Van Hacks with Afram
Van Hacks with Afram
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Add an Electric Discharge Tap to your Campervan or Motorhome #vanbuild
Просмотров 600Год назад
Conveniently open and close your grey water tank's outlet. This video shows how I added a 12V tap to my existing grey water tank with a manual tap. Postscript Dec 2022: Please use thicker cable than the telephone cable used in this video. Thicker cable is required for better current flow and less voltage drop due to the length of cable. DO NOT USE TELEPHONE CABLE! 00:00 Start 01:56 Switch & LED...
Best Kettle & Fan for your Campervan or Motorhome #vanlife
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.Год назад
Nothing like an electric kettle to boil water in your camper - but which kettle works best? Also which fan should you get and where should it be placed?
Karijini National Park by Campervan Motorhome
Просмотров 4472 года назад
Living in WA or even in Australia and not visiting Karijini is a little like living in Cairo but forgetting to visit the pyramids! Information on Karijini: perthlocalguide.com/karijini-national-park/ Karijini Eco Retreat: www.karijiniecoretreat.com.au/ Dales Campground: exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au/site/dales-recreation-area Tom Price Caravan Park: summerstar.com.au/caravan-parks/tom-price Kalba...
Prevent Fiat Ducato Engine Rust - Stop water from entering engine bay
Просмотров 103 тыс.2 года назад
The Fiat Ducato has a well known weakness in design - a poor seal at the base of the windscreen allows water, even in new models, to seep into the engine bay if not installed properly. Check yours today! This eventually leads to a rusted engine block. This may cause issues ranging from piston function failure to total loss of engine! See comment thread below: "Be aware that any silicone product...
LED Side Light Installation for your Van #VanBuild
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.2 года назад
Safety Tip: Insert 3A fuse only after you have completed your wiring. LED lights: www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l2632&_nkw=truck side lights&_sacat=6030&LH_TitleDesc=0&_odkw=auto vehicle plastic panel studs&_osacat=0 Lever type electrical connectors: www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313&_nkw=Lever Nut Electrical Wire Cable Connector&_saca...
Continuous Power Dashcam Installation (even when engine off)
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.2 года назад
Why have a Dashcam that records only when engine is on? I will show you how to have it on always - your Dashcam becomes a security camera for your driveway 24/7. Anyone can do this - it's easy. CAUTION If you don't have solar charging for your engine-battery, leaving any device running continuously; can potentially drain your battery flat. Please leave any questions below. 0:00 Intro 0:37 Overv...
LAGUN Swivel Table | You can set it up in two places in your van
Просмотров 11 тыс.2 года назад
Are you having difficulty re-inserting the table top? Did you want to think about where best to place your table?
Motorhome Bedside Organiser | Sewing Tutorial
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.2 года назад
Sew yourself a space-saving bedside caddy for your caravan or motorhome. Maximise limited space with this easy storage solution. Its a fantastic organiser hack for all your essential devices such as phones, tablets, books, torch and reading glasses.
Ducato Clutch Fluid Top Up - Every 1,000km
Просмотров 22 тыс.2 года назад
This is something you can't leave to regular service intervals and is a top five cause of Ducato stalls. Luckily it's easy enough to do yourself. But take care not to spill as it can cause damage to the plastic grille paint and also take care not to drop the cap as you remove it. To be safe have a torch and a retrieval tool handy.
Ducato stopped unexpectedly? ➡️ Restart the Fuel Cut-off Inertia-Switch
Просмотров 33 тыс.2 года назад
This may be the most important thing you could prepare for before your big trip out yonder! In my case the left front wheel mounted the 150mm kerb slowly as I made a U-turn. Apparently this bump caused the inertia fuel cut switch to kick in slowly - the dashboard warnings, the hazard lights did not activate, and the engine did not stall until about a full two minutes later. And even more strang...
Motorhome Reversing Parking Sensors Installation #VanBuild
Просмотров 5 тыс.2 года назад
DIY install of the type of reversing sensors sold on eBay for your Ducato or Promaster van. 00:00 - Intro 01:31 - Unboxing 02:26 - Sensor installation 04:35 - Attach to main unit 05:22 - Display unit installation Watch my video on how to install a reversing beeper to reversing light (same connection is required for reversing parking sensors here: ruclips.net/video/Ge9DfZuTByE/видео.html Reversi...
Install Parking-Sensors to Bull-Bar
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.2 года назад
A quick video to help install parking sensors into your vehicle's front bars. There are lots of sensors on eBay, but the one I ended up with was from SCA: www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/promata-rear-parking-sensor-with-smart-recognition-fuction-for-tow-bar-spare-tyre-promata/SPO6944154.html#q=Parking Sensor&start=14
Van Sliding Door Open Warning Light FIXED
Просмотров 14 тыс.2 года назад
This video will show you how to fix false Door Open messages on your Ducato's dashboard warning system. All you need is a bit of self-adhesive tape to secure the door-position sensor.
Basic Camping Battery Setup for Lights and Water Pump
Просмотров 6423 года назад
This is an overview for a battery power source you can bring camping. Later you can add solar charging and use it as part of a campervan. Capacity Indicator: www.ebay.com.au/itm/133513986278?epid=20017460077&hash=item1f160dc0e6:g:~mUAAOSwvntfVxpK Self resetting fuse: www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1311&_nkw=12v circuit breaker 30a&_sacat=0 Easy connectors: www.ebay....
Dashboard Flashing Warning Light (or Beeper) for Motorhome #vanbuild
Просмотров 4923 года назад
Dashboard Flashing Warning Light (or Beeper) for Motorhome #vanbuild
Motorhome Insect Screen 🪰
Просмотров 4603 года назад
Motorhome Insect Screen 🪰
Motorhome Side Solar Panels ☀️
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.3 года назад
Motorhome Side Solar Panels ☀️
Charging your Engine's Battery with your Solar Panels!
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.3 года назад
Charging your Engine's Battery with your Solar Panels!
Motorhome USB Quick Charge ports DIY install
Просмотров 25 тыс.3 года назад
Motorhome USB Quick Charge ports DIY install
👨‍🔧 Automatic Cabinet Lighting
Просмотров 6753 года назад
👨‍🔧 Automatic Cabinet Lighting
Motorhome Blowholes near Carnarvon
Просмотров 9293 года назад
Motorhome Blowholes near Carnarvon
💦Topargee Water Tank Gauge Installation
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 года назад
💦Topargee Water Tank Gauge Installation
Motorhome Handbrake Disengaged Warning
Просмотров 4,2 тыс.3 года назад
Motorhome Handbrake Disengaged Warning
Ducato ProMaster Rear Light & Reversing Beeper DIY Installation
Просмотров 27 тыс.3 года назад
Ducato ProMaster Rear Light & Reversing Beeper DIY Installation
Ducato ProMaster LED Light Bar Installation
Просмотров 19 тыс.3 года назад
Ducato ProMaster LED Light Bar Installation
Fix Faulty Water Level Tank Sensors 🧼
Просмотров 943 года назад
Fix Faulty Water Level Tank Sensors 🧼
Waroora Station in a 2WD Van
Просмотров 5014 года назад
Waroora Station in a 2WD Van
🦮 Pet Gate for your Camper Van?
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.4 года назад
🦮 Pet Gate for your Camper Van?
Thule Electric RV Power Step with Warning Buzzer
Просмотров 14 тыс.4 года назад
Thule Electric RV Power Step with Warning Buzzer

