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Reader Rides (trial thread)

Last post by Samanthington « 25 Jul 2020, 14:48
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by T'Onion » 29 Mar 2014, 14:28
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OK , There's talk of closing the 'garage' and maybe going back to what we use to have back in the day.

So here goes , feel free to post a few...
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Last post by Samanthington
25 Jul 2020, 14:48
Camper Awning FAQs

Last post by Adeybruce « 15 Dec 2015, 09:09
Replies: 23
by Ian Hulley » 07 May 2008, 12:21
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Here's the advice and FAQ's from Camperlands/Fiamma :-

To save repeatedly asking the same question :D

Cheers, Ian.
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Last post by Adeybruce
15 Dec 2015, 09:09
Karmann coachbuilts Gypy Cheetah

Last post by Hacksawbob « 09 Jun 2011, 18:58
Replies: 9
by HarryMann » 23 Nov 2008, 18:04

There is a new Gypsy/Cheetah forum here:

VW Karmann coachbuilt forum

and Grenville Strickland also has a website here on Karmanns

which is...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
09 Jun 2011, 18:58
Louvered window design fault from the '80s

Last post by Michael4 « Today, 10:50
Replies: 4
by Michael4 » Yesterday, 14:47

If you open our cooker lid you can't open the louvered windows. Excellent! So, the question is, can you dismantle a louvered window and put it back...

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Last post by Michael4
Today, 10:50
Best (?) compressor cool box

Last post by Michael4 « Yesterday, 21:39
Replies: 7
by Michael4 » 21 Sep 2020, 10:22

I know this subject has come up before but what is the current favourite when it comes to compressor cool boxes?

Some of these seem seriously...

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Last post by Michael4
Yesterday, 21:39
Stained Devon roof vinyl

Last post by Fugeh « Yesterday, 10:25
Replies: 4
by NathanW » 14 Sep 2020, 20:27

Hi all,

Ive just purchased a 1984 Holdsworth conversion which has a Devon side elevated pop to roof fitted. The vinyl is ok condition but has some...

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Last post by Fugeh
Yesterday, 10:25
Westfalia fridge seal

Last post by Davegrohl99 « 16 Sep 2020, 21:11

by Davegrohl99 » 16 Sep 2020, 21:11

Something I have always seen since taking ownership of my westy I'd the frisge door doenst seal right.

The rubber is extremely hard now 40 years...

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Last post by Davegrohl99
16 Sep 2020, 21:11
Eberspacher fuel line T

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 16 Sep 2020, 19:13
Replies: 4
by WILKS » 14 Sep 2020, 20:02

Ref Eberspacher fuel line fitment
I have just fitted the T( 6x6x6 section) into the diesel Fuel Pipe supply line very close to the fuel tank , I have...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
16 Sep 2020, 19:13
T25/T3 leisure circuit and ZIG unit.

Last post by robertneill602 « 14 Sep 2020, 10:48
Replies: 17
by Smiffo » 20 May 2014, 12:52
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Hi all.

Recently purchased a 1989 2ltr Petrol Holdsworth converted transporter - my first camper - and am new to DIY repairs etc...
Long story...
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Last post by robertneill602
14 Sep 2020, 10:48
A Corona Pop..........top

Last post by sarran1955 « 13 Sep 2020, 12:47
Replies: 6
by sarran1955 » 06 Sep 2020, 20:20

Hello,

All was going to plan, my bus was in the workshop, stripped out as a transporter.

Plan A was to use the bus as a workhorse, hauling the...

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Last post by sarran1955
13 Sep 2020, 12:47
Flooring

Last post by Zomerzet « 12 Sep 2020, 16:18
Replies: 8
by 100leelee » 26 Jul 2020, 20:30

Anyone have a recommendation for flooring??
Thinking of vinyl flooring..
Cheers

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Last post by Zomerzet
12 Sep 2020, 16:18
Viking Roof Latch - need longer thread

Last post by mariner « 10 Sep 2020, 19:26
Replies: 9
by 1980Xplorer » 09 Sep 2020, 12:45

Hi all, here goes my first post - sorry looking advice :D

We have a 1980 Viking Xplorer with the super Viking roof that is a real pain to close. I...

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Last post by mariner
10 Sep 2020, 19:26
Recommendations for new bed

Last post by Kristof « 10 Sep 2020, 00:30
Replies: 1
by mariner » 09 Sep 2020, 19:10

Hi all. Interested in any recommendations anyone has for a new rock and roll bed. Re-doing the interior of mine and changing out the current on for...

