Out on the road

Our first trip away in the van was to Shell Island, Wales in the 'Summer' of 2012. Anybody that hasn't been and might be wondering where it is, it is very close to Harlech Castle and Barmouth.

 

 

Brew stop near Bala on the way over

 

 

The weather wasn't up to much, and eventually caused a leak through one of the condensation vents on the roof that have proved to be no end of mither since I got the van.....

Although to be fair, we were only about 30 miles up the road from the place that on the same day had caravans floating around the caravan park and into rivers

 

After seeing these shots, I went on to finish painting the insides of the cab doors when we got back!

 

We opted for a room with a sea-view, at no extra charge

 

 

 

We were 'wild-camping' as there are no electric hook-ups at Shell Island.

All our power was provided by the solar-panels (electrics) and a gas-bottle (fridge/grill/hob).

Everything worked as it should and we managed the TV on for most of the day/night (due to the weather putting us off most of the out-door activities), as well as brews/radio/CD/lights/phone-chargers etc.

 

 

The tide coming in over the causeway......

 

 

 

Some of the movies weren't Jimmy's cup of tea.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paint and stuff

Back working on the van again, now the nights have been getting lighter. Managed to get all the nasty glue off eventually, and the odd sticker that I'd missed last year. Was hoping to give it a quick outing over Easter Holiday period, but unfortunately the weather was crap.

Noticed a bit of wear on the front nearside tyre last week, so had the tracking done. Found this quite expensive at £45, but hopefully saved scrubbing out the tyre before its time was due......

Step Completed

Got a break in the rain and finished wiring the step to the door-pin so that it can open & close automatically.

I also rewired the step light (original ambulance fitting) to my interior LED's via its own switch while I was underneath. This was originally wired via van lights and would flatten the battery if left on.. This now comes on when the door opens, but only when interior lights are on (ie its dark)