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by HarryMann » 23 Jan 2021, 12:09 » in Club Announcements, Info & Stolen Vehicles

Please all check the url you are using... it should NOT start with forum dot

The OLD forum.club8090.co.uk was supplanted when we upgraded to...

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New Like / Love button on posts

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 24 Feb 2021, 17:01
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by HarryMann » 11 Nov 2020, 20:11 » in Club Announcements, Info & Stolen Vehicles

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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
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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 Adeybruce
15 Dec 2015, 09:09
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
What is this?

Last post by TONYT25T25 « Today, 15:49
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by Cookie » Today, 15:08

Good afternoon everyone,

I’ve taken out my buddy seat from a 1980 Devon moonraker in order to measure up and build a new one.

Could someone tell...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
Today, 15:49
Replacement cabinet hinges

Last post by Madgooner23 « 13 Apr 2021, 21:13
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by Madgooner23 » 06 Apr 2021, 17:30

Just got a 1986 T25. Some of the hinges need replacing, but struggling to find a match. Any clues anyone? Can’t work out how to post a pic, but can...

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Last post by Madgooner23
13 Apr 2021, 21:13
which models had the 'CAMPING' badge?

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 12 Apr 2021, 21:05
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by Mona » 28 Mar 2021, 14:25

Hi All,

The badge on the right of my tailgate says CAMPING instead of TRANSPORTER. I wondered if this was this put on by a particular company, or...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
12 Apr 2021, 21:05
Beds, Seatbelts and Safety, going in circles

Last post by Fun. « 12 Apr 2021, 09:15
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by Fun. » 12 Apr 2021, 08:54

Hi All

I know the topic has been done 1000 times however now that I'm close to having a van in paint I figured I would try and get some feedback /...

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Last post by Fun.
12 Apr 2021, 09:15
Mysterious clips

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 10 Apr 2021, 18:53
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by johnwayne » 10 Apr 2021, 17:31

Does anyone have any idea what the below clip is for? There are two matching ones, one on each side, I presume it’s something to do with the bed but...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
10 Apr 2021, 18:53
Trumatic E 1800 Heater

Last post by Dave Mason « 10 Apr 2021, 08:16
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by T25Kernow » 02 Sep 2017, 09:05

Hi I've got a Trumatic E1800 installed in our Westfalia. I think it was a later add on rather than a factory install. Its fitted in the bottom of the...

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Last post by Dave Mason
10 Apr 2021, 08:16
Model And conversion help!

Last post by maxstu « 09 Apr 2021, 19:51
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by Madgooner23 » 09 Apr 2021, 10:55

Hi folks, trying to identify exactly which model T25 we have just brought. Got some great info from the westfaliat3 site, but still not convinced. I...

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Last post by maxstu
09 Apr 2021, 19:51
Westfalia Pop Top cleaning

Last post by Davegrohl99 « 09 Apr 2021, 19:46

by Davegrohl99 » 09 Apr 2021, 19:46

With somewhat of a light at the end of the tunnel I have started at preparing my Camper for the first trip of the year.

As it’s been sitting outside...

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Last post by Davegrohl99
09 Apr 2021, 19:46
Keep my Sheldon vs Space Roof?

Last post by Fun. « 07 Apr 2021, 10:13
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by Fun. » 06 Apr 2021, 16:44

Hi All

Have been getting loads of work done on my van (essentially a full restoration) and I'm at the point where it's almost gone to paint, it...

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Last post by Fun.
07 Apr 2021, 10:13
Roof racks

Last post by Madgooner23 « 02 Apr 2021, 20:37
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by Madgooner23 » 31 Mar 2021, 19:24

Just purchased a T25 with a side elevating roof. Want to fit a roof rack to it for carrying a kayak - any suggestions? Tks Paul

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Last post by Madgooner23
02 Apr 2021, 20:37
Gas Struts - Devon Conv side elevating pop top

Last post by matt brighton « 28 Mar 2021, 14:14

by matt brighton » 28 Mar 2021, 14:14

Hi

Looking to replace these - coz with a strong cross wind the roof would close

and im fed up with the bit - o - wood prop fix.

It has x4 - x2...

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Last post by matt brighton
28 Mar 2021, 14:14
Propex help please

Last post by spitter « 28 Mar 2021, 11:51
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by spitter » 26 Mar 2021, 16:08
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I was just wondering if anyone could help with a problem I am having with a Propex HS2000. We had a day away last week and when out used the...
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Last post by spitter
28 Mar 2021, 11:51
Fire extinguishers

Last post by Michael4 « 27 Mar 2021, 10:28

by Michael4 » 27 Mar 2021, 10:28

Are normal red powder 1kg extinguishers best stored vertical? Is there any reason why they couldn't be stored horizontally?

Does it matter? Am I...

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Last post by Michael4
27 Mar 2021, 10:28
RnR bed tweek/upgrade idea?

Last post by Schnippzle « 14 Mar 2021, 11:51
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by Florence the Komet » 14 Mar 2021, 11:18

Hi guys.

