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Eberspacher fuel line T

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 16 Sep 2020, 19:13
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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
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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
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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 mariner
10 Sep 2020, 19:26
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
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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
Advice on headlining

Last post by silverbullet « 24 Aug 2020, 17:24
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by mariner » 23 Aug 2020, 19:04

Hi all. I started stripping out my camper today ready for her respray and started removing the headlining. It’s the original stuff, white and...

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Last post by silverbullet
24 Aug 2020, 17:24
Eberspacher westfalia d2L

Last post by saviogimmi « 24 Aug 2020, 09:12
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by saviogimmi » 17 Aug 2020, 17:21
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Hi all been a long time since I posted!!!
My eber has always worked, until now.

I suspected the pump so removed it and tested by pulsing 12v to it...
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Last post by saviogimmi
24 Aug 2020, 09:12
Varnish/stain birch ply

Last post by mariner « 23 Aug 2020, 19:07
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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...

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Last post by mariner
23 Aug 2020, 19:07
Holdsworth Villa 3 Poptop Roof Vent

Last post by Piratepete « 22 Aug 2020, 22:02

by Piratepete » 22 Aug 2020, 22:02

Hi Guys
Anyone fitted a roof vent to a Holdsworth Villa 3 Poptop?
If so what did you buy?
Cheers!
Pete
1990 T25 Holdsworth Villa 3 Poptop.

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Last post by Piratepete
22 Aug 2020, 22:02
Fitting an F45 on a Side elevating Devon Pop-Top

Last post by dave friday « 13 Aug 2020, 18:21
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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
13 Aug 2020, 18:21
High top windows

Last post by Jeff J « 12 Aug 2020, 04:32
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by Justcruzzin » 11 Aug 2020, 20:53

Hi everyone many thanks for accepting me into your club..i have recently bought a 1990 ford transit leisuredrive 2.5 diesel.. The high top windows...

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Last post by Jeff J
12 Aug 2020, 04:32
LPG Tank and electrics

Last post by Chromey « 11 Aug 2020, 13:41
Replies: 4
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 Chromey
11 Aug 2020, 13:41
Updating/re-covering cupboard units

Last post by Mrs8925 « 11 Aug 2020, 13:01
Replies: 3
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 Mrs8925
11 Aug 2020, 13:01
Awning rail

Last post by UnsyP « 09 Aug 2020, 08:05
Replies: 4
by 100leelee » 07 Aug 2020, 11:03

Hi,
Rather than mount the awning rail to the side of my 30+ year old high top... am looking to buy the Fiamma mounting brackets, the weld/bolt a...

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Last post by UnsyP
09 Aug 2020, 08:05
Too hot up top? Newbie.

Last post by Mr Bean « 06 Aug 2020, 21:56
Replies: 6
by Piratepete » 26 Jul 2020, 17:55

Hi Guys
I have a 1990 Holdsworth Villa 3. My daughter wants to use it with her two kiddies in the roof. Isn't it hot up there?

What do you do for...

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Last post by Mr Bean
06 Aug 2020, 21:56
Awning recommendations.

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 03 Aug 2020, 20:27
Replies: 2
by mike.g » 03 Aug 2020, 07:15

I’m looking at buying a good drive-away awning for the van and was essentially looking for recommendations as I know nothing about them!

I need one...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
03 Aug 2020, 20:27
1990 Holdsworth Villa 3 Fridge Removal

Last post by Mocki « 28 Jul 2020, 21:09
Replies: 4
by Piratepete » 28 Jul 2020, 10:21

Hi Guys
I've realised that the Wiki guide may not apply to my installation.

1. Do you remove the fridge controls cover and then pull the fridge...

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Last post by Mocki
28 Jul 2020, 21:09
Material and finish for new units

Last post by dbz864 « 28 Jul 2020, 15:38
Replies: 1
by mariner » 21 Jul 2020, 07:16

Hi all. Interested in people’s personal experiences of fitting new units in their van. Looking at getting a local chippy to do mine and trying to...

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Last post by dbz864
28 Jul 2020, 15:38
fridge resurrection Brighton

Last post by redsnapper « 24 Jul 2020, 18:55
Replies: 13
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
24 Jul 2020, 18:55
Sun canopy/awning recommendations

Last post by slippy8v « 24 Jul 2020, 12:19
Replies: 4
by jiffies » 23 Jul 2020, 11:32

Any recommendations that fit to side gutter. Ive had ones in the past that have been hopeless. Anything more than light wind they turn themselves out...

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Last post by slippy8v
24 Jul 2020, 12:19
Curtains or not?

Last post by R0B « 22 Jul 2020, 21:35
Replies: 15
by 100leelee » 22 Jul 2020, 13:44
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The van pre refurb had curtain rails with some lovely yellow check curtains...

Obviously they are not going back in!!

Have others bothered with...
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Last post by R0B
22 Jul 2020, 21:35
Children’s cab cot bed?

Last post by Karen&co « 22 Jul 2020, 14:56
Replies: 9
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 Karen&co
22 Jul 2020, 14:56
Reimo pop top roof crack

Last post by BigScottyUK « 22 Jul 2020, 06:32
Replies: 3
by BigScottyUK » 20 Jul 2020, 07:36

I have a crack on the outside of my pop top roof. The inside has been patched in the past and is solid. The paint on the outside however...

Any...

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Last post by BigScottyUK
22 Jul 2020, 06:32
Insulation?

Last post by mckenzie798 « 20 Jul 2020, 07:32
Replies: 1
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 mckenzie798
20 Jul 2020, 07:32
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
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
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
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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Hi
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
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
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
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...

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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

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