Van Maintenance

Watts in the Back: Setting Up a Work Van's Power Without the Generator Din

A practical, no-nonsense look at running tools and charging kit from a work van without flattening the starter battery or dragging a generator to every job. We cover inverter sizing, leisure battery and split-charge basics, cable and fuse safety, and why idling a diesel van is a poor substitute for a proper setup.

Nov 11, 2026

Before the Gritters Come: A Half-Hour Winter Once-Over for Your Work Van

Winter breakdowns rarely announce themselves. They begin as a sluggish starter, a smeared windscreen or a door seal letting in a trickle. This is the half-hour driveway routine that catches those small failures before they turn into a cold, expensive morning.

Nov 11, 2026