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Jun 26 2017

Fitting a Fiamma F45s awning to T5 Transporter

After nearly 5 years of owning VolksCamper the T5 Campervan we finally decided to fit a Fiamma F45s wind out awning. It's a fairly simple process once you've purchased the correct mounting brackets for the type of roof you have on the Transporter. Volkcamper has a pop top roof from www.poptoproofs.co.uk so we opted for the "Kit VW T5 Multivan UK Version" brackets from Fiamma (see below). Here’s … [Read more...] about Fitting a Fiamma F45s awning to T5 Transporter

Written by VolksCamper · Categorized: Campervan · Tagged: Equipment, Features

Jan 24 2016

Portable Folding Solar Panel

Since installing a Biard 100W solar panel on the roof of the campervan, I've experienced the benefits of solar power while away with the family. I've also noticed a few downsides to a permanently fixed installation and the biggest problem came when we needed to park the van in the shade due to the sun's heat or the physical location of the pitch - obviously when in the shade the panel … [Read more...] about Portable Folding Solar Panel

Written by VolksCamper · Categorized: Campervan · Tagged: Equipment, Features, Solar Power

Jun 16 2015

Campervan Solar Panel Installation

I've been running a rigid frame 50W solar panel at home for a number of years to provide 12V lighting with the intention of using it on the caravan and then the campervan but I just couldn't bring myself to mount such a big frame on the roof of a moving vehicle. After noticing a deal over at BestEcoShop for a Biard 100W Semi Flexible Solar Panel Kit I thought now would be a good opportunity to … [Read more...] about Campervan Solar Panel Installation

Written by VolksCamper · Categorized: Campervan · Tagged: Equipment, Features, Solar Power

Sep 09 2013

Fitting Side Steps on a VW Volkswagen T5 Transporter

We fitted Alyans XT2 Side Steps onto our VW Volkswagen T5 Transporter Campervan today. Here's a gallery of photos showing the process. Removal of the plastic splash guard from the Campervan. Instruction, bolts and brackets. Quite a complex fixing mechanism. Inserting the chassis bolts was tricky at the fronts, there isn't much room to insert the steel bars and then … [Read more...] about Fitting Side Steps on a VW Volkswagen T5 Transporter

Written by VolksCamper · Categorized: Campervan · Tagged: Equipment, Features

Jan 25 2013

LED lighting for the Campervan

In the caravan I fitted LED bulbs in the existing light units. This saves a massive amount of battery power when you are off grid - meaning you can stay away longer before you need to re-charge. Basically one 15 Watt halogen bulb can be replaced with a 3 Watt LED bulb meaning the battery will last 5 times longer on this bulb. The campervan came with halogen bulbs and no way to illuminate the … [Read more...] about LED lighting for the Campervan

Written by VolksCamper · Categorized: Campervan · Tagged: Equipment, Features

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