Hi all,
With overnight temperatures falling and the prospect of having to switch on the heating I was wondering - What winter projects are you planning for your vans over the coming dark evenings?

To get this started, ours are:-
1. Fitting extra spotlights in the back corners so I can read after Mrs gadget goes to sleep without having to reach over her to get to the switches.
2. Construct a vertical divider under the sink to store the folding drainer, chopping board and tray.
3. Make a new folding bracket to hang the projector from the aluminium roof rail.
4. Make window blinds ready for a planned European trip next summer. (Although this summer has been largely wet, we were lucky enough to be on holiday in June and September with 30 degree temperatures and it reminded us how useful outside blinds are).
5. Make an extra support for under the long rear seat cushion - This cushion bends, and there’s no real support in the middle.

… so this should keep us quiet for a while; we’re also determined to get out with the Troll over the winter months.

What are you planning and what should I add to my list?

5. Make an extra support for under the long rear seat cushion - This cushion bends, and there’s no real support in the middle.

The last one is a good idea. Would be interested to know what you do.

Hi Colin,
Regarding the jockey wheel, my mate had a similar problem on his wwb. He has fitted a jubilee clip around the shaft and keeps a nut-runner to hand for when he wants to move it.
Or you could look at something like this… https://hcl-clamping.co.uk/products/jubi...nc-plated-steel

What's the problem with the jockey wheel dropping, Colin? I fitted an Alko premium jockey wheel recently (like you have) and it has been excellent. I also fitted a brand new Alko 4 bolt clamp to help keep it more rigid in use, but I find the "folding" clamping handle too short to tighten it up properly - the old two bolt clamp was much better at that as it had a longer handle. The easily removable jockey wheel winding handle is a great addition, though; all jockey wheel assemblies should have one.

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Update:

Finally got round to doing the seat support while preparing the van for winter storage.
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I decided on a longer ‘rail’ rather than a divider as the length of the cubby is very handy.

I had a very convenient off-cut of wedge-shaped timber which just needed cutting down to the required 90cm, then a couple of screws either side did the job!
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