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by HarryMann » 23 Jan 2021, 12:09 » 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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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
Westy stove gas connection

Last post by airheadboxer « 21 Jan 2021, 20:45
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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 airheadboxer
21 Jan 2021, 20:45
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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Best quality Rock'n'Roll bed?

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 12 Nov 2020, 11:25
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by KarlT » 02 Nov 2020, 17:05

Hi chaps.
Planning on converting my stripped out Caravelle into a proper camper.
Got an idea of layout I want.., but needing recommendations for the...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
12 Nov 2020, 11:25
awning suitability

Last post by R0B « 10 Nov 2020, 00:46
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by NeilRN » 08 Nov 2020, 19:24

Hello All. Can anyone help me please? I'm lookin at buying an awning for a 1982 T25. I'd like it to be an air awning for ease of putting it up. Does...

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Last post by R0B
10 Nov 2020, 00:46
Flooring

Last post by jrt « 02 Nov 2020, 17:56
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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 jrt
02 Nov 2020, 17:56
Westfalia waste water

Last post by Rascal « 31 Oct 2020, 17:54
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by Rascal » 27 Sep 2020, 17:04

Just bought myself a t25 with westfalia mosaik interior. As far as I can tell the waste water just deposits straight to the ground.(picking van up...

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Last post by Rascal
31 Oct 2020, 17:54
Where to mount an eber in an Aircooled

Last post by bigherb « 30 Oct 2020, 17:51
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by crazydiamond » 27 Sep 2020, 12:24
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Want to fit an eber or chinese copy, where is best place on an Aircooled devon? Wander if its possible to fit in engine bay?
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Last post by bigherb
30 Oct 2020, 17:51
A Corona Pop..........top

Last post by JonB « 29 Oct 2020, 23:05
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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 JonB
29 Oct 2020, 23:05
Devon Moonraker side elevating roof struts

Last post by Turx « 20 Oct 2020, 08:35
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by Turx » 12 Oct 2020, 22:41

Hi All,
I have a 1980 T25 Devon Moonraker with the side elevating 'Double Top' roof and my roof struts are a bit 'lazy' so I'm thinking of replacing...

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Last post by Turx
20 Oct 2020, 08:35
Leisuredrive pop top

Last post by Stesaw « 14 Oct 2020, 13:46
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by relias » 12 Oct 2020, 12:56

Hi all, i have a 82 T25 Leisuredrive poptop , i need to replace all 4 roof gas struts, any ideas of part numbers, or are they same as a Devon roof,...

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Last post by Stesaw
14 Oct 2020, 13:46
Westy curtains

Last post by fh9977 « 13 Oct 2020, 12:29

by fh9977 » 13 Oct 2020, 12:29

Hi, could someone send me some pictures of how the westy curtains are installed?

I converted a Caravelle into a Westy, and the company that did the...

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Last post by fh9977
13 Oct 2020, 12:29
Drive away kador and figure of 8

Last post by nicq « 12 Oct 2020, 08:35
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by 100leelee » 10 Oct 2020, 10:06

Hi
Bought some kador strip and 3 sections of figure of 8 to attach to my camper/ awning..

Seems a pretty crap system to me!!
The rain leaks past the...

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Last post by nicq
12 Oct 2020, 08:35
Vitrifigo c39 fridge

Last post by 100leelee « 11 Oct 2020, 19:56

by 100leelee » 11 Oct 2020, 19:56

Hi
Have one of these in the van.
Fridge works fine.
Freezer never seems to freeze..
Anyone have the same fridge?
Cheers

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Last post by 100leelee
11 Oct 2020, 19:56
Running Rm212 fridge on solar?

Last post by SurfT25 « 05 Oct 2020, 16:51
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by haty167 » 04 Oct 2020, 22:27

Hi looking for some advice,
My fridge works on 12v and 240 but fails to ignite on gas....(I've cleaned out gas jet and other parts) As it works on...

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Last post by SurfT25
05 Oct 2020, 16:51
Washing westfalia pop top tent.

Last post by Rascal « 01 Oct 2020, 18:56
Replies: 6
by Rascal » 26 Sep 2020, 15:31

Has anyone removed a westfalia pop top tent. Bunged it in the washing machine with nikwax tech was to re waterproof ( I'm aware spray versions are...

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Last post by Rascal
01 Oct 2020, 18:56
Carpeting a Devon pop top roof

Last post by sarran1955 « 01 Oct 2020, 10:36
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by NathanW » 27 Sep 2020, 06:43

Hi all, I’m looking to carpet the roof of my Devon pop top as it’s now shedding it’s fibres. Currently there is no insulation between the carpet and...

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Last post by sarran1955
01 Oct 2020, 10:36
Squeaky window..

Last post by Fugeh « 01 Oct 2020, 09:06
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by Rascal » 30 Sep 2020, 20:32

Lhd drivers window (not that it makes a difference) squeaks big time when going up. (manual window) I can see as it goes up it tilts towards the lock...

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Last post by Fugeh
01 Oct 2020, 09:06
Stained Devon roof vinyl

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 28 Sep 2020, 22:00
Replies: 14
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 TONYT25T25
28 Sep 2020, 22:00
Awning Fitting

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 27 Sep 2020, 20:36
Replies: 2
by TONYT25T25 » 27 Sep 2020, 16:51

Ever since owning my camper I have never been able to fix the awning that came with it properly, I have a side full elevating roof, and the awning...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
27 Sep 2020, 20:36
Best (?) compressor cool box

Last post by Michael4 « 25 Sep 2020, 13:41
Replies: 9
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
25 Sep 2020, 13:41
Louvered window design fault from the '80s

Last post by Michael4 « 23 Sep 2020, 10:50
Replies: 4
by Michael4 » 22 Sep 2020, 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
23 Sep 2020, 10:50
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
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
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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
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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
Thermal blinds

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 06 Sep 2020, 15:25
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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
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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
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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
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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

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