 240v since - might save a fortune in the future! Recently spent 11 days in the UK without any EHU or engine running and batteries still at 60%

Also good = refillable gas, several USB sockets and a truckers TomTom. Ventura Freestander awning for when on sites and staying for a while.

We bunged out the microwave because we never use it and also the TV as we find the iPad with a SIM card just as good.

 

[Aethelric]

We got our Nuevo 9 years ago with 10,500 miles on the clock. We got it undersealed straight away. It is now close to 100,000 miles and the mechanic in our garage says it has the highest mileage an is in the best condition of any of the motorhomes he services. I think it cost around £900.

 

[molly 2]

Drive away awning never had it out of the bag .

 

[molly 2]

Bought a weather station with indoor n outdoor sensors and memory , much better than factory fitted crap

 

[molly 2]

My van is a Bluetooth free zone

 

[Steady Eddy]

Best buy Silver screens, no more condensation on the windows on a morning,
worst ??? Propex gas night heater way too noisy, cheap Chinese one now, get to sleep now no problem

 

[spigot]

Worst:- Motorhome cover, bought it years ago, it's still in it's box!

Best-- loads:- Solar Panels, Refillable gas, Extra leisure batteries, Factory fitted dead bolts, Tefal 'Ingenio' cookset

 

[molly 2]

Deisel @ £120 a litre

 

[wildebus]

This one is only 13cm wide and I reckon you could lose the wheels and fit a slider

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SPACEKEEPER-Shelving-Organizer-Bathroom-Stainless/dp/B07ZR9G24P/ref=asc_df_B07ZR9G24P/?tag=&linkCode=df0&hvadid=410161781033&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9262676512833645704&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9041128&hvtargid=pla-866691776780&ref=&adgrpid=91148753187&th=1

looks like it could work so just went to measure.... No
Cupboard is VERY narrow. Measures 900 x 590 x 97 (mm). I think any supports would take up most of the space with a cupboard that narrow (and actually being able to reach in to make fittings secure would be pretty tricky as well)
Also just measured a tin of baked beans ... 75mm - so would only have room for a small amount as well anyway)

 

[RichardHelen262]

Could you give some details about where we could get them? (Thanks!)

The firm at cleckheaton is Silverscreens, there is also Taylormade in Honley Huddersfield

 

[Robmac]

Could you give some details about where we could get them? (Thanks!)

What vehicle do you have?

Gordon @The laird has one for sale for a Ford Transit Mk7 at the moment.