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vw t25 temperature gauge

Last post by colincolin64 « 04 Aug 2014, 16:20
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by colincolin64 » 04 Aug 2014, 15:44

Hi ther can any one tell me what the red flashing light is on the temperature gauge is please . Is it oil warning or over heating light . But all...

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Last post by colincolin64
04 Aug 2014, 16:20
Leisure Battery saver device

Last post by SamsBus2012 « 04 Aug 2014, 14:44
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by ghost123uk » 13 Apr 2012, 23:10
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Now I know that some leisure battery makers claim that deep discharging will not harm their battery, but common knowledge is that it does harm them....
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Last post by SamsBus2012
04 Aug 2014, 14:44
Headlamp problem- wiring diagram please?

Last post by ghost123uk « 03 Aug 2014, 08:49
Replies: 10
by zak » 07 Jan 2013, 18:35

Hi,

Can anyone give me any pointers, went to drive home tonight and found I have no dipped headlights. I have full mainbeam but only if I hold the...

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Last post by ghost123uk
03 Aug 2014, 08:49
Decent car radio for about £50 .. any suggestions please ?

Last post by ghost123uk « 02 Aug 2014, 19:31
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by wbmkk » 30 Jul 2014, 08:33

The radio in my van works but there is no longer any visible display, which as you would imagine is very annoying, made worse by the fact that I...

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Last post by ghost123uk
02 Aug 2014, 19:31
vw t25 fuel gauge and heater gauge

Last post by ghost123uk « 02 Aug 2014, 18:45
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by colincolin64 » 02 Aug 2014, 18:26

Hi ther can any one help I just drove back from St ives and my fuel gauge was playing up I just changed sender before I went so can't be that ? And...

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Last post by ghost123uk
02 Aug 2014, 18:45
14 pin connector dash panel insert

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 01 Aug 2014, 23:33
Replies: 21
by KennieTheCamper » 01 Sep 2013, 18:30
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Please could you help, just got started on the road to camper vanning and got a VW T25 1.9 1983 petrol van.

I have various problems so am...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
01 Aug 2014, 23:33
Mystery switch!

Last post by lefty67 « 01 Aug 2014, 18:23
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by Rosal » 13 Jul 2014, 17:02
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Does anyone happen to know what the red switch in this photo is for? (Next to the choke - lights up red). We've been trying to figure it out for 4...
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Last post by lefty67
01 Aug 2014, 18:23
Starter motor refurb

Last post by itchyfeet « 01 Aug 2014, 05:20
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by what2do » 24 Jul 2014, 11:19

Phase anyone dealt with someone that they'd recommend and do they do postal service? Thanks, mitch.

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Last post by itchyfeet
01 Aug 2014, 05:20
Solar panel on roof

Last post by djburns « 31 Jul 2014, 16:51
Replies: 43
by gypo » 21 Jul 2014, 06:13
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Im thinking of fixing a panel permanently on the roof of our high top van, I have been looking at these semi flexible ones. Does anyone have one...
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Last post by djburns
31 Jul 2014, 16:51
Replacement cigarette lighter socket for T25

Last post by nobbyfox « 30 Jul 2014, 20:23
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by wbmkk » 29 Jul 2014, 12:57

My T25 (Westfalia California) has a German type cigarette lighter socket on the dashboard. This has a hole of about 12mm diameter.

I don't smoke,...

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Last post by nobbyfox
30 Jul 2014, 20:23
ZIG CF5 - wiring up leisure battery.

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 30 Jul 2014, 14:47
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by VeraV » 30 Jul 2014, 11:31

Hi :D - Firstly - Would just like to say 'Hello' - there is a wealth of info & adv on here so I registered to see if I could gain some (have learned...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
30 Jul 2014, 14:47
2.1 ecu metal cover help please

Last post by lloydy « 30 Jul 2014, 12:34
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by lloydy » 30 Jul 2014, 07:40

I'm debating on whether to get one of these, looks like this

Need some help on where it's actually fitted and the dimensions of it. Can anyone help...

