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Will be hitting continental Europe for the first time in my van this summer. I was wondering, do campsites provide a lead for hook-ups, or do you normally have to supply your own? Also, is some sort of adaptor required or are the same type of hook up plugs used as in the Uk. many thanks in advance f...

Am looking to book a ferry from England to mainland Europe this summer, probably from Kent to France or Belgium. I find the various ferry websites a bit of a minefield and want to get hold of the best deal. Can anyone recommend a site or a company? Never booked a ferry before, so don't know what to ...

I just realised that the filler neck is leaking on my new t25 when the tank is full. I have ordered some 'petropatch' to try and fix it. While waiting for this to be delivered I wondered if anyone had any experience doing this and had anything to share? Have dripping from pipe wall when full (i.e. w...

The sliding door on my t25 is hard to shut. It needs a good slam and push on the back section to close it. A mate's van closes much easier. I was wondering whether there is anything I can adjust, oil etc. to get it to close easier. Thanks in advance for any advice!

actually, i have one last question guys...

can i use any starter battery? or does it have to be one for a VW t25?

i notice that you need a specific starter battery for a particular car

i might try using one out of my mini

thanks in advance

thanks for all the replies folks

very useful information!

thanks ninjaturtle

could i use any normal car battery? some are cheaper than others, so it would be good to put in an affordable one.

ninja.turtle007 wrote:Most people use a normal car battery. Just don't run them too flat. Have a good search on here there is loads of info.

this might seem like a silly question, but what is a leisure battery? how is it different from a normal battery? my new T25 has the terminals and i need to put a battery in to run the fridge. lights etc. can i just stick in a normal car battery or do i need a special battery with a different voltage...