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Solar panel info plz

Last post by Stormholland « 02 Jun 2016, 18:03
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by Stormholland » 02 Jun 2016, 12:18

Hi all,
New to the site.
Wanting to put a flexi solar panel on my high top.
Any recommendation?? Power/ surplier/ split charger?
My knowledge is...

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Last post by Stormholland
02 Jun 2016, 18:03
flickering oil light...

Last post by silverbullet « 02 Jun 2016, 07:41
Replies: 11
by Emma&Al » 31 May 2016, 18:22

My van has done this 3 times in total.

I drove for near on an hour the other day and about 10 mins before I arrived at my destination, I noticed the...

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Last post by silverbullet
02 Jun 2016, 07:41
Indicator / Hazard light fault

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 01 Jun 2016, 22:48
Replies: 6
by Winchweight » 30 May 2016, 19:47

Dunno if this is a Swedish thing as there's loads of weird electrical stuff in the van, but although the indicators work properly when indicating...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
01 Jun 2016, 22:48
rm184 fridge igniter randomly firing when lit

Last post by Shaundon « 31 May 2016, 19:49
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by Shaundon » 30 May 2016, 18:23

The ignitor on my rm184 fridge fires fine to start up the fridge and then switches off but can start firing again randomly at times even though the...

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Last post by Shaundon
31 May 2016, 19:49
Early headlamp switch question

Last post by petethefeet « 30 May 2016, 20:34
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by petethefeet » 30 May 2016, 19:25

All,
I have done the relay upgrade (relays at the fuse box in the existing relay slots with no work done at the dash end) and all is working fine...

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Last post by petethefeet
30 May 2016, 20:34
Fuel pump relay

Last post by petethefeet « 30 May 2016, 19:27
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by petethefeet » 13 Mar 2016, 21:39

Hi all,
I have just had a quick look on wiki but cant find what i am looking for.
I have a CU engine running an electric fuel pump; no issues but the...

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Last post by petethefeet
30 May 2016, 19:27
Help with power managment

Last post by Sandsmooreontour « 30 May 2016, 17:02
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by Sandsmooreontour » 19 May 2016, 06:19

Hello, im new to this site and looking for some help apologies if there has been a previous request on this had a look but couldn't find one.

I have...

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Last post by Sandsmooreontour
30 May 2016, 17:02
Rear Indicator Stopped Working

Last post by Smiffo « 30 May 2016, 15:40
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by markbradley » 25 May 2016, 14:39

Hi,

My rear right indicator has stopped working, I replaced the bulb and cleaned the connection and it still won't flash.

From what I read in my...

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Last post by Smiffo
30 May 2016, 15:40
24 volt chargers - not!

Last post by Mr Bean « 27 May 2016, 20:40

by Mr Bean » 27 May 2016, 20:40

I recently ordered a charger for a pair of 12V 12 Ah batteries. It was advertised as 24V mobility scooter charger and came with mains lead and three...

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Last post by Mr Bean
27 May 2016, 20:40
Rev counter issue

Last post by syncroandy « 27 May 2016, 11:46
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by mbcamper » 22 May 2016, 18:30
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I've purchased a rev counter and volt meter gauge from these people:

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

The volt meter is working fine,...
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Last post by syncroandy
27 May 2016, 11:46
Intermittent Air Cooled Fuel Gauge

Last post by CovKid « 26 May 2016, 15:19
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by InventEd » 23 May 2016, 08:02

The fuel gauge on the van has always worked (if you call a full tank 2/3rds on the gauge) to date but recently it sometimes does and sometimes...

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Last post by CovKid
26 May 2016, 15:19
Alternator Wire?

Last post by AlandAnn « 26 May 2016, 14:38
Replies: 12
by AlandAnn » 24 May 2016, 15:29

I have a small wire coming from my thicker alternator cable that has snapped from the spade terminal.
I haven't attempted to re-attach it yet because...

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Last post by AlandAnn
26 May 2016, 14:38
water level red falshing light

Last post by syncro4us « 26 May 2016, 06:15
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by syncro4us » 25 May 2016, 13:07

anyone any ideas on our 1986 T25 syncro 2.1 DJ
Had several issues with the speedo cluster (lights lighting for no reason etc and I have made a repair...