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Last post by lloydy
30 Jul 2014, 12:34
Auto electrician coming to see me T25 : what needs checking

Last post by California Dreamin « 30 Jul 2014, 08:35
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by wbmkk » 29 Jul 2014, 13:02

I am getting an auto electrician to check over my van in a few days time, mainly because he is coming up here anyway and he's a friend ... so won't...

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Last post by California Dreamin
30 Jul 2014, 08:35
dashboard mounted flasher .. for towbar

Last post by wbmkk « 29 Jul 2014, 20:16

by wbmkk » 29 Jul 2014, 20:16

I am getting my towbar socket wired up early next week and I've been told to buy a dashboard mounted flasher bulb, now required by law to show...

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Last post by wbmkk
29 Jul 2014, 20:16
Electronic Ignition

Last post by baj25 « 29 Jul 2014, 14:51
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by HeloEngineer » 27 Jul 2014, 23:07

Hi has anyone fitted electronic ignition to there van. Mine is 1988 1.9, has anyone any advice? Is it worth it. My van runs fineon points, just...

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Last post by baj25
29 Jul 2014, 14:51
Splicing underneath lighter socket

Last post by isaune « 29 Jul 2014, 06:55
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by isaune » 25 Jul 2014, 09:52

OK - I won't bore you with all the details but I have a handy cigarette lighter socket in the back of the van powered by the leisure battery....

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Last post by isaune
29 Jul 2014, 06:55
12v to 240v power invertor

Last post by gypo « 29 Jul 2014, 05:59
Replies: 4
by gypo » 28 Jul 2014, 15:35

I've got one of these kicking about that you plug into the ciggy lighter, what sort of power would a small LCD TV pull off the leisure battery using...

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Last post by gypo
29 Jul 2014, 05:59
bosch distributor connector - male 3 pin rectangle type

Last post by bikerbriggsy « 28 Jul 2014, 13:34
Replies: 21
by bikerbriggsy » 13 Jul 2014, 13:10
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Just bought a new distrutor from just kampers for my 1990 2.1 petrol t25 and mechanically all fits fine, but noticed the ignition loom to the black...
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Last post by bikerbriggsy
28 Jul 2014, 13:34
Need 80-90 assistance. Any competent electricians Derby area

Last post by Jeff J « 28 Jul 2014, 06:13
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by Troopy » 27 Jul 2014, 12:10

Hi all, not good with vehicle electrics so could do with the use of an adept in the Derby area if one exists on here.

Looking to fit a converter and...

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Last post by Jeff J
28 Jul 2014, 06:13
Volt Meter Issue

Last post by ScienceBoy « 27 Jul 2014, 09:04
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by Verne » 06 Jun 2014, 18:50
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Sometime in his previous life, Keif had 2 volt meters fitted. One for the main battery and another for the leisure battery.

Unfortunately, they are...
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Last post by ScienceBoy
27 Jul 2014, 09:04
Dash pods *how to the gauges stay in them? :S*

Last post by bigherb « 26 Jul 2014, 22:02
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by Cheeky V » 26 Jul 2014, 16:10

Hi guys, bought 3 of these for Cheeky V

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got 3 gauges. Rev counter, oil pressure and oil temp

But...

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Last post by bigherb
26 Jul 2014, 22:02
Please help. No spark and going to France next Saturday!!

Last post by paulandchez « 26 Jul 2014, 20:42
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by paulandchez » 26 Jul 2014, 10:22
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I'm still not able to start my van. This all started one morning last week when it just wouldn't fire up. Starter turns, fuel is delivered but no...
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Last post by paulandchez
26 Jul 2014, 20:42
LED "mood lighting" strip stuff with remote

Last post by a1winchester « 25 Jul 2014, 19:13
Replies: 60
by ghost123uk » 17 Feb 2014, 10:36
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Hi all,

Looking for one of those strips of LED's that have a remote control to switch between colours (including WHITE !) I only need a length of...
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Last post by a1winchester
25 Jul 2014, 19:13
No oil or brake light on ignition

Last post by paulandchez « 25 Jul 2014, 19:01

by paulandchez » 25 Jul 2014, 19:01

As the post says really. Van wouldn't start the other day so I've been working on the fact it might be ht leads etc but I've just refitted leads,...

