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High top - what weight can I put on roof	Dad	24 Jul 2021, 21:02	2 times this week	Campers
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New curtains

Last post by neil1967 « 22 Sep 2019, 14:47
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by neil1967 » 21 Sep 2019, 08:26

Hello , I’m thinking of changing curtains any recommendations
of reliable good company.

Thanks Neil

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Last post by neil1967
22 Sep 2019, 14:47
Canvas glue

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 15 Sep 2019, 21:59
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by Ralf85 » 13 Sep 2019, 17:26

Hi Guys. I have a very small rip in my canvas. What is the best glue to use to repair it?

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
15 Sep 2019, 21:59
leisuredrive poptop and F45 awinng

Last post by mickyb « 14 Sep 2019, 11:01

by mickyb » 14 Sep 2019, 11:01

I have a leisuredrive side elevating poptop and want to fit a Fiamma F45 awning does anyone know if its possible ?
If i use the Fiamma fitting kit...

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Last post by mickyb
14 Sep 2019, 11:01
Eberspacher wont turn off

Last post by Davegrohl99 « 12 Sep 2019, 22:55
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by Davegrohl99 » 05 Sep 2019, 18:00

Hi I have a 1981 Westfalia 2.0 CU petrol.

The eber will not turn off and is draining my leisure battery. Switch is in off mode have disconnected the...

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Last post by Davegrohl99
12 Sep 2019, 22:55
Roof rack cover

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 04 Sep 2019, 07:59
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by T25Convert » 08 Jul 2019, 07:46

I have a tin top with roof rack, which I use for tables, chairs and tent, plus anything that is wet/muddy/smelly.

I bought a giant bag to go with...

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Last post by bigbadbob76
04 Sep 2019, 07:59
Wardrobe plans wanted

Last post by steveo9007 « 02 Sep 2019, 15:47
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by oilrag » 27 Jul 2019, 07:09

Would anybody have a set of plans or templates for a westfalia/autosleeper/trident type rear wardrobe i can purchase/hire etc.
I have attempted for...

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Last post by steveo9007
02 Sep 2019, 15:47
waste water

Last post by Fugeh « 02 Sep 2019, 10:24
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by vwrickshaw » 08 Aug 2019, 10:05
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Hi, i just recently purchased a autosleeper/trident and i can't work out what that valve or container in the cupboard at the back...i was wondering...
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Last post by Fugeh
02 Sep 2019, 10:24
Pop top

Last post by asterix_the_gaul « 01 Sep 2019, 19:16
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by Torquay25 » 22 Aug 2019, 12:52

So I have no doubt that this will be the first question of many! We have a pop top T25, that opens up from the side as and it runs the length of the...

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Last post by asterix_the_gaul
01 Sep 2019, 19:16
No H bar for poptop

Last post by ZsZ « 25 Aug 2019, 06:36
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by ijeremy » 11 Aug 2019, 18:32

Hi all bought a Westy project that has had the H bar removed, will I need to to buy lock out struts or normal gas struts to lift the pop top cheers

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Last post by ZsZ
25 Aug 2019, 06:36
Sheltapod on a high top

Last post by Fun. « 22 Aug 2019, 08:16
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by Fun. » 20 Aug 2019, 08:45

Hi All

Has anyone got a Sheltapod attached to a high top? Apparently the limits are ATTACHES TO VEHICLES HEIGHTS: 170 - 280cm, my van is at the...

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Last post by Fun.
22 Aug 2019, 08:16
Roof rack on a high top?

Last post by Fun. « 22 Aug 2019, 08:13
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by Fun. » 15 Aug 2019, 15:54

Hi All

I'm wondering if anyone has ever added roof racks to a high top? My kids are getting bigger and bigger and I the thought crossed my mind that...

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Last post by Fun.
22 Aug 2019, 08:13
Pop top needed !

Last post by LeeME3 « 20 Aug 2019, 08:47

by LeeME3 » 20 Aug 2019, 08:47

Worth saying what kind you need! There are many...!

When you say 'ruined' I assume you mean more than just the canvas damaged as there are...

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Last post by LeeME3
20 Aug 2019, 08:47
"Fake" curtains ???

Last post by clift_d « 17 Aug 2019, 09:07
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by matt brighton » 11 Aug 2019, 08:29

Hi

A few years ago I redid the curtains on my 1982 Devon conversion...

