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by shepster
18 Aug 2026, 05:16
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Compressor fridge batttery charging.
Replies: 6
Views: 185

Re: Compressor fridge batttery charging.

Other than solar, and obviously electric hook up, theres little way of charging your battery. You can run the motor I suppose but unless you have a dc to dc (b2b) charger fitted that will take a while or use a genny, neither of which would make you very popular! Without a decent charging system the ...
by shepster
10 Jul 2026, 04:16
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gas "hot air"heater via a vent into cab
Replies: 4
Views: 3245

Re: Gas "hot air"heater via a vent into cab

You mean a heater such as a 'Propex' ?

They're designed for that very use, if fitted correctly they vent outside via the exhaust so perfectly safe.
by shepster
28 May 2026, 06:47
Forum: Campers
Topic: Fridge replacement
Replies: 17
Views: 8339

Re: Fridge replacement

I have a Vitrofrigo (I think thats how its spelt) 50ltr compressor fridge which has been great, not the cheapest but really quite low consumption.

I do have a lithium battery and 215w solid solar panel though so I guess that helps.
by shepster
09 May 2026, 05:51
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: T25 15” Wheel & Lift Setup – Tyre Recommendations?
Replies: 4
Views: 17391

Re: T25 15” Wheel & Lift Setup – Tyre Recommendations?

I've got 215/70 ×15" Yokohama Geolandars on Ronal ET 23 on my camper, 2.1 with the Brickwerks lift kit and it pulls nicely enough.
by shepster
31 Mar 2026, 06:04
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Replacing rear drive shaft
Replies: 3
Views: 9021

Re: Replacing rear drive shaft

Make sure they are 'built' correctly, by that I mean the one side of the inner race has shamfer on it which goes towards the shaft not the wheel/gearbox. Also they need to be 'clocked' spend a little time on Google and look for videos (yes I'm old) on rebuilding and clocking T25 CV joints, apart fro...
by shepster
25 Mar 2026, 07:01
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Sliding door won’t lock
Replies: 10
Views: 16897

Re: Sliding door won’t lock

Can you lock it from the inside (small lever that moves up and down) if so next check the outer handle to see if the 'locking lug' operates with the key, as stated above the cable/rod is there purely to release the catch at the back of the door.
by shepster
01 Mar 2026, 07:44
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Electrical issues / questions 1.9DG water-cooled
Replies: 16
Views: 38958

Re: Electrical issues / questions 1.9DG water-cooled

A lot of top VW mechanics started off just like you 8) As luck would have it I have a 1985 VW T3 high-top camper with a 1.9L DG water-cooled carburetted engine. But I'm not one of the aforementioned top mechanics LOOL and I bought it 4 months ago so I can't answer accurately... but I can help with ...
by shepster
10 Feb 2026, 06:57
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Help! T3 starting issue
Replies: 6
Views: 27969

Re: Help! T3 starting issue

Faulty 'new' pump? Long shout I know but worth trying another. Don't take this the wrong way but you haven't put the fuel pipes on the the pump the wrong way have you? I've done it in the past and as I run mine on lpg the petrol could be seen 'bubbling ' in the filter. I know you said the fuel lines...
by shepster
20 Jan 2026, 06:56
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Solar panels only provide trickle charge
Replies: 4
Views: 26335

Re: Solar panels only provide trickle charge

See whats coming out of the panel on a sunny day (difficult this time of year I know) for starters and take it from there.

If you're getting a decent voltage from the panel then maybe the controller is shagged?
by shepster
19 Nov 2025, 17:23
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 2.1DJ vs 1.9DG
Replies: 9
Views: 13492

Re: 2.1DJ vs 1.9DG

I've also been running a 2.1 on a carb and lpg for probably 15yrs without a problem, early van too with early cooling system.

Plumbed the cooler/heater thing in as well, well worth it in my opinion.
by shepster
02 Nov 2025, 08:19
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox upgrades
Replies: 4
Views: 7525

Re: Gearbox upgrades

Make sure the wheel/tyre combo are of a standard size too, many people put car wheels on with low profile tyres which screws the gearing up.
by shepster
07 Oct 2025, 06:13
Forum: Campers
Topic: Winter covers
Replies: 7
Views: 37139

Re: Winter covers

The JK poptop covers should fit, I have a Westy style poptop roof on my van and the daughter has a solid sided Holdsworth poptop conversion and we both have the covers from JK.