{"id":827,"date":"2017-10-25T16:43:16","date_gmt":"2017-10-25T15:43:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=827"},"modified":"2026-03-19T14:42:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T14:42:24","slug":"parts-available-to-fit-on-or-in-the-van","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=827","title":{"rendered":"For use with the van."},"content":{"rendered":"

Below are the available items for general use when travelling.<\/strong>
Not all of them will be needed on every trip, but they are available to take, depending on where we are going.
(Heading cartoon copied from the net, sorry, just seemed so very apt<\/span>,<\/span> Pickles comics<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em><\/span>
For a list of all the items available, plus those under construction, or planned, see <\/em>(General Use & Camping kit complete list, 2<\/a>)<\/span>, or t<\/em>he headings in \u201cBlue<\/span>\u201d which provide a link to all the related items in that category, including the items we intend to make, modify or buy.<\/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<\/span> \u201citalics (any colour)<\/span><\/em>\u201d are listed in another category. (see links).<\/span><\/strong>
<\/em><\/p>\n

I will add links to reviews and more information ASAP.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

      Heating, Cooling & Ventilation.<\/a><\/span>
<\/em>Portable gas heater<\/a>. (temporary, sliding door must be open when used).<\/span>
Portable electric fan heater<\/a>. (requires a 240V power supply, or an Inverter<\/a><\/strong><\/span>).
<\/span>Small dehumidifiers.<\/a> (see long-term protection<\/a>, requires a 240V power supply).
<\/span>240v mains night heater<\/a>. (see long-term protection<\/a>, requires a 240V power supply).<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n

        Driving aids.<\/a>
<\/span><\/em>Laminated speed conversion sheets<\/a>,<\/span> (mph \u2013 kph \u2013 mph), (needs reprinting).<\/span><\/h4>\n

       <\/span>Safety equipment.<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/span>
First aid + kit<\/span><\/a>.<\/span> (<\/a>first aid kit, contents<\/a>).
<\/span>Emergency snatch bag<\/span><\/a>.<\/span> (contents dependent on destinations).
<\/span>Tablet or laptop computer & Charging system,<\/span> (Digitised manuals, maps & Wi-Fi).<\/span>
        Digitised first aid manuals.<\/span> (on tablet or laptop & mobile phone).<\/span>
        Digitised maps.<\/span> (on tablet or laptop & mobile phone). <\/span>
Fire extinguishers<\/a>.<\/span> (need to be available quickly).<\/span>
Water filters<\/a>. (<\/span><\/em>see wild camping<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em>Hi-vis jackets<\/a>. (should be available quickly, a legal requirement in some countries).
<\/span>Belay rope<\/em><\/a>.<\/span> (<\/span>see off-road addition<\/a>).
<\/span><\/em>Wading pole<\/a>.<\/span> (Himalayan walking stick, <\/span><\/em>see off-road addition<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em>Harness & carabiners<\/a>. (<\/span>see off-road addition<\/a>).<\/span><\/em>
Waders chest high<\/a>. (<\/span>see off-road addition<\/a>).<\/span> <\/em>
Inflatable life jackets<\/a>. (see off-road addition<\/a><\/span>).
<\/span><\/span>LED headlamps & torches<\/a>. <\/span>(see portable lighting<\/a>).
Universal Snow & ice grips for boots or Shoes. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em>(see  <\/span>Winter walking kit)<\/a>.<\/span>
<\/em>Backup tents<\/a>.  (probably one of the short-stay tents).
<\/span><\/em>Re-fillable air horn<\/a>. (uses a tyer pump to reprime<\/span><\/em>, <\/em>see <\/em>insect & animal protection<\/em><\/a>).<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n

        <\/span>Communication & Navigation systems<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/span>.<\/span><\/em><\/span>
<\/em><\/span><\/strong>Smartphone, GPS-enabled. (usually in pocket).<\/span><\/span>
Handheld CB radios (x2) & charger<\/a>, (uses rechargeable, or primary AA cells, or 12v).
<\/span>Interchangeable short & long CB aerials. (for use with CBs away from the van).
<\/span>Magnetic aerial base. (Portable for use in other vehicles).<\/span>
Walkie-talkies<\/a>. (limited range, smaller than CB\u2019s, runs on AA cells).
<\/span>AA batterer packs for the handheld CBs. (for use with CBs away from the van).<\/span>
Portable GPS, in addition to the fixed sat nav in the van, (currently using phones).
<\/span>Tablet computer & Charging system, (Wi-Fi navigation & manuals).<\/span>
GPS receiver for tablet or laptop. (built-in if possible).<\/span>
Digitised maps of the intended destination. <\/span><\/span>(get if possible, if we haven’t got them).<\/span>
Paper maps of the intended destination.<\/span> (get if we haven’t got them).
<\/span>Compass. (portable, in addition to those in the emergency snatch bags<\/a>).<\/span>
Map book, overlay sheets, markers & acetone wipes.<\/h4>\n