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Last post by syncro4us
26 May 2016, 06:15
Normal alternator output?

Last post by cookbot « 25 May 2016, 08:31
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by cookbot » 23 May 2016, 13:05

I was curious as to what other peoples alternators are putting out? I stripped and repaired mine yesterday (the exciter line had broken inside) but...

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Last post by cookbot
25 May 2016, 08:31
Voltage reading on leisure battery?

Last post by Mocki « 25 May 2016, 06:40
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by kit » 24 May 2016, 21:39

I have just fitted one of those usb and cigarette lighter socket things and it has a digital volt reading, it is reading 12.7 volts on the battery I...

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Last post by Mocki
25 May 2016, 06:40
crimping/soldering 16mm and 35mm copper cable

Last post by scottbott « 24 May 2016, 22:08
Replies: 18
by wolfbus.uk » 04 May 2016, 09:58
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am about to connect up the cables from sterling charger to batteries and alternator etc some are 16mm and others are 35mm2 insulated copper wire....
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Last post by scottbott
24 May 2016, 22:08
Battery

Last post by skdub « 24 May 2016, 20:40
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by skdub » 22 May 2016, 20:23

For a starter on my Westie ...

Varta E38 - 74ah - 750a - around £65
BOSCH S4 BATTERY 80ah - 740a - around £85

Both apparently fit

advice...

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Last post by skdub
24 May 2016, 20:40
battery quick release

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 24 May 2016, 20:15
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by blacky » 22 May 2016, 19:17
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given this forum is about campers and campers have lots of wiring and gas and cushions etc does anyone use quick release battery clamps and if so...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
24 May 2016, 20:15
Electric mirrors

Last post by Lowy « 24 May 2016, 16:56
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by Lowy » 21 May 2016, 17:10

Hi can u modifi electric mirrors so that lhd ones will fit on the rhd if so how do u do it please

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Last post by Lowy
24 May 2016, 16:56
Name the mystery dash connector !

Last post by Mocki « 24 May 2016, 06:20
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by boatbuilder » 24 May 2016, 01:05

Any idea what this is for and where it goes?

It shares a gray and blue wire with the little bulb behind the heater lever panel.

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Last post by Mocki
24 May 2016, 06:20
1.9 DG Starting Problem

Last post by Elsaetka « 23 May 2016, 20:17
Replies: 5
by Elsaetka » 19 Apr 2016, 06:52

Hi, would appreciate some advice please.
My 1.9DG is suddenly refusing to start from cold, plenty of fuel pumping through so i'm convinced this is...

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Last post by Elsaetka
23 May 2016, 20:17
Power output solar (assignment)

Last post by Smosh « 23 May 2016, 18:58
Replies: 7
by Smosh » 17 May 2016, 20:02

Hi,
As part of my ou I've been looking at solar power. Struggling to get my head around how to compose the formula to get power output.
I know,...

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Last post by Smosh
23 May 2016, 18:58
tow bar electric question powering fridge whilst driving

Last post by bigherb « 23 May 2016, 10:45
Replies: 11
by sternal » 22 May 2016, 19:12

Currently have single electrics fitted was thinking today maybe I should fit the grey electric kit (12s) I won't be needing anything else on the plug...

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Last post by bigherb
23 May 2016, 10:45
Solar on a tintop

Last post by CovKid « 23 May 2016, 06:26
Replies: 156
by CovKid » 25 Jan 2016, 16:51
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Has anyone done this and did they get around the curved roof issue with brackets? Pics would be useful :D

I don't want to fix a flexible panel you...
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Last post by CovKid
23 May 2016, 06:26
T25 radio wiring help needed

Last post by chewbacca « 22 May 2016, 20:58
Replies: 6
by paulwilde » 22 May 2016, 17:47

Hi fellow Camper owners!

I recently got myself a T25, love it to bits already.
I am currently replacing the radio, although the current radio is...

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Last post by chewbacca
22 May 2016, 20:58
Headlight not working

Last post by Mocki « 22 May 2016, 20:10
Replies: 5
by RobH » 21 May 2016, 16:35

Are drivers and passenger sides on different fuses? Neither main beam or side light work on drivers side of my van passengers us working fine.

