{"id":5294,"date":"2019-12-20T09:13:16","date_gmt":"2019-12-20T09:13:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=5294"},"modified":"2026-04-14T14:55:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T13:55:56","slug":"external","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=5294","title":{"rendered":"External."},"content":{"rendered":"

Completed <\/em><\/strong>external <\/strong><\/em>work.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

The list below covers the c<\/strong>ompleted or nearly completed <\/em><\/strong>items we have fitted or modified on the outside of the van.<\/strong>
For a list of all the external work completed, in progress or planned, see the Permanently fitted or available complete list, 1.<\/a><\/span>
<\/strong><\/em>The headings in \u201cBlue<\/span>\u201d provide a link to related items from all categories & include the items we intend to make, modify or buy.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The items in \u201cblack\u201d are completed. (some with links to more information).<\/span>
Any items in \u201cmauve<\/span>\u201d need to be replaced or upgraded, or we need more ASAP.
<\/strong>The items in \u201cGreen<\/span>\u201d are almost completed.<\/strong>
The items in \u201citalics (any colour)<\/em><\/span>\u201d are listed in another category. (see links).<\/span><\/strong>
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I will add links to reviews and more information ASAP.<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

    Engine air supply
<\/strong><\/a>Items to come. <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n

    Engine cooling.<\/a><\/em>
<\/a><\/em>Reroute radiator pipework. (to allow for a second storage\/battery compartment).<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

     Fuel system.<\/a>
<\/em><\/span>Items to come.<\/span> <\/em><\/h4>\n

      Electrics.<\/a><\/span>
<\/em>240V mains power input point.<\/span> (with internal outlet points).<\/span>
12V power outlet in the rear light <\/span><\/span>spacer<\/span>.<\/span> (will also improve light visibility).
T<\/span><\/span>w<\/span>in 60W solar panels on the front of the rack. <\/em><\/span>(<\/em>see wild camping<\/a><\/em>).<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n

       Lighting.<\/a>
      Front lighting configuration.<\/a><\/span>
<\/span><\/em>Clear front indicator housings.
    LED front indicator lights.
    LED approach lights in front indicator housings.
LED front fog lights.
LED DRLs, in fog light housings<\/a>. (under consideration, if legal).<\/span><\/span>
LED light bar. (fitted on the front of the roof rack).<\/em><\/span>
<\/em>LED high-level hazard lights at the front.
<\/span>      Rear lighting configuration<\/a>.<\/span>
<\/em>Fully LED rear light clusters.<\/span>
      LED side lights \/ DRLs. (linked with the front DRLs).<\/span><\/span>
      LED indicator lights.<\/span>
      LED twin rear fog lights.<\/span>
      LED brake lights.<\/span>
      LED reversing lights.
LED high-level hazard lights at the back.
LED floodlights on each side at the rear. (possibly linked with reversing lights).<\/span><\/span>
Spacers for rear light clusters. (see bodywork<\/span><\/a>, <\/span><\/em><\/span>& safety equipment<\/a><\/em>).<\/em><\/span>
12V power outlet in rear light clusters. (<\/span><\/em>see <\/em>electrics<\/em><\/a><\/span>).<\/span>
 <\/span><\/em><\/span>    Camp area & side lighting<\/a>.<\/em><\/span>
LED approach lights in front indicators.<\/span> (see front lighting configuration<\/a>).<\/span><\/em>
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     Driving aids.<\/a>
<\/span><\/em>Longer windscreen wiper blades. (21\u2033, driver\u2019s side, 20\u2033, passenger side).
<\/span>Longer rear windscreen wiper blade, (?”).<\/span>
Truck mirrors.<\/span><\/span><\/a>
Additional wide-angle wing mirrors.<\/a>
Anti-mist film on wing mirrors.<\/span>
Windscreen Washer Jets upgrade.<\/span> ( Triple Jets).<\/span><\/h4>\n

     <\/span>Heating, Cooling & Ventilation.<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/h4>\n

I<\/em>tems to come.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

      <\/span>Safety equipment.<\/span><\/a>
<\/em>High-level rear brake lights.<\/span> (see lighting<\/a>).
<\/em><\/span>Spacers for rear light clusters.<\/span> (to improve visibility & provide a power outlet).<\/span><\/h4>\n

    Communication & Navigation systems.<\/a><\/span>
<\/em>Twin fixed Aerial connection points<\/a>.<\/span> (Need waterproof access points on the roof).<\/span><\/h4>\n