        Travelling comforts.<\/a><\/span>
<\/em>Portable gas heater<\/a>. (see Heating, Cooling & Ventilation<\/a><\/em>).<\/span>
Portable electric fan heater<\/a>. (see Heating, Cooling & Ventilation<\/a><\/em>).
<\/span>3000W\/ 6000W Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter<\/a>. <\/span>(see Wild camping<\/a>).
<\/span><\/em><\/span>Portable power packs & Batteries<\/a>.
<\/strong>High-powered LED headlamps<\/a>. (Fixed to helmets, <\/span><\/em><\/span>see portable lighting<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/span>).<\/span>
<\/strong><\/em><\/span>High-powered LED head torches. (Elastic headband straps, <\/span><\/em>see <\/em>portable lighting<\/a><\/em><\/span>).<\/span>
<\/em><\/span>LED head torches. (<\/span><\/em>see <\/em>portable lighting<\/a><\/em><\/span>).<\/span>
<\/em><\/span>Impact driver. (for screw-in pegs, 18v\/20v batteries).<\/span>
<\/em>Camping Chairs.<\/a> (see Camping furniture<\/a>).<\/span><\/em>
Camping tables.<\/a> (see Camping furniture<\/a>).<\/span><\/em>
Levelling wedges (2).<\/a> (need storage racks).
<\/span>Fire pits, stoves, & BBQs. <\/a>(see Camping furniture<\/a>).<\/span><\/em>
Plastic post and chain link fence. (see follies<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/strong><\/em>(See also items in the toys section<\/a>).<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n

       Of road addition.<\/a>
<\/span><\/em>Recovery kit.<\/a>
<\/em>All-terrain tyres<\/a>.  (see suspension & wheels<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em>Second spare wheel<\/a>. <\/span>(see twin swing-out arm attachments)<\/a>.
<\/span><\/em>Belay rope<\/a>. (<\/em> part of <\/em>Recovery kit<\/a>. & <\/em><\/span>safety equipment<\/a>).
<\/span><\/em>Wading pole<\/a>. (Himalayan walking stick, <\/span><\/em>part of safety equipment)<\/em><\/span>.<\/span>
<\/em>Harness & carabiners<\/a>.
<\/em>Waders chest high<\/a>. <\/span><\/span>
<\/em>Inflatable life jackets.<\/a> (need a second jacket.)<\/span><\/h4>\n

       <\/span>Storage.<\/span><\/a>
<\/span><\/strong><\/em>Seat-back storage for front seats. (configurable & detachable).
<\/span>Water storage containers<\/a>. (<\/span>6 x 12L + 6 spare at home, see cooking equipment<\/a>).
<\/em><\/span>Bags & Containers<\/a>.<\/span>
    Robust waterproof containers.<\/a>
    Snatch bags<\/a>. (& small kit bags).<\/span>
    <\/strong>Tackle bags.<\/a>
     Dry bags<\/a>. (for use in roof boxes).<\/span><\/h4>\n

       <\/span><\/span>Attachments for the swing-out arms.<\/span><\/span><\/a>
<\/em>Spare wheels<\/a>. (need a carrier for the second wheel).  <\/span>
Original wheel carrier mount.<\/a> (x1 available).<\/span>
<\/em>Wheel carrier mounts custom<\/span><\/a>.<\/span> (x2 so wheels face the other way).<\/span>
Spare wheel covers with logos<\/span><\/em><\/a>. <\/span><\/em>(UV protection for the tyres, see personalisation<\/a>).<\/span><\/em>
        1 spare wheel cover with bat logo<\/a>. (for use with a single spare wheel).<\/span>
        2 spare wheel covers with cat’s eyes<\/a>.<\/span> (for use when both spare wheels are fitted).
<\/span>Fold-out trays<\/a>.  (x2)<\/span>.
<\/span>Storage box<\/a>.  ( 1 <\/span>available)<\/a>.<\/span>
Flagpole.<\/a>
       Bat kite for the flagpole.<\/a> (see personalisation<\/a><\/span>).<\/span>
       Bat logo flag for the flagpole.<\/a> (see personalisation<\/a><\/span>).<\/span>
       Union flag for the flagpole.<\/a> (see personalisation<\/a>).<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n

