Auto-Sleeper Warwick Duo Modifications 2017+

jennyandpeter wrote:The feet on the bed rattled and did not stay in the same position. Locked them up with M8 stainless nuts . 
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Something that should have been in the original build . Plan on putting a shelf in the wardrobe next as it will make the space more usable.

Yes - did exactly the same to ours two years ago, and have had no problems since.

I also put a thick washer under the nut to spread the load against the plastic insert. It isn't the strongest of fittings, but the load spreading may well have prevented a failure.

Happily the van past its MOT and had a service so we spent  a couple of hours washing her down. Lots of that red dust on the roof. Drained the water out , surprised on how much was in the toilet flush tank as we had never needed to put any in there.

jennyandpeter wrote:Happily the van past its MOT and had a service so we spent  a couple of hours washing her down. Lots of that red dust on the roof. Drained the water out , surprised on how much was in the toilet flush tank as we had never needed to put any in there.

I think that it is good practice to use the flush each time the toilet is used. If the flush tank is still fairly full after several months' use of your van there must be fertile vegetation on the sites you have visited

Our old van never had a flush system, never caused a problem, it just dilutes the contents of the cassette.

Last time out in the van we had a bit of a problem with the LPG coincidentally just after filling it up. I had [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] a local caravan mechanic have a look. He changed the regulator and fitted the stainless steel gas hose to replace the cracking rubber one.  With checking the correct output pressure it took just under an hour. Will post some pictures over the weekend.

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The failed gas regulator the yellow valve does not close but only restricts flow while using the capped off pipe to measure output gas pressure.

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The old gas pipe that had cracks on the surface, as others have done we replaced this with a longer stainless braided one.

I had an idea on how to insulate the rear windows on our Warwick, material arriving next week to try something out. Surprised on just how hot the glass got in the summer hopefully this will help with that as well.

Christmas present for hetty. Cambridge audio yoyo m speakers  [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] We listen to music in the van as much as anywhere else so worth getting some good ones . These will run for 24 hours on the internal batteries. They even match the upholstery.

First mod to a mod. I found the 150N struts were a bit low powered for the passenger side bench seat. They are fine for the drivers side as the seat goes higher up but the wardrobe stops them fully extending so a bit more oomph required  .
250N struts from amazon.
 

I have an idea to fit one of these android auto head unit with a 10 inch screen. It has a camera feed that will do picture in picture as I have never been happy with the quality of the standard AS camera and screen. I can fit a double din unit in there but I like the look of the large screen.

jennyandpeter wrote:I had an idea on how to insulate the rear windows on our Warwick, material arriving next week to try something out. Surprised on just how hot the glass got in the summer hopefully this will help with that as well.

Hi J and P. Strange and interesting, that one. I have the same problem with my glass and I was almost convincing myself that it was bonded/ fitted the wrong way round and maybe it is! This is the same glass as fitted in my Peugeot 3008 and that glass does push the heat away from the glass in that it is cool inside but hot on the outer surface which means it is working thermally as it should. On the van it is untouchable on the inside but a lot cooler on the outer. I always thought this glass was developed by Peugeot to reflect the heat of the sun away from the glass and keep the interior cooler, but on my van it seems to suck it in and that's pointless. You could fry eggs and bacon on it if it were flat - now that's food for thought!

I purchased some silver removable film but it is not clingy enough to use repeatedly. Our vans glass has a plastic film on the inside that being dark absorbs solar radiation. the blinds are reflective but once the heat is inside the van not very effective . We do shade the van with the awning where possible but do not leave it out when not there.

After seeing that one of our autosleepers had been stolen I has a look at additional security and came across this.
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 Thinking of fitting these as the do not look intrusive as big locks 
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jennyandpeter wrote:After seeing that one of our autosleepers had been stolen I has a look at additional security and came across this.
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 Thinking of fitting these as the do not look intrusive as big locks 
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Rear door.

Invisible to thief, very strong, openable from inside should you need to escape (fire?) Cheap!
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jennyandpeter wrote:First mod to a mod. I found the 150N struts were a bit low powered for the passenger side bench seat. They are fine for the drivers side as the seat goes higher up but the wardrobe stops them fully extending so a bit more oomph required  .
250N struts from amazon.
 

Just done this modification. Bought 150N struts off eBay (from Manchester not China, although probably made there) for £3.50 per pair Inc postage, delivered next day. They are 'adequate' as regards oomph for me but can appreciate the need for stronger ones.

Hi Paul

I would suggest you invest in a spare or two.

I've used ones that appear identical to yours on the over cab cupboard doors (which came with no lifters or hold-opens at all) and they don't last!! I think they are just too cheap, but I couldn't find any alternatives, so I keep a couple of spares ready for a quick change next time one of them gives up the ghost!

Cheap enough, and quick and easy to change, but I would have preferred a permanent fix.

I can't believe they can make them and someone else sell them and make a profit for the money they cost. They are not the same pattern as the photo jennyandpeter put on. We will see how they perform.

Mindhyg wrote:
Hi J and P. Strange and interesting, that one. I have the same problem with my glass and I was almost convincing myself that it was bonded/ fitted the wrong way round and maybe it is! This is the same glass as fitted in my Peugeot 3008 and that glass does push the heat away from the glass in that it is cool inside but hot on the outer surface which means it is working thermally as it should. On the van it is untouchable on the inside but a lot cooler on the outer. I always thought this glass was developed by Peugeot to reflect the heat of the sun away from the glass and keep the interior cooler, but on my van it seems to suck it in and that's pointless. You could fry eggs and bacon on it if it were flat - now that's food for thought!

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Mine get very hot as well in the Kemerton, could it be as jennyandpeter suggest that because A/S put a tinted lining to the inside of the glass that the glass (somethingthermic) does not work as intended and as in your 3008.

Cheers Windy

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Windychippy wrote:
Hi
Mine get very hot as well in the Kemerton, could it be as jennyandpeter suggest that because A/S put a tinted lining to the inside of the glass that the glass (somethingthermic) does not work as intended and as in your 3008.

Cheers Windy

appearance (form) over function?
Gives the outside a nice smooth outside 'automotive' look but I would want the windows to open....we like air...and other MH double glazed windows (like our Seitz ones) are cool on the inside even with the Med sun streaming in.....

I notice that on the current spec for the warwick duo the glass is "UV filtering glass" .It does not mention heat control or reflection. 
Heat reflecting car glass has a thin metallic layer.