{"id":5296,"date":"2019-12-20T09:17:05","date_gmt":"2019-12-20T09:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=5296"},"modified":"2026-01-06T17:28:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T17:28:57","slug":"internal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=5296","title":{"rendered":"Internal."},"content":{"rendered":"

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

The list below covers the items we have fitted or modified inside the van.
For the list of all our intended work planned, in progress, or completed, see the  Permanently fitted or available complete list, 1.<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

       Electrics.<\/span><\/a><\/em>
240V mains power outlet points. (from external inlet point).
<\/span><\/span>Batteries moved to the under-slung box in the floor.<\/a><\/em>
Larger starter battery.<\/a>
<\/em>Starter battery moved to engen bay<\/a>.<\/span>
Twin leisure batteries<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span> (fitted, not wired in yet).
<\/span><\/em>Engine wiring harness. (fitted with the 1900 TDI AHU engine<\/a>)<\/span><\/h4>\n

      Lighting.<\/a><\/em><\/span>
<\/em><\/strong>LED internal van lighting.
Front overhead courtesy lights.
Map light.<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n

       Dashboard<\/a>. (see <\/span>mechanical and electrics<\/a><\/span>).
<\/span><\/em>The old dashboard<\/span><\/a>.<\/span> (and the planned upgrades).<\/span><\/em><\/span>
The new dashboard.<\/em><\/a><\/span>
     The new dashboard’s basic construction<\/a>. (the metalwork).<\/span>
     Switch layout<\/a>.
     USB & power outlets<\/a>.
     Communication & Navigation Systems<\/a>. (CB, Wi-Fi, phone, & radio).<\/span>
     Heating & ventilation control system<\/a>.
     Arial connection panel<\/a>.
     Vacuum switch system<\/a>. (diflock controls).<\/span><\/em><\/span>
Upgraded dash clocks.<\/a> (calibration and wiring to complete).<\/span><\/span><\/em>
Stirring column cowl.<\/a>
Overhead switch panel<\/a>. <\/span><\/span>(see switch connections<\/a> for more info).<\/span><\/span>
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      Heating, Cooling & Ventilation.<\/a>
<\/span>240V mains night heater<\/a>. (damp and frost prevention when parked at home).<\/span><\/em>
Small dehumidifier<\/a>. (for use when parked at home, requires a 240V power supply).<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n

      Driving aids.<\/a><\/span><\/em>
A rear camera and LCD display mirror. (fitted at a high level).<\/span><\/span>
Printed speed conversion sheets<\/a>,<\/span> (mph \u2013 kph \u2013 mph), (needs reprinting).<\/span><\/h4>\n

      Safety equipment.<\/a>
<\/span><\/em>Fire extinguishers<\/a>. (need to be available quickly).<\/span>
CO2 smoke detectors<\/a>.<\/span> (need replacing).<\/span><\/h4>\n

    Communication & Navigation systems.<\/a>
<\/span><\/em>Twin fixed CB aerial connection points & aerials<\/a>. <\/span> (currently only one fitted).<\/em>
Twin CB aerial connection in the dashboard.<\/span> (one fitted, see dashboard<\/a>).<\/em><\/span>
Switchable CB aerial connections.<\/span> (see dashboard<\/a>)<\/em><\/span>
Charging & power supply for radios. <\/span>(12V lighter sockets, see dashboard<\/a><\/em>).
<\/span>Microphone in the dashboard or overhead.<\/span> (for Bluetooth phone, see dashboard<\/a><\/em>).
<\/span>Twin Sat-Nav head units<\/a>. (currently one fitted, see dashboard<\/a>).
<\/span><\/em>Compass and clino.
Extra USB charging points in the dashboard. <\/em><\/span>(see dashboard<\/a>).
<\/em><\/span>Onboard Wi-Fi.<\/span><\/h4>\n

       Travelling comforts.<\/a><\/span>
<\/em>Items to come.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n

      Of road addition.<\/span><\/a>
<\/em><\/span>Items to come.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n

       <\/em>Bodywork.<\/em><\/a><\/span>
<\/a>Under-slung storage and battery boxes.<\/a> (second still to be installed).<\/span><\/span>
<\/em>Plywood floor with hatches to access the storage \/battery boxes.<\/span><\/a>
Dashboard modifications<\/a>. <\/em>(see dashboard<\/a>).<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

       <\/span>Access, Doors, Windows & Hatches.<\/span><\/a>
<\/em><\/span>Nylon rollers for the side door.<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n

      <\/span>Storage.<\/span><\/a>
<\/em>Cabin floor storage and battery boxes<\/a>. <\/span><\/em>(second still to be installed, see bodywork<\/a>).<\/span><\/span>
Cupboard units<\/a>.<\/span> (under construction, see camping & cooking equipment<\/a><\/span><\/em>).<\/em>
<\/span>Modified floor plan when the fuel tank is moved<\/a>.<\/span><\/span> (Planned).<\/span>
Storage compartment with a lid<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span> in the dashboard<\/a>.<\/span> (see <\/span><\/em>Dashboard<\/a><\/em>).<\/span><\/h4>\n

      <\/span>Insect & Animal protection.<\/a><\/em>
Midge netting for the side door.
Midge netting for the back door.<\/span>     <\/em><\/h4>\n

       Camping & Cooking equipment.<\/a><\/span>
<\/strong><\/em>Water storage. <\/a><\/em><\/span>(needs the floor extending inside to use properly<\/em><\/a>).
<\/em><\/span>Gas hob, sink, and cupboard units<\/a>. (under construction, temporary).<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

  <\/em><\/span>       <\/span>Housekeeping.<\/span><\/a>
<\/em>Rubber-backed, removable carpet.<\/a><\/h4>\n

        <\/em>Seating.<\/a><\/span>
<\/em>Rotatable passenger seat.
Full-size seat R&R bed<\/a>. (will be replaced or modified to 3\/4).<\/span><\/h4>\n

       Sleeping<\/a>.
<\/em><\/span>Full-size seat R&R bed<\/a>. (will be replaced or modified to 3\/4, <\/span><\/em>see seating<\/a><\/em>).<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n

       Wild camping.<\/span><\/a>
<\/em><\/span>Items to come.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n

       <\/span>Long-term protection.<\/span><\/a>
Automatic fire suppressant system in the engine bay.<\/span> (see Mechanical and electrics<\/strong><\/a>).<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n

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

Thanks for reading.
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