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devon moon raker roof insualtion

Last post by jim potter « 18 Jan 2018, 20:59
Replies: 2
by jim potter » 16 Jan 2018, 19:43

hi guys,

so in the process of revamping the van .
the roof will soon be off and getting some tlc .

as it was a secondhand roof when i got it , it...

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Last post by jim potter
18 Jan 2018, 20:59
Gas hook up help

Last post by clift_d « 15 Jan 2018, 18:50
Replies: 2
by sarahandthebear » 13 Jan 2018, 09:44

Hello all we have a 1984 westie and at the me net it is not hooked up with gas. We have the cooker and a gas bottle. We have been trying to find any...

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Last post by clift_d
15 Jan 2018, 18:50
Aftermarket poptops

Last post by ZsZ « 15 Jan 2018, 11:52
Replies: 2
by ZsZ » 13 Jan 2018, 07:50

Hi all!
I have no luck finding a westfalia poptop locally so started searching in bigger circle.
Found out that there are new repros made in UK.
I...

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Last post by ZsZ
15 Jan 2018, 11:52
Rock and Roll bed fitting

Last post by meggles « 13 Jan 2018, 10:12
Replies: 16
by meggles » 08 Jan 2018, 23:02
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Hi folks. I am not at the point where I need to fit my rock and roll bed. I have the hinges and the ply. I also have an idea for the cushions. My...
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Last post by meggles
13 Jan 2018, 10:12
Gas Safe Certificate Required- Potentially looking to rent.

Last post by niallheeney « 09 Jan 2018, 19:40
Replies: 3
by niallheeney » 08 Jan 2018, 20:26

Hello,

I am struggling to find a definitive answer to this as several sites say different things. Having recently purchased and renovated my camper,...

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Last post by niallheeney
09 Jan 2018, 19:40
Insulation- The Science

Last post by crazyhorse « 02 Jan 2018, 17:08
Replies: 5
by Tobias13 » 20 Dec 2017, 16:11

Hi All,

I am due to start a refit in the New Year and whilst discussing the various options with the owner the age old debate of insulation in...

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Last post by crazyhorse
02 Jan 2018, 17:08
Camper grill blows out after flaring

Last post by maxstu « 02 Jan 2018, 14:28
Replies: 5
by maxstu » 29 Dec 2017, 14:38

Was fine for a long long time. Now the grill suddenly flares then blows itself out. It's a bit concerning cos if often sounds as if its going to...

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Last post by maxstu
02 Jan 2018, 14:28
Westfalia - no gas supply to leisure system

Last post by LeeME3 « 20 Dec 2017, 14:01
Replies: 6
by yellowman » 19 Dec 2017, 12:32

Hello, Our 85 Westy leisure system has decided to stop supplying gas to the cooker and fridge. Does anyone know why this might happen all of a...

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Last post by LeeME3
20 Dec 2017, 14:01
interior lights on t3 camper ,can i change em ?

Last post by tea42 « 19 Dec 2017, 20:49
Replies: 7
by stillcool67 » 19 Nov 2017, 16:47

the original interior standard little lights are cracked rusted the usual dont work anymore,,,, 86 , t3 camper,, is it possible for me to fit other...

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Last post by tea42
19 Dec 2017, 20:49
HELP NEEDED!!!

Last post by diabolov « 18 Dec 2017, 15:26
Replies: 5
by niallheeney » 14 Dec 2017, 12:32

Hi all, I am completely new to the VW T25 world, I recently purchased a 1983 Hi top with my girlfriend as I am sure like a lot of you we fell in love...

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Last post by diabolov
18 Dec 2017, 15:26
Roofrack

Last post by John Riley « 14 Dec 2017, 07:54
Replies: 5
by John Riley » 10 Dec 2017, 09:20

I have a 1988 VW Autosleeper, Trident, I want to carry an awning on the roofrack. The awning weighs 25Kgs.
I cannot find anywhere what the max load...

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Last post by John Riley
14 Dec 2017, 07:54
Correct Gas Pipe for Propex Supply. 1989 Leisuredrive

Last post by maxstu « 14 Dec 2017, 00:35
Replies: 5
by maxstu » 13 Dec 2017, 10:37

8mm copper is the obvious choice. Yet routing through cupboards and a hidden 90% bend will be so awkward using copper.

My new van had a Propex...

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Last post by maxstu
14 Dec 2017, 00:35
Webasto retrofit...