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Last post by Kristof
10 Sep 2020, 00:30
Fridge grille

Last post by kentishvanman « 09 Sep 2020, 18:52
Replies: 2
by kentishvanman » 08 Sep 2020, 17:17

Anyone got any idea where I can get the little buttons that hold the Dometic fridge grilles in place. Have lost one and cannot locate them anywhere...

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Last post by kentishvanman
09 Sep 2020, 18:52
Chinese diesel heater

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 08 Sep 2020, 10:22
Replies: 12
by dogbreath100 » 07 Sep 2020, 17:20

Hi , I am thinking of getting a Chinese diesel heater .
Anyone here recommend a supplier , have looked on eBay but none the wiser .
thanks .

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
08 Sep 2020, 10:22
Thermal blinds

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 06 Sep 2020, 15:25
Replies: 4
by TONYT25T25 » 04 Sep 2020, 21:47

I bought a full set of thermal blinds years ago but have only used them in the warmer months to reflect the heat and not to retain it as well as...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
06 Sep 2020, 15:25
Semi traction wet lead acid batteries?

Last post by Negativegravity « 06 Sep 2020, 13:48
Replies: 2
by Negativegravity » 30 Aug 2020, 08:46

Morning all, we are planning on upgrading our leisure battery in our van when we redo our interior later this year. Currently we have a smaller...

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Last post by Negativegravity
06 Sep 2020, 13:48
Awning

Last post by silverbullet « 31 Aug 2020, 20:33
Replies: 7
by 100leelee » 26 Aug 2020, 21:24

So, maiden voyage over, after 18 months of restoration..!
Van really ran well.. bought a Vango faros low awning, fixed with pole and clamp into the...

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Last post by silverbullet
31 Aug 2020, 20:33
Cover for External Luggage Compartment over Cab

Last post by Piratepete « 27 Aug 2020, 20:13
Replies: 2
by Piratepete » 22 Aug 2020, 22:13

Hi Guys
My 1990 Holdsworth Villa 3 Poptop has a luggage compartment above the cab. Currently this fills with rain water because a previous owner has...

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Last post by Piratepete
27 Aug 2020, 20:13
Fridge Repair

Last post by SurfT25 « 27 Aug 2020, 19:21
Replies: 6
by ian8777 » 04 Oct 2016, 05:51

Hi there

The fridge in my VW T25 Komet is broken.....

Any recommendations for anyone in the North Wales/West area that does repairs?

Many thanks...

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Last post by SurfT25
27 Aug 2020, 19:21
Advice on headlining

Last post by silverbullet « 24 Aug 2020, 17:24
Replies: 6
by mariner » 23 Aug 2020, 19:04

Hi all. I started stripping out my camper today ready for her respray and started removing the headlining. It’s the original stuff, white and...

6 Replies

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Last post by silverbullet
24 Aug 2020, 17:24
Eberspacher westfalia d2L

Last post by saviogimmi « 24 Aug 2020, 09:12
Replies: 33
by saviogimmi » 17 Aug 2020, 17:21
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Hi all been a long time since I posted!!!
My eber has always worked, until now.

I suspected the pump so removed it and tested by pulsing 12v to it...
33 Replies

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Last post by saviogimmi
24 Aug 2020, 09:12
Varnish/stain birch ply

Last post by mariner « 23 Aug 2020, 19:07
Replies: 13
by 100leelee » 11 Jun 2020, 14:25

Hi
The time has come to protect the newly fitted 15mm birch ply units/worktop.
Seems a shame to paint it, would rather stain and varnish etc
Has...

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Last post by mariner
23 Aug 2020, 19:07
Holdsworth Villa 3 Poptop Roof Vent

Last post by Piratepete « 22 Aug 2020, 22:02

by Piratepete » 22 Aug 2020, 22:02

Hi Guys
Anyone fitted a roof vent to a Holdsworth Villa 3 Poptop?
If so what did you buy?
Cheers!
Pete
1990 T25 Holdsworth Villa 3 Poptop.

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Last post by Piratepete
22 Aug 2020, 22:02
holdsworth villa 1 pop top replacement.

Last post by lefty67 « 22 Aug 2020, 21:56
Replies: 3
by father of 2 » 18 Aug 2020, 21:25

evening all,

very new to this, probs my first post since i joined in 2013.

i have a x reg 2.0l Aircooled twin sliding door and ive converted it...

