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Reader Rides (trial thread)

Last post by steveo9007 « 09 Oct 2019, 16:07
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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 steveo9007
09 Oct 2019, 16:07
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
fridge resurrection Brighton

Last post by redsnapper « Yesterday, 00:12
Replies: 6
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
Yesterday, 00:12
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
LPG Tank and electrics

Last post by Mocki « 05 Jul 2020, 08:07
Replies: 3
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...

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Last post by Mocki
05 Jul 2020, 08:07
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
Children’s cab cot bed?

Last post by mike.g « 30 Jun 2020, 19:40
Replies: 2
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 mike.g
30 Jun 2020, 19:40
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
Westy LPG tank

Last post by Porkscratching « 21 Jun 2020, 09:51
Replies: 1
by jim4447 » 15 Jun 2020, 16:13

Help needed please.
Rebuilding tank after powder coat and don,t know which way up to fit the 80% fill valve with float,( it is a euro one, used with...

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Last post by Porkscratching
21 Jun 2020, 09:51
Autosleeper High Top front windscreen seal

Last post by Fugeh « 18 Jun 2020, 18:01
Replies: 3
by Ian and Lins » 05 Jun 2020, 09:40

The seal between the high top and the metal roof/ top of front windscreen has started to come out. Any tips on getting it back in and/or sticking it...

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Last post by Fugeh
18 Jun 2020, 18:01
Underslung tank resto.

Last post by jim4447 « 13 Jun 2020, 16:01

by jim4447 » 13 Jun 2020, 16:01

Decided to resto the tank, it came up well after media blasting, however has some slight pitting around the feet, so question is, can you use a rust...

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Last post by jim4447
13 Jun 2020, 16:01
Suggestions for mains hook-up location

Last post by 100leelee « 12 Jun 2020, 23:01
Replies: 16
by MagicWagon » 17 Jan 2019, 10:49
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I am about to fit mains hook up to my 1983 Aircooled Devon camper.
When I did the same to my 1981 Autosleeper, I fitted a surface-mount 16A socket...
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Last post by 100leelee
12 Jun 2020, 23:01
External water tank/pump

Last post by Phillydra « 12 Jun 2020, 17:35
Replies: 10
by 100leelee » 10 Jun 2020, 21:22

Hi,
Am just finishing off the refit of the van.
Last thing is to fit a gas locker..
Seems the best, and only place for this to fit in the newly...

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Last post by Phillydra
12 Jun 2020, 17:35
Varnish/stain birch ply

Last post by clift_d « 12 Jun 2020, 13:43
Replies: 6
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...

6 Replies

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Last post by clift_d
12 Jun 2020, 13:43
RM 184 Fridge query

Last post by maxstu « 12 Jun 2020, 09:14
Replies: 7
by Squidge » 10 Jun 2020, 18:48

I have a Electrolux RM184 3 way fridge in my van.
On hook up the fridge works fine getting nice and cold. However when I switch to gas it doesn’t...

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Last post by maxstu
12 Jun 2020, 09:14
Under-slung gas install

Last post by mister scoops « 10 Jun 2020, 20:51
Replies: 40
by Dobble » 05 Aug 2019, 14:45
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Hi Guys

We're looking to install an under-slung gas tank on our Syncro to free up some cupboard space and we're not sure which system would be best...
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Last post by mister scoops
10 Jun 2020, 20:51
T25 1980 devon Table and wardrobe door sizes?

Last post by DevonAid « 07 Jun 2020, 19:02
Replies: 1
by Roborod1969 » 05 Jun 2020, 20:01

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 DevonAid
07 Jun 2020, 19:02
Ply thickness

Last post by Negativegravity « 07 Jun 2020, 15:04
Replies: 2
by Negativegravity » 07 Jun 2020, 12:33

I am going to replace my interior later this year once I have stripped the old one out and the van is away for its restoration. I am planning on...

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Last post by Negativegravity
07 Jun 2020, 15:04
T25 1980 devon Table and wardrobe door sizes?

Last post by Michael4 « 07 Jun 2020, 13:59
Replies: 2
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...

2 Replies

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Last post by Michael4
07 Jun 2020, 13:59
Hi Top Awning Rail

Last post by Ant-t « 30 May 2020, 08:18
Replies: 3
by 100leelee » 18 May 2020, 09:06

Hi,

Have a hi top, looking at the best way of attaching an awning...
I know the normal awning rail channel is the best way, but this would mean...

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Last post by Ant-t
30 May 2020, 08:18
Leisuredrive side lifting pop top gas?struts

Last post by dave friday « 23 May 2020, 16:15
Replies: 4
by dave friday » 22 May 2020, 08:34

Good morning all,where do I buy replacement struts?
Ta.

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Last post by dave friday
23 May 2020, 16:15
rolls in high roof bed

Last post by Lio « 22 May 2020, 17:04

by Lio » 22 May 2020, 17:04

Hello
I just bought a TD club joker high top that needs some care....even though fully drivable.
One among other issues : the upper bed board that is...

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Last post by Lio
22 May 2020, 17:04
Fitting an F45 on a Side elevating Devon Pop-Top

Last post by dave friday « 21 May 2020, 17:53
Replies: 5
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....

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Last post by dave friday
21 May 2020, 17:53
Water pump for sink tap

Last post by Mocki « 20 May 2020, 20:59
Replies: 3
by Billleivers » 20 May 2020, 14:27

Hi
Anyone help with an issue that has been driving me crazy!
My Reimo has an underslung water tank, with a pipe leading to a pump under the sink and...

3 Replies

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Last post by Mocki
20 May 2020, 20:59
Securing Westfalia Roof Down?

