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Truma heater

Last post by scottbott « 12 May 2023, 18:21

by scottbott » 12 May 2023, 18:21

my father in law has had a rather expensive quote to repair his heater, it is a Truma 4 E Combi anyone here know of anyone or anywhere that does...

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Last post by scottbott
12 May 2023, 18:21
water proof box come bag for roof recess

Last post by Rascal « 11 May 2023, 06:31
Replies: 4
by Marktwain » 02 May 2023, 20:04

perhaps a daft question , but as a newbie to this forum here goes:
does any one know of a bag or box that will fit in the front roof recess , that is...

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Last post by Rascal
11 May 2023, 06:31
Removal of kitchen

Last post by SurfT25 « 04 May 2023, 19:12
Replies: 5
by PeterOD » 04 Oct 2015, 14:42

I have a split in the side of my '82 Westy Air-Cooled Brick.

How do I go about removing the internal cupboards fridge etc, the split is just under...

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Last post by SurfT25
04 May 2023, 19:12
ARB awning mounting bracket

Last post by SurfT25 « 15 Apr 2023, 06:49
Replies: 1
by vwrickshaw » 14 Apr 2023, 14:44

Hi
I have a T25 Hightop, the gutter has the Hightop fiberglass in it. Does anyone know what type of bracket I need to fit the awning?

VWrickshaw

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Last post by SurfT25
15 Apr 2023, 06:49
Campervan culture blackout westy curtains

Last post by pauljvw « 14 Apr 2023, 08:55
Replies: 18
by pauljvw » 11 Apr 2023, 10:50
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1984 joker poptop
Hi, has anyone bought and fitted the CVC curtains in their van. They look as if they are good,different fittings than original but...
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Last post by pauljvw
14 Apr 2023, 08:55
Replacing carpet liner

Last post by Lisabennett « 14 Apr 2023, 07:52

by Lisabennett » 14 Apr 2023, 07:52

Hi all. I'm new to the group and about to start renovating the inside of my 1989 vw T25 Komet. The carpet liner has disintegrated and needs to be...

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Last post by Lisabennett
14 Apr 2023, 07:52
T25 84 Side elevating roof Strut replacement

Last post by LeeCarey « 09 Apr 2023, 14:41
Replies: 4
by 69gp225 » 13 Jun 2017, 20:11

Hello,

Would like to replace the 4 roof struts on my 84 side elevating Devon roof.
What's is the procedure to achieve this?

Would I be right in...

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Last post by LeeCarey
09 Apr 2023, 14:41
roof bars for westfalia

Last post by RogerT « 28 Mar 2023, 16:29
Replies: 1
by miaclark » 26 Mar 2023, 20:49

I recently purchased a 1990 Westfalia German import, which already has roofrack mounts on the top (as opposed to the side). The previous owner told...

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Last post by RogerT
28 Mar 2023, 16:29
Crumbly roof liner in westfalia poptop

Last post by Middle29 « 26 Mar 2023, 21:58

by Middle29 » 26 Mar 2023, 21:58

The original grey covering that covered the inside roof of the pop top is rough, hard, dry and crumbles away a bit as dust. I'm sure it's not...

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Last post by Middle29
26 Mar 2023, 21:58
Shapes Grp High Top

Last post by Van Rouge « 19 Mar 2023, 06:53

by Van Rouge » 19 Mar 2023, 06:53

Hi all

Has anyone owned fitted or have any experience of the Shapes Grp High Top? Would like to know what they are like and if you've got some pics...

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Last post by Van Rouge
19 Mar 2023, 06:53
Dimensions of space under RustyLee bed

Last post by allie « 06 Mar 2023, 17:49
Replies: 6
by allie » 18 Feb 2023, 19:39

I wondered if anyone has dimensions for the storage space under a Rusty Lee bed? I am wondering if a small toilet could fit under there but I suspect...

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Last post by allie
06 Mar 2023, 17:49
Solar Chargers

Last post by Stesaw « 21 Feb 2023, 16:27
Replies: 8
by simonmarsh » 15 Feb 2023, 10:54

Hello - apologies if this has been raised before - I'm just after a recommendation for a solar charger please. We only run a cool box and interior...

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Last post by Stesaw
21 Feb 2023, 16:27
Solar, powerbank & leisure battery

Last post by Mocki « 28 Jan 2023, 15:00
Replies: 3
by bernard1973 » 23 Jan 2023, 21:24

Hi

I'm after a bit of advice re. solar power :)
I've bought a allpower 2000w powerbank and a 200W portable panel to charge it. I need it mainly so...

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Last post by Mocki
28 Jan 2023, 15:00
Early westy curtainshi,

Last post by Porkscratching « 25 Jan 2023, 11:55
Replies: 1
by pauljvw » 20 Dec 2022, 14:55

1984 poptop
Any recommendations for curtain material other than the Günzl original? Good quality but about half the price would be good! I have the...