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Last post by lefty67
22 Aug 2020, 21:56
Fitting an F45 on a Side elevating Devon Pop-Top

Last post by dave friday « 13 Aug 2020, 18:21
Replies: 8
by therollingbrick » 15 Nov 2019, 13:08

Hi,

I’ve had a look in the forum and I can’t find anything regarding this. I have a side elevating roof on a Devon and I want to fit a Fiamma F45....

8 Replies

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Last post by dave friday
13 Aug 2020, 18:21
High top windows

Last post by Jeff J « 12 Aug 2020, 04:32
Replies: 2
by Justcruzzin » 11 Aug 2020, 20:53

Hi everyone many thanks for accepting me into your club..i have recently bought a 1990 ford transit leisuredrive 2.5 diesel.. The high top windows...

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Last post by Jeff J
12 Aug 2020, 04:32
LPG Tank and electrics

Last post by Chromey « 11 Aug 2020, 13:41
Replies: 4
by andyw123 » 03 Jul 2020, 14:30

Hey all,

I picked up my 1985 westfalia 4 weeks ago, and we are off down the coast this weekend for a few nights. I am a beetle (1955 Oval) owner for...

4 Replies

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Last post by Chromey
11 Aug 2020, 13:41
Updating/re-covering cupboard units

Last post by Mrs8925 « 11 Aug 2020, 13:01
Replies: 3
by Mrs8925 » 28 Apr 2020, 09:44

Started taking the vinyl wrap off but still unsure of the finish I'm looking for. Just wondering if anyone else has updated or re-covered their...

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Last post by Mrs8925
11 Aug 2020, 13:01
Awning rail

Last post by UnsyP « 09 Aug 2020, 08:05
Replies: 4
by 100leelee » 07 Aug 2020, 11:03

Hi,
Rather than mount the awning rail to the side of my 30+ year old high top... am looking to buy the Fiamma mounting brackets, the weld/bolt a...

4 Replies

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Last post by UnsyP
09 Aug 2020, 08:05
Too hot up top? Newbie.

Last post by Mr Bean « 06 Aug 2020, 21:56
Replies: 6
by Piratepete » 26 Jul 2020, 17:55

Hi Guys
I have a 1990 Holdsworth Villa 3. My daughter wants to use it with her two kiddies in the roof. Isn't it hot up there?

What do you do for...

6 Replies

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Last post by Mr Bean
06 Aug 2020, 21:56
Awning recommendations.

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 03 Aug 2020, 20:27
Replies: 2
by mike.g » 03 Aug 2020, 07:15

I’m looking at buying a good drive-away awning for the van and was essentially looking for recommendations as I know nothing about them!

I need one...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
03 Aug 2020, 20:27
1990 Holdsworth Villa 3 Fridge Removal

Last post by Mocki « 28 Jul 2020, 21:09
Replies: 4
by Piratepete » 28 Jul 2020, 10:21

Hi Guys
I've realised that the Wiki guide may not apply to my installation.

1. Do you remove the fridge controls cover and then pull the fridge...

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Last post by Mocki
28 Jul 2020, 21:09
Material and finish for new units

Last post by dbz864 « 28 Jul 2020, 15:38
Replies: 1
by mariner » 21 Jul 2020, 07:16

Hi all. Interested in people’s personal experiences of fitting new units in their van. Looking at getting a local chippy to do mine and trying to...

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Last post by dbz864
28 Jul 2020, 15:38
fridge resurrection Brighton

Last post by redsnapper « 24 Jul 2020, 18:55
Replies: 13
by redsnapper » 11 Jul 2020, 22:36

Hi,

I've got an old fridge that came with the van (1989 LHD diesel) but has never been fitted.

I need to get it back from storage this week but...

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Last post by redsnapper
24 Jul 2020, 18:55
Sun canopy/awning recommendations

Last post by slippy8v « 24 Jul 2020, 12:19
Replies: 4
by jiffies » 23 Jul 2020, 11:32

Any recommendations that fit to side gutter. Ive had ones in the past that have been hopeless. Anything more than light wind they turn themselves out...

4 Replies

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Last post by slippy8v
24 Jul 2020, 12:19
Curtains or not?

Last post by R0B « 22 Jul 2020, 21:35
Replies: 15
by 100leelee » 22 Jul 2020, 13:44
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The van pre refurb had curtain rails with some lovely yellow check curtains...

Obviously they are not going back in!!

Have others bothered with...
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Last post by R0B
22 Jul 2020, 21:35
Children’s cab cot bed?

Last post by Karen&co « 22 Jul 2020, 14:56
Replies: 9
by mike.g » 30 Jun 2020, 18:44

After many years away from T25’s, I’ve finally picked myself up a useable project which I intend to improve as I go.

