Hi Folks... Today we get the van ready to be collected..
Mat's back from his holiday's and has arranged for the transit to be collected today.
So we have to get out and get it all ready for the recovery truck.
We are all hoping that once the van is in Matt's workshop, he will be able to diagnose the fault(s) and hopefully effect repairs with Items we have already brought and in the back for him to use.
Lynne n me are now keeping fingers n toes crossed the final bill is not gonna be too expensive.
As we may not make Scotland this year, but hopefully we can get out most weekends for trips away, and if any issues pop up, we can sort them out ready for a long trip, which I feel will be next year now !!
Also the postie has delivered 2 parcels of items, most will be added here, as they are for the Conversion or tools n bits to allow us to to get on with the conversion.
New battery is fully charged.
So I unplug the battery charger from teh mains and unplug the extension lead and put in the cab for now.
unfortunately as I have not been well and stuck in bed, I have not had chance to charge the old battery.
Time to unplug the battery charger leads from the battery.
Pull the panel back over the battery and move the seat back.
I will re attach the battery holder, when the transit comes back
Now we are in the back.
We will be having a huge tidy up and make sure all tools and screws n parts are stored safely.
Hopefully it will look a lot cleaner for when we get the van back home and can re-start on the conversion.
Lynne is starting to move the vans steps and my stool outside the van.
Time to start sweeping up the floor and put things away
and find safe places for tools n stuff.
That looks loads better, in this space we will put the 3 boxes of new items we have brought for Matt to use if he thinks part(s) may be faulty.
Whilst Matt was away, I had been trawling all the transit groups for others with the same issues, as I soon discovered that often it was a combination of things.
Fingers crossed for a smallish bill when it is done.
Just as we were having a breather the recovery wagon arrives.
After a quick chat he soon has the transit loaded up and I have paid him his fee.
Now the waiting begin's !
Screwdriver Magnet, 1-4'' Universal Screwdriver Bit Magnet Accessory For 6.35mm Shank
Have brought these to magnetise the screwdrivers, as with shaking hands keep dropping the dammed screws!.
1" #2 Phillips PH2 IMPACT Screwdriver Bit
More Phillips screw driver bits, these fit in the magnetise'rs from above.
2pc's Garbage Bag Holder, Door Back Plastic Bracket, Trash Storage Hanger, Rubbish Hanging Racks, Under Sink Garbage Bag Holder, Garbage Bag Holder
Have brought 2 of these rubbish bag holders.
One for kitchen and another for bathroom.
Handily they use old shopping bags, so should always have plenty on hand, plus if I am running low, there are always the old shopping bags bins at most supermarkets, that are left to be recycled....
2pc;s Punch-free Mobile Phone Holder Wall Mount Stand Remote Control Organisers Storage Box Charging Bedside Container
Once we have the back wall done at Lynne's side of the bed, these holders will be to charge/store our phones overnight.
I have not yet got the usb cables, as I do not know the length required just yet.
2 Toilet Brushes & 1 Holder, Wall Mounted Toilet Brush And Holder Set For Bathroom, Flexible Toilet Bowl Brush Head With Silicone Bristles,
For the bathroom, once it has been finished.
3-12mm 4-12mm 4-20mm HSS Straight Groove Step Drill Bit Set, Titanium Coated Wood Metal Hole Cutter Core Drill Bit Set
Always wanted a set of these, but just could not justify the expense, these cost £3.48 from Temu !
Plus they are gonna get some real usage, when we get the transit back from Matt's Workshop.
8-in-1 Flume Wrench Set Sink Repair & Faucet Plumbing Tools Multi-functional Basin Wrench For Bathroom & Kitchen Installations Adjustable Spanner Kit
Hopefully will save me loads of time, when we get around to installing the water pipework.
20pcs 0.15cm Low Temperature Bars ,Welding Solder Wire Weld Easy Melt Aluminium Rod
I cannot remember why I have brought these rods.
But I am sure that when needed I will have them stored away.
50pcs Mirror Nail Cap Screw Cap Phillips Screw Decorative Cover Plastic Cap
For any screw heads that are around the kitchen and bathroom areas.
To stop the screw heads getting clogged with dirt and to make washing walls n stuff down easier.
12V 24V Ampper Battery Disconnect Switch, Isolator Cut Off Power Kill Master Battery Switch For Marine Car Boat RV ATV Vehicles Battery Master Switch
I have brought 2 of these.
To isolate the main transit battery and something else, that I cannot remember at this stage!
100pcs Black Disposable Gloves PVC Latex Oil Free Oil Resistant Gloves Disposable PVC Black Nitrile Synthetic Gloves Hair
For when we are painting and for those dirty jobs during the conversion.
100pcs Car Fuses Assortment Kit, Car Automotive RV Standard Fuses Blade-Type Car Replacement Fuses Set 2A 3A 5A 7.5A 10A 15A 20A 25A 30A 35A
More fuses, mainly because I have been informed that when wiring up and when using for the first few times, that I can expect fuses to blow, as I get used to the 12 volt electrics.
200Pcs Universal Plastic Clips For Car Fender Bumper Door Car Interior Hole Lining Panel Retainer Push Clips
Been looking for a mixed bag of these panel retaining clips.
They will be very handy as the build progresses.
4pcs Gas Stove Burner Cover Protector, Premium Extra 0.15mm Thick Reusable Gas Range Stovetop Burner Protector Pad Liner Cover
will be used on the gas cooker, will be interesting to see if they work.
A few tears were shed as the transit was taken away to go to Matt's workshop.
But now we have the added worry about the bill to get the engine up and running!.
I have ordered some more tooling/bits that will arrived in the next week or so,
So now we wait.
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