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Last post by paulandchez
25 Jul 2014, 19:01
brake lights on all the time

Last post by tonyandhelen « 25 Jul 2014, 17:22
Replies: 7
by HansT » 23 Jul 2014, 00:52

Had a call from the garage today (where our 85 DG petrol Holdsworth Villa has been for an extended holiday - recon starter motor, Brickwerks...

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Last post by tonyandhelen
25 Jul 2014, 17:22
how do i check split charge

Last post by ghost123uk « 25 Jul 2014, 08:52
Replies: 6
by mr.mono7 » 24 Jul 2014, 19:21

Evening.

After a 9 month refurb, my van has 12 months mot and finally ready for its first weekend away. There's still much to do, but it's on the...

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Last post by ghost123uk
25 Jul 2014, 08:52
what colour wire ?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 24 Jul 2014, 20:31
Replies: 6
by rallye69 » 24 Jul 2014, 16:35

sorry know its in the forum somewhere , but which colour wire do i need from battery light in dash to connect to terminal 86 on a relay for split...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
24 Jul 2014, 20:31
Holy HD TV

Last post by CovKid « 24 Jul 2014, 15:31

by CovKid » 24 Jul 2014, 15:31

Without HD, a lot of TV series would have been lost I'm sure. The advent of pin-sharp TV has rescued many things that were shot on 35mm and even The...

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Last post by CovKid
24 Jul 2014, 15:31
leisure battery

Last post by ghost123uk « 24 Jul 2014, 13:23
Replies: 2
by stus » 23 Jul 2014, 21:15

hi all, got a new battery for the season. its been running the normal bits plus my amp and stereo system, with no problems. but on our first trip...

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Last post by ghost123uk
24 Jul 2014, 13:23
Please help with my coil

Last post by marlinowner « 23 Jul 2014, 22:41
Replies: 7
by paulandchez » 23 Jul 2014, 19:47

This is my current coil. I've had sudden starting issues yesterday. Been running fine all week and then refuses to start. I have already put in new...

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Last post by marlinowner
23 Jul 2014, 22:41
DIY HT leads

Last post by California Dreamin « 23 Jul 2014, 21:32
Replies: 13
by Ian and Lins » 27 Jun 2014, 15:16

Am I right in thinking someone mentioned making up their own set of HT leads? I've done this before for 'bikes but a bit of advise on what to use...

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Last post by California Dreamin
23 Jul 2014, 21:32
battery advice, gel batteries....

Last post by lloydy « 23 Jul 2014, 21:18
Replies: 10
by lloydy » 18 Apr 2014, 15:21

Now, ive had this non vw van for a while and decided to look inside this fitted wooden box.. I found among other things 2X 135AH gel batteries :D...

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Last post by lloydy
23 Jul 2014, 21:18
Lights not working after relining

Last post by Gillski « 23 Jul 2014, 12:03
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by Gillski » 18 Jul 2014, 09:23

I relined my high-top last weekend and the lights were all working perfectly until we wired up the round one over the cooker (yes, we got the wires...

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Last post by Gillski
23 Jul 2014, 12:03
syncro fuel tank sender connector

Last post by tee3peeo « 23 Jul 2014, 09:49
Replies: 8
by tee3peeo » 21 Jul 2014, 22:40

My fuel tank sender connector has given up the ghost. I pulled back the rubber boot top of the connector on the n/s of the tank. Looking into the...

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Last post by tee3peeo
23 Jul 2014, 09:49
westy fridge not working on electric hook-up

Last post by scoobert « 22 Jul 2014, 18:52
Replies: 14
by Lefty » 20 Jul 2014, 13:47

Hi all,
Any ideas with this fridge problem anyone? The fridge works on gas and 12v, but not on electric hook-up. Is there a fuse or anything I should...