However, the last time I had a...

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Last post by Karen&co
22 Jul 2020, 14:56
Reimo pop top roof crack

Last post by BigScottyUK « 22 Jul 2020, 06:32
Replies: 3
by BigScottyUK » 20 Jul 2020, 07:36

I have a crack on the outside of my pop top roof. The inside has been patched in the past and is solid. The paint on the outside however...

Any...

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Last post by BigScottyUK
22 Jul 2020, 06:32
Insulation?

Last post by mckenzie798 « 20 Jul 2020, 07:32
Replies: 1
by Just_Kitt » 08 Mar 2020, 17:58

So, obviously the van gets cold in winter, would be great if I could keep it warmer.

Its a Kombi so plenty of windows, but they are tinted so no...

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Last post by mckenzie798
20 Jul 2020, 07:32
1985 T25 Devonshire RM122 Fridge Upgrade - Help!

Last post by my_little_kitty « 18 Jul 2020, 22:15
Replies: 1
by my_little_kitty » 17 Jul 2020, 20:27

Hello everyone,

You have been so helpful before and I am so helping you can help me.

So I have a 1984 A Reg Devonshire Conversion.

It had a...

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Last post by my_little_kitty
18 Jul 2020, 22:15
Camping box project

Last post by sarran1955 « 12 Jul 2020, 19:44
Replies: 30
by silverbullet » 14 Jun 2020, 10:21
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I while ago I bought three sheets of Morland's finest 15mm lightweight faced ply, after a fit of good ideas and sketching out a concept.
I'm not one...
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Last post by sarran1955
12 Jul 2020, 19:44
Khyam Motordome Awning - Should I sell or trash?

Last post by R0B « 08 Jul 2020, 23:25
Replies: 13
by Paule39 » 08 Jul 2020, 08:40

I have an old Khyam Motordome awning, all the poles etc work, but the canvas has a few tears in it. Is there any point in trying to flog it - if so...

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Last post by R0B
08 Jul 2020, 23:25
Reproduction Westfalia pop tops

Last post by ph2000 « 08 Jul 2020, 13:36
Replies: 4
by ph2000 » 07 Jul 2020, 17:36

Hi
This is my first post on here, so be kind... :D

I have recently found a lot of rot under my Autosleeper high top. I am getting a decent roof...

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Last post by ph2000
08 Jul 2020, 13:36
Fridge on Gas

Last post by Phillydra « 05 Jul 2020, 08:43
Replies: 14
by Sir Brixalot » 24 Jun 2020, 13:22

I'm going to have another crack at getting it working on gas. It works fine on hook up and on 12v. It works on level ground or is the van is leaning...

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Last post by Phillydra
05 Jul 2020, 08:43
Comet geo water pump

Last post by Mr Bean « 05 Jul 2020, 06:29
Replies: 9
by 100leelee » 26 Jun 2020, 17:29

Bit of a long shot but,,,
Does anyone have one of these fitted..?
Got my van back from the fitters and this pump is fitted, but the water flow is...

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Last post by Mr Bean
05 Jul 2020, 06:29
Cheapest way to fit a kitchen

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 02 Jul 2020, 08:03
Replies: 7
by Ali-day » 01 Jul 2020, 15:16

Hi I’ve just got a new van and it needs the kitchen put in what is the cheapest way to get a sink and hob installed without paying top dollar for...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
02 Jul 2020, 08:03
Cupboard T trim

Last post by neil1967 « 30 Jun 2020, 20:34
Replies: 13
by MIN663CS » 03 Jun 2020, 14:41

Hi all,
I am refurbing some faded cupboard doors in my Autohomes Karisma. Have managed to find a vinyl that as near as matches the existing but I am...

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Last post by neil1967
30 Jun 2020, 20:34
Side Elevating Devon Pop Top Roof Rack?

Last post by H Julia « 29 Jun 2020, 17:12
Replies: 1
by Fross » 24 Jun 2020, 22:30

Hello!

Firstly I'm new here, so apologies if this subject has been raised before or for any other heinous errors.

I am going to see a van with a...

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Last post by H Julia
29 Jun 2020, 17:12
Identification of fixed awning brackets

Last post by zoona « 25 Jun 2020, 17:10
Replies: 2
by zoona » 25 Jun 2020, 12:00

Our camper didn't come with a fixed awning, but it does have some brackets attached. I woudl like to buy an awning, but don;t want to mess about with...

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Last post by zoona
25 Jun 2020, 17:10

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