Reversing - let there be light

Finding time to do things to the van is difficult these days - so much else going on - but I was determined to sort the reverse lights out, so got underneath at the weekend.

The old reverse light switch was unbolted again - and the washer kept safe as the new one didn't come with one. I decided it was also worth replacing the spade plug connectors too whilst I was at it, so cut off the old ones, stripped back some wire and crimped on two new plugs. With the new switch screwed back in and new plugs on I tested by slotting the 'box into reverse - we have lights again! I did try all sorts of ideas to try and cover the wires to try and protect them from the elements, but in the end settled on wrapping tighly in electrical tape - it looks neat and should offer some protection. Given it took 27 years for the original to fail, I'm hopeful that this should last a while!

I'll post some photos later.