Комментарии

  • @ovenkloven
    @ovenkloven 16 часов назад

    WD 40 is gone the next day. Believe me

  • @Mgn1701
    @Mgn1701 19 дней назад

    Great job! But I’m still hoping I can try and buy something with me tinkering. Nice ingenuity

  • @philgreen2932
    @philgreen2932 27 дней назад

    Use soft seal. Heatproof and excellent for any metal including exhaust

  • @D0min0Dancing
    @D0min0Dancing Месяц назад

    Thank you for that mate. As a new owner of a Fiat ducato motor home. This information is very useful

  • @sallymcdonald2518
    @sallymcdonald2518 Месяц назад

    Great idea. I have a car caddy thats not getting enough use. Will try it in caravan.

  • @sallymcdonald2518
    @sallymcdonald2518 Месяц назад

    FYI my JB Caravan has blinds/screens like yours and your chosen orientation. Works well. One is wrinkling on one side which is how I found you. Now, to fix the problem 🤞😊

  • @TimsWorkshopTJY
    @TimsWorkshopTJY Месяц назад

    what I have that is driving me crazy trying to get it to work is one 12v wire on a rocker on off switch and goes out to the front rv led strip lights. I tried a shelly wireless switch that worked buy not away from the house at the campground only at home with our internet router. so gave up on it and sent it back. This one I have now has 4 wires on the wireless relay two red and two black and came with 2 fobs with on off button. Problem is I still only dealing with one wire in and out 12v with rocker but for testing I hooked up my 12v battery to a camper light with two wires one ground and the other hot. I turned on the light and hit the pairing button on the relay to get the one red flash and then held the fob button down to get the 2 flashing red lights showing it paired. tried the fob on off but the light just stays on? I have it wired up per the instructions on the relay with hot in and hot out and ground in and ground out? is there and wireless switch just for one wire rocker out there?

