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by vic20
18 Aug 2011, 17:25
Forum: Campers
Topic: A chilling thread?
Replies: 1
Views: 716

A chilling thread?

Hi folks Need to change our current fridge which is just a cheapy blue coolbox thing with a fan in the lid. Reasons: A lot of condensation Drains battery quickly if just parked Even on hookup it is still more than the charger so runs slowly after 3 or 4 days When not pluged in it makes a coolbox The...
by vic20
03 Mar 2009, 13:56
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: welders in norfolk
Replies: 4
Views: 3538

Re: welders in norfolk

Ta Ricicles

Where abouts is he?
by vic20
02 Mar 2009, 18:48
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: welders in norfolk
Replies: 4
Views: 3538

welders in norfolk

Hi folks Am looking for a welder to do wheel arches/fridge panel in or near Norwich. Anyone recommend someone? Think Pepperami knew someone who did his Also any guestimates on cost for 2 front wheel arches, side panel under fridge and the little panel behind the rear wheel. Have the panels from Scho...
by vic20
26 Nov 2008, 01:22
Forum: Campers
Topic: Steering Wheel Problem....any ideas? I'm a total Newbie
Replies: 9
Views: 1669

Steering Wheel Problem....any ideas? I'm a total Newbie

Hi

Firstly hello

You will find lots of knowledeable people on here [unlike me] who should be able to help, however mine makes strange noises from the steering column and i just put it down to old age and creakiness

Good luck in your search
Joe
by vic20
21 Oct 2008, 19:28
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Alloys again. Audi A6
Replies: 15
Views: 3959

Re: Alloys again. Audi A6

Hi Bunny I have A6 alloys on our van, Autohomes Karisma, so not too different from yours from the sounds of it. A couple of [not great] piccys below [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x50/jjoesmith/Bill/SMDC0002.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x50/jjoesmith/Bill/SMDC0004.jpg[/...
by vic20
15 Oct 2008, 20:44
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: spare wheels issues
Replies: 11
Views: 2718

Re: spare wheels issues

I'm probably being thick, but can you really run with a 14" standard spare if the wheels have been changed for something non standard? Cheers Tim thick?... eeerm well as long as the overall diameter is the same and the wheel is fitted on the hub properly then.. no I have 16" rims with a 2...
by vic20
14 Oct 2008, 13:20
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Mk1 Golf and T25 headlights are they the same??
Replies: 9
Views: 4591

Re: Mk1 Golf and T25 headlights are they the same??


That's about how bright my ordinary lights are :?
by vic20
25 Sep 2008, 22:21
Forum: Campers
Topic: Question about rock roll hinges
Replies: 9
Views: 1725

Well, that has to be THE most painful afternoon. A real nightmare making a rear seat/bed from scratch - so many issues, ie will the back of the seat drop down flat with rear floor of vehicle? Do I want it to? Do I raise seat to allow for an extra storage area that covers rear floor? How much do I s...
by vic20
09 Aug 2008, 14:16
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Roof swapping
Replies: 5
Views: 1002

Re: Roof swapping

Thanks for the dvice so far - Mocki, may well be interested in the roof sometime

If the current roof is glued on, how do you get it off??

ta folks
by vic20
07 Aug 2008, 14:12
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Roof swapping
Replies: 5
Views: 1002

Roof swapping

Hi folks Not sure if this is a technical question or camper but here goes: We are thinking of changing the roof on the Karisma for a pop top. The logic for this is: For Can use the van for more everyday use - lower fits in car parks more streamined = better mpg? [only 1 brick high] More beds - depen...
by vic20
16 Jul 2008, 21:57
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Loire valley advice
Replies: 16
Views: 4932

Joker Kev wrote:Also brought one or two bottles back......

Kev

Would have dis-owned you if you hadn't

Glad you enjoyed. Off to Normandy next week

Joe
by vic20
08 Jul 2008, 18:37
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: under Dashboard switch...what does it do?
Replies: 12
Views: 1764

Re: under Dashboard switch...what does it do?

We had one of those too. Turned out it was for the speakers on the old crappy [now skpped] stereo, for sound in the back/front/both
by vic20
23 Jun 2008, 17:27
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Loire valley advice
Replies: 16
Views: 4932

Re: Loire valley advice

Joker Kev wrote:My biggest problem is what to leave out of the van to get the wine in!!

Kids, wife, seats.......
by vic20
21 Jun 2008, 19:38
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Loire valley advice
Replies: 16
Views: 4932

Re: Loire valley advice

Pepperami wrote:We bought enough sparkling wine from the caves at Samaur to float a battle ship.

Didn't realise that we left that much. :oops:
by vic20
21 Jun 2008, 14:00
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Loire valley advice
Replies: 16
Views: 4932

Re: Loire valley advice

Saumur [between Tours and Angers] is definately worth a wander around, good chateau/caslte/house thing at the top.

The zoo at Doué was also very good [although was 4 years ago]

Rosé wine from any farm seemed good :lol: