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Daft question re. internal dimensions

Last post by RageofKlugman « 15 Nov 2017, 09:57
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by RageofKlugman » 10 Nov 2017, 13:29

Apologies for a random post. My wife has her heart set on a T25 camper, and I'm trying to figure out how feasible it would be to fit a properly...

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Last post by RageofKlugman
15 Nov 2017, 09:57
opening windows in place of fixed Devon conversion windows

Last post by Johnmck « 13 Nov 2017, 18:03
Replies: 7
by Johnmck » 07 Nov 2017, 19:21

Hi Would like to swap out fixed windows in Devon for some that open/ slide. I ones I see advertised seem to be out of caravelles etc. How do I know...

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Last post by Johnmck
13 Nov 2017, 18:03
O/S/F wing & seat mount repair advice please

Last post by rowlesy « 13 Nov 2017, 07:51
Replies: 7
by tandemsandy » 31 Oct 2017, 19:56

So before I splash the cash at Brickwerks, can I just check I’ve got the right idea here!
Drivers side front arch is gone all round the filler plus...

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Last post by rowlesy
13 Nov 2017, 07:51
sliding window in a ifor williams trailer

Last post by dave lfc « 12 Nov 2017, 15:09

by dave lfc » 12 Nov 2017, 15:09

hi everyone in the process of buy a box trailer and was wanting to fit a sliding window in it.would it be possible to use a window out of a t25 and...

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Last post by dave lfc
12 Nov 2017, 15:09
Cab Door Adjustment

Last post by peteinnit « 10 Nov 2017, 09:23
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by peteinnit » 27 Oct 2017, 16:48

Hi all,
I've just fitted a couple of 'new' cab doors and just can't get the offside to close freely, so wondering if anyone has any tips on...

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Last post by peteinnit
10 Nov 2017, 09:23
What colour is my t25???

Last post by rustysyncro « 08 Nov 2017, 09:27
Replies: 7
by rustysyncro » 07 Nov 2017, 11:21

Hi all, I'm trying to get he correct paint for my bus, cannot seem to find anything to indicate what colour it is? What should I be looking for??...

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Last post by rustysyncro
08 Nov 2017, 09:27
Strut Design Problems

Last post by petethefeet « 07 Nov 2017, 18:20
Replies: 9
by Dhammadad » 06 Nov 2017, 14:09

Hi,

Having real issues getting a company to send the right replacement struts for my van. SGS are insistent that they semt the right ones (they...

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Last post by petethefeet
07 Nov 2017, 18:20
Fiamma awning brackets

Last post by California Dreamin « 08 Nov 2017, 22:49
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by randolph57 » 07 Nov 2017, 17:46

I'm after a set of Fiamma F45s awning brackets but I also want a support at the 'C' post. I have seen this 'slimmer' bracket on a few German vans but...

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Last post by California Dreamin
08 Nov 2017, 22:49
Post rain leak check

Last post by Plasticman « 05 Nov 2017, 14:36
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by Santa79 » 04 Nov 2017, 18:43

So after the rain we've had up here in Lincs over the last couple of days, I thought I'd have a look around the new Gipsy to see if it's actually...

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Last post by Plasticman
05 Nov 2017, 14:36
Spraying dinatrol in a cavity.

Last post by itchyfeet « 03 Nov 2017, 15:26
Replies: 11
by itchyfeet » 04 Sep 2017, 19:36

I have had a small section of panel above trailing arm welded in by what2do , also a small bit of the inner arch which I added the service hole to...

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Last post by itchyfeet
03 Nov 2017, 15:26
Tin top gutter repair.

Last post by Johnmck « 02 Nov 2017, 21:22
Replies: 5
by bigbadbob76 » 24 Oct 2017, 13:29

Hi folks.
The gutters on my late model tin-top are looking a bit the worse for the dreaded rust.
There's no leaks into the van, just the upward...

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Last post by Johnmck
02 Nov 2017, 21:22
table

Last post by CovKid « 21 Dec 2017, 10:39
Replies: 13
by Stovies » 02 Nov 2017, 16:48

Hi All, im looking at making a table for Elly as the one I have is kinda oval shape and rolls about when not in use, what do you people use and where...

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Last post by CovKid
21 Dec 2017, 10:39
DOKA bodykits

Last post by coolrunnings « 02 Nov 2017, 12:42

by coolrunnings » 02 Nov 2017, 12:42

Anyone know a stockist of DOKA bodykits in Caravelle style, big bumpers and side planks (as called in Germany)

Found some at vw-winkler in a...

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Last post by coolrunnings
02 Nov 2017, 12:42
Pop top tricky to open

Last post by petethefeet « 29 Oct 2017, 22:54
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by Dhammadad » 29 Oct 2017, 07:37

Hi,

Apologies if this is lacking in detail. Its our first van and I'm a bit of a newbie.

We've a 1988 T3 and all seems well apart from the pop...

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Last post by petethefeet
29 Oct 2017, 22:54
Filling holes fibre glass roof

Last post by mariner « 29 Oct 2017, 20:13
Replies: 11
by mariner » 07 Oct 2017, 15:44

Hi guys, I've a super Viking with the steel bar running round the back of the roof and I need a bit of advice on repairing the roof so I can...

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Last post by mariner
29 Oct 2017, 20:13
Tailgate door seal

Last post by NicBeeee « 28 Oct 2017, 13:45
Replies: 10
by captain Byrne » 26 Oct 2017, 10:05

Anybody recommend a decent quality tailgate door seal at a reasonable price. Brickwerks sell good ones for £34 but are out of stock. VW Heritage have...

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Last post by NicBeeee
28 Oct 2017, 13:45
Tree Sap on paintwork

Last post by 300CE « 25 Oct 2017, 19:43
Replies: 10
by ryantrooper » 18 Oct 2017, 15:34

Hi All,

Just recently moved into a new place so the van has a new parking spot, (off road parking a plus!) however, it's now under a tree and is...

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Last post by 300CE
25 Oct 2017, 19:43
wax oil

Last post by Dubworth « 21 Oct 2017, 16:35
Replies: 4
by sarahandthebear » 20 Oct 2017, 21:50

Going to be wax oiling the old van for winter and its the first time i have ever done it so just a few tips on which brands are best and most...

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Last post by Dubworth
21 Oct 2017, 16:35
T4 cab seats in T25

Last post by bene « 19 Oct 2017, 12:45
Replies: 14
by Johnmck » 01 Sep 2017, 21:41

Hi have tried searching but cannot find answer.
Can you simply fit a T4 seat into t25? and if so can you use t4 swivel?
thanks

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Last post by bene
19 Oct 2017, 12:45
sliding window seal

Last post by bigherb « 18 Oct 2017, 07:03
Replies: 7
by Ads1987 » 16 Oct 2017, 20:07

Hi Guys,

My sliding window on the drivers side by the sink is rattling about like hell, most of the felt u channel has dissolved so i'm trying to...

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Last post by bigherb
18 Oct 2017, 07:03
what do I need to replace here?

Last post by Jim San « 16 Oct 2017, 16:41
Replies: 14
by killerme » 13 Jun 2017, 07:30

1989 T25 1600TD. I need to replace some parts of the cabin windows. Can someone help to identify which bits I need to get. Am I looking at just the...

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Last post by Jim San
16 Oct 2017, 16:41
Replacing cowl around steering wheel

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 15 Oct 2017, 17:49
Replies: 6
by itchyfeet » 15 Oct 2017, 11:00

Top bit has always been broken, got a 'new' one but old one hard to get off even when broken.

I'm wondering if it fits on with steering wheel in...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
15 Oct 2017, 17:49
O/S rear glass replacement

Last post by davidoft1 « 14 Oct 2017, 21:20
Replies: 1
by sandyman » 14 Oct 2017, 20:40

My rear two rear side windows are made of plastic (for some reason! Perhaps someone can enlighten me :)). One recently developed a gash which got...

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Last post by davidoft1
14 Oct 2017, 21:20
Roof hold down clamps

Last post by freckvan1 « 13 Oct 2017, 21:05
Replies: 7
by freckvan1 » 07 May 2017, 20:25

I need to replace my side elevating roof hold down clamps.

Protex fasteners stainless clamps look good and wondered if anyone has replaced their own...

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Last post by freckvan1
13 Oct 2017, 21:05
Autosleeper rear seat catch/lock upgrade?