It was a pig of a job to get right, with hours of work on the sewing machine...

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Last post by clift_d
17 Aug 2019, 09:07
Autosleeper cooker

Last post by steveo9007 « 10 Aug 2019, 14:05
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by kob » 16 Apr 2019, 05:55

Replacement cooker for Autosleeper, does anyone know of a suitable replacement for the original ‘Fellows’ cooker.

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Last post by steveo9007
10 Aug 2019, 14:05
Fridge / leisure battery

Last post by lefty67 « 09 Aug 2019, 16:20
Replies: 5
by Carrieg » 08 Aug 2019, 20:26

So of all the weekends to pick, we’re taking our van on it’s maiden camping weekend tomorrow.

It’s a chance for a little practise locally before we...

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Last post by lefty67
09 Aug 2019, 16:20
Canvas reproofing

Last post by Carrieg « 08 Aug 2019, 05:57
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by Carrieg » 05 Aug 2019, 19:35

As a new Westy owner, we want to take our bus out for its maiden camping trip this weekend.

It’s a project bus, so it’s perhaps not quite as camping...

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Last post by Carrieg
08 Aug 2019, 05:57
Something to hold my cuppa and keep the front tidy

Last post by petethefeet « 07 Aug 2019, 07:50
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by TheTankEngine » 17 Jul 2019, 19:36

Just getting back into campervan ownership with a 1983 VT-20 Autosleeper which we got in May. It's already a part of the family.

One bugbear is a...

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Last post by petethefeet
07 Aug 2019, 07:50
Pull down blinds

Last post by Mocki « 31 Jul 2019, 20:58
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by golfingtam » 31 Jul 2019, 20:22

Des anyone know where or if I can fit or purchase pull down blinds for my T25.

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Last post by Mocki
31 Jul 2019, 20:58
JK J13396 equipment. What is it?

Last post by maxstu « 29 Jul 2019, 19:16
Replies: 2
by maxstu » 28 Jul 2019, 13:43

I'm trying to identify this old bit of gear. Looks to me like an addition to side of sun awning perhaps?
Found in my camper years ago. Then stuffed...

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Last post by maxstu
29 Jul 2019, 19:16
Lost the water filler key

Last post by AngeloEvs « 28 Jul 2019, 09:34
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by patrickpawsey » 27 Jul 2019, 21:36

I've lost the keys to the water filler. Is there a way to open it and put a new lock in?

It's a standard fiamma filler cap. I actually have two new...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
28 Jul 2019, 09:34
New Units

Last post by R0B « 26 Jul 2019, 13:30
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by 100leelee » 17 Jul 2019, 09:40

Now I dislike MDF as much as the next person.... but they seem the only option for a pre built interior..?
Most other places want the value of the...

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Last post by R0B
26 Jul 2019, 13:30
Advice please on my Camper

Last post by T25 Newbie « 25 Jul 2019, 12:43
Replies: 6
by T25 Newbie » 24 Jul 2019, 12:08

HI all

I have a 1988 autohomes conversion that is pretty original.

It has an old Propex unit underneath and a fridge that works on hookup but not...

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Last post by T25 Newbie
25 Jul 2019, 12:43
Shurflo pumps

Last post by patrickpawsey « 24 Jul 2019, 10:41
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by VeraPedroMariaWang » 17 Jun 2019, 16:23

Hi,
Anybody got any experience of Shurflo water pumps? The van came with a Whale pump and the bearings have finally given up so need to...

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Last post by patrickpawsey
24 Jul 2019, 10:41
Autosleeper Trident - 12v socket on camper control panel

Last post by 937carrera « 24 Jul 2019, 08:55
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by Fugeh » 24 Jul 2019, 08:42

I have an Autosleeper Trident, does anyone know which type of socket fits the 12v control panel that shows the water reading, etc?

I don't have any...

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Last post by 937carrera
24 Jul 2019, 08:55
Propex Heater

Last post by 937carrera « 23 Jul 2019, 16:56
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by t3convert » 03 Jun 2019, 23:21
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The Propex heater on my 87 T25 Autosleeper has never worked since I bought the vehicle 2 years ago so I finally decided to prise the unit out (no...
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Last post by 937carrera
23 Jul 2019, 16:56
RM122 - 3 ways fridge woes

Last post by adrianbutter « 21 Jul 2019, 07:41
Replies: 14
by Choppski » 16 Jul 2018, 13:12

hi guys - need your help.

i read quite a few forum post but none quiet answers my issue.

i have had my van with this fridge for the last 8 years -...