  • @johnaretes
    @johnaretes Месяц назад

    I have a 2021 fiat ducato and the same problems are still occurring . Windscreen leaks in several places . FIAT needs to sort this out after all these years , very poor design and build quality . I use xcp spray on any components subject to rusting .I suspect these defects are left like this on purpose to extract more money from owners in subsequent repairs .

  • @andrewadlam158
    @andrewadlam158 Месяц назад

    Wd40 isnt great for that type of job as it quickly evaporates, try ACF50 or Muckoff HCB1

  • @ThomasH-qt3gb
    @ThomasH-qt3gb Месяц назад

    you kinda sound like elo musk, this isnt the idea that inspired the cyber truck is it? joking :) thinking of putting a few on the side too, why not grab a few more amps along the way : )

  • @willdatsun
    @willdatsun Месяц назад

    nasty light, halogen so much nicer

  • @derJackistweg
    @derJackistweg Месяц назад

    If the level has sunk a bit, question is: Where did the fluid go? This is a closed system, there must not be any fluid missing.

  • @CalMUK91
    @CalMUK91 2 месяца назад

    Cable through an ungrommeted sharp hole... you might wanna tix that mate.

  • @steppe21
    @steppe21 2 месяца назад

    Hi nice work, is this the 700mm version? Greetings from Berlin Steppe

  • @mattmccarty72
    @mattmccarty72 2 месяца назад

    Why is this issue not in recall status.

  • @justqero4024
    @justqero4024 3 месяца назад

    Hello I also had the same problem, only I have an older model of fiat Ducato 2005 and it is not the same, please help me where the switch off button could be

  • @mrkrotosuk
    @mrkrotosuk 3 месяца назад

    I am about to sortout the scuttle on my Boxer motorhome as I have the same leaking, I am going to remove it thorugh (and wipers, bonnet etc...) as I have a ton of dirt behind it. I will be resealing mine back in with sikaflex ebt+

  • @scousebikers
    @scousebikers 3 месяца назад

    Acf50 over wd

  • @bield7
    @bield7 3 месяца назад

    Interesting and somewhat alarming vid - thank you. I’m going to treat the injector valley on our van with XCP Rust Blocker as I think it’s more suitable than WD-40 for inhibiting corrosion

  • @alexnieuwenhuis1982
    @alexnieuwenhuis1982 3 месяца назад

    Many thanks for your video Afram, you are the hero of the day. Got stuck this afternoon in a viaduct in Porto after a big pothole. Waiting 4 hours for someone to pull us away. Before they arrived I found the button (the manual was not clear to me, your video was!) Keep on the good work! 🫶🏼👏

  • @barbaraw1146
    @barbaraw1146 4 месяца назад

    Thank you, those were great tips!

  • @raymeade1944
    @raymeade1944 4 месяца назад

    Drive her on ... on just the rims. Do you realise what climate change goes into producing the rubber for tyres ? Second thoughts ditch the rims as well. Steel production. Ditch the hubs. The track ends. The cv. The axle. Hey ... ditch the whole frikkin' van while you're at it. Buy a horse and stick a rubber bung in his arse to stop it's climate change far... Was probably a good video otherwise though, auto mechanics know-how bits and bobs usually are. Tuned out at the climate change bit. Aussie WILL get COOLER and I'll give you any odds on that.

  • @grahamatsea3575
    @grahamatsea3575 4 месяца назад

    Wd40 isn't much good, it's mostly white spirit with a tiny bit of oil. I've sprayed my recessed injectors with corrosion x ...it polar bonds to the metal and is unbelievably good at freeing seized components as it creeps up the threads. I've sprayed all other areas with corroheat. Use self amalgamating tape to wrap around the union of the windscreen drain that is immediately above the engine cover. I don't get any water drips in at all now and boy has it rained lately 😢

  • @roaminghereandthere
    @roaminghereandthere 4 месяца назад

    Great ideas! Thanks

  • @kriskafowlski4463
    @kriskafowlski4463 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks for posting. Very helpful. Also. Do you know where the Hydraulic Fluid goes? And does it need checking or maintenance? Can’t seem to find anything on it. I think it is the black cap behind that one

  • @lukas_jay243
    @lukas_jay243 5 месяцев назад

    You just saved me too. Thank you so so much

  • @lordmclovin3694
    @lordmclovin3694 5 месяцев назад

    The window wiper mechanism is made of cheese

  • @princeehp
    @princeehp 5 месяцев назад

    You knew the statistics on how much those windmills save. Do you know how long they last, the cost of maintenance to include the diesel to get them through the factory, to the farm and then for maintenance. Don't forget to add the cost of material and what the global impact is to make all those materials. According to many studies produced, these would need to produce for 12 to 20 years to pay for themselves, which they are lasting an average of 6 years. Then to recover from the impact on the environment they need an average of 84 years non stop production, with no additional repairs. Don't get me wrong I think we need to be my responsible but your a idiot if you think this is the answer. We live off grid, and on solar so we understand the concepts and principles of wind power and solar. You clearly have a limited knowledge or experience in these fields so why you opening your mouth?