It...

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Last post by Mocki
22 May 2016, 20:10
horn and hand break light problem

Last post by dave lfc « 22 May 2016, 09:37
Replies: 2
by dave lfc » 22 May 2016, 08:40

hi everyone i have an electrical problem when turning the steering wheel the horn sounds and also the hand break switch light stays on.i have changed...

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Last post by dave lfc
22 May 2016, 09:37
JX Auxiliary Water Pump - Sender Unit

Last post by Mark S « 22 May 2016, 08:00
Replies: 6
by Mark S » 21 May 2016, 12:26

Am fitting a JX auxiliary water pump to an AAZ conversion. I have sourced all the parts and am about to fit. One question remains: whereabouts on the...

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Last post by Mark S
22 May 2016, 08:00
Radio wiring - what's this

Last post by kevtherev « 22 May 2016, 07:41
Replies: 2
by JonathanR » 21 May 2016, 17:09

Like maths when I see wiring my brain freezes.
Am fitting a new radio.
Previous set up had front speakers and two in rear.
Wiring for rear went...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 May 2016, 07:41
Distributor Advice

Last post by kevtherev « 22 May 2016, 07:35
Replies: 11
by clarabellaxx » 12 May 2016, 12:18

Hi All

I am as mechanically minded as a slug so please bare with me. I have a petrol 2.0 Aircooled beauty named Bertha who seems to be having a...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 May 2016, 07:35
Leisure battery capacity

Last post by Mr Bean « 21 May 2016, 20:35
Replies: 9
by Hughesy1982 » 19 May 2016, 20:58

Hi guys,
I'm looking at wiring a split charge relay kit and leisure battery to my 1.9dg but I'm not quite sure what size (ah) battery to go for. For...

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Last post by Mr Bean
21 May 2016, 20:35
Charging Battery While Connected + New Charge Point

Last post by Mocki « 21 May 2016, 18:08
Replies: 7
by stupot73 » 18 May 2016, 19:16

Hello everybody, hope you are all enjoying the decent(ish) weather we are having and getting out (or working on) your vans.

I wonder if anyone can...

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Last post by Mocki
21 May 2016, 18:08
Noisy Rad Fan

Last post by California Dreamin « 20 May 2016, 23:52
Replies: 4
by chris7ian » 19 May 2016, 12:20

My bus tends to run a little warm on the gauge but never overheats so I was wondering if this had anything to do with the noisy fan? Being noisy I...

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Last post by California Dreamin
20 May 2016, 23:52
Rear Light T25

Last post by CovKid « 19 May 2016, 20:51
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by jonnyscoot1 » 19 May 2016, 16:38

Rear driver's side tail light on a 1980 VW T25 is not working. I have checked the bulb and cleaned out the contacts on both lightbulb and fitting,...

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Last post by CovKid
19 May 2016, 20:51
Camper interior wiring diagram for Autohomes Komet?

Last post by workinprogress « 19 May 2016, 15:11
Replies: 2
by workinprogress » 18 May 2016, 08:55

Hi all
Does anyone happen to have a wiring diagram for the camping interior of a Autohomes Komet?

We took all our camping interior out when it went...

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Last post by workinprogress
19 May 2016, 15:11
Vid of alternator issues voltage drop

Last post by stys0n84 « 18 May 2016, 19:56
Replies: 12
by stys0n84 » 09 May 2016, 15:36

Here's a vid about my battery warning light staying on and temp warning light. shows voltage drop and such like. Seems to me like the alternator isnt...

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Last post by stys0n84
18 May 2016, 19:56
Briefcase style solar panels - which ones?

Last post by Emma&Al « 18 May 2016, 19:55
Replies: 45
by Emma&Al » 11 May 2016, 20:38
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Ive decided to buy something like this. Id like it to charge my phone ideally, perhaps a laptop or an iPad or similar (although I think that may...
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Last post by Emma&Al
18 May 2016, 19:55
85 watt Solar panels used

Last post by stupot73 « 18 May 2016, 19:22
Replies: 11
by California Dreamin » 21 Apr 2016, 09:23

I might be able to get my hands of a few used (but in good condition) 85 watt (normal 21volt open circuit/4.75 amp) rigid frame solar panels,...

