Author: ngow

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Van back

Picked up the van from SMC, all seemed ok. Had a look round and they had replaced the mastic in places could not see any crazing. We shall see??

Gave Jacqui keys so that she could check the porch light whilst waiting for paperwork. She opened hab door to find control panel hanging out. Warren popped it back but a bit typical sadly. Porch light works but will test tonight.

Upholstery approved but not delivered so am awaiting a call!

Uneventful journey, Jacqui cleaned it again inside, we shall load up over the weekend prior to tackling the garage on Tuesday.

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New Home Router

Setting up a VPN server was beyond the means of the JohnLewis Broadband supplied router a Zyxel VMG88924-B10A, it also preferred not to work as a modem to the Draytek 2830plus. So bought a cheap VDSL router that supported a VPN servers a TP-Link AC1900 VR900 V3.0

This is an incredibly easy to setup router all aspects worked with the exception of the VPN initially, but once everything had been rebooted and we mean everything then the VPN just worked. OpenVPN, IPSec and PPTP are all supported, along with easy to configure Virtual Services so this website is up and running and DDNS, they provide there own as well as support for No-IP.

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Logs

Had 2 bags of logs delivered, took about an hour with both of us moving them to get then stacked in the log store.

Hopefully enough for the winter. Shall have to try the log burner out.

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SMC Warranty

Dropped the van off at SMC for some fixes

  • GRP crazing
  • Petrol cap area paint speckling
  • Upholstery
  • Porch light
  • Waste plug and chain

Discussed inverter fitting with Warren and Steve. This time it was explained that attaches directly to the battery not the shunt so display amperage does not reflect the inverter draw. Apparently the shunt is in the fuse area and connection is not possible.

This was a bit different to the previous explanation. Fitting the socket under the cushions in the U shaped seating area, remote switch velcro’d in place.

Work should take a week or 2!!