  • @Phelec59
    @Phelec59 5 месяцев назад

    Hi Afram, Could you please tell me what time of year did you do this trip? I have just put a deposit on a Horizon Casuarina (Ducato chassis). Unfortunately, it is on the dealers lot, but I can not have it until late September. It is their display model for the yard as well as one they to motorhome shows. Their replacement to this one won't be built until October. It's painful to wait. But then again, I am thoroughly enjoying your videos and learning a lot. Many thanks for your time and effort for an enjoyable viewing. Cheers Paul.

  • @seanyounk1
    @seanyounk1 5 месяцев назад

    I love this. There are solar farms with the PV panels mounted upright. They are bringing in shockingly high amperage like this. I am planning on running panels down both sided of my van. Sure half will be in the shade, but I will still get much more power than if I am limited to the roof only.

  • @Phelec59
    @Phelec59 5 месяцев назад

    So, I take it this only applies to manual geared Ducatos? And autos are fine........correct?

    • @daewonskate
      @daewonskate 5 месяцев назад

      Mine is a automatic manual, a manual with a automatic system (assume yours probably is too) and it needed this topped up

  • @Phelec59
    @Phelec59 5 месяцев назад

    Having a switch with a light built-in would make installing a bit simpler. There is only one hole to drill in the dash. And it would be very obvious what switch needs to be switched off.

  • @robdavies7235
    @robdavies7235 5 месяцев назад

    Thankyou just saved myself a load of stress👍

  • @roaminghereandthere
    @roaminghereandthere 6 месяцев назад

    Good hack... Re the kettle. Now i need a inverter😊 Rob

  • @jameslennon6680
    @jameslennon6680 7 месяцев назад

    I LOVE YOU!!! Ive spent hours at the "rear" doors testing cables, plugs, sensor etc trying to fix this problem. Why the hell they cound not call it the "sliding" or "side" door is beyond me. Thank you👍

  • @fds1805
    @fds1805 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for this video. You probably saved many of our vans. Does anyone in Europe have a brand similar to Selleys to recommend?

  • @carloscarrol
    @carloscarrol 7 месяцев назад

    Wonderful video. Detailed and simple. Best one I’ve come across so far. Thank you

  • @jpp9239
    @jpp9239 7 месяцев назад

    Hello , whag was the BBC rebd if thud camera?? Where to buy it..i see so many different camera dale looking but different price? There is no green or red line for guidance of distance?? After years is it still good quality ,? No bugs?

  • @allandavidmilne
    @allandavidmilne 7 месяцев назад

    Good man.

  • @A-Monkman
    @A-Monkman 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the video!

  • @abrahamgeorge1442
    @abrahamgeorge1442 8 месяцев назад

    hi where are you located?

  • @Raf-zu5le
    @Raf-zu5le 8 месяцев назад

    Really good, well informed video. Thanks 👍

  • @Raf-zu5le
    @Raf-zu5le 9 месяцев назад

    Hmmm, not very useful to be honest. The feed to the remote switch is after the mechanical switch, therefore to be powered the light has to initially be on. So you can benefit from using both a mechanical and remote switch independently. It would be much better to build in a 2-way circuit (UK) or 3-way circuit (US). Then each switch would work independently, like the upstairs light in a home, switchable downstairs and upstairs. Can't honestly see a use for wiring it your way described 🤷

  • @jaisonabraham6639
    @jaisonabraham6639 9 месяцев назад

    I live on a niesman bischoff flair and whenever i use the electric kettle while connected to the electricity charging, it triggers off and stop charging and has to be reconnected again all the time. So now before i boil the water, i remove the electricity... boil it and connect again ... interestingly, I'm indian and the product you mentioned or the prestige company is very popupar in india for household appliances and pressure cooker.

  • @JohannesDalenMC
    @JohannesDalenMC 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you for making this video sir!

  • @SteveBPiercy
    @SteveBPiercy 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks for that, never knew about this.

  • @dickiedogs727
    @dickiedogs727 10 месяцев назад

    excellent !!!

  • @alvarosilva1565
    @alvarosilva1565 10 месяцев назад

    I got the same issue with my van. All fixed. Thanks

  • @richardt4824
    @richardt4824 10 месяцев назад

    Just resealed my windscreen ,not impressed fiat !!Thanx for the clip .

  • @vikkitaylor2458
    @vikkitaylor2458 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks! Saved us from tearing our hair out! 🎉