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Camper Awning FAQs

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 09 Aug 2021, 18:31
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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 TONYT25T25
09 Aug 2021, 18:31
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
Karmann coachbuilts Gypy Cheetah

Last post by Hacksawbob « 09 Jun 2011, 18:58
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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
Vohringer ply

Last post by nicq « Today, 18:33
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by Jonnyb416 » Today, 06:37

Hi all,

Does anyone have experience of buying this?

I have a home built unit made of quite thick wood that works perfectly for us, but thinking...

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Last post by nicq
Today, 18:33
Best wind out awning for high top T25

Last post by Jonnyb416 « Today, 06:33
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by spev58 » 05 Oct 2021, 16:37

Any suggestions/ideas on what would be the best wind out awning and best way to fit to my Hightop.
Are brackets best or bolting directly to the high...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
Today, 06:33
Westfalia lpg camping gas tank filling point adaptor

Last post by Auto « 01 Oct 2021, 17:14
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by Auto » 30 Sep 2021, 14:18

Hi folks can some one please send a link to the correct type UK filling adaptor so I can fill my westy tank
I'm not sure of the correct one I should...

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Last post by Auto
01 Oct 2021, 17:14
Westfalia lpg gas tank what regulator to run for a propex ?

Last post by Auto « 30 Sep 2021, 14:22
Replies: 26
by Auto » 24 Sep 2021, 18:54
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Hi folks I've just fitted a refurbished westfalia lpg exterior gas tank under my bus it has the original 50 m bar regulator on it.
my question is can...
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Last post by Auto
30 Sep 2021, 14:22
Autohomes roof replacement blog

Last post by Poptop! « 29 Sep 2021, 16:57
Replies: 11
by ricp » 10 Jun 2015, 14:23

Following the failure of my pop up roof on my Autohomes Kamper and this thread: onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;, it was time to bite...

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Last post by Poptop!
29 Sep 2021, 16:57
Van Covers

Last post by maxstu « 28 Sep 2021, 07:08
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by kentishvanman » 19 Sep 2021, 18:22

I wish to purchase a new cover for my high top. One of those £100 jobs. The last one did me for 5/6 years but now has a few holes.
Do not wish to...

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Last post by maxstu
28 Sep 2021, 07:08
Drive Away Awnings

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 25 Sep 2021, 22:56
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by PCH » 12 Sep 2021, 14:13

Can anyone recommend a decent air tube awning that I can attach to the T25? (Our van has a push up roof from the side, so not sure how to attach the...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
25 Sep 2021, 22:56
Kitchen unit & cupbaords

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 25 Sep 2021, 22:49
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by xgav8 » 24 Sep 2021, 09:22

Hey all,

Been absent here as our T25 was out at the fabricator. Now she's back, stripped out and has passed her MOT - woo!

Now we begin the job of...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
25 Sep 2021, 22:49
Holsworth Villa3 Pop top popped!

Last post by slowcoach « 22 Sep 2021, 16:26
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by Arripay » 06 Sep 2021, 14:33

Hello everyone,
have a bit of a problem with my roof, whilst opening/pushing the roof up the pin popped out of the nylon roller in the guide. I...

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Last post by slowcoach
22 Sep 2021, 16:26
Gas Level Indicator

Last post by weimarbus « 17 Sep 2021, 07:03
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by Piratepete » 09 Sep 2021, 21:50

Hi Guys
I just bought a Marksman Magnetic Gas Level Indicator for my calor 3.9 Kg propane gas bottle. It was cheap enough but won't fit this size...

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Last post by weimarbus
17 Sep 2021, 07:03
Eberspacher D2L Troubleshooting

Last post by doc.G60 « 07 Sep 2021, 19:02
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by doc.G60 » 31 Aug 2021, 18:34

Hi Eberspachers experts.

I'm looking for a bit of help getting my Eberspacher working reliably. Its a D2L model factory fitted to a 1989 Westy.

The...

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Last post by doc.G60
07 Sep 2021, 19:02
Roof Rack On Devon Moonraker Poptop

Last post by georgie41 « 06 Sep 2021, 18:09
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by Chunksta » 04 Aug 2018, 07:04

Hi guys,

Anyone ever had a roof rack fitted to their Moonraker Poptop please?

