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Induction hob	pkrboo	17 May 2026, 07:04	Once this week	Campers
Induction hob	R0B	16 May 2026, 19:13	Once this week	Campers

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Thank you all

Last post by Burtybassett « 19 Jun 2024, 18:33
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by Mocki » 06 Dec 2023, 20:10
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Evening all …….

Because of you all continuing to support this Club and this forum we can keep the pages tidy and free of adverts and pop ups ....
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Last post by Burtybassett
19 Jun 2024, 18:33
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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Last post by HarryMann
28 Dec 2021, 21:15
Camper Awning FAQs

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 09 Aug 2021, 18:31
Replies: 24
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
Replies: 146
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
Door card clips keep popping out

Last post by davidoft1 « 19 May 2026, 19:55
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by mariner » 19 May 2026, 19:32

So the door cards in the cab keeping popping off the frame of the door when either door is closed. They are covered in a leatherette material which...

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Last post by davidoft1
19 May 2026, 19:55
Fridge replacement

Last post by firetrader « 19 May 2026, 10:26
Replies: 12
by firetrader » 06 May 2026, 18:56

Hi , my T25 fridge has packed in and I have removed it, so I am embarking upon a research period, trying to ascertain the best way/product to buy,...

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Last post by firetrader
19 May 2026, 10:26
Induction hob

Last post by pkrboo « 17 May 2026, 07:04
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by dcworm57 » 16 May 2026, 17:59

Anyone using induction hob in their van , what are you using to power it , what size battery , solar panel and inverter etc
any advice or thoughts...

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Last post by pkrboo
17 May 2026, 07:04
Holdsworth Villa 1 lining carpet

Last post by mike the van « 28 Apr 2026, 22:03
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by Lmh2000 » 27 Apr 2026, 18:30

New owner of a Villa 1 and loving it but the interior roof and panel lining has pretty much had it. It’s got black mould like stains, is degraded in...

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Last post by mike the van
28 Apr 2026, 22:03
weco in a westy

Last post by silverbullet « 28 Apr 2026, 11:30
Replies: 50
by axeman » 18 May 2014, 12:45
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the pictures do the talking with this one. the westy fridge panel has lots of intricate details about.

the mark is in line with the top of the...
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Last post by silverbullet
28 Apr 2026, 11:30
Poptop installer / supplier

Last post by Shinnster « 19 Apr 2026, 01:12
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by dcworm57 » 17 Apr 2026, 19:25

Anyone recommend Poptop roof installer . Looking for a Westfalia style Poptop putting on a tin top van .

cheers

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Last post by Shinnster
19 Apr 2026, 01:12
Battery replacement

Last post by jonathanp68 « 08 Apr 2026, 18:54
Replies: 6
by bode5997 » 12 Jan 2026, 10:41

Morning I have a autohomes komet,the start battery has declined to play,so needs changing.I have slid the seat forward rotated it,and the seat base...

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Last post by jonathanp68
08 Apr 2026, 18:54
83 T3 westy fresh water tank level sensor

Last post by hotpod « 07 Apr 2026, 20:40
Replies: 3
by Swordfish93 » 05 Apr 2026, 21:28

Hello, I have a old fresh water tank system with the electrical contacts going down the side of the tank. How do I wire these up to the monitor that...

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Last post by hotpod
07 Apr 2026, 20:40
Upgrading fridge to electric

Last post by R0B « 18 Mar 2026, 09:42
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by dcworm57 » 16 Mar 2026, 09:46

1989 westy California.
still running the original fridge but considering upgrading to electric fridge . What make and models have you upgraded to ,...

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Last post by R0B
18 Mar 2026, 09:42
Heater controls?

Last post by Deltaboy78 « 06 Mar 2026, 23:45
Replies: 2
by Deltaboy78 » 06 Mar 2026, 21:21

Hi all.

Just getting my van on the road, its a 1990 Auothomes Kamper 1.9dg.

I have a questions re what spec I have for the camping side of the...

