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Karmann coachbuilts Gypy Cheetah

Last post by HarryMann « 28 Dec 2021, 21:15
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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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28 Dec 2021, 21:15
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 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
Floor advice

Last post by Shinnster « 23 Jun 2022, 02:23
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by Shinnster » 12 Jun 2022, 12:59

Hey all,

the time has come to try to replace the floor (well the carpet) in my van , as having carpet isnt good when carrying wet surfboards!
I have...

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Last post by Shinnster
23 Jun 2022, 02:23
Pop Top replacement

Last post by Aidan « 21 Jun 2022, 19:14
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by JamieQPR » 20 Jun 2022, 06:57

Hi there,

My mate has a T25 Westy & it needs the pop top replacing. He's bought the canvas, but can't find anybody to do the replacing job. He lives...

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Last post by Aidan
21 Jun 2022, 19:14
How long will a Electrolux rm212 fridge run for on a 240v 2.1kwh battery pack?

Last post by mrhutch « 19 Jun 2022, 22:08
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by huggy76 » 19 Jun 2022, 16:49

Evening all,

I am going on a non serviced campsite next weekend and have the use of a commercial battery pack to try and am interested to know how...

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Last post by mrhutch
19 Jun 2022, 22:08
Awning Attachment Problem

Last post by slowcoach « 11 Jun 2022, 21:47
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by Piratepete » 04 Jun 2022, 11:16

Hi Guys
I have a T25 Holdsworth Villa 3 Pop top.
Until recently I had a Cube awning which attached to the gutter by metal tube and clamps.
I now have...

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Last post by slowcoach
11 Jun 2022, 21:47
IS MY FRESH WATER PUMP A GONER?

Last post by T25Hugh « 04 Jun 2022, 08:58
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by T25Hugh » 20 Apr 2022, 20:16

Hi All! So I finally got the (correct!) leisure battery installed and everything hooked up. Interior lights are now working as is the Zig control...

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Last post by T25Hugh
04 Jun 2022, 08:58
Sink/Fridge Kitchen Pod

Last post by Madagas2002 « 23 May 2022, 18:01
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by Madagas2002 » 23 May 2022, 12:20

Hello,

We are converting our Devon 3/4 R&R bed to full width.
I'm interest to know if anyone as any information on sink/fridge pod units, suppliers...

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Last post by Madagas2002
23 May 2022, 18:01
Advice Fitting a Chinese Diesel Heater in a Caravan

Last post by cobblers « 17 May 2022, 10:48
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by maxstu » 09 May 2022, 17:09
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Bit the bullet and bought one to fit in our Rapido caravan.
Here are the issues:
Keeping noseweight at a minimum.
At present 65kgs. Very close to...
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Last post by cobblers
17 May 2022, 10:48
Replacement Gas Manifold. 6mm

Last post by RogerT « 14 May 2022, 14:26
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by maxstu » 08 May 2022, 11:10
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Somewhere there is a gas leak in this arrangement. Ive tested using soapy water without a conclusive answer.
I think it is one of the knobs and not...
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Last post by RogerT
14 May 2022, 14:26
Where to mount an eber in an Aircooled

Last post by Davegrohl99 « 12 May 2022, 20:55
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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 Davegrohl99
12 May 2022, 20:55
Viking Roof Latch - need longer thread

Last post by Clumsy.cow « 09 May 2022, 16:06
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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 Clumsy.cow
09 May 2022, 16:06
What size router bit??

Last post by bigherb « 07 May 2022, 19:07
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by mariner » 06 May 2022, 16:51

Have finally started building my new cabinets, replicating my old stuff. I need to router in a groove for the black plastic door trim but the two...

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Last post by bigherb
07 May 2022, 19:07
Anchoring kitchen units

Last post by Mocki « 07 May 2022, 14:36
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by Ronan1981 » 07 May 2022, 12:27

Hi, I've built a flat pack type kitchen from MGD designs (I think that's the name) To put into my T25. It's ready to go in but I don't know what's a...

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Last post by Mocki
07 May 2022, 14:36
WONKY POPTOP!

Last post by Michael4 « 27 Apr 2022, 07:43
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by T25Hugh » 25 Apr 2022, 19:36

So the nearside rear corner of my poptop roof has decided to come off its runner and, in doing so, knocked the rest of the roof out of alignment!...

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Last post by Michael4
27 Apr 2022, 07:43
How far do you need to drive to check fridge on car battery power?

Last post by Mocki « 25 Apr 2022, 22:11
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by T25Hugh » 22 Apr 2022, 18:49

Just spent the last couple of days trying to get the original 3-way Electrolux RM212 fridge in my van up and running. (NB: I'm a new owner and the...

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Last post by Mocki
25 Apr 2022, 22:11
Cab Mats for 1.6TD?

Last post by jacko4 « 25 Apr 2022, 14:37

by jacko4 » 25 Apr 2022, 14:37

Hi
Does anyone know who does 3 piece cab mats for the 1.6TD shell?
I saw these which I liked but I'm unable to get hold of Bob to ask if they are...