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Last post by adrianbutter
21 Jul 2019, 07:41
Fiamma bike racks

Last post by adrianbutter « 20 Jul 2019, 13:48
Replies: 5
by mariner » 01 Jul 2019, 19:07

Hi guys. Having just been quoted nearly £500 for a tow bar on my van, I'm back looking for a Fiamma bike rack! Does anyone know if these are...

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Last post by adrianbutter
20 Jul 2019, 13:48
Fridge flue needed if never going to use gas ?

Last post by cassandra « 20 Jul 2019, 08:38
Replies: 4
by MagicWagon » 02 Mar 2019, 21:01

For an Electrolux or domestic 2 or 3 way rm122 or rm123 fridge, if I am only ever going to use electricity, and not even going to plumb it in to gas,...

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Last post by cassandra
20 Jul 2019, 08:38
Leisure battery

Last post by ian prior « 15 Jul 2019, 15:43
Replies: 4
by ian prior » 02 Jul 2019, 15:20

Hello all

Can anyone recommend a good 130ah leisure battery, please? The two I've had suggested cost over £130.00 each; I'm wondering if any of you...

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Last post by ian prior
15 Jul 2019, 15:43
130ah leisure battery

Last post by ian prior « 15 Jul 2019, 15:41
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by ian prior » 02 Jul 2019, 13:31

Hello all

Can anyone recommend a good 130ah leisure battery, please? The two I've had suggested cost over £130.00 each; I'm wondering if any of you...

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Last post by ian prior
15 Jul 2019, 15:41
Decent make of starter motor with a solenoid that works

Last post by slowcoach « 11 Jul 2019, 15:46
Replies: 4
by t3convert » 11 Jul 2019, 00:06

Can anyone recommend a decent make of starter motor with a reliable solenoid for a 1987 1.9 Petrol Autosleeper. Unbelievably this is the second...

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Last post by slowcoach
11 Jul 2019, 15:46
Leisure battery recommendations

Last post by steveo9007 « 10 Jul 2019, 16:02
Replies: 3
by jiffies » 09 May 2019, 20:31

Looking to replace an Elecsol 100 leisure battery. I've been informed Elecsol don't exist anymore. As you well know space is limited. Max dims behind...

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Last post by steveo9007
10 Jul 2019, 16:02
Bed: Alternative to R&R hinges?

Last post by conor2469 « 07 Jul 2019, 20:02
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by conor2469 » 27 Jun 2019, 14:52

I am in the process of building a bed in the back of my t25. I already have furniture fitted along the side. There is a massive LPG tank under my...

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Last post by conor2469
07 Jul 2019, 20:02
JK width adjustable rock'n'roll bed

Last post by Troopy « 07 Jul 2019, 15:51

by Troopy » 07 Jul 2019, 15:51

Has anyone purchased one of these that could possibly give a review?

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Last post by Troopy
07 Jul 2019, 15:51
Pop-Top Rubber Seal - Sticking to van roof

Last post by garyd « 07 Jul 2019, 13:42
Replies: 3
by garyd » 06 Jul 2019, 15:16

Hi, can anyone offer any proven techniques to prevent the rubber seal around the pop-top from sticking to the van roof when it is not opened for a...

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Last post by garyd
07 Jul 2019, 13:42
1988 Autohomes hob glass replacement

Last post by vwhobo « 02 Jul 2019, 17:17
Replies: 9
by whitty1721 » 22 Aug 2018, 16:44

Hey there,

We had an incident over the weekend where our hinged glass hob protector/cover got broken. Has anyone ever had the need to replace...

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Last post by vwhobo
02 Jul 2019, 17:17
Interior Units

Last post by 100leelee « 01 Jul 2019, 08:12

by 100leelee » 01 Jul 2019, 08:12

So, after months of ‘fun’ am finally thinking about an interior for my hi top.
The old Reimo that came out is literally in bits, so that’s not going...

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Last post by 100leelee
01 Jul 2019, 08:12
Fuel lagoon blinds

Last post by asterix_the_gaul « 25 Jun 2019, 06:19
Replies: 3
by asterix_the_gaul » 24 Jun 2019, 21:20

So I checked reviews and even though the fuel lagoon Thermal blinds cost 50% more than most others they seemed to be the best quality available so I...