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Last post by Deltaboy78
06 Mar 2026, 23:45
Roof racks

Last post by AlBundy « 25 Feb 2026, 23:10
Replies: 3
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 AlBundy
25 Feb 2026, 23:10
Cab bed

Last post by LittleNik « 18 Feb 2026, 09:52

by LittleNik » 18 Feb 2026, 09:52

Hi, can anyone advise please... I'm only 5ft tall but husband is over 6ft and we've decided we're too old, and he's too big, to both get a...

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Last post by LittleNik
18 Feb 2026, 09:52
To line Westfalia pop top roof or not..

Last post by Rik « 15 Feb 2026, 16:50
Replies: 3
by Cjg » 09 Dec 2025, 19:18

Hello.

We have an early 1982 RHD Aircooled t25 Westfalia pop top van.

The pop top canvas needs replacing and while it’s at the workshop up in...

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Last post by Rik
15 Feb 2026, 16:50
Eberspacher revival? Reading area

Last post by carlosdelondres « 28 Jan 2026, 19:24
Replies: 4
by carlosdelondres » 13 Jan 2026, 14:18

Oue '89 westy eberspacher has been on my fix list for quite a long time. Ideally looking for someone who could have a look at getting it working...

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Last post by carlosdelondres
28 Jan 2026, 19:24
Eberspacher heater using old controls westfalia new heater

Last post by pirate-pete « 27 Jan 2026, 22:11
Replies: 17
by clobber » 03 Sep 2016, 13:08
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Hi everyone, i have a 87 Joker, im looking into buying a new ebersacher heater, the original was removed but i still have all the controls in the...
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Last post by pirate-pete
27 Jan 2026, 22:11
Webasto ST2000D fault

Last post by Bison535 « 22 Jan 2026, 06:39
Replies: 5
by Bison535 » 06 Dec 2025, 03:56

My Webasto ST2000D heater; fan runs but heater does not ‘fire up’ ? What are probable faults and remedies in best order to tackle faults?
190 1.6 TD...

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Last post by Bison535
22 Jan 2026, 06:39
Fridge PC fan mod topics?

Last post by silverbullet « 11 Jan 2026, 15:37
Replies: 2
by silverbullet » 09 Jan 2026, 11:13

Yes I have used the search with various terms and checked the wiki but can't find any results on this.
Is it as sumple as just buying a kit with a...

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Last post by silverbullet
11 Jan 2026, 15:37
Awning recommendations for High top

Last post by TwinTurbo « 07 Jan 2026, 21:12
Replies: 1
by andy5898 » 02 Jan 2026, 22:06

We are buying a T25 High Top. It has on it a canopy which we can pull out but want a awning for the kids to sleep in etc. What size and what awnings...

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Last post by TwinTurbo
07 Jan 2026, 21:12
Between front seats centre console

Last post by alexhd57 « 24 Nov 2025, 13:41

by alexhd57 » 24 Nov 2025, 13:41

I've been thinking at some point to make some sort of storage console for the space between the front seats. Then I've seen Slaughter House Customs...

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Last post by alexhd57
24 Nov 2025, 13:41
Roofboxes for westfalia space above the cab

Last post by Rphil « 20 Nov 2025, 14:42
Replies: 22
by Epiphone » 16 Dec 2010, 14:33
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Hi, Ive tried to search but couldnt find anything regarding the storage space above the cab on Westfailia etc.

Does anyone know of the perfect...
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Last post by Rphil
20 Nov 2025, 14:42
South-London/north Kent based refitters

Last post by JOSHYB « 12 Nov 2025, 09:20

by JOSHYB » 12 Nov 2025, 09:20

Hi there,

I have a T25 hardtop Holdsworth, 2.1litre watercooled 1988 reg. I'm looking to have a rock and roll bed put in and to have some of the...

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Last post by JOSHYB
12 Nov 2025, 09:20
which models had the 'CAMPING' badge?

Last post by keynsham1 « 29 Oct 2025, 08:11
Replies: 16
by Mona » 28 Mar 2021, 14:25
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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 keynsham1
29 Oct 2025, 08:11
Recommendations for pop top repairs

Last post by simonmarsh « 23 Dec 2025, 22:07
Replies: 3
by snw530d » 11 Oct 2025, 11:15

Hi all
Our 1991 Westy pop top is in need of repair due to an incident with a height restriction :| It’s in need of new canvas, repairs to the fibre...

