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#MegaVan Update : 33
A Mega-update!
You'd be mistaken into thinking a long absence means nothing has been happening... But noooo!
Let's call it off!
1. Worktop & sink secured & in final position
2. Larder initially built (tbc)
3. Underslung Waste tank installed
4. Bathroom wall erected (π)
5. Shower waste set & connected
6. Toilet set & connected
7. Vanity waste connected
8. Lounge/bedroom ceiling installation begins...
9. Sprung a leak from the ceiling too!
It's been a busy few weeks and only 1 injury to speak of... I got my arm stuck inside the underslung waste box!! π
Was a bit panicky as I was home-alone & under the #MegaVan, my arm went in, up past the elbow but could I get it out?!?
My only thought was "Ah fuck! This is how they'll find me - how embarrassing!"
Luckily with a little wrangling and bruising - I got my arm free!
Next, finish all the jobs I've started!
If you've got any advice I'd be happy to learn from your experience.
Whilst in an Australia water park, bought a slushy to cool down, took a hard slurp as I thought it would be hard ice, like in the UK but it was melted and it rushed down to my stomach, chilling my blood giving me a massive chest spasm and headache! I collapsed on a bench clutching my head and chest...it was the most excruciating pain I've ever experienced,
And I've eaten salt and vinegar crisps with a cut finger and had that near-death man-flu !!!
The Substance.
Trippy, shocking, and a tribute 90's gore.
There is no 2nd best.
#btc
#MegaVan Update : 32
Mega-update for the #MegaVan!
"I'm in sooo much hot water!"
Yes! Finally after months of preparation and heartache, we now have hot running water!
List of stuff that led up to this...
12v & 240v Electrics installed and tested to the Truma combi heater.
Mains Water plumbing AND tank installed, configured for on & off grid sources.
Kitchen Sink taps & waste connected and tested. (only 1 small π leak!)
... And cutting another hole through the wall for the heater exhaust.
Also every pipe joint has been tested and clipped to ensure they don't pop off when we eventually travel.
And we have sumptuous foam for the benches and it now transforms into a king size bed!! πππ
Next, ceiling & bathroom structure! π€
I've got 1m sats locked from a crash raspberry pi from 7 years ago. I can still see it online but its unreachable.
I like the idea that the Matrix stories follow The Terminator movies after the machines have won and it's a battle for humanities final survival. π€
Love it! Want one.
#MegaVan Update : 31
How much can you Bench?
Me? 2!
After building the frames and setting out to ensure they'll fit opposite each other comfortably, I started screwing together and building the bench seats, which will also miraculously turn into a spacious double bed.
Now, whilst I'd built them to cover both heater, water tank and electrics, I didn't originally think a bed would work as well... But guess what, the numbers aligned and I had a moment of inspiration during a dream when I was at a castle gate and they let down a drawbridge but it was too short, so another smaller bridge came out to meet it!
Anyway, that gave me the idea of arms that pivot out from under the seats to form a bed platform!
Now I just had to fit it all together...
Another week another injury, this time left hand index finger got a drilling! And boy, it took forever to stop bleeding. Even after an hour it was soaking through my gloves and sticking on the wood!
Talk about giving your all, blood, sweat and tears! ππ’
#MegaVan Update : 30!
"Be my guest and Take a seat!"
Having installed the70L clean water tank, screwed it to a board and plumbed in and left it to set overnight, i realised i'd forgotten to install the level sensor! π€¦
Luckily I managed to retrofit and reset it into position... Only to realise I'd cut the sensor bars incorrect and I needed to cut the longest prong shorter!! π€¦π€¦π€¦π
So contorted to the max and effing & jeffing, I struggled to tin snip and clip the offending prong without disturbing the seal and silicone gel (too much)
I also placed the #Turma heater to its final position ready for air ducting and installation of water pipes and lpg when available.
All in all, a very productive week!
No injuries this week...π
