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Wow. Lots of updates missed.
Okay, so!
The initial insulation fell down. The glue wasn’t any good. So I ordered Trim Fix and second attempt was more successful. Walls have Cordura but it’s loose where the glue failed. Held in place with screws into the ply into the wall.
I rushed it all to be ready in time for ABR… and then didn’t bother to improve it after!
Sleeping in the van at ABR was okay but actually a little cold. No condensation issues.
Since then I’ve barely used the van and have spent even less time on the conversion. I had more pressing matters and weeks roll by.
Anyway, the gear shifting has been clunky. From cold it was impossible to get into first or second. Once rolling, downshifts were hell, like serious bullying was needed.
Finally today I dumped the transmission fluid and filled with Castrol Transmax. Stuff is hella expensive these days.
Only a quick drive around the block but it felt better already.
Also a mate sold me a dashcam and rearview cam/screen getup. I loosely fitted the rearview so now I have a screen in the rearview mirror spot.
Gotta fit the dashcam. Gotta do all the other stuff. Gotta redo the floor where it’s ripped. Gotta eventually finish the damn trim inside.