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by winber55
18 Aug 2008, 11:48
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Coolant expansion tank quick fix??
Replies: 7
Views: 1287

Thanks for that tip! Worked a treat! Job done so now we have peace of mind going to swanage for the weekend.
by winber55
15 Aug 2008, 11:49
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Coolant expansion tank quick fix??
Replies: 7
Views: 1287

Managed fine by making sure we had plenty of water with us and topping up on arrival. Didn't lose much at all in the end but still needs mending. Have got a new tank from GSF and am hoping to fit it tonight. Is there anything i should be aware of in advance? Is it an easy job? Thanks for your replie...
by winber55
08 Aug 2008, 19:43
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Coolant expansion tank quick fix??
Replies: 7
Views: 1287

Coolant expansion tank quick fix??

Have just taken van out for a run and noticed smoke coming out of back. Turns out its a leak in the expansion tank and coolant is dripping onto the exhaust causing the smoke. My question is, is there a quick way of sealing the leak for the short term? we need the van tomorrow to pick up some furnitu...
by winber55
15 Jul 2008, 11:06
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Wind down window rubbers
Replies: 6
Views: 1126

Thanks for that all :D
I'll have another look at JK now I have an idea of what I'm looking for :!: :!:
by winber55
14 Jul 2008, 11:49
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Wind down window rubbers
Replies: 6
Views: 1126

Wind down window rubbers

Hi Hope I can make sense about this.. We are in need of some new rubbers for the driver and passenger doors. The bit we are after is the bottom edge where the window goes down into. I've looked on Just Kampers and they only seem to do the rubbers for the fixed windows but not the bit I'm after. Coul...
by winber55
02 Jul 2008, 12:02
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Fitting jail bars
Replies: 5
Views: 789

Fitting jail bars

Hi all

Thinking of fitting jail bars but was wondering how they are attached? Does it involve drilling holes in the van? :?: :shock:
by winber55
14 May 2008, 11:29
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Campsites in boscastle/Padstow area
Replies: 7
Views: 1026

Campsites in boscastle/Padstow area

Anyone have any recommendations? Looking to go early June for a few days
by winber55
09 May 2008, 11:08
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Big meadow campsite in Near Ilfracombe
Replies: 5
Views: 1154

No-one?

Anyone recommend one in the area then? :)
by winber55
08 May 2008, 11:22
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Big meadow campsite in Near Ilfracombe
Replies: 5
Views: 1154

Big meadow campsite in Near Ilfracombe

Anyone been here? Is it any good? Looked on Uk campsites but no reviews. Thinking of going for August bank holiday.
by winber55
30 Jan 2008, 11:46
Forum: Campers
Topic: Winter camping
Replies: 35
Views: 10933

Thank you!! :D
by winber55
30 Jan 2008, 10:35
Forum: Campers
Topic: Winter camping
Replies: 35
Views: 10933

[quote="joshb"]We went skiing in glenmore last week, stayed at top campsite ( thanks for tip Jed) with electric hook up we were toasty warm using a fan heater and a small oil filled radiator, we had a coleman blackcat heater as a backup too, and also I fitted a coleman hot water on demand,...
by winber55
29 Jan 2008, 08:34
Forum: Campers
Topic: Winter camping
Replies: 35
Views: 10933

Winter camping

Ok. been thinking about trying the van out for a couple of nights in Feb BUT we have no heating in the van. Am i crazy to be thinking it, or do you have any tips to help keep us nice and cosy? I hate sleeping bags as well, has to be duvet. :)
by winber55
18 Oct 2007, 11:40
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Windows leaking in High top!
Replies: 4
Views: 1114

Asked him this morning and it has already been used and still leaking :roll:
by winber55
17 Oct 2007, 20:59
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Windows leaking in High top!
Replies: 4
Views: 1114

no he hasn't as far as I know, me being a newbie have no idea what that is!!! :oops:
Anyone care to elaborate?!
by winber55
17 Oct 2007, 08:54
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Windows leaking in High top!
Replies: 4
Views: 1114

Windows leaking in High top!

Hi all, I'm asking this question for a friend at work. He has just bought a T25 Holdsworth conversion and has discovered that the sliding windows in the hightop leak really badly. He has had the seals replaced at a local caravan place but it hasn't solved the problem. Anyone have similar probs and i...