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Title: Where do I get the external hose fittings for outside the van
Post by: Central Window Cleaners on November 06, 2008, 04:33:27 pm

Can anyone tell me the best place to get the box that fits in the side of the van for your hoses to plug in outside so you can lock all the doors?

Title: Re: Where do I get the external hose fittings for outside the van
Post by: geefree on November 06, 2008, 04:39:38 pm

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Title: Re: Where do I get the external hose fittings for outside the van
Post by: clean on November 06, 2008, 04:40:29 pm

The aluminum ones are mega expensive,some use the plastic ones for caravan and motorhomes
have a look on ebay  ;)

Title: Re: Where do I get the external hose fittings for outside the van
Post by: Central Window Cleaners on November 06, 2008, 04:52:49 pm

Thanks Gazza, I have seen that one but would prefer the one that fits flush in the side like the caravan ones

Title: Re: Where do I get the external hose fittings for outside the van
Post by: Spruce on November 06, 2008, 06:19:23 pm

Hi
trouble is that needs a big hole in the side of the van which is expensive to repair when you come to sell the vehicle. Better a manifold under the bumper as advertised on ebay IMO
Spruce

Title: Re: Where do I get the external hose fittings for outside the van
Post by: cherubs cleaning on November 06, 2008, 07:17:47 pm

Central Window Cleaners


drill a hole through the floor

it will also act as a drain




jerry

Title: Re: Where do I get the external hose fittings for outside the van
Post by: gsw on November 06, 2008, 07:19:56 pm

drill through the floor of the van at the back and screw a piece of aluminium in a 90 degree angle to the bottom of the bumper, hose  through the floor and then screw fittings through aluminium , when you sell the van you wont lose a penny

greg

Title: Re: Where do I get the external hose fittings for outside the van
Post by: David Slater on November 06, 2008, 07:25:23 pm

Quote from: Central Window Cleaners on November 06, 2008, 04:52:49 pm

Thanks Gazza, I have seen that one but would prefer the one that fits flush in the side like the caravan ones

Hiya mate,

I've got two of them (one on either side of the van) and they look very slick and professional.

They cost £7.00 each from Atlas camping supplies - Nuttall Street, Old Trafford, Manchester. I dont have the website address but that should be enough info for you to do a google search.

Yes, you need to drill a couple of holes in the side of your vehicle...but after slapping a load of Proteckcoat all over the floor and using it for a couple of years the chances are, you're van is going to be worth very little with or without having a couple of fittings in it  ;D

Lotsd of second hand vans are sold with 'fittings' on them - like British Gas, Electric Board, Rail companies etc etc... it shouldnt adversely affect the price of the vehicle as long as you fit them correctly. They are VERY easy to install.

Title: Re: Where do I get the external hose fittings for outside the van
Post by: Central Window Cleaners on November 06, 2008, 07:41:34 pm

Thanks David,
I have found their site but they only seem to have tents listed, so I will try my local camping shop up the round.

I plan to keep the van for a few years so not to worried about selling on.

Title: Re: Where do I get the external hose fittings for outside the van
Post by: Andrew McCann on November 06, 2008, 08:05:53 pm

Just one point to note with the through the side of the van ones.

Make sure you fix them as low as possible. The reason for this is that if you are parked up working over anywhere where people walk any tension at all will mean that the hose won't lie flat on the floor for a little way and could easily cause a big trip hazard with subsequent consequences for you.

Andrew

Title: Re: Where do I get the external hose fittings for outside the van
Post by: David Slater on November 06, 2008, 09:20:57 pm

Quote from: Central Window Cleaners on November 06, 2008, 07:41:34 pm

Thanks David,
I have found their site but they only seem to have tents listed, so I will try my local camping shop up the round.

I plan to keep the van for a few years so not to worried about selling on.

If you dont get any joy locally, give me a shout and I'll order it for you and post it on.

I dont think you'll run away for the sake of £7.00  ;D