I have ordered a couple of things though.
First thing, I wanted a 12v roof fan to pull in cool air for the dogs when the engine wasn't running and we couldn't utilise the Eberspacher Air Con unit that sits in the storage area above the drivers seat. I thought about changing the roof vent completely with a built in fan, but those 'turbo vents'are a lot of money and it would be changing something I already have fitted and have no reason to change at the moment. So I decided to go for the Fiamma Turbo Kit, which is basically a 12v fan you can hang in the opening of your existing skylight. It can also be hung across a window opening or even on the side of a dog crate, so would have multiple uses. My Ambulance skylight is bigger than most vents which tend to be 40cm x 40cm, mine is 50cm x 50cm.
This is a Pic from the Fiamma site of it fitted on a 50x50 skylight, so is goint to be ideal. It can be operated both ways, so can pull air in or push it out which will be good when using the Gas Hob that will be directly underneath.
Its going to be ideal for my use and all I need to do is install a 12v socket next to the vent.
Secondly, we ordered the flooring. I have decided on vinyl flooring, and the overall 'theme' is going to be a sandy beachy shack type thing going on. Aside from the turquoise/blue seats and blinds, which would represent the sea and sky, the walls are going to be covered in a sand/beige coloured carpet, and the flooring we decided on is an old driftwood/wooden floor effect. Should be able to pick it up in a few days. Decided to completely cover the floor in the back too, so have ordered enough to cover the full length of the back in one go, 4m x 2m.
This is the pattern on the vinyl, and the wood effect will go the length of the van as oppose to the width so will give the appearance of having more floor space than it actually will have.
This is a photo of the sample in the shop. Really liked it as soon as Jen found it. It looks like really weathered wood which is the effect that will go with my beach theme best. It cost £72, and we bought it from The Weavers Shop in Gloucester.
Need to buy the wall covering next, and that will need to be done first ao I dont get any glue on the flooring.
We had actually bought the wall covering in The Weavers Shop based on a sample of very thin and pliable cord carpet. The Sample we were shown didnt have any backing and was ideal for sticking to the walls.
Sadly after we ordered and paid for it, I went down the next day to collect, and the carpet they had cut for me had a foam backing on it, after telling them they had cut the wrong carpet, they then decided to tell me that all their carpet has a foam backing and the sample I had been shown was just that and didnt come with the foam as it was in a swatch style wallet. They immediately offered a refund, which is when we decided to buy the vinyl flooring and just have the difference refunded. So if anyone needs a 4m x 10m roll of carpet with a foam backing, they have one cut and may let it go cheaper ;).
Thats it for now, hope to have another update for you soon !
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