     <\/em><\/span>Travelling comforts.<\/span><\/em><\/a>
LED floodlights on each side at the rear.<\/span><\/em>
12V power outlet in rear light clusters. (<\/span>see electrics<\/a><\/span>).<\/span>
 Camp area & side lighting<\/a>.<\/span><\/em>
LED approach lights in the front indicator housings. (see front lighting configuration<\/a>).<\/span><\/span>
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Of road additions.<\/span><\/a>
<\/em>Second spare wheel<\/a>. (needs a carrier<\/a>,<\/span> see swing-out arms<\/a>).<\/span><\/em>
Semi-captive bolts on the ends of the driveshaft protection bars.<\/a>
Reinforce the engine cradle.<\/span>
Modified front bash plate<\/span><\/a>.<\/span> (will possibly be replaced with aluminium).<\/span>
Modified engine Sump guard. <\/span><\/a>(will possibly be replaced with aluminium).<\/span>
Uprated front winching attachment points.<\/a><\/h4>\n

     <\/span> Bodywork.<\/span><\/a>
<\/em>Extended front & rear wheel arches.<\/a>
Truck wing mirrors<\/a>. (see driving aids<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em>Water jets on headlights.<\/span> (see driving aids<\/a>).<\/span><\/em>
Spacers for rear light clusters.<\/span> (see safety equipment<\/a><\/em>).<\/span>
     12V power outlets in the rear light spacer.<\/span> (see electrics<\/a>).<\/em><\/span>
Reinforce the floor around storage and battery boxes.<\/span>
Recessed waterproof access points for CB aerial cables. on the roof.<\/span>
Recessed waterproof access points for solar panel cables on the roof.
Bat logo for the front of the van<\/a>. (See personalisation<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em>Bat logo for the wheel centers<\/a>. (See personalisation<\/a>).<\/span><\/em><\/span>
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      Access, Doors, Windows & Hatches.<\/a><\/span>
<\/span><\/strong><\/em>Extended side door runner<\/a>. (for better rear-wheel clearance).
<\/span>Nylon rollers for the side door.<\/a><\/h4>\n

      Storage.<\/a><\/span><\/em>
Storage rack in front <\/span><\/a>bash plate<\/span>.<\/span> (<\/span><\/span>of road additions.<\/a><\/em>).
<\/span>Twin swing-out arms<\/a>.<\/span>
      Twin swing-out arm attachments<\/a><\/span>,
<\/span>4 bar roof rack<\/a>.
<\/a>      Attachments for 4 bar roof rack<\/a>,<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n

      Insect & Animal protection.<\/a><\/span>
Locking tyre valve caps.<\/span>
<\/em><\/h4>\n

      Wild camping.<\/a>
<\/em><\/span>Twin 60W solar panels mounted on the front of the roof rack,<\/span><\/h4>\n

      Privacy & Hygiene.<\/span><\/a>
<\/span><\/em>Items to come.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n

      Long-term protection.<\/a><\/span>
<\/strong><\/em>Removable parts underneath galvanised where possible.<\/a>
<\/span>Spare wheel covers with logos<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span> (<\/span><\/em>UV protection for the tyres, see personalisation<\/a>).
<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span>Road wheel covers.<\/em><\/span> (UV protection for the tyres when parked at home).
<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n

     <\/span><\/em> Personalisation.<\/span><\/em><\/a>
<\/a><\/strong><\/em>Spare wheel covers <\/span>with logos.<\/a> (3 available, 2 with cat’s eyes & 1 with bat logo).
<\/span><\/span>      1 spare wheel cover with bat logo<\/a>.<\/span> (for use with a single spare wheel).<\/span>
<\/em>      2 spare wheel covers with cat’s eyes<\/a>. (for use when both spare wheels are fitted).<\/span>
<\/span><\/em><\/strong>Bat logo for the front of the van.<\/a><\/span>
Bat logo for wheel centers<\/a>.
<\/span>Fixed telescopic flagpole<\/a>.
Short flag poles for the CB aerial sockets at the front<\/a>. (with internal CB aerials).<\/span>
Flags with the bat logo for the pole<\/a>.
Union flag for the flagpole<\/a>
Bat kite<\/a>.<\/h4>\n

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Categorie link pages:-
<\/strong>    Reviews<\/a>.
            Permanently fitted or available<\/a>
<\/a><\/strong>                 External.<\/p>\n

Thanks for reading.
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