I’m just considering one to carry surfboards and kayaks.

Any...

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Last post by georgie41
06 Sep 2021, 18:09
Electrolux 3 way fridge problem

Last post by SEKN410 « 31 Aug 2021, 15:54
Replies: 4
by SEKN410 » 30 Aug 2021, 11:57

Hi all
hope you’re all having a great bank holiday weekend :ok
we’ve just returned from camper calling, which was pretty damn good, apart from for...

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Last post by SEKN410
31 Aug 2021, 15:54
Roof gas struts - Autohomes conversion Kamper Caravelle

Last post by nicktennear « 28 Aug 2021, 21:14
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by RosieLee » 24 Aug 2021, 20:00

Hi all,
Can anyone offer a serial number for gas struts replacement on an Autohomes conversion T25 Kamper Caravelle 1986 model? I have measured them...

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Last post by nicktennear
28 Aug 2021, 21:14
How do I remove mould from the pop top canvas .. without bleaching

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 28 Aug 2021, 15:57
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by wbmkk » 28 Aug 2021, 11:28

Hello

I have just spent about 2 hours clearing the underside of my pop-top roof, using a water / sterilising solution (50:50) using a toothbrush. It...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
28 Aug 2021, 15:57
RM212 fridge re-ignitor

Last post by JackE « 23 Aug 2021, 11:28
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by baj25 » 22 Aug 2021, 14:30

My fridge re-ignitor has stopped working, it is a Vernitron 407/1/72669/210 and fridge is an RM212.
They seem to be obsolete and unusually google...

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Last post by JackE
23 Aug 2021, 11:28
Autosleeper RM212 fridge removal

Last post by baj25 « 22 Aug 2021, 14:22
Replies: 5
by baj25 » 19 Aug 2021, 11:45

Hi, igniter on my RM212 fridge has stopped working so I'd like to remove fridge it to check it out. Van is a 1990 Autosleeper. I've taken outer grill...

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Last post by baj25
22 Aug 2021, 14:22
Holdsworth Villa 2 Interior

Last post by QuickBrownFox « 21 Aug 2021, 21:31
Replies: 7
by daicox73 » 15 Jul 2021, 12:53

Hi all,

After 6 years of ownership we have finally got enough money to give some love to our 1986 Holdsworth Villa 2 high top.

I would like your...

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Last post by QuickBrownFox
21 Aug 2021, 21:31
Best wind out awning for high top T25

Last post by izzybarnard « 21 Aug 2021, 21:19
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by spev58 » 21 Aug 2021, 14:33

Hi,

What is the best option/make for a wind out awning for T25 and an idea of the cost to have one fitted?

David

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Last post by izzybarnard
21 Aug 2021, 21:19
New Roof for Autohomes Camper

Last post by nicktennear « 21 Aug 2021, 14:56
Replies: 1
by littleyellowente » 20 Jun 2021, 11:17

I need to replace the lifting roof on my T3
I have the standard lifting roof with the fibreglass base incorporating a small roofrack at the front and...

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Last post by nicktennear
21 Aug 2021, 14:56
Electric motor homes and camper vans

Last post by R0B « 08 Aug 2021, 09:25
Replies: 26
by HansT » 05 Mar 2020, 15:43
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You and Yours BBC radio 4 today at approx. 12.30, had a small item relating to electric motor homes and campers. They touched upon problems such as...
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Last post by R0B
08 Aug 2021, 09:25
Parcel shelf

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 07 Aug 2021, 17:46
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by jezzy1965 » 07 Aug 2021, 17:11

Hi guys,
Just bought a T25 Auto Camper Trooper which I’ve notice is able to fit a parcel shelf, firstly did the Trooper come with one and secondly if...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
07 Aug 2021, 17:46
First time camper owner!

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 07 Aug 2021, 13:27
Replies: 61
by Will89 » 09 Mar 2021, 10:15
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Hi everyone,

New member here :) . I've had the itch for a while and I finally scratched it and bought my first ever VW Camper:

Name: Flo
Model:...
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Last post by TONYT25T25
07 Aug 2021, 13:27
T25 Westfailure Table fixings

Last post by Pastry007 « 06 Aug 2021, 08:48

by Pastry007 » 06 Aug 2021, 08:48

Hi,

I've got a original westfailure table which swings out from above the cupboards. last year a washer (internal tooth spring washer I...