I’m looking for some inspiration. I’ve recently learned about the exciting looking ‘Westy Lounge’ rear facing bed prop thing from...

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Last post by Schnippzle
14 Mar 2021, 11:51
Froli bed system

Last post by zoona « 05 Mar 2021, 21:51
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by zoona » 24 Feb 2021, 07:45

Has anybody retrofitting this to their camper?

Beds are getting uncomfortable, and we have tried this in a new camper and seems to be very good...

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Last post by zoona
05 Mar 2021, 21:51
Curtains

Last post by Sturge « 03 Mar 2021, 18:32
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by Sturge » 02 Mar 2021, 19:39

Where do you get original curtain for a 87 autosleeper trooper with the press stubs to hold them the dashboard windows ect.

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Last post by Sturge
03 Mar 2021, 18:32
Chinese air heater on Amazon

Last post by dsa « 28 Feb 2021, 18:56
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by chiz » 28 Feb 2021, 17:53

Just wondering if this subject has been covered. I am considering not putting my Eber back in my van as it it old, un serviceable and very expensive...

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Last post by dsa
28 Feb 2021, 18:56
Fiamma Awning

Last post by bat « 27 Feb 2021, 16:33
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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 bat
27 Feb 2021, 16:33
1985 T25 Devonshire RM122 Fridge Upgrade - Help!

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 26 Feb 2021, 10:18
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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 TONYT25T25
26 Feb 2021, 10:18
Sliding window catch for Autohomes Kamper

Last post by 1664 « 19 Feb 2021, 18:50
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by Funkychops » 17 Feb 2021, 11:54

Hi

My van was originally (I think) an Autohomes Kamper 2 with the sliding window above the cooker (behind the drivers seat). Unfortunately, the...

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Last post by 1664
19 Feb 2021, 18:50
Interior ladder

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 16 Feb 2021, 21:31
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by Richardspain » 15 Feb 2021, 20:04

Hello. So my kids are now big enough to climb on to the top bed but, however many times I tell them, they always stand on the counter when I’m not...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
16 Feb 2021, 21:31
Rock n roll bed. How to make it more comfortable? Help!

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 14 Feb 2021, 17:19
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by Lynn » 29 Sep 2014, 20:31

We have a wonderful T25 campervan with rock n roll bed, nicely upholstered in reasonable condition. The only problem is that it is uncomfortable to...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
14 Feb 2021, 17:19
Westfalia roof bed - runners

Last post by QuickBrownFox « 13 Feb 2021, 19:43
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by QuickBrownFox » 12 Feb 2021, 21:44

Hello folks really like the look of the westfalia roof beds for a high top. The seem to have a panel either side attached to to high top and the bed...

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Last post by QuickBrownFox
13 Feb 2021, 19:43
Recommendations for new bed

Last post by QuickBrownFox « 13 Feb 2021, 19:06
Replies: 7
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 QuickBrownFox
13 Feb 2021, 19:06
Registering as a camper

Last post by R0B « 07 Feb 2021, 17:09
Replies: 5
by R0B » 07 Feb 2021, 16:26

Just looking through the criteria for changing a van to a campervan and noticed this. Now a lot of campers have one of those things on the floor that...

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Last post by R0B
07 Feb 2021, 17:09
Carpet lining my van

Last post by Stesaw « 07 Feb 2021, 12:24
Replies: 20
by Santa79 » 18 Feb 2014, 13:17
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Hello everyone

So I am in the middle of ripping out all of the original 30 year old carpeting out of the van. I have insulated most of it behind the...
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Last post by Stesaw
07 Feb 2021, 12:24
Alternatives to carpet lining?

Last post by B.J « 03 Feb 2021, 16:15
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by B.J » 02 Feb 2021, 16:12

Hi,
I have a Syncro panel van camper conversion and the lining (that I fitted) is coming away. I used the right adhesive but didn't clean away enough...

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Last post by B.J
03 Feb 2021, 16:15
A Corona Pop..........top

Last post by Jim San « 03 Feb 2021, 12:40
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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 Jim San
03 Feb 2021, 12:40
Westy stove gas connection

Last post by Timwhy « 30 Jan 2021, 13:59
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by fh9977 » 21 Jan 2021, 11:34

Hi, I converted my van with a Westy kit. But decided not to fit the underslung gas tank.

I disconnected the copper pipe that connects to the stove...

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Last post by Timwhy
30 Jan 2021, 13:59
Interior fit out

Last post by Mr Bean « 26 Jan 2021, 22:48
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by Alanx13 » 26 Jan 2021, 15:34

Am about to complete bare metal respray of T25 and will shortly need to kit out interior.
Does anyone know of reliable company in Scotland able to...

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Last post by Mr Bean
26 Jan 2021, 22:48
Was this a westy pop top roof option?

Last post by irishkeet « 19 Jan 2021, 13:57
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by Rascal » 18 Jan 2021, 20:21

High top
pop top?

