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by shorehambeach
20 Jul 2016, 07:04
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Hello - Brighton based looking for advice!
Replies: 5
Views: 2624

Re: Hello - Brighton based looking for advice!

You're in luck

Barry from MALVERN VW on portslade basin
07734 005001

He has looked after both my vans for 6 years including
A full windows out restoration.

He's been working on VW vans for 50 + years.

Knows everything. Very well priced but is busy.
by shorehambeach
19 Jul 2016, 19:57
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Does a 1.9 DG petrol have a cambelt
Replies: 2
Views: 1217

Re: Does a 1.9 DG petrol have a cambelt

Thanks very much !

:ok
by shorehambeach
19 Jul 2016, 19:41
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Does a 1.9 DG petrol have a cambelt
Replies: 2
Views: 1217

Does a 1.9 DG petrol have a cambelt

Someone asked me and I didn't know.

Thanks
by shorehambeach
10 Jul 2014, 14:31
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Front Bimini to protect shiny new paint job ?
Replies: 6
Views: 5721

Re: Front Bimini to protect shiny new paint job ?

I think you need to search for a "Bonnet Bra"! https://www.google.co.uk/#q=vw+t25+bonnet+bra" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; They are out there. :rofl :ok I knew it would take seconds to come up trumps on this forum ! Here's me searching for 'Bimini VW front cover...
by shorehambeach
10 Jul 2014, 13:49
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Front Bimini to protect shiny new paint job ?
Replies: 6
Views: 5721

Front Bimini to protect shiny new paint job ?

My nice shiny van is just coming back from a nice new paint job after 6 months away :lol: Before our annual 2000 mile blast to France and back - i was thinking about getting a front cover that would still allow it to breathe but protect it from stone chips and demented french flies :-) Desite consul...
by shorehambeach
16 Oct 2013, 09:21
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Brighton / Sussex.. best place to take my van for a Bodywork
Replies: 7
Views: 2615

Re: Brighton / Sussex.. best place to take my van for a Bodywork

metalmick8y wrote:post some npicks up ,it will help no end
mm

Cant seem to post pick - too big then too small - then error :(
by shorehambeach
15 Oct 2013, 16:46
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Brighton / Sussex.. best place to take my van for a Bodywork
Replies: 7
Views: 2615

Brighton / Sussex.. best place to take my van for a Bodywork

My van ( thanks to the seaside :( ) has a few bleeds down the seams and corrosion on the bottom of the doors... and my wife :run decided to add a big dent to the sliding door so I've decided its time for her to go away for a month(s) or so and get sorted. Any advice for somewhere in Sussex/Brighton ...
by shorehambeach
13 Jun 2013, 09:54
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Keeping Cool !
Replies: 15
Views: 15281

Re: Keeping Cool !

Yes read the reviews - and the ones on their own website - which give it 4/5 with a few minor niggles. I think for that money i'll give it a try :) .....
by shorehambeach
12 Jun 2013, 10:48
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Keeping Cool !
Replies: 15
Views: 15281

Re: Keeping Cool !

Or you could try one of these: http://www.conrad-uk.com/ce/en/product/855205/Eufab-Compact-Air-Conditioner/?ref=detview1&rt=detview1&rb=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Got to be worth a try at ony £17.99 :) Thats the one for me! Thanks for all the replies guys and...
by shorehambeach
12 Jun 2013, 10:36
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Northern Spain - Galicia
Replies: 6
Views: 7246

Re: Northern Spain - Galicia

Yes many times :ok Beautiful rugged coastline and great local food. Very hilly !! :lol: however.... On the way stop at St Vincente De La Barqeura ( http://www.campingelrosal.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) very good but very busy in season ..... beautiful fishing villa...
by shorehambeach
30 May 2013, 14:37
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Keeping Cool !
Replies: 15
Views: 15281

Re: Keeping Cool !

Merci Beacoup ! :ok
by shorehambeach
23 May 2013, 14:44
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Keeping Cool !
Replies: 15
Views: 15281

Re: Keeping Cool !

Thanks for all the replies Guys. I regularly do 1500 + miles in my beloved T25 through France so am used to driving through the day on the tolls :ok


What about 12v fans in the back ? Any good ? Any recommendations ??

Thanks in advance...

:D
by shorehambeach
20 May 2013, 15:09
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Keeping Cool !
Replies: 15
Views: 15281

Re: Keeping Cool !

Try travelling in an evening, there can be far less traffic and it should be cooler. Small children will probably snooze anyway (we used to get our 2 into there pyjamas before setting off). You could also avoid the Peages ... most big jams are at toll stations. Ian Cheers Ian ! We do some big journ...
by shorehambeach
20 May 2013, 14:05
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Keeping Cool !
Replies: 15
Views: 15281

Keeping Cool !

Hello Peeps ! Summer time is coming... Any top tips for keeping the passengers cool this summer when sitting in a long French traffic jam in 35 degrees ! (Apart from icecreams.. open all window and vents .... and drinking buckets of ice water ....) I guess 12v fans (any pointers as to which are the ...
by shorehambeach
20 May 2013, 13:57
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Cornwall - when and where to go
Replies: 15
Views: 13658

Re: Cornwall - when and where to go

Treverda Farm is 2 miles from land End.... Great friendly site. Hook ups or further way in the fields. On site farm and farm shop - with great BBQ food fresh from the farm !!! Great site - very T25 friendly - cliff walk way to private beach and cove. 1 mile from Sennen Cove (stunning beach) Well wor...