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by rikg24
27 Jun 2014, 16:58
Forum: Campers
Topic: westfalia poptop storage?
Replies: 12
Views: 3306

Re: westfalia poptop storage?

hulky wrote:Just got one of these for my luggage pan

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Thats great but you need the early roof :(
by rikg24
18 Jun 2014, 18:51
Forum: Campers
Topic: westfalia poptop storage?
Replies: 12
Views: 3306

Re: westfalia poptop storage?

Ralf85 wrote:
rikg24 wrote:The earlier roof seams to be a much better idea to me.is there no factory rack or storage solutions for the later roofs.

See above!
Yep i see you can by the older version i was wondering what other racks /nets /solutions for roof storage people used . :)
by rikg24
17 Jun 2014, 20:15
Forum: Campers
Topic: westfalia poptop storage?
Replies: 12
Views: 3306

Re: westfalia poptop storage?

The earlier roof seams to be a much better idea to me.is there no factory rack or storage solutions for the later roofs.
by rikg24
16 Jun 2014, 17:38
Forum: Campers
Topic: westfalia poptop storage?
Replies: 12
Views: 3306

westfalia poptop storage?

I have the late poptop roof without the storage facility thats on the earlier roof has any one come up with a rack for the front part of the roof or any other ideas cheers Rik :)
by rikg24
13 Apr 2014, 10:23
Forum: Campers
Topic: Reader Rides (trial thread)
Replies: 146
Views: 993575

Re: Reader Rides (trial thread)

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by rikg24
19 Aug 2013, 19:54
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: cruising / top speed
Replies: 73
Views: 24790

Re: cruising / top speed

Having been on my first trip in my camper i was surprised and quite pleased with it ability to keep up with traffic on motorways and A roads .So i was wondering what the different engine /models cruised at ? mine is a 1.6td westy poptop and sat happily at 70/75 mph and even hit the heady height dow...
by rikg24
10 Jul 2013, 21:09
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: cruising / top speed
Replies: 73
Views: 24790

Re: cruising / top speed

When I first got my camper I traveled on the motorway at an indicated 70mph keeping up with the flow of cars around me occasionally a little faster down hill or passing "silverbacks" that were in my way. I used lots of diesel and oil too :shock: . Last year I slowed down to an indicated 6...
by rikg24
10 Jul 2013, 18:18
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: cruising / top speed
Replies: 73
Views: 24790

Re: cruising / top speed

So going off the replies it would appear i have an optimistic speedo which may be the case im going to check it with sat nav next time out im not sure how out of sink it is though as it was happily keeping up with traffic .
by rikg24
10 Jul 2013, 06:44
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: cruising / top speed
Replies: 73
Views: 24790

cruising / top speed

Having been on my first trip in my camper i was surprised and quite pleased with it ability to keep up with traffic on motorways and A roads .So i was wondering what the different engine /models cruised at ? mine is a 1.6td westy poptop and sat happily at 70/75 mph and even hit the heady height down...
by rikg24
26 Jun 2013, 20:33
Forum: Campers
Topic: westy waste tank with lowered springs
Replies: 8
Views: 1635

Re: westy waste tank with lowered springs

cheers will give them a good wd 40 ing tonight as im doing at weekend brickwerks suggest -40 eibachs for a westie so you may be pushing it at -50 especially if may be they are a little tied 2nd hand ??
by rikg24
26 Jun 2013, 20:15
Forum: Campers
Topic: westy waste tank with lowered springs
Replies: 8
Views: 1635

Re: westy waste tank with lowered springs

how much have you lowered it? as ive just bought some for my westie bu not yet fitted them..
by rikg24
30 May 2013, 20:29
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: colour coding costs?
Replies: 3
Views: 765

Re: colour coding costs?

jimpainter wrote:All depends on what prep work is needed and condition of whats being sprayed.
obviously im not asking for a quote here just a ball park idea of price .the panels and bumper are all in good nick no repairs necessary just general prepping .. :)
by rikg24
29 May 2013, 17:46
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: colour coding costs?
Replies: 3
Views: 765

colour coding costs?

I want to give my van a quick uplift before a winter paint job and mild resto ..what do you think it would cost to get bumpers mirrors and side planks colour coded in white with the black rubbing strip picked out?? Anyone any idea / guess :)
by rikg24
12 May 2013, 11:48
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: 205/70/15 pic wanted
Replies: 7
Views: 2225

Re: 205/70/15 pic wanted

Cheers Steve you've put me to shame :oops:
by rikg24
12 May 2013, 11:05
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: 205/70/15 pic wanted
Replies: 7
Views: 2225

Re: 205/70/15 pic wanted

speaking to my tyre guy yesterday he was struggling to find a 205/65/15 in a commercial tyre Really? :? Plenty here: http://www.tyretraders.com/tyresearchresults.aspx?width=205&ratio=65&rim=15&man=All&flat=False&filter=Price&ftype=Ascending&pricing=1&cat=Commercial%2...