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Missions Accomplished
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o, what have we accomplished over the last few months? As can be seen in the photos, the windows are now in. I chose to wrap the side panels, al la the ‘Trakka look’ as it breaks up the big slab of white. I matched the wrap to the satin of the Dometic slimline windows as it helps them blend in. Yes I’ve included the obligatory compass rose on each side and a flash of colour on the bonnet – racing stripes – that is the frustrated artist and adventure seeker in me. Some much bigger rims and good quality tyres, going from 205/75/16s to 255/60/18s on genuine VW Amarok wheels that meet to the load spec requirements, has absolutely transformed the ride and handling. The 19mm composite board, with insulation underneath, rubber underlay on top, and commercial grade vinyl over that, all laid in a single piece (that is a funny time lapse video), completes the flooring. Wheel arches are boxed in too; one side has the Natures Head composting toilet vent through it, the other has the heavy-duty battery cable going forward to the vehicle battery for charging purposes. With the flooring down and all the insulation in, it is amazing how quiet the van now is on the road. Compared to the bare tin-box, anything would be an improvement.
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