Last post by silverbullet « 09 Dec 2017, 11:40
Replies: 17
by silverbullet » 04 Dec 2017, 14:12
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Hi folks.
I have a very long-running back project to install a Webasto Thermo Top T BW50 (taken from a T3 Multivan I believe) into my 1986 syncro, as...
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Last post by silverbullet
09 Dec 2017, 11:40
Gas regulator - Does it need periodic renewal?

Last post by captain Byrne « 06 Dec 2017, 21:33
Replies: 8
by petefelstead » 31 Aug 2017, 09:58

Hi , I am about to renew my Gas hose as it is well out of date. Do I also need to renew the regulator have tried finding out if they have a renewal...

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Last post by captain Byrne
06 Dec 2017, 21:33
propex heater

Last post by angleseycaver « 05 Dec 2017, 14:17
Replies: 4
by angleseycaver » 29 Oct 2017, 17:23

Each day this week I have fired up my propex ,no problem, yesterday, tried, nothing, tried new gas bottle , checked battery just would not fire...

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Last post by angleseycaver
05 Dec 2017, 14:17
240v blown air heater.

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 28 Nov 2017, 21:48
Replies: 18
by bigbadbob76 » 09 Oct 2017, 14:07
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Do any of you guys use an electric heater when on hookup?
We usually only use hookup for keeping the beers cool and charging the leisure battery if...
18 Replies

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Last post by bigbadbob76
28 Nov 2017, 21:48
removing devon interior

Last post by Johnmck « 26 Nov 2017, 19:43
Replies: 2
by Johnmck » 26 Nov 2017, 17:00

Hi anyone removed a devon interior with intention of putting back in. Mines in pretty good condition but need to remove to get some body work done....

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Last post by Johnmck
26 Nov 2017, 19:43
Weight of interior

Last post by CovKid « 26 Nov 2017, 14:14
Replies: 11
by meggles » 11 Nov 2017, 22:19

I just worked out the +/- weight of my new interior. (Domestic stuff from Howdens). Just 4kg less! Doors have to go on yet but I reckon it's not...

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Last post by CovKid
26 Nov 2017, 14:14
Autosleeper Trident - Underslung Water Tank

Last post by Jeff J « 11 Nov 2017, 06:00
Replies: 3
by Nathanb » 10 Nov 2017, 09:58

Hi All,

I am going to need to replace my underslung water tank on my Autosleeper Trident as the moulded section that the outlet hose connects to has...

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Last post by Jeff J
11 Nov 2017, 06:00
Fiamma awning brackets

Last post by California Dreamin « 08 Nov 2017, 22:49
Replies: 1
by randolph57 » 07 Nov 2017, 17:46

I'm after a set of Fiamma F45s awning brackets but I also want a support at the 'C' post. I have seen this 'slimmer' bracket on a few German vans but...

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Last post by California Dreamin
08 Nov 2017, 22:49
Viking space maker

Last post by tickover « 05 Nov 2017, 22:44
Replies: 23
by tickover » 26 Jun 2017, 20:18
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Hi all
we have a 1982 T25 with a viking spacemaker and there are no up top bed cushions... we are after the dimensions or if anyone has a set for...
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Last post by tickover
05 Nov 2017, 22:44
Van cover

Last post by bradders89 « 28 Oct 2017, 17:52
Replies: 6
by bradders89 » 28 Oct 2017, 08:58

Want to cover my van for the winter to as I don't use it much and to keep it clean. Where's the best place to get one from?

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Last post by bradders89
28 Oct 2017, 17:52
Fridge thermocouple - heads up

Last post by captain Byrne « 23 Oct 2017, 16:29
Replies: 4
by captain Byrne » 01 Jun 2017, 17:00

Just been looking at a thermocouple lead for my Electrolux 184. The price is ridiculous & ranges from £60 - £85.
You can get a universal lead from...

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Last post by captain Byrne
23 Oct 2017, 16:29
MDF units on ebay

Last post by meggles « 23 Oct 2017, 10:21
Replies: 7
by meggles » 20 Oct 2017, 20:05

Has anybody bought one of those MDF units off ebay? Around £300. I know they're MDF but apart from that does anybody know if they're any good? Pro's...

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Last post by meggles
23 Oct 2017, 10:21
Replace roof canvas ... or not?

Last post by danmetallic « 20 Oct 2017, 15:00
Replies: 8
by Peekay » 10 Oct 2017, 19:51

I've a 1987 T3 pop-top. It had a new roof canvas put in when we bought it ten years ago, but these days it's not waterproof. My question is: does it...

8 Replies

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Last post by danmetallic
20 Oct 2017, 15:00
using awning with roof bars.