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Last post by Pastry007
06 Aug 2021, 08:48
T25 Westfailure High top pull out bed runners

Last post by Pastry007 « 06 Aug 2021, 08:36

by Pastry007 » 06 Aug 2021, 08:36

Hi All,

Looking for some advice on my T25 westfailure high top. The groove the groove the pull out bed runs in had a plastic trim on the top and...

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Last post by Pastry007
06 Aug 2021, 08:36
Van Da Loo?

Last post by fresco3000 « 28 Jul 2021, 12:34
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by fresco3000 » 28 Jul 2021, 12:31

Folks,

I'm going to refit the interior of my T25.

More comfortable back seats and a few clever storage ideas are on the cards.

Anyone sourced a...

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Last post by fresco3000
28 Jul 2021, 12:34
Attaching an awning to T25 high to - help!

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 27 Jul 2021, 20:07
Replies: 12
by BobbyOrbit » 25 Jul 2021, 12:24

Hi all, hope you're getting out and about this summer. We have a 1987 high top T25. We wanted to buy an awning like the one shown here:

However,...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
27 Jul 2021, 20:07
Drive away awning

Last post by Painter « 26 Jul 2021, 14:17
Replies: 6
by Painter » 11 Jul 2021, 19:01

Hi all, have a poptop camper & looking for a drive away awning to fit?
I also have an ARB awning fitted so wondered if I can fit one also in between...

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Last post by Painter
26 Jul 2021, 14:17
High top - what weight can I put on roof

Last post by JonathanR « 25 Jul 2021, 14:43
Replies: 3
by JonathanR » 24 Jul 2021, 11:51

I have a 1991 T25 high top auto sleeper.
it has a little storage area on top with rail, but seems a little flimsy.
what weight could I put on this...

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Last post by JonathanR
25 Jul 2021, 14:43
Interior lining

Last post by keynsham1 « 19 Jul 2021, 07:25
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by TONYT25T25 » 18 Apr 2021, 21:29

The interior lining on my camper has been breaking down for some time, It appears to be turning to dust in some areas when you brush against it. Its...

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Last post by keynsham1
19 Jul 2021, 07:25
Gutter bars with Fiamma awning

Last post by mickcorr « 17 Jul 2021, 20:39
Replies: 3
by Toneddie » 17 Jul 2021, 05:30

Hi, I have a tintop Brick. Has anyone else had problems fitting gutter bars when they have a fiamma awning fitted or similar? I find the gutter bar...

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Last post by mickcorr
17 Jul 2021, 20:39
T25 1980 devon Table and wardrobe door sizes?

Last post by Turx « 09 Jul 2021, 13:38
Replies: 3
by Roborod1969 » 05 Jun 2020, 20:02

Has anyone got a Devon t25 ?
I’ve managed to source the original brown melamine to replicate the cupboard doors but I have no sizes .
I need the...

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Last post by Turx
09 Jul 2021, 13:38
Electrics

Last post by jrt « 07 Jul 2021, 05:45
Replies: 3
by johnwayne » 26 Apr 2021, 14:37

Seems like a stupid question, but would a normal electrician be the best person to look at the electrics in the van? Or are there people with more...

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Last post by jrt
07 Jul 2021, 05:45
1982 Viking roof canvas refurb

Last post by Theflyingjock « 05 Jul 2021, 18:36
Replies: 8
by Theflyingjock » 23 Jun 2021, 16:42

Hi all,
First time owning a t25. We bought a T25 with a Viking roof off my wife’s aunty and uncle. They’ve had it a while and done a lot of work to...

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Last post by Theflyingjock
05 Jul 2021, 18:36
Seat Belts in an Autosleeper VT20 (U shaped seating)

Last post by matada34 « 04 Jul 2021, 19:48
Replies: 2
by matada34 » 04 Jul 2021, 05:57

Hi,

Ive spent many hours now sofa surfing different models and layouts to try and determine an original layout for my first T25. Im a complete...