       Attachments for 4-bar roof rack.<\/span><\/a><\/em>
Roof boxes (2).<\/a>
Wind-out awning.<\/a>
Under-slung ladder rack & ladder.<\/a>
Under-slung sand ladder racks.<\/span>
Twin 60W solar panels on the front of the rack. <\/em><\/span>(see wild camping<\/a>).
LED light bar on the front of the roof rack. (see lighting<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/strong>LED floodlights on each side at the rear. (see lighting<\/a>).
LED high-level hazard lights at the front & rear.<\/span> (see lighting<\/a>).<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span>
Pipe storage box.<\/a><\/h4>\n

      <\/span>I<\/strong>nsect & Animal Protection.<\/em><\/span>
<\/a>Magnetic midge netting for the front windows.
LED hanging lights with UV bug killer.<\/a>
Solar UV bug killers<\/a>.
Bug bat<\/a>.
Re-fillable air horn<\/a>. (uses a tyer pump to reprime).<\/span><\/span>
Midge netting hats.
Insect repellent. (First aid & Remote travel kit<\/a>, Precautionary items<\/a>).<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n

       <\/span>Cooking equipment.<\/span><\/a>
<\/em><\/span>Sharp knives & cooking utensils. (permanently in the van).<\/span><\/span>
Glasses, cups & plates. (possibly plastic, permanently in the van).<\/span><\/span>
Cutlery. (permanently in the van).
<\/span>Bottle opener.<\/span> (permanently in the van).<\/span>
Water storage containers<\/a>. (6 x 12L + 6 spare at home<\/span>).<\/span>
Freezer box.<\/a>
Insulated cool bags.<\/a>
Fire pits, stoves, & BBQs. <\/a>(see Camping furniture<\/a>).<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n

       House-keeping.<\/a>
<\/span><\/em>Windscreen, mirrors & glass kit<\/a>.
<\/em><\/a>     Windscreen Squeegee.
     Windscreen microfibre demisting pad.
     Screen Wash Tablets. (summer, local).<\/span>
<\/em>     Windscreen de-icer. (dependent on destination or time of year).<\/span>
     Windscreen ice scraper.<\/a>
Folding Buckets x2.
Poles, line & pegs for a stand-alone washing line.
Dustpan & brush.<\/a>
Battery jet wash. (cleaning caving kit & van, requires charging facilities).<\/span><\/h4>\n

       Tents<\/a>. (<\/span><\/em>B<\/em>ase camp or longer stay tents)<\/em><\/a>.
<\/em><\/span><\/span>    Long stay.<\/span>
<\/em>Oz-Tent RV5<\/a>.  (Our winter tent)<\/span>
Drive-away airframe tunnel tent.<\/a> (large 6x3M, no longer used to be sold).<\/span>
Drive-away airframe tunnel tent.<\/a> (medium 3x3M, no longer used to be sold).<\/span>
Old tunnel tent poled<\/del><\/a>, <\/em>(large 5.5 x 3M, scraped, damaged beyond repair).<\/em>
<\/span>Tunnel tent poled. (large 5.5 x 3M replacement<\/em>).
<\/span>Loo tents. (pop-up, or with poles).
 <\/span><\/em>    Events & group camping,<\/em><\/span>
Gazebo & side panels.<\/a> (large heavy-duty 4.5m x 3m, if needed).<\/span>
    Travelling on our own, or to events.<\/em><\/span>
Wind out awning.<\/a> fixed to the van. (see roof rack attachments<\/span><\/a>).
<\/span>    Smaller tents that require a vehicle, so not really portable<\/span>. (see <\/span><\/em>Backup tents<\/a><\/em>),<\/span>
Quechua 3 Man Pop-Up tent. (used for extra accommodation or the car).<\/span>
Quechua 2 Man Pop-Up tent. (used for extra accommodation or the car).<\/span>
Other Pop-Up tents. (sometimes used to save our spot on a campsite).
<\/span>    Wild camping.
<\/em><\/span>Loo tents. (pop-up, or with poles).
<\/span>
      See also <\/span><\/em> Lightweight & backup tents<\/em><\/a>.<\/span><\/h4>\n

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

     Lighting<\/a>. <\/span>(portable)<\/span>.
<\/strong><\/em>High-powered LED headlamps, fixed to helmets<\/a>. (our main caving lights).<\/span><\/strong>
High-power LED headlamps. (for use camping <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>with or away from the van<\/strong><\/span>).<\/strong><\/span>
<\/span>LED headlamps. (lights for use camping, with or away from the van).
<\/strong><\/span>LED Inspection lamp<\/a>. (see tool kit<\/a>).<\/strong><\/span>
<\/strong><\/em>LED area\/floodlights.
<\/strong><\/em><\/span>AA primary cell backup lights. (mostly for the first aid kits).<\/span><\/strong>
<\/strong><\/em>USB rechargeable LED hanging light + UV bug killer, x2.<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n

