I picked this up from another list and I thought some of you might be interested. The book could lead to sources for some unique equipment. Mike '82 diesel ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 5 Dec 1996 09:15:48 -0500 >From: HAMBLYDAVE@aol.com Reply-To: Land-Rover-Owner@playground.sun.com To: Land-Rover-Owner@playground.sun.com Subject: Expedition vehicle construction.......... To change subscription write to: Majordomo@Land-Rover.Team.Net * ** * To REPLY send to: lro@Land-Rover.Team.Net * ** * -bc Dear All, I recently purchased a book called 'Travel Vans' by John Speed as I am in the process of preparing an expedition vehicle for a trip around the world next year. I have found it to be an excellent and well written publication which has certainly taught me an awful lot about all aspects of motor caravan construction. It covers the following topics and more:- Electrics, Plumbing, Gas;Choosing and Using a 'Van; Sites and Wild Camping; Driving and Parking; Getting Stuck and Unstuck; Draining and Flushing for Winter; Construction Techniques; Layouts; Specialist Parts Suppliers; Insulation; Condensation; Windows and Vents; Cookers; Lighting; Roof Fixings; Spotlights; Water Systems and Filters; Accumulator Tanks; Frost Protection; Water Heaters; 12 Volts Connections; Selecting a Battery; Battery Charging; Solar Panels; Generators; Wind Generators; Mains Hook-Ups; RCDs and RCBOs; Inverters; Microwave Ovens; Cable Sizes; Gas, Cylinders, and Safety; Propane and / or Butane; Heaters; Refrigerators; Security and Alarms; DogsPetrol and Diesel; Extra Fuel Tanks; Expedition Vehicles; Radios and TVs; Satellite 'Van Systems; Hi-Fi in the 'Van; Things To Take; Ferries; Borders; Conversion Tables. I guess the book is somewhat biased toward the UK and Europe as all of the 'useful contacts' are in that neck of the woods. Those living further afield would still find it very useful. This is not an advert and I have nothing to do with the publishers - I just think it's a great book and is a 'must' for anyone preparing an expedition vehicle,R.V. or motor caravan. If you are interested, contact John Speed at geoprisa@andorra.ad or Stuart Allsop at SAllsop559@aol.com Regards, Dave.
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