Last post by Rtmgsn « 18 May 2020, 09:15
Replies: 16
by Rtmgsn » 07 May 2020, 13:17
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How are people securing pop top roofs down?

This is a Westfalia reproduction roof which came with no cleats where a strap could pass through and...
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Last post by Rtmgsn
18 May 2020, 09:15
Mattress for side opening pop-top

Last post by cammcintyre « 18 May 2020, 09:03
Replies: 9
by Jungle_Jim » 26 Jan 2020, 15:47

Hi all,

I picked up my first T25 on Tuesday. It has a side elevating Devon type pop-top but is currently not geared up for sleeping up there...

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Last post by cammcintyre
18 May 2020, 09:03
External bbq gas point

Last post by weimarbus « 17 May 2020, 07:50

by weimarbus » 17 May 2020, 07:50

Hi, I have been thinking of fitting an external bbq gas point but definately wont be cutting a hole in any panel, has anyone done this? what fitting...

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Last post by weimarbus
17 May 2020, 07:50
Pop top topper

Last post by si macc « 12 May 2020, 08:41

by si macc » 12 May 2020, 08:41

Hi,

Bought an air hiking mat similar to this one a few years ago to make the pop top mattress more comfortable:

onclick=...

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Last post by si macc
12 May 2020, 08:41
Devon Moonraker cooker photos required

Last post by Michael4 « 11 May 2020, 12:12
Replies: 8
by jiffies » 05 May 2020, 20:39

Hi
I have an original Devon Moonraker cooker with the fold up metal windbreaks. Its missing the metal foodwarmer rack at the top that holds the...

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Last post by Michael4
11 May 2020, 12:12
Westy Underslung Gas Tank query.

Last post by jim4447 « 05 May 2020, 19:10
Replies: 6
by jim4447 » 29 Apr 2020, 10:54

The tank is corroded ( new 10 years ago ! ) and I hoped to refurb and powder coat, however it might need replacing.
A leading fitter of new vapour...

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Last post by jim4447
05 May 2020, 19:10
Engine bay raised platforms/storage - show and tell

Last post by Rtmgsn « 05 May 2020, 08:23
Replies: 18
by Hoopy_Frood » 20 May 2014, 09:19
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I need to make one of these raised platforms for the engine bay so my new r'n'r bed fits.

I've seen the odd picture here and there on the forum,...
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Last post by Rtmgsn
05 May 2020, 08:23
Water tank salvageable?

Last post by DM164 « 02 May 2020, 20:04
Replies: 4
by DM164 » 30 Apr 2020, 18:27

My Holdsworth Villa 2 used to have a plumbed in water tank with a foot switch but at some point it was all cut out and disconnected. The empty water...

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Last post by DM164
02 May 2020, 20:04
Quick Quesion westy gas tank how many litres?

Last post by pkrboo « 02 May 2020, 08:30
Replies: 15
by itchyfeet » 26 Jan 2020, 20:25
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thanks :ok
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Last post by pkrboo
02 May 2020, 08:30
VW T25 Caravelle C 1985 DG

Last post by Fugeh « 29 Apr 2020, 07:05
Replies: 1
by fadeawayfast » 28 Apr 2020, 17:07

I've only just found this section of the forum and i've been lurking around since picking up my van in October 2016. Thought it was a good time to...

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Last post by Fugeh
29 Apr 2020, 07:05
Updating/re-covering cupboard units

Last post by jrt « 28 Apr 2020, 12:16
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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 jrt
28 Apr 2020, 12:16
Autohomes

Last post by dumbo « 02 Apr 2020, 19:27
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by dumbo » 02 Apr 2020, 17:23

Hi all.. how does the fridge come out and where do I get stainless 32mm flue pipe from thanks

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Last post by dumbo
02 Apr 2020, 19:27
smell

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 20 Mar 2020, 15:01
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by tatoes » 19 Mar 2020, 21:01

I am getting a strong smell of burning from the rear of my 1989 t 25 auto sleeper any ideas many thanks for your help tatoes

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
20 Mar 2020, 15:01
Window blinds/curtains

Last post by Mocki « 18 Mar 2020, 14:20
Replies: 10
by 100leelee » 15 Mar 2020, 08:49

Hi,
What do you all do to keep the light out of the van?
Have seen privacy screens for the front windows, am not a fan of curtains around the rest,...

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Last post by Mocki
18 Mar 2020, 14:20
External diesel heater

Last post by sarran1955 « 16 Mar 2020, 09:54
Replies: 3
by MagicWagon » 29 Feb 2020, 11:53

I'm looking to fit a diesel heater under/outside the van. I've bought a nice stainless steel box with all the holes and a lid etc. but I'm struggling...

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Last post by sarran1955
16 Mar 2020, 09:54
Compression fridge or portable coolbox advice

Last post by jiffies « 14 Mar 2020, 14:51
Replies: 7
by jiffies » 05 Mar 2020, 22:15

Looking at buying a compression fridge, but cant decide if I want a standard upright like the Dometic CRX 50? Or to go for a portable compressor...

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Last post by jiffies
14 Mar 2020, 14:51
Insulation?

Last post by Just_Kitt « 08 Mar 2020, 17:58

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 Just_Kitt
08 Mar 2020, 17:58
Cork insulation

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 06 Mar 2020, 19:57
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by jiffies » 06 Mar 2020, 19:40

Anyone use cork insulation in their van? I like the idea of it being a sustainable solution. That said its a diesel camper :wink:...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
06 Mar 2020, 19:57
Electric motor homes and camper vans

Last post by Ralf85 « 06 Mar 2020, 18:39
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by HansT » 05 Mar 2020, 15:43

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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06 Mar 2020, 18:39

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