Mitsubishi Vantech JB500 Delica camper

Habitation Wiring Diagram Daisy's habitation wiring is essentially four largely separate circuits. The simplest is a transformer located on the bulkhead behind the battery and connected to the hook-up 240v. Charge is supplied to the battery via a diode which ensures there is no loss of charge across the transformer when the hook up supply is not connected. The transformer has its own built-in fuse. The second circuit comprises a lead from the vehicle ignition (A14) which closes a relay (R1) to complete a circuit between the vehicle and leisure battery when the ignition is on. This lets the alternator charge the leisure battery when in motion. More modern vehicles have technology to reduce the alternator current if the vehicle battery is fully charged so that fuel is saved. This then needs a more sophisticated circuit. Daisy does not need this complexity. Diode D1 has been added because otherwise the starter motor circuit takes power from both batteries. This can be...

Removing stuff I took out a few things to find a water leak.  These are my notes. To remove the hob: Gas off Remove drawer under hob Loosen four corner screws holding the hob in place.  Use a minature socket set. Push the retainers away from the work surface. Unscrew the hex nut at the back of the hob where the gas comes in. Lift out the hob To remove the sink Remove the hob. Remove the screw in the sink waste. Follow 3 and 4 above.  Note that the back right screw is a bugger to reach and loosen. Lift the sink out, noting that there are metal brackets on each side which need to be folded back. Undo the bolt holding the earth strap in place. To remove the fridge Remove the sink. Remove the knobs Remove the two screws holding the facia in place Run a knife around the fridge to remove sealant. On the sink side of the fridge there are two screws near the vertical shelf.  You removed the sink to get access to these.  Remove them...

Introduction Daisy is very simple, which makes her very easy to use and fix. I have broken this manual into four sections: Basic use Routine chores like changing the gas cylinder or topping up the water Troubleshooting Basic Use This section covers everything you will need for a weekend, assuming that everything has been topped up or emptied (see Routine Chores). Driving Daisy is easy to drive but note: Daisy has two-wheel drive (usually the best), four-wheel drive (handy in snow or mud) and low ratio (extreme conditions or pulling something). Do not use low ratio on tarmac because it can cause damage. The indicator is on the right. The sat-nav as a rear view camera which is not automatic and not great at night. Turn off the gas at the cylinder before driving as a safety measure. The fridge can be turned on when driving. Parking Up There is a spirit level and a pair of ramps (stored n the gas cupboard) to get Daisy level. The orange hook-up lead connects to a socket unde...

I had the opportunity to talk to school kids about how their social media activity might help or hurt their careers.  I stayed overnight in daisy.  S joined me on Saturday.  The autumn colours were spectacular. It was a bit chilly so I added warm curtains, fixed the heater and put some insulation in place.

This is a link to a map of all the camp sites I have stayed at: Campsites

Summer Adventures 2019 DubFest 14-19 June The weather forecast was an amber warning of heavy rain, and we debated whether it was worth going.  But in the event is was fairly sunny.  Don't have any pictures though. Jazz and Art in the Neuk of Fife - 28-29 June We stayed at Silverdykes and used the new awning for the first time because the camp site does not allow freestanding tents.  It was open studio weekend, so dozens of local artists were selling work from their home studios. Arbroath, Montrose and Stonehaven - 10-12 July Short mid-week trip.  Arbroath has a working harbour and more fish and chip shops than anywhere else I know.  It also has embroidered street lights and bicycle stands! After staying in Arbroath I headed north to Montrose.  The high street is a little sad today with mostly pound shops and charity stores, but there are some lovely buildings and the view coming in reminded me of the painting of Delft after ...

The seating and luton bed in Daisy are just plywood boards with foam and tired covering.  Now I have a sewing machine, how hard can it be to re-upholster? I decided the two most used base seats needed fresh foam, but at £25 per seat I was not keen to replace all 7.