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Last post by irishkeet
19 Jan 2021, 13:57
High top removal for pop top

Last post by capicati « 18 Jan 2021, 02:13

by capicati » 18 Jan 2021, 02:13

Just bought my first T3 and will need help/advice., I've had t4's for years and now have a t5 as a daily but just bought a T3 for camping. It's an...

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Last post by capicati
18 Jan 2021, 02:13
Chinese diesel heater

Last post by Mocki « 17 Jan 2021, 21:19
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by dogbreath100 » 07 Sep 2020, 17:20
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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 Mocki
17 Jan 2021, 21:19
Flooring

Last post by Mocki « 10 Jan 2021, 13:37
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by TONYT25T25 » 09 Jan 2021, 11:47

Just been to LIDL who have packets of soft floor protection mats, could be ideal for existing flooring inside of camper or, I bought a packet for use...

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Last post by Mocki
10 Jan 2021, 13:37
Where to route cables

Last post by Funkychops « 30 Dec 2020, 21:02
Replies: 6
by Funkychops » 30 Dec 2020, 17:03

Hi all

I'm progressing the interior build of our high top camper, which was started by the previous owners. Its a windowed base vehicle, so I'm...

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Last post by Funkychops
30 Dec 2020, 21:02
holdsworth villa 1 pop top replacement.

Last post by father of 2 « 30 Dec 2020, 10:10
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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 father of 2
30 Dec 2020, 10:10
Reproduction Westfalia pop tops

Last post by Rascal « 22 Dec 2020, 17:29
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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 Rascal
22 Dec 2020, 17:29
Insulation and sound deadening

Last post by irishkeet « 21 Dec 2020, 11:45
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by Rascal » 21 Dec 2020, 11:22

Is the general opinion that the factory insulation I'm assuming it is in the late caravelle OK... Or should I update to some modern dodo stuff from...

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Last post by irishkeet
21 Dec 2020, 11:45
T25 interior storage units

Last post by silverbullet « 13 Dec 2020, 17:54
Replies: 7
by davelee365 » 13 Nov 2020, 19:51

Hi there, newbie here so please be kind.
Just starting out renovating 1985 T25 Devon moonraker interior which is very dated.
Hopefully can salvage...

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Last post by silverbullet
13 Dec 2020, 17:54
Alternatives to Fiamma sun shade

Last post by jrt « 29 Nov 2020, 14:50
Replies: 6
by ROBSEA » 29 Nov 2020, 10:58

Have been looking at the Fiamma F35/F45 range , but was wondering what manufacturers offer an alternative to the rather costly Fiamma range for the...

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Last post by jrt
29 Nov 2020, 14:50
Westfalia luggage rack template

Last post by Rascal « 28 Nov 2020, 12:17

by Rascal » 28 Nov 2020, 12:17

So finally got around to removing the incorrectly installed luggage rack.. That only had 2 pop rivets on the rear and was pop rivited through the two...

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Last post by Rascal
28 Nov 2020, 12:17
Westfalia Mosaik dimensions or pictures

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 26 Nov 2020, 22:21
Replies: 19
by Rascal » 06 Nov 2020, 14:22
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Hi All I as wondering if anyone had detailed pics of the circled panel.. I'm hoping to recreate it and the seats pads above as the previous owner has...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
26 Nov 2020, 22:21
Fiamma awning/Sun shade

Last post by slippy8v « 22 Nov 2020, 20:48
Replies: 4
by ROBSEA » 22 Nov 2020, 07:30

Which Fiamma Sun Shade are people using on their T25 , I own a 1990 auto sleeper high top and am looking to purchase one of these but have seen...

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Last post by slippy8v
22 Nov 2020, 20:48
Diesel heater repair

Last post by Davegrohl99 « 21 Nov 2020, 10:26
Replies: 29
by Gingermagic » 11 Oct 2020, 15:17
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Hi All,

When we bought our T25, a few months ago, the previous owner told us that it had a diesel heater, but that it didn't work. He had never used...
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Last post by Davegrohl99
21 Nov 2020, 10:26
Retro fitting a Westy interior

Last post by irishkeet « 18 Nov 2020, 10:48
Replies: 7
by bmouthrob » 03 Apr 2019, 20:11

I have gotten my grubby mitts on a Westfalia interior. I'm in the process if re upholstering the rear bench as it was in a bit of a sorry state,...

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Last post by irishkeet
18 Nov 2020, 10:48
Poptop seal

Last post by pauljvw « 17 Nov 2020, 19:47

by pauljvw » 17 Nov 2020, 19:47

1984 Joker poptop 1.9 wbx
Hi, going to fit a new 4 sided brickwerks seal, any hints or tips appreciated.The existing one is 3 sides and a separate...

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Last post by pauljvw
17 Nov 2020, 19:47
LPG Propex Heater Service in or around London

Last post by kentishvanman « 14 Nov 2020, 20:52
Replies: 2
by troglodisme » 03 Nov 2020, 10:53

Hi there,

I am struggling to find somebody that will service my LPG Propex heater - it needs maintenance and probably new exhaust pipes as they...

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Last post by kentishvanman
14 Nov 2020, 20:52

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