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Last post by Porkscratching
25 Jan 2023, 11:55
propex 2000 heater unit

Last post by Aidan « 23 Jan 2023, 18:17
Replies: 2
by syncro4us » 23 Jan 2023, 13:28

anyone got a fix for our propex 2000 heater as its not sparking to ignite the lpg.
Propex are still living in 2022 and say they are closed for...

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Last post by Aidan
23 Jan 2023, 18:17
Danbury roof

Last post by callyspoy « 08 Jan 2023, 22:58
Replies: 3
by callyspoy » 02 Jan 2023, 17:32

Hi folks,
As the new year begins, i am hoping to move onto the roof of our van to make good .
We have a Danbury side opening roof, as far as i can...

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Last post by callyspoy
08 Jan 2023, 22:58
Autohomes rigid pop top roof replacement - PICTURES!

Last post by stoneageman « 30 Dec 2022, 09:54
Replies: 8
by Titan » 22 Nov 2014, 14:05

We bought a 1986 T25 this summer, which was at a bargain price due to the rigid pop top roof being in a very sorry state. We were told that it...

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Last post by stoneageman
30 Dec 2022, 09:54
Rock and roll bed mattress

Last post by R0B « 18 Dec 2022, 09:19
Replies: 12
by bradders89 » 28 May 2018, 20:36

Has anyone bought the foam mattress from jk? If so how comfortable are they?

Don't really want the faff of having to carry a memory foam topper with...

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Last post by R0B
18 Dec 2022, 09:19
Rusty Lee vs Westfalia hinges?

Last post by mrhutch « 07 Dec 2022, 09:53
Replies: 7
by CoalMarx » 04 Dec 2022, 12:45

Are there any opinions on this? I ripped out the bed hinges from my van conversion thinking i would put in a Rusty Lee bed rock n roll bed. But now...

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Last post by mrhutch
07 Dec 2022, 09:53
RM184 EGI switch retainer

Last post by mioba « 21 Nov 2022, 12:14

by mioba » 21 Nov 2022, 12:14

For those of you who the 3 switches (cooling source) on the aforementioned fridge.

The gas switch on mine was not holding.

Having taken the fridge...

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Last post by mioba
21 Nov 2022, 12:14
Electrolux RM 184 EGi piezo lighting fault

Last post by Bison535 « 11 Nov 2022, 07:20
Replies: 3
by Bison535 » 23 Oct 2022, 07:13

RM 184 EGI Electrolux fridge lighting problem,

Trying to start the fridge with Gaz button pressed In also pressing in the piezo ( push button) there...

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Last post by Bison535
11 Nov 2022, 07:20
Westfalia utility shelf fitting to a mosaik

Last post by Rascal « 05 Nov 2022, 21:22
Replies: 2
by Rascal » 02 Nov 2022, 18:02

So I have Aquired a westfalia utility shelf and the corrosponding matching sliding door unit that houses the curtain track.. I have a westfalia...

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Last post by Rascal
05 Nov 2022, 21:22
Condensation - dealing with it.

Last post by Dobble « 02 Nov 2022, 20:07
Replies: 8
by Piratepete » 31 Oct 2022, 23:12

Hi Guys
It's that time of year when you wake up to the windows running with condensation. :( Windscreen is the worst followed by the rear window and...

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Last post by Dobble
02 Nov 2022, 20:07
Feeling overwhelmed with electrics in my Hi-Top.

Last post by ajsimmo « 17 Oct 2022, 07:13
Replies: 6
by willayerst » 12 Sep 2022, 17:23

Hi all,

I've had a T25 for about three years now. I've used it for summer camping and enjoyed it greatly, but now I've got a baby and I'm looking...

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Last post by ajsimmo
17 Oct 2022, 07:13
Claustrophobia

Last post by Mr Bean « 04 Oct 2022, 19:17
Replies: 2
by matthewp81 » 03 Aug 2022, 11:24

Hiya, New here!

Not sure if this is the right place for this or not? I've just got an 85 Westy High Top, and love it, except for sleeping in the...

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Last post by Mr Bean
04 Oct 2022, 19:17
Rear kitchen - what a shame

Last post by spherehopper « 29 Sep 2022, 09:04
Replies: 13
by spherehopper » 08 Sep 2022, 09:27

For years I have been hankering after a T3 and one has just popped up on KGF Classic Cars. If this had been a side kitchen layout with R&R bed, I...

13 Replies

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Last post by spherehopper
29 Sep 2022, 09:04
Autosleeper 1988

Last post by kentishvanman « 20 Sep 2022, 07:41
Replies: 3
by kentishvanman » 08 Sep 2022, 08:44

Need to replace the water tank filler cap. Existing one has too many splits especially around the screw/fixing holes. The locking cap is fine, it is...