      <\/em><\/span>Sleeping.<\/span><\/a>
<\/em>Sleeping bags. (synthetic filling).<\/span>
Sleeping bags.<\/span> (down filling),<\/span><\/span> (see lightweight camping<\/a>).
Thermarest’s. <\/span><\/span><\/em>(see lightweight camping<\/a>).
<\/em><\/span>Pillows.
Fleece blankets.<\/h4>\n

     <\/em>Camping furniture<\/em>.<\/span><\/a>
Camping Chairs<\/a>. <\/span><\/span>(may change).<\/span>
Camping table<\/a>. <\/span><\/span>(may change).
<\/span>Fire pits, stoves, & BBQs<\/a><\/h4>\n

      Wild camping<\/a>.
<\/span><\/em>3000W\/ 6000W Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter<\/a>.
<\/strong>Portable power packs & Batteries<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span>
<\/em><\/span>Pick & shovel<\/a>. (entrenching tool).
<\/span>Water filter<\/a>.
Water purifying tablets. (additional to those in the first aid kits<\/a> or snatch bags<\/a>).
<\/span>Pole saw. (manually operated, <\/span><\/em>see <\/em>recovery tools<\/a>).<\/em><\/span>
<\/span>Portable LED floodlight.<\/span>  (18v\/20v, <\/span><\/em>see <\/em>recovery tools<\/a>).<\/em><\/span>
Axe or bill hook<\/span>. (log splitting, from home).<\/span>
Leather gloves<\/a>. (see safety equipment<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em>Goggles. (see safety equipment<\/a>).<\/span>
 <\/em>      For the more extreme trips.<\/span><\/em> (available from home if needed).
<\/span><\/em>Chain saw & or pole saw. (18v\/20v, <\/span><\/em>see <\/em>recovery tools<\/a><\/span>).<\/span>
Reciprocating saw. (<\/span><\/span>may replace chainsaw, <\/span>18v\/20v, <\/span><\/em>see <\/em>recovery tools<\/a><\/span>).<\/span>
Portable SDS hammer drill. (18v\/20v, <\/span><\/em>see <\/em>recovery tools<\/a><\/span>).<\/span>
Rock bolting\/splitting kit. (needs SDS drill & bits, <\/span><\/em>see <\/em>recovery tools<\/a>).<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n

        Privacy & Hygiene.<\/a><\/span>
<\/strong><\/em><\/span>Portable loo.<\/span><\/a><\/span> (and accoutrements).
<\/span>Loo tent, pop-up, or with poles. (see tents<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em>Entrenching tool<\/a>. (normally stored in the van, <\/span><\/em>see recovery tools<\/a><\/em>).<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n

       Long-term protection.<\/a>
<\/em><\/span>Small dehumidifier<\/a>s. (for use when parked at home, requires a 240V power supply).
<\/span>240V mains night heater<\/a>. (damp and frost prevention when parked at home).
<\/span>Road wheel covers. (UV protection for the tyres when parked at home).
Spare wheel cov<\/a><\/em>ers with logos<\/span><\/a><\/em>.<\/span> (<\/span>see <\/span>twin swing-out arm attachments<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n

      <\/em><\/span> Personalisation.<\/span><\/em><\/a>
Flagpole<\/a>. (fixed, see attachments for the swing-out arms<\/a>).
<\/span><\/em>Flags & flagpoles.<\/a> (belongs in toys really)<\/em>.<\/em><\/span>
Bat kite for the flagpole<\/a>.
<\/strong>Bat logo flag for the flagpole.<\/a>
Union flag for the flagpole<\/a>.
LED light for the top of the flagpole.<\/span>
1 spare wheel cover with bat logo<\/a>.<\/span> (for use with a single spare wheel).<\/span><\/span><\/em>
2 spare wheel covers with cat’s eyes<\/a>. (for use when both spare wheels are fitted).<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n

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     See also <\/em><\/span>
Lightweight camping kit.<\/a>
<\/em>Spares & tools for the van<\/a>, (Maintenance, spares & recovery<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/span>).<\/span>
<\/em>Basic tool kit<\/a><\/em><\/span>. (Maintenance, spares & recovery<\/em><\/a><\/span>).<\/span>
<\/em>Recovery kit<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/a>.<\/span> (Maintenance, spares & recovery<\/em><\/a>).
<\/em><\/span>Tools & spares for long-term maintenance<\/a>.<\/span> (Maintenance, spares & recovery<\/em><\/a>).
<\/em><\/span>Toys<\/a><\/span>. (Toys & Follies<\/a>).<\/span><\/h4>\n

Categorie link pages:-<\/strong>
     Reviews<\/a>.
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