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Last post by jacko4
25 Apr 2022, 14:37
Eberspacher d2 won't work

Last post by Olliffe « 23 Apr 2022, 04:41
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by stevie43_uk » 27 Sep 2015, 11:27
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Hi All,

Just wondered if there were any Eber experts out there that can help.

My Airtronic d2 won't start - when it gets a signal to fire up from...
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Last post by Olliffe
23 Apr 2022, 04:41
T3 Bathroom?

Last post by Annieclover « 19 Apr 2022, 00:04
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by itchyfeet » 11 Aug 2019, 07:21
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I have thought about making one of these to fit on the tow bar for touring long term in my van ( when I manage to escape work) but the design in my...
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Last post by Annieclover
19 Apr 2022, 00:04
Danbury Roof side opening pop top

Last post by Itsblue « 18 Apr 2022, 20:29
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by Itsblue » 22 Mar 2022, 20:09
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Anyone out there with a Danbury pop top with gas strut lift , either original gas struts lift or a Auto roof which now has gas struts , mine was a...
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Last post by Itsblue
18 Apr 2022, 20:29
rear seat belt through camper cupboards

Last post by glewis « 18 Apr 2022, 20:19
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by g.chalmers » 10 May 2012, 19:25

Hi,
I'm looking for advice - I have a Holdsworth-converted panel van (no seatbelt mounting points fitted) which came with lap belts in the back -...

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Last post by glewis
18 Apr 2022, 20:19
Custom CAD interior project

Last post by Jim San « 16 Apr 2022, 07:28
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by Negativegravity » 11 Apr 2022, 06:31

Morning all, just thought I’d post some pictures of a custom CAD interior my friend has designed and built for me.

Within it, there is a sliding...

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Last post by Jim San
16 Apr 2022, 07:28
T25 pop top

Last post by Piratepete « 13 Apr 2022, 20:55
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by Siobhan » 24 Jan 2022, 20:55

New owner here and very nervous!! Any know where to source a sink tap for my van? Also where can I get a ladder to go into the roof bed?

I really...

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Last post by Piratepete
13 Apr 2022, 20:55
Can anybody help explain what's going on with my 'fresh' water tank system?

Last post by Piratepete « 13 Apr 2022, 20:28
Replies: 9
by T25Hugh » 07 Apr 2022, 12:46

Hi! Spoke with the previous owner of our new (to us!) T25 and he said he didn't use the built in under slung 'fresh' water tank because the water was...

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Last post by Piratepete
13 Apr 2022, 20:28
Decathlon lounge extension for T25 trips

Last post by Siobhan « 13 Apr 2022, 18:11
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by Siobhan » 10 Apr 2022, 14:46

Has anyone got any experience of using a Decathlon lounge extension instead of a drive away awning? Thought it might be easier and cheaper than...

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Last post by Siobhan
13 Apr 2022, 18:11
Sink water pump not worky .. ‘86 Komet Hightop

Last post by HarryMann « 12 Apr 2022, 22:15
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by HarryMann » 09 Apr 2022, 16:00

Asking for a friend… honest.

This has gone on their '86 Komet T25

Is this likely to be just the pump bellows/siphon system?

Many thanks again

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Last post by HarryMann
12 Apr 2022, 22:15
Question: Rear seat belt config.. '86 Komet high top

Last post by RogerT « 11 Apr 2022, 08:03
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by HarryMann » 09 Apr 2022, 15:57

Hi, asking for a friend.. seriously :D

Do they need to adapt to another central lapbelt, this is just short term for friends.
How would you...

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Last post by RogerT
11 Apr 2022, 08:03
plastic curtain rail runners and hooks

Last post by Siobhan « 08 Apr 2022, 15:55
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by Siobhan » 08 Apr 2022, 15:54

Anyone know where I might get curtain rail runners and curtain hooks for my T25 pop up van?

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Last post by Siobhan
08 Apr 2022, 15:55
Drive Away Awnings

Last post by Siobhan « 08 Apr 2022, 15:52
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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 Siobhan
08 Apr 2022, 15:52
Autosleeper water tank 1986

Last post by Brick « 05 Apr 2022, 20:36
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by Brick » 05 Apr 2022, 12:16

Hi, just went out to replace a broken connector on the under slung water tank pipe and the pipe has come out of the actual tank! I can feel the nut...

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Last post by Brick
05 Apr 2022, 20:36
t25 pop top gas hob

Last post by Siobhan « 05 Apr 2022, 14:01
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by Siobhan » 01 Apr 2022, 16:24

Just found out today after caravan company checked my van that there is a gas leak from the hob. It's not fixable as someone has screwed a nut too...

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Last post by Siobhan
05 Apr 2022, 14:01
ARB awning - any got one?

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 02 Apr 2022, 20:18
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by Jonnyb416 » 27 Mar 2022, 06:04

Looking at ordering an ARB awning from CVC. Only thing that’s holding me back is whether it’s not quite as straight forward fitting one where there’s...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
02 Apr 2022, 20:18
electrolux fridge shelf

Last post by maxstu « 31 Mar 2022, 20:00
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by Siobhan » 15 Mar 2022, 20:12

Does anyone know where I might get a shelf for fridge in T25?

