Space for three ...

We had worked hard through the week to gather necessary items and streamline the packing but there was still lots to do after we collected our new Spacevan.

One of the first missions was set up in the back yard.  As with anything new, there's a learning curve. Three cheers for Youtube set-up/pack-up/reset demonstrations, cos the canvas was looking very sad and saggy till we refined our method.

We started camping together 14-plus years ago but actively avoided using gas all that time, preferring our dual fuel stoves and lanterns. 

The Spacevan has a gas BBQ outside and stove/grill inside, though a fair bit of fiddling was necessary before they worked.

Previous owners had started to update the camper's 12-volt system but didn't complete the task.  Improvisation was needed for lighting - till we have more time to effect a permanent fix. 

While Nick was sorting those issues, I worked on creating a bedroom alcove for Vaughan.  I had a curtain in my stash that only required minor alteration to create a rod pocket.  We also had a length of dowel that worked as a curtain rod.  (The initial plan of using a spacer pole failed because the rod pocket wasn't deep enough to accommodate a joining bolt).  I had suggested taking one of our stretcher beds but Vaughan was happy to use two 4WD mats stacked to create a single bed across the end of the floor.

The awning came with one end wall.  We thought one of our gazebo walls might work for the other end - but it didn't.  I had another curtain in my stash and adjusted it to use, if necessary.