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by Wakers
15 May 2008, 14:48
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Campsites in boscastle/Padstow area
Replies: 7
Views: 1136

Tristram camping site at Polzeath is a great site.. reasonalble facilities, great sea views and a good pub within walking distance. 01208 862215. Padstow Touring park . .about a twenty minute walk into town... really nice site.. http://www.padstowtouringpark.co.uk Or further up the coast in Bude is ...
by Wakers
14 May 2008, 07:11
Forum: Campers
Topic: Fridge advice...
Replies: 14
Views: 1734

Cheers Kev.. I wouldn't mind having it on gas but Tina is paranoid about it..even though we had a gas fridge in our bay years ago... Although like Louey I dont want to cut a hole in the side of the van..

so electric it will have to be...

cold beers for the weekend camping trip.... :D
by Wakers
13 May 2008, 20:29
Forum: Campers
Topic: Fridge advice...
Replies: 14
Views: 1734

Fridge advice...

Advice please...I've just got an Electolux 3 way fridge to fit in the van. I'm not going to use it on gas so do I have to vent it to the outside...?? cheers...
by Wakers
29 Apr 2008, 20:21
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: The old coolant pipe problem!!
Replies: 2
Views: 639

thanks mate...thats the weekend project sorted out....
by Wakers
29 Apr 2008, 20:06
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: The old coolant pipe problem!!
Replies: 2
Views: 639

The old coolant pipe problem!!

I've read the articles on wiki about rusty coolant pipes...Mine are rusty and leaking towards the rear of the bus near the rear cross brace,. The metal either side looks good and I thought of using a length of rubber hose, cut the rusty section out and insert the rubber in its place.. has anybody el...
by Wakers
21 Apr 2008, 21:01
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: New roof..
Replies: 4
Views: 1221

Stick it on ebay... if my recent experience is to go by it should fetch a good price... I was lucky and got the whole donor van for a few hundred quid... i got the alloys plus whole new interior as well.....
by Wakers
21 Apr 2008, 19:45
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: New roof..
Replies: 4
Views: 1221

New roof..

After much hard work I have all but finished putting my new roof on.. it looks great. Not too difficult a job just a lot of measuring before cutting and just put back in reverse order...what do you think...? [IMG:640:480]http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii319/rjwakers1/DSC06780.jpg[/img] [IMG:640:...
by Wakers
16 Feb 2008, 09:30
Forum: Modified
Topic: Interior pic
Replies: 2
Views: 1043

whoops!! that pic link didn't work!!!
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by Wakers
16 Feb 2008, 09:30
Forum: Modified
Topic: Interior pic
Replies: 2
Views: 1043

Interior pic

Just put in new r&r bed base and new door cards... Lined in black and white padded vinyl... hopefully big improvement on the old faded blue original....
by Wakers
06 Feb 2008, 19:13
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Smell of petrol....
Replies: 1
Views: 581

Smell of petrol....

Hi...I'm getting a strong smell of petrol when I restart the engine when it's hot...usually after a short trip... I've checked the fuel lines and the inline filter and they're fine......think it must be something to do with the carb or choke...any suggestions?
by Wakers
26 Oct 2007, 09:25
Forum: Modified
Topic: Crome Wheel Arches
Replies: 48
Views: 13235

chrome wheel arches

I recently got a set off ebay for 40 quid...they look just great on the van...super bling....