Vangear Modular Campervan User manual
Instructions for Vangear Modular Campervan systems
Thank you for purchasing a system from Vangear. For more information and fitting videos please visit
www.vangear.co.uk/faq
Please check for damages and report them within 48 hours of receiving the unit. Please keep the
original packaging in case you need to return the unit. We kindly request that you thoroughly test
all of the functions of your pod before going on holiday
We appreciate any feedback about our units. We would also appreciate any photos or videos of your
unit in your van that we could use on Facebook and social media. e-mail us at: info@vangear.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/vangearcampervanunits/
https://www.instagram.com/vangear/
We have fitting videos on our website www.vangear.co.uk/faq and our Vangear Youtube channel.
●Please check for delivery damage and keep any packaging.
●We have designed our units to be simple to fit, however, if you do not feel confident with any
part of the installation please ask for advice.
●Use the power cable to connect to the 12v power. Pass the cable through hole in the base of
the unit (the cable can easily be stretched out).
●Always empty the waste bottle at the same time as filling the water bottle to avoid overfilling
the waste bottle.
●When using the tap for the first time, turn the tap on/off a few times to clear any air.
●Water supply hoses should be regularly cleaned (pop into boiled water)
●We have supplied a Campingaz regulator (not Nano) for Campingaz bottles
R907/R904/R901.
●Instructions for the gas hob are included (Dometic or CAN). The guarantee for the hob is
handled via Dometic service centres. Please refer to the Dometic or CAN website:
https://www.dometic.com/en-gb/uk/support
https://www.cansrl.eu/contacts.html
●Instructions for the Vitrifrigo fridge are included . The guarantee for the fridge is handled via
Vitrifrigo service centres. Please refer to the website: https://www.penguinfrigo.co.uk
●We kindly request that you thoroughly test all of the functions of your pod before going on
holiday
Safety Information
●Only use the hob in well ventilated areas.
●Never close the lid when the burner is alight.
●Never change the gas bottle near naked flame.
●Always shut off the gas bottle at the regulator during transit.
●Use a CO2 alarm, check the battery regularly.
●Never leave your lit hob unattended.
●If the tambour door is stiff use silicone spray to lubricate the door tracks.
●Make sure the hob pot holders are pushed fully home to avoid rattles on the glass lid.
Front pod Fitting Instructions:
●Take care when drilling through the van floor.
●There are mounting slots in the base of the units and the units can be fixed to the floor using
the supplied bolts or one of our anchor cleats.
1. Position and dry fit the unit in place to check the positions of all units relative to van
2. Hint - it’s a good idea to mark the positions with masking tape
3. Mark the fixing holes through the slots in the base of the unit
4. Drill holes or fix cleats
5. Pass power cable through mounting slots
6. Re position unit and fix with hex bolts
7. Or use the anchor cleat option to fit to rail system i.e. VW Caravelle, California Beach etc
8. Anchor cleats for the VW rail system slide into the rail through plastic caps at the end of the
rails.
9. Note extra feet or supports may be needed to level the units so that the bolts/cleats pull down
the pod firmly. Make sure all bolts/cleats are very tight.
Fridge Pod
- This unit uses the Campingaz R904 or R907. The gas regulator and jubilee clip have been included.
- The 12v lead and optional external waste can be fed through the rear of the pod
- If you are installing the pod onto a rail system/seat brackets then a shorter bolt and smaller nut has
been included to fit under the fridge.
- For instructions on the hobs please refer to the included instruction manuals.
- Due to the numerous positionings of the units there may be the need for drilling an additional in
the plywood base of the unit.
Modular systems
Please use our fitting video for additional help alongside the following instructions
www.vangear.co.uk/faq
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zATmStUqa00&t=33s&ab_channel=vangear
Parts included
Instructions
Always dry fit the units and work out their positions relative to the van/seats/bed etc and see if any
modifications are needed.
The rear pod is height and depth adjustable. With mounting slots in the base and brackets to hold
the pod back to the wall of the van.
The included hex infill piece can be attached to the end of the rear pod using the included
connecting plate and ½” flange screws.
Cooler stand (Maxi System only)
The cooler stand is fitted using the mounting slots and a bracket at the rear. The side upstands are
fitted to suit your cooler.
Storage stand (Maxi Fridge system only)
The storage unit in the Maxi Fridge system is fixed onto the stand using the corner brackets and the
½” flange screws.
Fitting your system
Always dry fit the units and work out their positions relative to the van/seats/bed etc and
see if any modifications are needed.
Establish the height of the rear pod - with the help of another pair of hands / clamps offer up
the rear pod and establish which height you want the legs set at. Mark or measure the legs
Place the rear pod on its side on a workbench and fix the legs (with your marks /
measurements) using 8 x 1” x 10 s/s screws NOTE you may need to cut down the legs (angle
covers supplied) and redrill the holes as the legs should sit below the aluminum trim and
flush to the front of the pod
●Reposition the rear pod into the van with the rear section fitted loose, mark the mounting
slots and adjust the rear section and fix with 1” x 10 s/s screws
●Fix the pod back to the wall of the van (we have supplied brackets but there are many
different ways in which this could be done i.e. if you have trim panels there may be
something behind the panel that can be utilised to secure the unit)
●Fit the cross-bar, fit the t- trim on to the legs and fit the rear bottom inset panel (may need to
be cut)
●Note extra feet or supports may be needed to level the units so that the bolts/cleats pull
down the pod firmly. Make sure all bolts/cleats are very tight.
●We have included additional raised feet with the optional Unwin rail for if you want to mount
the rail on the surface of the van floor.
Find us at:
www.vangear.co.uk/faq
Email: info@vangear.co.uk
Tel: 01444 247129
Sam: 07810 592353
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