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Last post by matada34
04 Jul 2021, 19:48
Pop! Gas hob noise when turned off

Last post by ash1293 « 03 Jul 2021, 20:14
Replies: 2
by DevonAid » 03 Jul 2021, 16:06

Hi all
We have a Fellows 2 burner hob and grille in our Devon.
When you turn either hob off there is a sputtering noise followed by a 'pop' sound....

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Last post by ash1293
03 Jul 2021, 20:14
1990 Autosleeper table

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 03 Jul 2021, 17:12
Replies: 7
by VelmaVan261 » 07 Jun 2021, 16:21

Hi, I have recently bought a 1990 T25 Autosleeper pop-top. At first glance it all seemed like the original conversion, but that was because I knew...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
03 Jul 2021, 17:12
T25 internal lights and water pump. Zig unit

Last post by Hollyed « 27 Jun 2021, 08:28
Replies: 6
by Hollyed » 26 Jun 2021, 14:45

First time on forum, hope you guys can put some light on my subject. My zig unit has no indication on that it's working as my lights and water pump...

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Last post by Hollyed
27 Jun 2021, 08:28
Lightweight ply v birch ply and fuel economy

Last post by bat « 14 Jun 2021, 15:50
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by mariner » 14 Jun 2021, 11:06

Hi all. Choosing between lightweight ply and birch ply for my new units and wondering how significant the difference regards fuel economy is.

One of...

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Last post by bat
14 Jun 2021, 15:50
What Roof Is This ?

Last post by silverbullet « 10 Jun 2021, 06:39
Replies: 5
by Dave Mason » 21 May 2021, 20:36

Hi all
Does anyone recognise this roof?
I know it's on a T4..... But curious of what it is.....
Hope people don't mind me asking....
Cheers
Dave

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Last post by silverbullet
10 Jun 2021, 06:39
Fiamma Awning

Last post by izzybarnard « 08 Jun 2021, 14:35
Replies: 12
by patnstu » 26 Feb 2021, 20:21

Hi all looking for some advice\ideas please we want to fit a fiamma awning on our camper but not sure which brackets to use can any one help please

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Last post by izzybarnard
08 Jun 2021, 14:35
Roof box for autosleeper

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 31 May 2021, 21:44
Replies: 4
by Sunny Daze » 31 May 2021, 15:54

Hi All, does anyone have any ideas re a roof box or storage box that fits on the front of the poptop on my autosleeper?

Hope you all are enjoying...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
31 May 2021, 21:44
Viking Roof - Closing with cushions...

Last post by JonB « 26 May 2021, 18:07
Replies: 15
by ajh51 » 05 Dec 2017, 12:39
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Hi All,

Very long term lurker here, but in need of some help now please!

My wife, Allie, posted a while ago about the height of a viking roof - as...
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Last post by JonB
26 May 2021, 18:07
Karmann Gipsy

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 23 May 2021, 15:11
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by Karen&co » 22 May 2021, 07:07

Hello, I've seen a Gipsy advertised and wondered if anyone has any advice on what pit falls to look for? I love my camper, but hubby has recently...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
23 May 2021, 15:11
Mattress topper Bargain

Last post by Davegrohl99 « 22 May 2021, 08:48
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by Davegrohl99 » 21 May 2021, 18:56

Hi everyone,

After two years of ownership and constantly saying after every trip camping I’d get a topper I finally got one! And not for camping...

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Last post by Davegrohl99
22 May 2021, 08:48
layout dimensions wanted.

Last post by manluka « 21 May 2021, 11:40
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by manluka » 19 May 2021, 20:17

Hi, can anyone help please, I would be grateful if anyone could tell me where I can find the layout and fitting dimension size's for the kitchen...

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Last post by manluka
21 May 2021, 11:40
Working on the van on a wet day

Last post by Mocki « 16 May 2021, 16:47
Replies: 2
by Gixerman60 » 16 May 2021, 15:19

Refitting interior of my ‘86 conversion. Had a great idea. Put up the awning soo can have some dry space to work in outside the van. Not used the...

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Last post by Mocki
16 May 2021, 16:47

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