So...if I kept my T5...what could I do to spend money on it?

[AALocksmiths]

I have thought about that one many times...but I just can't work out how to justify it as part of doing IT technician work
Yes I should probably just save my money for the future repair bills

Are you out on the road all day in your mobile office? What do you do to keep your water and sandwiches cold

Remember there are bosses out there with boats and multiple cars for "work". If you have something in your van that you use for work then it is a work expense, it's not like you are trying to buy a camper trailer so you can have a nap while at jobs

[aSimpleLife]

Yes...but only the poor people ever really get caught
The rich can't be paying tax.

OK...I think I am convinced about the fridge...I've got this 3 way Finch fridge which I used every day for 6 months back in 1985, but have never used since, have been lugging it around for 30 years, but have just noticed the top door is now twisted out of shape from the latest storage, so maybe it's time to pension it off for something more modern.

Now I've got to choose something. Might need another thread just for the fridge
I suppose an Engel or Waeco?

EDIT - Maybe one of these? - Engel ECLIPSE 38 Litre Fridge MR40F

Or the Waeco CFX-35?

Or take a punt on an Ebay 40L Danfoss compressor model?
40 Litre CAR Fridge Freezer CF 40 AC 12V 24V Portable | eBay

[Seano]

Engel...always an Engel. Make sure you get the travel cover that goes with the fridge as well.

[aSimpleLife]

Yep - got the Engel transit bag with the 40 Litre Fridge/Freezer - Digital Platinum Series
Goodness but it's big - have already put a shoulder out lifting it in - I probably don't need that much for my own purposes but 40 litres seems to be the optimum size - and it's done now - for anyone who's interested saved $250 + $125 for the bag by price matching a WA Engel online shop at Rays in VIC.

Have also decided to invest in a 20-25amp battery charger (still tossing up between Projecta, Ctek & Redarc), 180w of portable solar panels, the light bar spot flood for the front bumper and an interior led light bar that were recommended elsewhere here.
Just can't bring myself to cut a hole in a perfectly good roof though...but thanks for the sunroof suggestion anyway

[Red Bicycle]

H&R sway bars - approx $1000 plus fitting. I think having had B14 first and then H&R's I would have put the sway bars on first as best bang for the buck and absolutely makes the ride more enjoyable without the firmness of the coilovers.

[aSimpleLife]

Thanks for that. I will check it out with my new VW mechanic. While it's s business expense I'll take the luxury and lack of stress of not trying to do things myself.

So far I've bought the Engel 40l fridge (as mentioned). And I went for the 210w Cree LED light bar. Also went for the upmarket 120w projecta solar blanket - very expensive but so portable I can afford to leave it in the van. And a 35amp projecta battery charger for the 2 x 100ah aux batteries - I was almost seduced into one of those Redarc do everything BMS1230 but baulked at the price and some suggestions they are not as good as purported.
Looks like the suspension is all that's left.

[LogicprObe]

I have thought about that one many times...but I just can't work out how to justify it as part of doing IT technician work
Yes I should probably just save my money for the future repair bills

I use Loctite sometimes as an IT Technician.
It must be refrigerated.