We picked up our van back in April, I finally got around to a couple of mods to our 17 series.
First mod was an external shower, we were in two minds whether we order it with one or not. We didn't, then decided it would be good for the kids when we go to the beach. I bought a unit off eBay, got some John Guest fittings and found a spot behind the back wheel. I made up an alloy box to mount it in and popped it to the bottom of the wall channel. It all fits well with enough room to use the Jack if needed. Not much room beside the fence for a good photo but sits flush with the mud flap.
Second mod is a pole carrier installed just behind the entry door step well. Keeps the weight close to the axles. I might install another one just behind the back wheels, just enough length with the shower fitted to the other side.
third mod is fitting a toolbox to the drawbar. I welded up a cradle and sent to be galvanised, relocated the gas bottles to the outside, lifted the regulator to make sure it is higher than the bottle and so we can access the switch over for the gas bottles. I will have to rebalance the load to help with ball weights. I will be putting checker plate around the gas bottles to finish it off.
Future mods to come will be curtains to bunks, gas detector, rear gas bayonet. I'm sure the list will grow.
Cheers, Chris.