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Last post by stupot73
18 May 2016, 19:22
Alternator

Last post by kevtherev « 18 May 2016, 17:04
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by WKDDOUGSTAR » 17 May 2016, 21:14

Hi guys my alternator has packed in :(now need to know where I can get one fast or is anything compatible with it.I got a 1.6 TD 1984 t25.any...

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Last post by kevtherev
18 May 2016, 17:04
t25 auto starter motor connections

Last post by ceetee25 « 18 May 2016, 13:09

by ceetee25 » 18 May 2016, 13:09

over a period of time i have changed my starter motor twice and solenoid once. the original had a red/black wire and a red/white wire attached to...

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Last post by ceetee25
18 May 2016, 13:09
Dizzy

Last post by Pummer67 « 17 May 2016, 16:47
Replies: 2
by Pummer67 » 16 May 2016, 22:38

Hi all. I have a 2.0 air cooled 1979. I need a new distributor as mine is beyond repair. It has the following codes on it.
Z414
0 237 023 007
071...

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Last post by Pummer67
17 May 2016, 16:47
Near side indicator bulb holder, connections

Last post by Sleedale « 16 May 2016, 12:07
Replies: 5
by Sleedale » 15 May 2016, 19:59

or not after today.......so tell me again why we removed them to paint the van? Surely we could have just used masking tape?
The offside one is fine....

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Last post by Sleedale
16 May 2016, 12:07
What are these wires?

Last post by kevtherev « 15 May 2016, 16:43
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by Hoopy_Frood » 14 May 2016, 22:02

I've just swapped my dg for a subaru engine and I've found these wires that don't seem to be needed. I think they are the carb wires from the dg but...

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Last post by kevtherev
15 May 2016, 16:43
Dip Beam Problem

Last post by oxford_rebel « 15 May 2016, 16:01
Replies: 5
by oxford_rebel » 11 May 2016, 09:06

Morning All. Can I seek your best guesses on a headlight problem.
Van is a 1.6 TD (now AAZ) 1986, later style fuse box.

My dip beam has stopped...

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Last post by oxford_rebel
15 May 2016, 16:01
t25 dash removal (heater blower)

Last post by Ant-t « 14 May 2016, 22:42
Replies: 29
by the baron » 30 Dec 2011, 19:11
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ok so my heater blower on my t25 decides it does not want to be keeping me warm, it works just not very well. so i have purchased a new motor from...
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Last post by Ant-t
14 May 2016, 22:42
which tacho terminal to connect rjes loom to?

Last post by mshaw1980 « 14 May 2016, 21:18
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by mshaw1980 » 14 May 2016, 18:06

Hello

As above.

Not sure which pin the Rjes tachometer wire connects to on the standard vw t25 tachometer. I have done the resistor MOD but don't...

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Last post by mshaw1980
14 May 2016, 21:18
Oil light

Last post by colinthefox « 14 May 2016, 17:26
Replies: 3
by pgra0909 » 13 May 2016, 21:25

T25 Diesel

Guys, new thread here as I've a bit to add.

I have put a link to a video showing the issue. it's only about 40 secs long.

As I said in...

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Last post by colinthefox
14 May 2016, 17:26
Earth Crowns how do you get to them?

Last post by danmetallic « 14 May 2016, 07:25
Replies: 10
by Emma&Al » 11 May 2016, 11:05

Slightly embarrassed to ask this - but as the title suggests, how do you get to the Earth Crowns? What do they look like? I can see a bunch of wires...

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Last post by danmetallic
14 May 2016, 07:25
Black Box Glow plug Relay/Oil Light Buzzer

Last post by pgra0909 « 13 May 2016, 21:06
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by pgra0909 » 09 May 2016, 20:46

Hi Guys. Had my new T25 for about 7 months and TBH the Diesel engine hasn't let me down.... until now... however I think it's more electrical?? The...

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Last post by pgra0909
13 May 2016, 21:06
Van Service

Last post by Madagas2002 « 13 May 2016, 19:45
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by Madagas2002 » 13 May 2016, 19:44

Just had the van service. Pulls like train. Just has this issue of cutting out when coming to round snouts or slowing down. Key thing is it doesn't...

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13 May 2016, 19:45

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