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by callanish
22 Mar 2014, 10:20
Forum: Campers
Topic: Rear drive away awning
Replies: 4
Views: 3066

Rear drive away awning

Hi

Am thinking about a rear drive away awning, has anyone got any experience of them and which if any are the best ......
Thanks

Andrew
by callanish
17 Mar 2014, 00:49
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Original Westie on board 240v charger help
Replies: 6
Views: 1412

Re: Original Westie on board 240v charger help

Many thanks guys ..
Is humming away like a good un

Andy
by callanish
16 Mar 2014, 22:50
Forum: Campers
Topic: Westie sink tap
Replies: 5
Views: 3035

Re: Westie sink tap

Hi
Thanks a lot for your replies guys

Andrew
by callanish
16 Mar 2014, 18:03
Forum: Campers
Topic: Westie sink tap
Replies: 5
Views: 3035

Westie sink tap

Hi all Prepping for the summer put water in the drinking water tank .....turned on the tap.Yes water success, was less successful turning it off,pump still ran when tap turned off and needed a smack with a book to turn it off !!!!!! If I have to replace it has anyone any ideas where I could get a au...
by callanish
02 Feb 2014, 21:12
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Original Westie on board 240v charger help
Replies: 6
Views: 1412

Original Westie on board 240v charger help

I know I may be mad but I want to repair my on board 240v charger. I think the coil over temperature sensor has failed ( if I short it out the charger works ) does any one know what temperature these are set to work at ?

Thanks in advance

Andrew
by callanish
18 Jul 2013, 20:36
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Vanagon syndrome or not Vanagon syndrome help
Replies: 13
Views: 3558

Re: Vanagon syndrome or not Vanagon syndrome help

Thanks guys looks like you are both pointing me in the same direction

1664 yes please can u send it via here or do u need an email addy

Andrew
by callanish
17 Jul 2013, 23:24
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Vanagon syndrome or not Vanagon syndrome help
Replies: 13
Views: 3558

Re: Vanagon syndrome or not Vanagon syndrome help

Thanks
I love this power unit its responsive and pulls well but these flakey electrics are a little bit irritating........ steve is a wizzard and i am going to ask for his help too.
Thanks for the offer of the loom i will let you know
Andrew
by callanish
17 Jul 2013, 21:12
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Vanagon syndrome or not Vanagon syndrome help
Replies: 13
Views: 3558

Re: Vanagon syndrome or not Vanagon syndrome help

Hi

it is indeed 2.1 injection

Andrew
by callanish
17 Jul 2013, 14:53
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Vanagon syndrome or not Vanagon syndrome help
Replies: 13
Views: 3558

Vanagon syndrome or not Vanagon syndrome help

Hi A couple of years ago Steve ( Gasure) sorted my syndrome and very happy I was too, it now seems to have returned .. Is this possible or should I look at another possible cause of ignition cut out, failing to re start followed by re start like nothing had happened. Any help would be welcome as we ...
by callanish
25 Dec 2012, 01:05
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Hook up and main battery
Replies: 5
Views: 1625

Re: Hook up and main battery

Hi and a Merry Christmas, looks certain that my bbb L20 has failed as i cant detect ant out put and looks like at least one resistor has fried on the pcb..............question is has anyone got a working replacement for sale OR is there a simple fix for the lack of twin output points found on todays...
by callanish
24 Jun 2012, 22:01
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Vanagon Syndrome??? Totally at a loss
Replies: 16
Views: 4073

Re: Vanagon Syndrome??? Totally at a loss

Hi as i understand it the problem with this syndrome is caused by the airflow meter sending false signals to the engine management system which it didnt recognise causing it to shut down. The capacitor smooths out these issues and cures the problem..........since it has been done the engine tends to...
by callanish
24 Jun 2012, 00:57
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Vanagon Syndrome??? Totally at a loss
Replies: 16
Views: 4073

Re: Vanagon Syndrome??? Totally at a loss

Hi I spent £500 out of the udders of my cash cow and gave it to a garage who claimed to have a man on the staff who knew these vehicles inside out..........they fiddled and twiddled ........replaced leads cap and the like .....they stood in a huddle round my engine and scratched their collective hea...
by callanish
24 Jun 2012, 00:35
Forum: Campers
Topic: Anyone run a tin-top as a camper?
Replies: 30
Views: 9581

Re: Anyone run a tin-top as a camper?

tesco have some foam play matting ( multi coloured stuff like big jigsaw pieces) which fits the floor space of my westie almost perfectly and cures smooth knee syndrome when the top is down......is also warm to walk on almost anytime of the year.....

Andrew
by callanish
24 Jun 2012, 00:19
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Driving with fridge on gas
Replies: 6
Views: 2512

Re: Driving with fridge on gas

Hi

drive with my fridge on gas and its fine (I also run a carbon monoxide detector full time )......12v doesnt work........one of the list of jobs that needs sorting....

Andrew
by callanish
03 May 2012, 23:18
Forum: Campers
Topic: 1989 Leisuredrive on board water tank, how many gallons ?
Replies: 8
Views: 1594

Re: 1989 Leisuredrive on board water tank, how many gallons ?

Hi I own a Westie with an on board water tank. So long as theres a couple of kettlefulls available for the journey then thats all i need the capacity to be. REM it will cost you in fuel to carry drinking and grey water (1 gallon of water weighs 10 lbs) so my advice would be to keep water quantities ...