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Last post by simonmarsh
23 Dec 2025, 22:07
Winter covers

Last post by Alfredo « 08 Oct 2025, 18:00
Replies: 7
by Urge38 » 06 Oct 2025, 12:15

Hi Guys

Looking for options on a winter car cover for my T25 Autosleeper.
My T25 Autosleeper is neither a tin top Nor a high top, its is a pop top...

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Last post by Alfredo
08 Oct 2025, 18:00
Fluorescent tube lights

Last post by keynsham1 « 25 Sep 2025, 19:13
Replies: 5
by mariner » 22 Sep 2025, 15:24

Hi all. Need to replace my original tube lights in the top of my van. Struggling to find anything that doesn't give a harsh white light rather than...

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Last post by keynsham1
25 Sep 2025, 19:13
front seatbelts

Last post by dugcati « 22 Sep 2025, 16:31

by dugcati » 22 Sep 2025, 16:31

Ignoring the standard how much would you put on your life and I use X for all my parts type replies does anyone know why seatbelts are prices so...

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Last post by dugcati
22 Sep 2025, 16:31
Eberspatcher

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 20 Sep 2025, 18:44
Replies: 2
by Manvanheat » 20 Sep 2025, 17:33

Hi I have a spanner warning
H1.Air ducting or outlet .

Is this a dealer thing or an easy fix or please?
Cheers
Brad

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
20 Sep 2025, 18:44
Autocube cooker pod mystery solved

Last post by Aidan « 19 Sep 2025, 16:21
Replies: 18
by slippy8v » 28 Jan 2016, 20:11
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Only every seen one before and that was in Lloyd Tulloch’s syncro
after searching for over a year I managed to find an other one on E-BAY which I...
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Last post by Aidan
19 Sep 2025, 16:21
Gas Locker

Last post by cobblers « 12 Sep 2025, 10:15
Replies: 1
by isaacfull » 12 Sep 2025, 05:01

Apologies to admin if I put this in the wrong section again, im still learning!

We have a t25 transporter and are doing a bit of work on her....

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Last post by cobblers
12 Sep 2025, 10:15
RHD Westy Joker Interior

Last post by PenderD « 07 Sep 2025, 18:02
Replies: 12
by ukgoalie32 » 05 Nov 2018, 20:03

Hi all,

First post on here, albeit I’ve been a keen watcher of the forum over the past 12 months or so, and particularly since last May when I...

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Last post by PenderD
07 Sep 2025, 18:02
Solar on westy poptop

Last post by paradox « 06 Sep 2025, 09:06

by paradox » 06 Sep 2025, 09:06

Has anyone on here fitted a solar panel on a westy pop top?
If so I’m interested in how you went about it?

The current option I’m considering is the...

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Last post by paradox
06 Sep 2025, 09:06
T3 awning 1984 transporter

Last post by isaacfull « 03 Sep 2025, 06:15
Replies: 3
by isaacfull » 31 Aug 2025, 16:21

Hi All,

New to this so please bear with!

We have newly bought our first van and are looking at bits and pieces to do to her.

So....does anyone...

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Last post by isaacfull
03 Sep 2025, 06:15
Westfalia fridge seal

Last post by pirate-pete « 28 Aug 2025, 23:05
Replies: 3
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 pirate-pete
28 Aug 2025, 23:05
Cc awning brackets

Last post by paradox « 28 Aug 2025, 11:25

by paradox » 28 Aug 2025, 11:25

Does anyone have an arb awning mounted with camper van culture gutter mount brackets?

I’ve just fitted some to my westy to hold a arb shower tent...

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Last post by paradox
28 Aug 2025, 11:25
Devon poptop fabric degradation

Last post by DevonAid « 27 Aug 2025, 11:31
Replies: 8
by DevonAid » 07 Aug 2025, 18:37

We've noticed our Devon poptop fabric has suddenly and significantly deteriorated recently.
To the untrained eye it looks like rust contamination,...

