{"id":5274,"date":"2019-12-20T08:15:05","date_gmt":"2019-12-20T08:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=5274"},"modified":"2026-02-18T16:37:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T16:37:46","slug":"electrics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=5274","title":{"rendered":"Electrics."},"content":{"rendered":"
Overview.<\/h6>\n

<\/strong>
Items in <\/strong>\u201cgrey\u201d<\/span> are still to-do.
<\/strong>Items in \u201c<\/span><\/strong>mauve\u201d<\/span> need to be fixed, replaced, or upgraded, or we need more.
<\/strong>Items in \u201c<\/span><\/strong>brown<\/span>\u201d<\/span> are under construction.
<\/strong>Items in <\/strong>\u201cgreen\u201d<\/span> are almost completed or on order.
<\/strong>Items in <\/strong>\u201cblack\u201d completed.
Items in \u201citalics any colour\u201d<\/em> are listed in another category. (see links).<\/span>
<\/strong><\/h6>\n

      Permanently fitted.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Fixed batteries<\/a>. (main starter & Leisure batteries).
    Leisure batteries moved to an under-slung box in the floor.<\/a>
    Starter battery moved to engen bay<\/a>.<\/span>
 Lighting system<\/a>. <\/span>(overview).
              (Lighting system work progresses).<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span>
The new dashboard.<\/a><\/span> (overview).
              <\/span><\/span>(New dashboard work progresses).<\/span>
<\/em><\/strong>      Switch connections.<\/a><\/strong>
      Dashboard USB, & 12v power outlets. (see Power outlets).<\/span><\/strong>
      Communication & Navigation Systems<\/a>.<\/span> (CB, Wi-Fi, phone, & radio).<\/span><\/strong>
      Heater & ventilation control system<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong>
      Air-con and Arial connection panel.<\/strong>
      Vacuum switch system<\/a>.<\/span> (diflock controls<\/strong>).<\/span>
<\/span>Clock binnacle replaced\/upgraded. <\/a><\/span>(overview).
             (<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span>Clock binnacle upgraded progress).<\/span><\/em><\/strong> <\/em> <\/strong>   <\/span>    <\/span>
Stirring Column cowl & stirring wheel switches<\/a>.<\/span> (overview).
             (<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span>Stirring Column cowl & stirring wheel switches configuration).<\/em><\/strong>
<\/span>        Headlight, dip\/main, & flash<\/strong>
        Indicators, L\/R.<\/strong>
        Windscreen wipers\/wash.<\/strong>
        Rear windscreen wipers\/wash<\/strong>
        Hazard warning lights.<\/strong>
        Cruise control.<\/span><\/strong>
        Ignition key.<\/strong>
        Horn.<\/strong>
Overhead switch panel<\/a>.<\/span> (overview).<\/span>
             (<\/span><\/span><\/span>High-level switch panel above reversing mirror).<\/em><\/span>
       Front LED light bar.<\/span><\/strong>
       Rear-led floodlights.<\/strong><\/span>
       Sunroof.<\/strong>
       Internal light override.<\/span>
<\/strong>       Additional, separately wired air horns.<\/strong><\/span>
       Front overhead courtesy lights.<\/strong><\/span>
       Speakers.<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
Rear switch panels.<\/span> <\/a><\/span><\/span>(overview).
<\/span>            (High level above the door behind the passenger).<\/span><\/em>             <\/span>
       LED lighting on the van under the awning.<\/span><\/span>
       LED lights on the awning support bar.<\/span>
       LED internal van lighting.<\/span>
       Compressor (air).
       <\/span><\/span>Blank, not allocated (x2)<\/span>.<\/span>
 <\/span><\/strong>         (High level above the door next to the rear seat).<\/span>
<\/em>       Heated back seats.<\/strong><\/span>
       Electric fans in the rear side window vents.<\/strong><\/span>
       LED reading lights. (for left side).<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
       LED reading lights. (for right side).<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
       Blank, not allocated.<\/strong><\/span>
          (High level above the sink, behind the driver).<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span>
       Diesel hob.<\/strong><\/span>
       Diesel space & water heater.<\/strong><\/span>
       Water pump from containers to the heater & sink.<\/strong><\/span>
       Pump from the heater to an external showerhead.<\/strong><\/span>
       Compressor fridge \/freezer.
       Blank, not allocated, (?x3)<\/span>.<\/span>
<\/strong>Engine wiring harness.<\/span>
Van wiring harness.<\/span>
Dashboard wiring harness.<\/span>
Engine wiring harness.<\/span> (fitted with the 1900 TDI AHU engine<\/a>)<\/span>
<\/span>Fuses replaced with circuit breakers<\/a>. (some left to change).
<\/span><\/span>A full range of spare fuses. (see basic maintenance<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em>Move the main fuse box.<\/span> (next to the gear stick).<\/span>
Second fuse box, in the rear of the van.
<\/span>Central locking system.
<\/span>Replace or repair the alternator<\/a>. (earth leak).<\/span><\/span>
High torque, gear reduction starter motor.<\/span> (see the engine<\/a>).
<\/span><\/em><\/span>Waterproof alternator.<\/span> (see off-road additions<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em>Larger starter battery<\/a>. (to be replaced with a lithium system).<\/span>
Twin leisure batteries.<\/span><\/a> (fitted, not wired in yet, <\/span><\/span>to be replaced with a lithium system).<\/span>
Lithium battery system.
<\/span>USB, & 12v power outlets in the back of the van. <\/span>(see Power outlets).<\/span>
<\/strong>Integrated – engine, solar, wind turbine, & mains power input & charging system.
240V mains internal outlet points.<\/span> (from the mains input point or the inverter).<\/span>
3000W\/ 6000W Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter<\/a>. (see Wild camping<\/a>).
<\/span><\/em><\/span>12V underfloor heating.<\/span> (usually mains-fed, see long-term protection<\/a>).
<\/span><\/em>Charging system for portable tools and other devices.<\/span> (possible 20V system).<\/span>
<\/span><\/em><\/span>     External.<\/em><\/span>
240V mains power input point.<\/span><\/span>
Twin 60W solar panels on the front of the rack<\/span>. <\/span><\/em><\/span>(<\/em>see wild camping<\/a><\/em>).<\/span>
<\/em><\/span>Additional solar panels. <\/span><\/em>(on awning,  roof boxes, or free-standing, see wild camping<\/a>).<\/em>
<\/span>Wind turbine generator to mount on the telescopic pole. (see wild camping<\/a>).<\/span><\/span><\/em>
<\/span><\/em><\/span>240V mains outlet points. <\/span>(from mains or the inverter, see power outlets).
<\/strong>12v outlet points in the van roof.<\/span> (for flood lights & light bar).
<\/strong><\/span>12V power outlets in the rear light clusters spacer. <\/span>(see Power outlets<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/strong><\/span>Trip alarm & electric fence connection in rear light spacers.<\/span><\/h4>\n

