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by stevenm
28 Jul 2021, 10:01
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Exhaust Recommendations Dorset
Replies: 5
Views: 1302

Exhaust Recommendations Dorset

Looks like a new exhaust may be needed (2.1 DJ) not sure whether to go stainless steel or not

Anyone know of any good places to get the work done around Dorchester Poole Bournemouth?
by stevenm
30 Apr 2014, 21:27
Forum: Campers
Topic: Is this you???
Replies: 2
Views: 1836

Re: Is this you???

I'm not convinced that is a good solution. Iif you look carefully at the photos you can see that the gutters appear to have warped. With a heavy load and or large surface area you could end up with a damaged van and boards
by stevenm
22 Aug 2012, 21:04
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Campsite between Cherbourg and Mont Saint-Michel
Replies: 4
Views: 1576

Re: Campsite between Cherbourg and Mont Saint-Michel

Thanks guys I'l check those out.
by stevenm
16 Aug 2012, 20:52
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Autosleeper Trident Which Tyres?
Replies: 6
Views: 3394

Re: Autosleeper Trident Which Tyres?

Thanks for all the advise was planning to stick with stock 185's now considering 205's
by stevenm
16 Aug 2012, 20:49
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Campsite between Cherbourg and Mont Saint-Michel
Replies: 4
Views: 1576

Campsite between Cherbourg and Mont Saint-Michel

Thinking about a week in France in early September

Any recommendations on campsites or wildcamping spots between Cherbourg and Mont Saint-Michel would be appreciated

As would any general info ferries, recent experiences etc
by stevenm
02 Aug 2012, 19:29
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Autosleeper Trident Which Tyres?
Replies: 6
Views: 3394

Autosleeper Trident Which Tyres?

Damn it's time to buy new tyres

At the moment I have Enduro 185R 14C 8PR 102's fited

Any recommendations and sizes would be appreciated
by stevenm
20 Apr 2010, 09:31
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Squeeky front brakes---not anymore......
Replies: 17
Views: 3419

Re: Squeeky front brakes---master cylinder???

CycloneMike wrote:Its worth changing the flexi hoses. They can break down internally acting like a one way valve causing the calipers to drag. Often overlooked but they don't last for ever.
Regards
Mike.

Just had this problem myself squeeky front brakes traced to worn pads and a bulging hose
by stevenm
01 Jul 2009, 12:40
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Coolant leak at coolant level sensor / header tank
Replies: 3
Views: 824

Re: Coolant leak at coolant level sensor / header tank

Thanks guy

Yes it is a proper blue header tank cap

Looks like its off to VW for a new sensor and headertank
by stevenm
01 Jul 2009, 09:43
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Coolant leak at coolant level sensor / header tank
Replies: 3
Views: 824

Coolant leak at coolant level sensor / header tank

Recently noticed I was slowly losing coolant On investigation there was coolant in the recess on the header tank where the level sensor is As the seal in the header tank cap looked a bit knackered replaced that first Coolant still collecting in recess on the header tank Fittted new seal to coolant l...
by stevenm
30 Sep 2007, 10:32
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Me door keeps opening!
Replies: 12
Views: 2303

Just had this problem myself and cured it as per T3teedub's post above by moving the post up.

Try this before you start parting with your cash.
by stevenm
06 Jan 2007, 17:59
Forum: Technical Questions and Answers (archived from live forum)
Topic: fiamma bike rack
Replies: 6
Views: 1233

Opps should read 25mm

Sorry
by stevenm
06 Jan 2007, 13:31
Forum: Technical Questions and Answers (archived from live forum)
Topic: fiamma bike rack
Replies: 6
Views: 1233

Fitted on my Autosleeper although it is offset about 250mm because of the ladder

But it is not noticable
by stevenm
19 Jun 2006, 17:26
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Leisure Battery
Replies: 3
Views: 1404

Leisure Battery

I know this has been asked before and there is some info in the wiki.

But has anyone found a proper leisure battery that fits under the front passenger seat.
by stevenm
05 May 2006, 07:57
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: high top or not? Who likes them and who doesn't?
Replies: 81
Views: 20219

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by stevenm
23 Apr 2006, 18:24
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Awnings - What's out there?
Replies: 9
Views: 1861

Got this extra large one last year, bit of a bugger to put up but ideal if you want space

http://www.campershop.co.uk/awnings/tou ... obilxl.htm