My Panda already had 2 100w Solar Panels and a Roof Top Air Con. So after the chains had to be replaced with Aust Standard chain to get it licensed in WA (Jayco were not interested in that they had welded non Aust Standard chain on their vans), I....
a) Upgraded the back 2 gas struts, just so the lift was more manageable.
b) Added a 3rd 55l water tank toward the rear. We like to go Free Camping so wanted as much water as possible (55kg also assists to balance the load)
c) Rerouted the tank selector into inside the van - sick of having to get under the van to do this.
d) Inserted a one way valve into the water pipe to the water spout hand pump - now the water pump cuts out every time.
e) Inserted all the John Guest circlips which Jayco had not bothered to do for all the water fittings. (they weren't interested in hearing about this either)
f) Added another 100amp battery
g) Added a 3000w Inverter to run the Microwave. Great for Free Camping!
h) Put in a car radio/CD player above the Microwave and speakers either side of the fridge cabinet.
i) Put in a shower rail/curtain in the shower area (tired of having a wet toilet area) - it also strengthens the wall which has the door swung off it.
j) Added a Aluminium storage box and moved the gas cylinders into it ( having it vented in the bottom) and it has 2 drawers with top access.
k) Replaced the rear bumper with one which has the spare tyre and a removable bike rack on.
l) Relocated the external gas connector so that it is easier to connect the slide out BBQ.
m) Bought the Coast to Coast annex walls. (I store them in the rear storage as it assists to balance the load).
n) Replaced the brake magnets as the clips that hold the magnets off the drums, were not there.
o) Had the GPO relocated because it is unusable because it is hidden behind the cooktop lid when open.
p) Turned the hanging space fitting so that our clothes are all accessible sideways and not just the first one or two at the front. (Actually made up a new fitting with more holes)
Yes - I have had fun and now we enjoy our trips way in our panda.
a) Upgraded the back 2 gas struts, just so the lift was more manageable.
b) Added a 3rd 55l water tank toward the rear. We like to go Free Camping so wanted as much water as possible (55kg also assists to balance the load)
c) Rerouted the tank selector into inside the van - sick of having to get under the van to do this.
d) Inserted a one way valve into the water pipe to the water spout hand pump - now the water pump cuts out every time.
e) Inserted all the John Guest circlips which Jayco had not bothered to do for all the water fittings. (they weren't interested in hearing about this either)
f) Added another 100amp battery
g) Added a 3000w Inverter to run the Microwave. Great for Free Camping!
h) Put in a car radio/CD player above the Microwave and speakers either side of the fridge cabinet.
i) Put in a shower rail/curtain in the shower area (tired of having a wet toilet area) - it also strengthens the wall which has the door swung off it.
j) Added a Aluminium storage box and moved the gas cylinders into it ( having it vented in the bottom) and it has 2 drawers with top access.
k) Replaced the rear bumper with one which has the spare tyre and a removable bike rack on.
l) Relocated the external gas connector so that it is easier to connect the slide out BBQ.
m) Bought the Coast to Coast annex walls. (I store them in the rear storage as it assists to balance the load).
n) Replaced the brake magnets as the clips that hold the magnets off the drums, were not there.
o) Had the GPO relocated because it is unusable because it is hidden behind the cooktop lid when open.
p) Turned the hanging space fitting so that our clothes are all accessible sideways and not just the first one or two at the front. (Actually made up a new fitting with more holes)
Yes - I have had fun and now we enjoy our trips way in our panda.
