STOP! This Campervan Control Panel is RUBBISH! I DIY built my own to enjoy reliable stealthy camping
My Van Conversion
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STOP! This Campervan Control Panel is RUBBISH! I DIY built my own to enjoy reliable stealthy camping
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My Van Conversion
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2 180 просмотров · 2 года назад
The CBE PC100 Control Panel for lights, waterpump, voltmeter and water tank level is found in many campervans including my Camperking built VW T6. I've never liked it and never use the meters on it. It has a number of design faults and makes stealth camping hard. When my campervan came back from its last hire the light switch button was broken so I had to try and fix it. I then discovered just how rubbish these control panels are and decided to make a DIY panel at low cost to replace it. This meant figuring out the wiring loom...
Full story here: https://myvanconversion.co.uk/camperv...
00:00 Intro
00:14 Things Break!
00:40 Explaining Faults
02:05 Removing Control Panel
02:23 DIsmantling CBE PC100 Panel
03:08 How the Switches Work
03:27 Why They Break: Design Fault!
04:03 Temp Fix
04:24 How the Control Panel Connects
04:55 Finding Wires for Pump and Lights
05:45 Plan to Replace the Control Panel
06:18 To the Bat Cave
06:52 DIY Control Panel Replacement
08:26 Spray Painting it Matt Black
08:36 Day Two - Prepping for Install
10:38 Rigged a Jig to Aid Fitting
12:33 Fitting New DIY Control Panel
13:54 Job Done! Reviewing it
14:15 Explaining Benefits
14:57 Total Cost?
15:34 Fire it UP!
16:00 Looking at the Wiring
Obvious DIY Disclaimer. Please consult an electrician or professionals before attempting anything you are not sure of. Your van's wiring may differ from mine. I've shared this for information/inspiration purposes to help people out and show that sometimes simple is best. Happy campervanning and converting folks! God bless.
Mark