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 18 Oct 2017, 15:00
Replies: 9
by bigbadbob76 » 16 Oct 2017, 12:41

Hi folks.
Having fitted my roof box and gutter mount roof bars, I'm now trying to figure out a way to fit my tube in the gutter type awnings.
So far...

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Last post by bigbadbob76
18 Oct 2017, 15:00
Westfalia awning??

Last post by R0B « 15 Oct 2017, 21:42
Replies: 8
by AIR_CHILLED » 21 Sep 2017, 16:54

Hi, I've just been given one of these by a work colleague who had a t3 van years ago, is this a period correct awning for our van's?

Are they any...

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Last post by R0B
15 Oct 2017, 21:42
Van Cover Recommendations Please

Last post by multisi « 15 Oct 2017, 09:07
Replies: 8
by rocco1504 » 12 Oct 2017, 00:19

Hi

Well as it says in the title, I'm looking to buy a good cover for my T25 Transporter and wondered if anyone had any recommendations for a good...

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Last post by multisi
15 Oct 2017, 09:07
Flexible fridge flue vent pipe

Last post by Mocki « 09 Oct 2017, 14:45
Replies: 6
by meggles » 06 Oct 2017, 22:37

I've started refitting my van interior. The fridge is now around 8 inches (sorry, I'm an oldie) away from original position. A flexible vent pipe...

6 Replies

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Last post by Mocki
09 Oct 2017, 14:45
RM212 Fridge - Fitting Issue - Gas man cant order/find part

Last post by QuickBrownFox « 08 Oct 2017, 12:35
Replies: 12
by QuickBrownFox » 17 Aug 2017, 10:16

Hello,

I bought a second hand RM212 to retro fit into my van. After being turned down by many an LPG fitter due to 'not being allowed to fit and...

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Last post by QuickBrownFox
08 Oct 2017, 12:35
Westfalia kitchen gas supply

Last post by irishkeet « 03 Oct 2017, 15:55
Replies: 7
by tforturton » 12 Sep 2017, 15:42

I've got a Westfalia kitchen unit with stove/sink. As a temporary measure, I want to fit an adaptor to the metal stove gas-feed pipe, to allow me to...

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Last post by irishkeet
03 Oct 2017, 15:55
full width v 3/4 bed

Last post by meggles « 03 Oct 2017, 08:26
Replies: 9
by meggles » 30 Sep 2017, 19:11

Has anybody had both 3/4 and full width beds? Not at the same time of course!!! Just wondering what it's like cutting down on the amount of available...

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Last post by meggles
03 Oct 2017, 08:26
rear double glazed window "flap" so warm?

Last post by Chocciemuffin « 02 Oct 2017, 16:25
Replies: 25
by wolfbus.uk » 19 Nov 2016, 10:20
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Has anyone has a glass window in their camper tailgate and then changed to one of these double glazed ones here

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Last post by Chocciemuffin
02 Oct 2017, 16:25
Moonraker/Devon Side Elevating Roof

Last post by freckvan1 « 02 Oct 2017, 15:06

by freckvan1 » 02 Oct 2017, 15:06

Hi,

Well, after getting confused with the Protex catalogue can anyone recommend which hold down clamps to replace my old rusty ones please .

I have...

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Last post by freckvan1
02 Oct 2017, 15:06
Mosaik Joker hightop FYI

Last post by ZsZ « 29 Sep 2017, 06:29
Replies: 2
by ZsZ » 28 Sep 2017, 10:00

I collected some info on the Mosaik hightop system share here if anyone interested:
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pdf:...

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Last post by ZsZ
29 Sep 2017, 06:29
Gasit Underbody Tank Questions

Last post by kentishvanman « 21 Sep 2017, 19:35
Replies: 5
by bmouthboyo » 17 Sep 2017, 14:48

Hope some of your knowledgable people with Gasit LPG / Autogas tanks can answer a few questions as I plan to install this setup soon.

Firstly I plan...

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Last post by kentishvanman
21 Sep 2017, 19:35
Lining the Hightop

Last post by crazyhorse « 20 Sep 2017, 18:46
Replies: 14
by crazyhorse » 22 Jul 2017, 19:35

Hi all,

Well, have pulled off the old carpet on the hightop to reveal plywood. I believe behind the plywood is the lovely itchy yellow fibreglass...