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Last post by asterix_the_gaul
25 Jun 2019, 06:19
What toilet for a T25

Last post by itchyfeet « 25 Jun 2019, 06:08
Replies: 5
by nesty » 24 Jun 2019, 17:54

I am going to be doing a bit more wild camping than normal going forward, most of the time I do stay in a campsite and have access to facilities,...

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Last post by itchyfeet
25 Jun 2019, 06:08
TV Aerial for Camping

Last post by nesty « 23 Jun 2019, 11:28
Replies: 19
by nesty » 16 Dec 2018, 01:51
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I have a Image 420 TV Aerial and it works ok, though I know if ain't broke don't fix it etc, though I am looking for something a bit more compact,...
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Last post by nesty
23 Jun 2019, 11:28
Pop Top re-trim / insulation

Last post by McNab « 20 Jun 2019, 10:29

by McNab » 20 Jun 2019, 10:29

Hi All

Tried to do a bit of research but come up short on this, so sorry if there is already a similar thread that I've missed.

A while back, My...

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Last post by McNab
20 Jun 2019, 10:29
stripping painting and refitting a underslung gas tank

Last post by Pastdown « 17 Jun 2019, 20:29
Replies: 38
by lloydy » 10 Nov 2013, 13:03
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So, as my van is off to get pretty i've decided to get the 20 odd year old gas tank looking good. First task was to empty the tank of gas, which i...
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Last post by Pastdown
17 Jun 2019, 20:29
Sun canopy fixings

Last post by JeffRoo « 12 Jun 2019, 14:57
Replies: 3
by asterix_the_gaul » 31 May 2019, 10:33

I have plenty of plastic tarps with metal eyelets in the corners, for about £12 you can get straight poles and guyline packs off fleabay, but how do...

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Last post by JeffRoo
12 Jun 2019, 14:57
Autohomes Kamper gas heater

Last post by asterix_the_gaul « 11 Jun 2019, 19:19
Replies: 3
by asterix_the_gaul » 10 Jun 2019, 12:59

Anyone with an Autohomes Kamper have this option? I don't see any controls for it in my van, but the gas manifold under the hob has a cutoff switch...

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Last post by asterix_the_gaul
11 Jun 2019, 19:19
Fitting gas

Last post by TommymacT2589 « 11 Jun 2019, 16:38
Replies: 8
by sarahandthebear » 10 Jun 2019, 09:57

We have an early 1984 westie and I'm trying to figure out how to install an Lpg gas bottle and hook it up to the hob. We want to use propain and also...

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Last post by TommymacT2589
11 Jun 2019, 16:38
Water tank gauge

Last post by kentishvanman « 11 Jun 2019, 07:51
Replies: 9
by VeraPedroMariaWang » 19 May 2019, 16:52

Hi,
The gauge for water in our Autosleeper looks like this
It has always worked quite well, the tank has been fairly empty over winter,today I’ve...

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Last post by kentishvanman
11 Jun 2019, 07:51
Inverters

Last post by asterix_the_gaul « 09 Jun 2019, 20:08
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by asterix_the_gaul » 09 Jun 2019, 15:50

So on a hook up no problem, we get 240v from the Zig, can happily run the mini oven or the nesspresso machine both rated around 1000 to 1250watts....

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Last post by asterix_the_gaul
09 Jun 2019, 20:08
Pop tops and camping essentials

Last post by Cobra88 « 09 Jun 2019, 10:21
Replies: 2
by Mrs8925 » 09 Jun 2019, 09:31

So whilst hubby is concentrating on the roadworthiness side of our first camping trip, I'm concentrating on the homely side!

We've done camping...

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Last post by Cobra88
09 Jun 2019, 10:21
Internal gas bottle

Last post by LisaB4 « 09 Jun 2019, 07:43
Replies: 2
by LisaB4 » 13 Apr 2019, 17:07

We bought a project 1980 Joker in boxes. It came with the underslung tank, but also with this cannister for an internal bottle. I can't seem to find...

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Last post by LisaB4
09 Jun 2019, 07:43
Pop top upgrade wanted....

Last post by peteinnit « 06 Jun 2019, 23:19

by peteinnit » 06 Jun 2019, 23:19

Hi all,
I've got a 'CI' conversation which has solid panels which swing down from the top and up from the base of the pop top and I'm wondering if...

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06 Jun 2019, 23:19

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