Last post by Crackers211 « 12 Oct 2017, 21:22
Replies: 21
by badgerwhisper » 17 Jan 2017, 15:49
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Wondering whether anyone has come up with the usual 80-90's ingenious solution with regards to upgrading the catches for locking in the rear seat...
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Last post by Crackers211
12 Oct 2017, 21:22
Attaching outer sill piece with sliding door channel

Last post by adie89 « 12 Oct 2017, 20:16
Replies: 8
by mshaw1980 » 07 Oct 2017, 20:36

Hello

My outer sill arrived today from schofields. Just wondered, do you cut the flange off the top of the sill piece and then butt weld it on at...

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Last post by adie89
12 Oct 2017, 20:16
Rust Buying Advice

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 11 Oct 2017, 20:16
Replies: 19
by hagg1s » 03 Oct 2017, 06:02
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Morning all,

As some of you may know form my previous thread, we are currently on the hunt for a T25 and we have found one we quite like. We are...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
11 Oct 2017, 20:16
Type of metal and how to hold it in place

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 10 Oct 2017, 13:48
Replies: 6
by Sir Brixalot » 30 Sep 2017, 13:33

Should I use 1mm mild steel to repair a wing? I'm going to slip the metal through and attach it to the back of the hole. I was going to drill a small...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
10 Oct 2017, 13:48
Rear side window glass ( van conversion )

Last post by dave friday « 09 Oct 2017, 10:20

by dave friday » 09 Oct 2017, 10:20

Hi all,what type of glass can I use to replace a cracked rear side window?
Ta.

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Last post by dave friday
09 Oct 2017, 10:20
Replacement Glass Fail

Last post by naff_monk « 02 Oct 2017, 14:07
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by naff_monk » 29 Sep 2017, 10:15

Hi All, my name is Laurence

This is my first post but have been lurking on and seriously appreciating this amazing resource of information for...

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Last post by naff_monk
02 Oct 2017, 14:07
my restoration and respray (starting soon)

Last post by Domino « 01 Oct 2017, 14:33
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by Domino » 01 Oct 2017, 06:20

well its not quite under way just yet but iv been to my bodyshop with my van and had a quote for the work involved

plan is to more or less cut every...

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Last post by Domino
01 Oct 2017, 14:33
Rear tailgate seal channel corrosion

Last post by Ant-t « 01 Oct 2017, 00:32
Replies: 4
by mshaw1980 » 29 Sep 2017, 22:16

Hello

So part of my rear tailgate seal channel,is crunchy with rust (hating rust now) and just wondered if anyone had any bright ideas how to tackle...

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Last post by Ant-t
01 Oct 2017, 00:32
Doka Gaolvagon

Last post by Plasticman « 30 Sep 2017, 21:11
Replies: 5
by Plasticman » 25 Jul 2017, 20:51

Well the time has come to stage this resto, it will be a traditional cab, saying no more, just in the process of sorting another hosting site so pics...

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Last post by Plasticman
30 Sep 2017, 21:11
Cab floor repair

Last post by Plasticman « 30 Sep 2017, 21:09
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by 100leelee » 19 Sep 2017, 23:06

Need to replace bits of the cab floor, drivers side, RHD..
Ideally a new panel, but if not some solid steel from another van.
Can fabricate, but will...

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Last post by Plasticman
30 Sep 2017, 21:09
Sliding window or not?

Last post by mshaw1980 « 29 Sep 2017, 22:19
Replies: 4
by mshaw1980 » 29 Sep 2017, 12:01

Hello

M van currently has sliding windows in the middle part of the van but have taken them out in order to replace seals / paint van, however I...

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Last post by mshaw1980
29 Sep 2017, 22:19
Open rear door from inside.

Last post by marlinowner « 29 Sep 2017, 15:21
Replies: 6
by King Kenny » 28 Sep 2017, 19:04

At last I did it. I have been puzzling over this for a couple of years. I wanted to be able to open the rear door in an emergency. First I extended...

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Last post by marlinowner
29 Sep 2017, 15:21
T25 side window Blanking panel??

Last post by chris7ian « 29 Sep 2017, 11:26
Replies: 4
by conor2469 » 22 Sep 2017, 08:34

I see them on a lot of T4 campers, this type of thing:

Was such a thing ever available for T25s?

I want to fit one in place of the offside rear...

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Last post by chris7ian
29 Sep 2017, 11:26
windscreen

Last post by fazzer « 29 Sep 2017, 06:06
Replies: 2
by fazzer » 28 Sep 2017, 19:13

i will be repairing the rot in the corners of my windscreen surround soon,my question is even tho the windscreen has gone a funny colour at the...