     For use with the van.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Portable power packs & Batteries<\/a>. <\/span><\/em><\/span>(see wild camping<\/a>).
<\/em><\/span>Additional solar panels. <\/em>(free-standing, see wild camping<\/a>).
<\/em><\/span>240V hookup cable. <\/em>(see<\/span> Travelling comforts).<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/h4>\n

More links to info, photos, and a full write-up to follow soon.<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

 <\/p>\n

Other related or affected items.
        Electric connections & use.<\/a><\/em>
        Lighting.<\/a><\/em>
        Dashboard<\/a>.<\/em>
        Heating, Cooling & insulation<\/a>.<\/em><\/h6>\n

 <\/p>\n

Categorie link pages:-<\/strong>
      Reviews<\/a>.
              Permanently fitted or available<\/a>
<\/a>                      Mechanical and electrics.<\/a>
               <\/em>              <\/em>Electrics.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks for reading.
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Overview. Items in \u201cgrey\u201d are still to-do.Items in \u201cmauve\u201d need to be fixed, replaced, or upgraded, or we need more.Items in \u201cbrown\u201d are under construction.Items in \u201cgreen\u201d are almost completed or on order.Items in \u201cblack\u201d completed.Items in \u201citalics any colour\u201d are listed in another category. (see links).       Permanently fitted. Fixed batteries. (main starter & … <\/p>\n

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