Camperise & Towing Info please, wanna buy Deli asap
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 11:40 am
Hi All, what a great website, I have been up way too late the last few days reading the posts, I feel I found a buncha long lost cousins.
I am Christine, along with Jay The Spousal Unit. Looking to buy a Deli soon, to camperise and use to tow our boats. Plural. The "Boat Trash of Burnaby" I say. I was into sailing, Jay was into power boats, we met and have since added kayaks and canoes to the family instead of kids. So, need a Tardis Mobile for our camping / boating / kayak Mothership adventures.
I see there is a factory camperised version, presume its rare. Does anyone have one we can see (or see photos)? Will camperise it ourselves, have camperised boats so know the hassles.
QUESTIONS:
Is Deli 12v or 24 volt, presume 12 volt, but I saw a note about someone's problem with 24volt.
Webasto Heater: worth while? I remember with horror trying to fix a Webasto on a sailboat, only 1 shop in Vancouver serviced them or carried parts, big hassle. Any other ideas, as will install ac/dc inverter 1000 watts so can run small heater.
"Winterised" EXACTLY what is it, is it another at-purchase item rather than model specific? I had a 1984 VW Jetta Diesel, winterised was block heater, and I used treated diesel in winter. From the postings seems maybe Deli also Webasto Heater, and pre glow plug heater? And? Help please. Anything that we could not add easily ourselves, if so then make sure I buy Winterised model?
2nd Battery: do all models have room for 2nd battery. Will wire one for starting, 1 for accessory use (must have tea kettle and DVD player).
Bush Bars: some pictures have a swoopy arm out each side to protect more of the front grill and lights. Is this a local add on? Not chrome bars as easier to fix paint dings ourselves.
Tow Hitch: seen the postings. Will install the Princess Auto universal fit (used on 2 other vans, great). But, the postings say need to remove rear sway bar (I think), doesnt this affect handling and cornering hence the numerous posts on improving the ride for passengers. Opinions?
Tyre alignment: do most dealers do it? Presume best to alter camber and toe-in for Canada roads?
VIN Number: seen the postings. What do people means when say "waiting for my Vin Number"?
Microwave: anyone seen a very tiny microwave, surely they have them in Japan as houses smaller. I can use a step-up converter to run it on 110 ac in the Deli. Anyone able to check Japanese websites?
Cooler: seems to be an add-on and and Super Exceed item. Are they worth it? since have to run the AC or heater full blast to affect it? Maybe just buy a 12 V Koolatron at Crappy Tire?
Kitchenette: has any locally got one, so I can mock it up in cardboard then Jay The Spouse can make it in plywood and fibreglass it. Any one tried it? Anyone else interested in planning the Perfect Kitchenette?
Winch: for the front. Does it need a special mount (ie front tow hitch which then lowers the undercarriage clearance), or are the existing bars / bumper enough? Do we need a special model of Deli that is reinforced? Not that we expect to need to winch ourselves out but it is soo-o-o embarrasing to phone friends to come winch you out.
Thanks to all the greater Vancouver owners who have patiently answered our questions. Especially the guy on the ferry who we cornered for ages, he couldnt very well drive away from our questions as we were mid ocean.
Cheers, Christine.
I am Christine, along with Jay The Spousal Unit. Looking to buy a Deli soon, to camperise and use to tow our boats. Plural. The "Boat Trash of Burnaby" I say. I was into sailing, Jay was into power boats, we met and have since added kayaks and canoes to the family instead of kids. So, need a Tardis Mobile for our camping / boating / kayak Mothership adventures.
I see there is a factory camperised version, presume its rare. Does anyone have one we can see (or see photos)? Will camperise it ourselves, have camperised boats so know the hassles.
QUESTIONS:
Is Deli 12v or 24 volt, presume 12 volt, but I saw a note about someone's problem with 24volt.
Webasto Heater: worth while? I remember with horror trying to fix a Webasto on a sailboat, only 1 shop in Vancouver serviced them or carried parts, big hassle. Any other ideas, as will install ac/dc inverter 1000 watts so can run small heater.
"Winterised" EXACTLY what is it, is it another at-purchase item rather than model specific? I had a 1984 VW Jetta Diesel, winterised was block heater, and I used treated diesel in winter. From the postings seems maybe Deli also Webasto Heater, and pre glow plug heater? And? Help please. Anything that we could not add easily ourselves, if so then make sure I buy Winterised model?
2nd Battery: do all models have room for 2nd battery. Will wire one for starting, 1 for accessory use (must have tea kettle and DVD player).
Bush Bars: some pictures have a swoopy arm out each side to protect more of the front grill and lights. Is this a local add on? Not chrome bars as easier to fix paint dings ourselves.
Tow Hitch: seen the postings. Will install the Princess Auto universal fit (used on 2 other vans, great). But, the postings say need to remove rear sway bar (I think), doesnt this affect handling and cornering hence the numerous posts on improving the ride for passengers. Opinions?
Tyre alignment: do most dealers do it? Presume best to alter camber and toe-in for Canada roads?
VIN Number: seen the postings. What do people means when say "waiting for my Vin Number"?
Microwave: anyone seen a very tiny microwave, surely they have them in Japan as houses smaller. I can use a step-up converter to run it on 110 ac in the Deli. Anyone able to check Japanese websites?
Cooler: seems to be an add-on and and Super Exceed item. Are they worth it? since have to run the AC or heater full blast to affect it? Maybe just buy a 12 V Koolatron at Crappy Tire?
Kitchenette: has any locally got one, so I can mock it up in cardboard then Jay The Spouse can make it in plywood and fibreglass it. Any one tried it? Anyone else interested in planning the Perfect Kitchenette?
Winch: for the front. Does it need a special mount (ie front tow hitch which then lowers the undercarriage clearance), or are the existing bars / bumper enough? Do we need a special model of Deli that is reinforced? Not that we expect to need to winch ourselves out but it is soo-o-o embarrasing to phone friends to come winch you out.
Thanks to all the greater Vancouver owners who have patiently answered our questions. Especially the guy on the ferry who we cornered for ages, he couldnt very well drive away from our questions as we were mid ocean.
Cheers, Christine.