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Last post by fazzer
29 Sep 2017, 06:06
Windscreen fitting company T25

Last post by itchyfeet « 26 Sep 2017, 07:59
Replies: 3
by Rich D » 25 Sep 2017, 14:35

Hello all, hope you can help. I need to get a new windscreen fitted to my T25, 1989. Do any of you have experience of a company they'd recommend do...

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Last post by itchyfeet
26 Sep 2017, 07:59
Golden oldie

Last post by RogerT « 24 Sep 2017, 18:09
Replies: 9
by Fisherjoe » 21 Sep 2017, 19:15

I have recently become the 2nd owner of this 1989 2.1DJ auto Caravelle. I bought the van from a family friend who has lived in the same village as i...

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Last post by RogerT
24 Sep 2017, 18:09
Complete original VW sills, ..or spereate sill pieces?

Last post by ozzi_in_the_uk « 22 Sep 2017, 12:16
Replies: 3
by ozzi_in_the_uk » 21 Sep 2017, 13:27

Hi

My van is solid on everything but the inner sills, sliding door track (lower), and the lower front panel where it meets the deformation panel....

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Last post by ozzi_in_the_uk
22 Sep 2017, 12:16
Early Sliding Door Needing lot of force to close

Last post by nsjtaylor « 21 Sep 2017, 15:23
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by bmouthboyo » 25 Aug 2017, 21:23

Is the sliding door adjustable in terms of momentum needed for it to slam "pooh"? After a removing and refitting the door it seems really hard to have...

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Last post by nsjtaylor
21 Sep 2017, 15:23
New Window Seals

Last post by Smosh « 20 Sep 2017, 20:55
Replies: 8
by sunluvva » 20 Apr 2017, 13:14

Can anyone suggest where I can get a set of window seals for my Autohomes Kamper conversion. It's a 1984 Caravelle.
I'm told generic kits like the...

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Last post by Smosh
20 Sep 2017, 20:55
Poptop

Last post by gary1998 « 20 Sep 2017, 20:10
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by gary1998 » 27 Aug 2017, 23:17

I think i read/seen post on here ..
Some fitted a bongo roof to a t3 any
Else seen it i can't find it now

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Last post by gary1998
20 Sep 2017, 20:10
Seam sealant cracking

Last post by 100leelee « 19 Sep 2017, 21:56
Replies: 4
by 100leelee » 17 Sep 2017, 19:45

Hi,
Done the usual prime then seam seal.. but the seam sealant has cracked, looks dry as well.. have redone it, but will probably scrape off and...

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Last post by 100leelee
19 Sep 2017, 21:56
New door seals

Last post by irishkeet « 17 Sep 2017, 18:38
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by Dylan79 » 16 Sep 2017, 18:03

Hi guys, I've purchased new door seals for my 79 westy, and they need to be glued in place, but what glue do I use???

Thanks guys

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Last post by irishkeet
17 Sep 2017, 18:38
Gutter fittings

Last post by Da dan « 15 Sep 2017, 20:47
Replies: 4
by CovKid » 13 Aug 2017, 18:11

Anyone know of anything better (or more robust) than these things?

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Ideally I want the equivalent of...

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Last post by Da dan
15 Sep 2017, 20:47
Body work restoration

Last post by Paul Southworth « 14 Sep 2017, 18:39
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by stucox14 » 02 Aug 2014, 14:28
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We bought our T25 last September with intensions of doing it up straight away but soon after we found out number 2 child was on the way so the...
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Last post by Paul Southworth
14 Sep 2017, 18:39
How much paint

Last post by Paul Southworth « 14 Sep 2017, 18:32
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by doka1967 » 12 Sep 2017, 23:55

Hi, I am looking to have my DOka sprayed in 2k anyone know how much paint I need for each coat i.e. primer then top coat?

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Last post by Paul Southworth
14 Sep 2017, 18:32
Rear windows supplier?

Last post by AngeloEvs « 09 Sep 2017, 13:38
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by AngeloEvs » 08 Sep 2017, 19:57

Did a google search but no luck, looking to replace my Karisma middle sliding window (it leaks) with a single glass piece but need a supplier....

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09 Sep 2017, 13:38

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