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Last post by maxstu
31 Mar 2022, 20:00
First time camper owner!

Last post by Itsblue « 22 Mar 2022, 08:14
Replies: 65
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 Itsblue
22 Mar 2022, 08:14
what type of heater for t25

Last post by clift_d « 15 Mar 2022, 21:00
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by Siobhan » 08 Mar 2022, 15:52

Hi
Newbie here - any suggestions of what type of electric heater to buy for my T25 A reg to keep warm in colder spells? I was thinking of one of the...

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Last post by clift_d
15 Mar 2022, 21:00
Drive away awning

Last post by Siobhan « 15 Mar 2022, 20:04
Replies: 4
by Siobhan » 10 Mar 2022, 19:21

Does anyone know if this Vango drive away awning will fit a T25 pop top 1984?

I have tried to upload a picture by pressing the I icon but it just...

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Last post by Siobhan
15 Mar 2022, 20:04
Electrolux RM 4200/10 Flame and Lighting Problem

Last post by Blrsjer « 15 Mar 2022, 18:36
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by Blrsjer » 15 Mar 2022, 15:12

Hello all,

I’ve been investigating the 3 way fridge on my 1986 T25. We’ve managed to get it to light a few times on gas once I’d taken the grill...

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Last post by Blrsjer
15 Mar 2022, 18:36
Newbie looking at options, Devon or Viking?!

Last post by Stesaw « 15 Mar 2022, 14:00
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by matada34 » 07 May 2021, 08:50

Hello again,
Sorry for another question...
Ive hunted round a bit and feel the Viking would be more useable for kiddies than the autosleeper pop...

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Last post by Stesaw
15 Mar 2022, 14:00
Devon Moonraker Pop top repair

Last post by maxstu « 06 Mar 2022, 12:22
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by mikeybjettaman » 05 Mar 2022, 20:13

Hi folks. I was last on here with my brown westy. I sold it and have regretted it since. I just bought a Devon Moonraker and to say it needs a little...

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Last post by maxstu
06 Mar 2022, 12:22
Switching a high top to a pop-top van possible?

Last post by Michael4 « 01 Mar 2022, 22:16
Replies: 23
by NoGearNoIdea » 30 Jan 2022, 19:29
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Hi, Im looking at buying a van tempted to go for a camper instead of a panel or caravelle however I don't want a high top.
Since high tops are...
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Last post by Michael4
01 Mar 2022, 22:16
Westfalia lpg camping gas tank leaking

Last post by Auto « 22 Feb 2022, 01:30
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by Auto » 21 Feb 2022, 12:20

Hi folks yes my lpg tank is leaking from the on off valve were the threads screw in to the tank,
when I resored the tank I removed everything from it...

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Last post by Auto
22 Feb 2022, 01:30
Electric motor homes and camper vans

Last post by silverbullet « 17 Feb 2022, 09:47
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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 silverbullet
17 Feb 2022, 09:47
Westfalia pop top canvas replacement

Last post by Simon Baxter « 15 Feb 2022, 15:44
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by Bwana John » 04 Feb 2022, 11:11

I have been looking for a replacement Westfalia pop top canvas( one window,grey); they seem to be in short supply. Has anyone had experience with the...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
15 Feb 2022, 15:44
Drive away awning

Last post by JeffRoo « 29 Jan 2022, 09:38
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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 JeffRoo
29 Jan 2022, 09:38
What size gas tank do you have?

Last post by Negativegravity « 27 Jan 2022, 18:27
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by Negativegravity » 23 Jan 2022, 21:39

Hi all,

Looking to install a new underslung gas tank. However, the size I originally wanted is out of stock on gasit.go.uk

I was originally going...

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Last post by Negativegravity
27 Jan 2022, 18:27
Westy units

Last post by flying haggis « 21 Jan 2022, 18:34
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by flying haggis » 19 Jan 2022, 14:27

Hi folks looking for some dimensions or drawings for the T3/25 Westy interior units, mainly the cooker and wardrobe.
I've looked in all the usual...

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Last post by flying haggis
21 Jan 2022, 18:34
Danbury Manual

Last post by R0B « 21 Jan 2022, 15:57

by R0B » 21 Jan 2022, 15:57

Found this online. It may be of use to somebody.

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21 Jan 2022, 15:57
Cab one piece rubber floormat

Last post by Stesaw « 27 Dec 2021, 13:04
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by Nick G » 29 Oct 2021, 19:54

Hi, anyone know if it’s possible to get a new one piece rubber cab mat for a 1988 diesel manual. Mine split quite badly annoyingly when l took it...

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Last post by Stesaw
27 Dec 2021, 13:04
Were can I get rubber seal for my high top?

Last post by kentishvanman « 16 Dec 2021, 20:42
Replies: 3
by taragodfrey72 » 01 Dec 2021, 16:24

:?:

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16 Dec 2021, 20:42

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