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Last post by kentishvanman
20 Sep 2022, 07:41
Danbury Roof side opening pop top

Last post by Da dan « 12 Sep 2022, 21:56
Replies: 17
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...
17 Replies

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Last post by Da dan
12 Sep 2022, 21:56
Upgraded roof beds

Last post by Da dan « 04 Sep 2022, 06:14
Replies: 4
by Da dan » 01 Sep 2022, 05:34

Hihi

I have a super Viking roof that I’ve changed so it has x2 double beds, and we all sleep up there but I want to upgrade the mattress. I am...

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Last post by Da dan
04 Sep 2022, 06:14
Chinese night heater

Last post by sarran1955 « 02 Sep 2022, 21:12
Replies: 4
by Flipflop » 02 Sep 2022, 10:07

Hi new to the forum and looking for advice straight away my night heater keeps throwing fault E06 which is fan problem from what I’ve researched ive...

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Last post by sarran1955
02 Sep 2022, 21:12
Urgent - bed mechanism

Last post by Aidan « 25 Aug 2022, 17:36
Replies: 1
by Camper1001 » 24 Aug 2022, 18:32

This is highly embarrassing but it’s been two years since I’ve been able to camp in my 1985 T25 (think it’s a leisure drive) and I can’t remember how...

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Last post by Aidan
25 Aug 2022, 17:36
3-way to compressor

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 24 Aug 2022, 18:05
Replies: 11
by randamonia » 03 Jul 2022, 18:17

Hi
My fridge has been used for a year so is in need of pulling and turning upside down a few times. I am wondering about switching to a compressor...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
24 Aug 2022, 18:05
CG picnic table

Last post by R0B « 24 Aug 2022, 10:24
Replies: 1
by Annieclover » 24 Aug 2022, 05:58

Hey everyone.
Getting ready for the camping season trip.

Can you help me? Need to know what s the size of the CG picnic table is? Need size of the...

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Last post by R0B
24 Aug 2022, 10:24
Carpet all or just ply panels

Last post by Fun. « 15 Aug 2022, 10:15
Replies: 2
by Fun. » 15 Aug 2022, 09:10

Hi All

I'm debating whether to leave any bare metal on the interior of my van, I like the VW Medium Blue paint and thought I may just be able to...

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Last post by Fun.
15 Aug 2022, 10:15
Awning Repair Kit

Last post by T25boy71 « 06 Aug 2022, 11:56
Replies: 1
by Mark S » 06 Aug 2022, 11:16

1987 Westfalia Joker pop-top, with grey canopy (Egyptian cotton?). Mine is split at the rear where it folds when stowed. Split is probably a foot...

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Last post by T25boy71
06 Aug 2022, 11:56
Dometic CRX Fridge not cooling - FIXED!!

Last post by Robsey « 04 Aug 2022, 08:02
Replies: 5
by Robsey » 27 Jul 2022, 18:41

Hi all - Am I on the right track with this.?
It is for a diffrrent VW, but just as relevant if you have a fridge in your camper van

Query is...

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Last post by Robsey
04 Aug 2022, 08:02
Effects of hot weather

Last post by Cecil « 20 Jul 2022, 20:56
Replies: 5
by Cecil » 20 Jul 2022, 20:06

———-Yesterday afternoon on the hottest day of the year I did an experiment to see what temperature our mini cooler could achieve , in the shade in...

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Last post by Cecil
20 Jul 2022, 20:56
Portable Solar Panel thoughts…

Last post by Slaydog « 17 Jul 2022, 23:12
Replies: 2
by Slaydog » 16 Jul 2022, 17:47

Looking at a couple for going off grid (light use) Any thoughts or recommendations?

Sought out these two - the JK one is half the weight of the...

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Last post by Slaydog
17 Jul 2022, 23:12
Westfalia Hightop Owners, request for some interior pictures

Last post by pierce « 04 Jul 2022, 18:19
Replies: 3
by pierce » 03 Jul 2022, 16:43

I took the interior out of my van at the start of Covid to repair the gutters.

It’s been a while now and turned into a big job, replacing all the...

3 Replies

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Last post by pierce
04 Jul 2022, 18:19
Floor advice

Last post by Shinnster « 23 Jun 2022, 02:23
Replies: 5
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
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 4
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
Replies: 4
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
Sink/Fridge Kitchen Pod

Last post by Madagas2002 « 23 May 2022, 18:01
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 20
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
Replies: 15
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...
15 Replies

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Last post by RogerT
14 May 2022, 14:26
What size router bit??

Last post by bigherb « 07 May 2022, 19:07
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 4
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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25 Apr 2022, 22:11

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