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Last post by crazyhorse
20 Sep 2017, 18:46
Aftermarket Heater Fueling

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 18 Sep 2017, 13:26
Replies: 1
by mshaw1980 » 18 Sep 2017, 11:24

Hello

Just planning ahead for when I finally finish my bodywork :-)

If I buy a petrol fuelled heater can I take a feed by splicing in a t piece...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
18 Sep 2017, 13:26
Toilet use when wild camping

Last post by a1winchester « 15 Sep 2017, 20:37
Replies: 28
by Jonnyb416 » 13 Aug 2017, 12:56
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Hi all, looking at spending a month or more away in the van next summer. Hoping to tour GB and maybe nip across to France. To keep costs down we will...
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Last post by a1winchester
15 Sep 2017, 20:37
Fridge exhaust pipe replacement in London?

Last post by kentishvanman « 12 Sep 2017, 07:18
Replies: 3
by Malin » 02 Aug 2017, 15:40

Hi all,

I've recently bought a T25 and discovered that the exhaust pipe from the fridge has a big crack in it so it needs replacing if I am to use...

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Last post by kentishvanman
12 Sep 2017, 07:18
Autohomes cupboard vent,door pull

Last post by meggles « 08 Sep 2017, 20:23
Replies: 4
by meggles » 24 Aug 2017, 19:46

Does anybody know where I can buy a couple of the vents/door pulls for the cupboards in my autohomes please. They are brown in colour and fit in a...

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Last post by meggles
08 Sep 2017, 20:23
High top sleeping

Last post by crazyhorse « 08 Sep 2017, 16:08
Replies: 14
by Elaine-Juley » 24 Jun 2017, 21:32

HELP! I'm going away 1st holiday few days and I can't figure how to get daughter in high top bed please can anyone help me please thank you :ok :ok

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Last post by crazyhorse
08 Sep 2017, 16:08
Intercom to hear kids on back seat

Last post by clift_d « 06 Sep 2017, 16:55
Replies: 11
by timski » 05 Sep 2017, 08:41

Hiya. Has anyone fitted some kind of intercom in their van so they can hear the kids on the back seat and vice versa?

Cheers,
Tim

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Last post by clift_d
06 Sep 2017, 16:55
Best way to use blinds?

Last post by Alex56 « 04 Sep 2017, 21:53
Replies: 3
by Alex56 » 04 Sep 2017, 09:58

Hi all

I was camping in the van last night and it was cold out, I'm usually more of a fair weather camper, but it made me wonder about the JK blinds...

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Last post by Alex56
04 Sep 2017, 21:53
Cleaning pop top roof / canvas with RugDoctor

Last post by captain Byrne « 04 Sep 2017, 08:57
Replies: 6
by McNab » 19 Jul 2017, 09:42

Hi chaps

Has anyone tried the above. I had a mould problem caused by the pop top not being tucked away, getting wet and then (stupidly) tucked back...

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Last post by captain Byrne
04 Sep 2017, 08:57
T4 cab seats in T25

Last post by bene « 19 Oct 2017, 12:45
Replies: 14
by Johnmck » 01 Sep 2017, 21:41

Hi have tried searching but cannot find answer.
Can you simply fit a T4 seat into t25? and if so can you use t4 swivel?
thanks

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Last post by bene
19 Oct 2017, 12:45
Full width Beds

Last post by T3luestar « 01 Sep 2017, 19:27
Replies: 8
by Titus A Duxass » 31 Aug 2017, 11:43

Hi,
Does anyone have a nearly full width bed in their van?

We're upgrading from a 120cm bed but I'd like to build a small pocket/cupboard on either...

8 Replies

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Last post by T3luestar
01 Sep 2017, 19:27
Fridge temperature

Last post by Mr Bean « 28 Aug 2017, 15:27
Replies: 4
by Karen&co » 28 Aug 2017, 06:51

Hello, We have used the fridge in our camper for the first time this weekend on a hook up but the internal temperature wasn't particularly cold....

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Last post by Mr Bean
28 Aug 2017, 15:27
Fitting a Hi-Top

Last post by AngeloEvs « 27 Aug 2017, 18:12
Replies: 2
by skysurfin09 » 26 Aug 2017, 08:38

Anyone here undertaken the conversion of a tin top to a Hi-Top, after the Fox and Goose week-end Tigs and Ermie have made me feel quite without. The...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
27 Aug 2017, 18:12
3/4 Self Inflating Matteress - Help

Last post by CovKid « 27 Aug 2017, 16:45
Replies: 7
by NPG264 » 24 Aug 2017, 19:20

Does anyone know where I could get a self inflating matteress for my 3/4 rock n roll bed - the form seats are too firm and need something to help!

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Last post by CovKid
27 Aug 2017, 16:45

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