[dazmond]

fixed a big thick piece of plywood(about an inch thick)to van side panel.tacked 2 pieces (overlapping)of heatproof reflective insulation.

[dazmond]

then fixed red washing machine hose to hosereel

[dazmond]

then i fixed a few hooks and shelves on other side of plywood for 2 squeegees and my spare brushes.taped around the heatproof insulation and put the rest of my gear back in the van.

[dazmond]

i need to strap the 13kg propane tank in now.i want to put it in a full metal box strapped in if possible.anyone no where i can source one from?

[dazmond]

LPG stickers for van when heater fitted.

[dannymack]

Daz thought you was hanging it on your back door, I've got mine on back door so the gases go up up and away !!!!! Not sure why you got the silver stuff where your gonna hang the shower ?

[dazmond]

danny i decided not to fit it to van door as i work in the rain so i didnt want any water going in the top of the unit.i will fit it as low as possible so there is a fair bit of clearance at the top.ive not ruled out fitting a flue as ill be getting a new van after this winter so im not bothered about cutting a hole in the van roof!

i bought the silver heatproof insulation as ill be fitting the heater to it.in no circumstance should you mount a heater on bare wood!!

[ben M]

Mr Daz, don't you think a strap would be easier like that one?

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Construction+Materials/Builders+Metalwork/Heavy+Duty+Strap+Bend+1000mm+Total+Length/d210/sd2797/p49585

[dazmond]

i did think about building a frame ben like richards clues van but i havent got all them holes in my van like his to secure it to!

[concept]

You're claber reel is not up to hot water use.

[ben M]

i did think about building a frame ben like richards clues van but i havent got all them holes in my van like his to secure it to!

you can make holes like you do with your plywood!

[ben M]

You're claber reel is not up to hot water use.

+1, need something last that:
http://www.wintecs.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=128_61&products_id=722&osCsid=stanpe8t2t2etb5tcurp927g62
or that one with thermobore 8mm: http://www.wintecs.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=128_61&products_id=421

[dazmond]

which one do you use concept?i know ive heard issues with the reel warping with hot using the claber reel.im gonna buy a new one at corwoods tomorrow if they have anything decent in stock!

[concept]

which one do you use concept?i know ive heard issues with the reel warping with hot using the claber reel.im gonna buy a new one at corwoods tomorrow if they have anything decent in stock!

Redashe, well worth the investment.

[PoleKing]

which one do you use concept?i know ive heard issues with the reel warping with hot using the claber reel.im gonna buy a new one at corwoods tomorrow if they have anything decent in stock!

Redashe, well worth the investment.

Or Hannay.
Mine is a decade old and only ever replaced the brake (3 times) @£15 a time.

[dazmond]

cheers lads.im looking at corwoods hi viz reels for £200.they look very sturdy.oh and i need a new leisure battery as well.looks like i could be £500 lighter tomorrow.i just hope i can buy them "off the shelf" as i want to be all set for monday morning with hot water.

[ben M]

i did think about building a frame ben like richards clues van but i havent got all them holes in my van like his to secure it to!

you need to make holes anyway to fix your plywood!

[SPE]

will be interesting to see what your final spend will be to have hot water 

[kempy]

I did mine for about £300 ish , maybe £400 ish .
Thermobore hose 6mm from gardiners is great £65
Heater £ 90
Hoses and attachments £20
Bits and bats

Trick flex hose withstands hot from heater to reel
Wilkos  do a tough hose

Verve hose locks from BQ are good with hot .
Trial and error
Hope it helps , good luck .

[dazmond]

poshgravie i reckon it will be £500 with a very sturdy £200 reel.to be honest i think the claber one has earned its money.had it a few years now.

no worries!its still a lot cheaper than buying a diesel hot water system!ive already spent £300 on new workwear,gloves and resin in the last few weeks so its looking like £900 in the last month if i buy another leisure battery!ive saved £800 towards my next van as well! .