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Last post by DevonAid
27 Aug 2025, 11:31
BBB charger unit packed in

Last post by pirate-pete « 25 Aug 2025, 17:01
Replies: 1
by syncro4us » 24 Aug 2025, 10:44

Just ben sorting the VW Syncro BBB Charger unit as it had packed in.
Its been in since 1986 when Westfalia made the conversion.
1-First thing I did...

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Last post by pirate-pete
25 Aug 2025, 17:01
Autohomes High Top T25 Curtains

Last post by Barrowman « 21 Aug 2025, 14:06

by Barrowman » 21 Aug 2025, 14:06

Just contemplating new curtains for my Autohomes High Top T25 . Have sourced some new runners and hooks for the track around the inside but the 2...

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Last post by Barrowman
21 Aug 2025, 14:06
Molly The Viking - Interior almost finished

Last post by Jim San « 13 Aug 2025, 17:51
Replies: 36
by MOLLYTHEVIKING » 27 Jan 2014, 10:14
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Hi Guys,

I am looking to give my interior a bit of a spruce up. I am planning on keeping the basic look of my tired Viking interior with new...
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Last post by Jim San
13 Aug 2025, 17:51
Is this an original feature?

Last post by Alfredo « 12 Aug 2025, 19:42
Replies: 5
by ady » 11 Aug 2025, 19:22

Is this type of pop top roof an original feature of a Autohomes T25, I've owned high tops in the past but never seen this roof fitted to a Autohomes...

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Last post by Alfredo
12 Aug 2025, 19:42
Devon roof felt/flock removal

Last post by TommyJenko « 30 Jul 2025, 19:51

by TommyJenko » 30 Jul 2025, 19:51

So I finally got the roof working again after welding up the holes where the hinges go, but when I was lifting the roof inside I noticed that the...

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Last post by TommyJenko
30 Jul 2025, 19:51
Dometic Toilet Spares

Last post by maxstu « 30 Jul 2025, 14:56
Replies: 9
by maxstu » 28 Jul 2025, 15:00

Any kind forum users know where l can purchase spare parts for a chemical toilet? In particular seals and handle to close plate.
No model number....

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Last post by maxstu
30 Jul 2025, 14:56
Help with water tank

Last post by Piratepete « 28 Jul 2025, 16:39
Replies: 4
by tucker2024 » 29 May 2025, 08:26

Hi all I have had a camper for few years now but never got round to using the water or gas hob(lpg) does anyone have a guide on how to get these...

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Last post by Piratepete
28 Jul 2025, 16:39
Rear Passenger roof vent location? (Above doors / rear bench)

Last post by ManicGTI « 27 Jul 2025, 09:54

by ManicGTI » 27 Jul 2025, 09:54

Morning all, i'm pretty certain my 1990 Van would have originally had the small upper rear vents in rear but they've been carpetted over at some...

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Last post by ManicGTI
27 Jul 2025, 09:54
Arf's T25 - Panel Van to Camper

Last post by R0B « 21 Jul 2025, 16:08
Replies: 19
by arf333 » 31 Dec 2014, 15:44
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Hi Im Scott from Bristol,

I couldn't see a Your Ride or Your Projects ect section of the forum so I thought I would post here instead.

Sometime...
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Last post by R0B
21 Jul 2025, 16:08
What's this then?

Last post by DevonAid « 21 Jul 2025, 14:39

by DevonAid » 21 Jul 2025, 14:39

We've had our van for 19 years (1.9 DF, Devon); it came with an Elsan bucket loo (which I never fancied using, so it went straight in the loft)....

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Last post by DevonAid
21 Jul 2025, 14:39
Westfalia Atlantic heater

Last post by Splurt « 19 Jul 2025, 08:43
Replies: 12
by paradox » 16 Jul 2025, 16:53

I’ve tried to fire up the heater in my westy Atlantic and it just blows the fan for a while then stops
Any pointers on what to try first is there...

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19 Jul 2025, 08:43

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