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Last post by scoobert
22 Jul 2014, 18:52
Anyone know anything about electric windows?

Last post by Hacksawbob « 22 Jul 2014, 18:32
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by Big Bad Baz » 21 Jul 2014, 09:10

The previous owner fitted electric motors to the front windows, using (if I remember rightly) BMW units. The driver's side one has now developed a...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
22 Jul 2014, 18:32
Fitting a new 025905205af distributor - rotor arm alignment?

Last post by bikerbriggsy « 22 Jul 2014, 07:23
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by bikerbriggsy » 16 Jul 2014, 12:17

Hi Chaps,

Maybe an easy one for you guys due to my newbiness & lack of experience, I've seen some hits online about ftting new bosch distributors...

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Last post by bikerbriggsy
22 Jul 2014, 07:23
Devon wiring diagram

Last post by clinning « 21 Jul 2014, 21:05

by clinning » 21 Jul 2014, 21:05

Found this in my paperwork wondered if there is a place for uploading it, if not might come in handy for someone.

Marc

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Last post by clinning
21 Jul 2014, 21:05
vw t25 relay in engine compartment

Last post by colincolin64 « 21 Jul 2014, 20:46
Replies: 2
by colincolin64 » 21 Jul 2014, 20:29

Hi ther can any one tell me what the relay is for in the black box in the engine compartment .try to fix a electric problem and can't find out what...

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Last post by colincolin64
21 Jul 2014, 20:46
Starter motor not turning

Last post by marlinowner « 21 Jul 2014, 17:40
Replies: 21
by mawelby » 15 Jul 2014, 17:27
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Before i go into the issue that has me stumped, I just want to say thanks to all you folks for such a helpful forum. I've already got many tips...
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Last post by marlinowner
21 Jul 2014, 17:40
The little blue light.

Last post by ghost123uk « 21 Jul 2014, 16:17
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by Big Bad Baz » 16 Jul 2014, 14:53

You know the one - the one that tells you that you've left your main beam on, that one.

Well mine's either blown, or it's just too dim to see (even...

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Last post by ghost123uk
21 Jul 2014, 16:17
LED light net question

Last post by silverbullet « 21 Jul 2014, 14:18

by silverbullet » 21 Jul 2014, 14:18

I am not sure if this should be in Campers, but it is an electrickery question so here goes..

I have bought one of #400391516073 off the bay,...

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Last post by silverbullet
21 Jul 2014, 14:18
leisure battery relay knackered

Last post by California Dreamin « 21 Jul 2014, 09:42
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by dave lfc » 20 Jul 2014, 12:49

Hi everyone my leisure battery relay is knackered and dont know where to get one today so I have run a cable from positive to positive with a 40 amp...

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Last post by California Dreamin
21 Jul 2014, 09:42
Reversing lights not working

Last post by gypo « 20 Jul 2014, 12:29
Replies: 7
by gypo » 19 Jul 2014, 21:21

I know this a common problem on these old vans but what generally causes them not to work, is it the connections or the switch?
Cheers
G

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Last post by gypo
20 Jul 2014, 12:29
Hazard Warning Flasher Problem

Last post by Hacksawbob « 19 Jul 2014, 11:07
Replies: 9
by tee3peeo » 14 Jul 2014, 17:21

Hazard Warning Flasher Problem
My hazard warning flasher has stopped working - the green light comes on and stays on. My indicators do work however...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
19 Jul 2014, 11:07
2 brake light switches?

Last post by R0B « 18 Jul 2014, 22:18
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by mr.mono7 » 15 Jul 2014, 21:39

Evening,

Does anyone know why there are 2 brake light switches?

I've got the mot tomorrow and the brake lights have packed in. I got them working...

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Last post by R0B
18 Jul 2014, 22:18
Solar wiring route from roof

Last post by waltraud « 18 Jul 2014, 09:20
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by waltraud » 17 Jul 2014, 17:59

Dear all

See pic of 100w panel on westy rear roof. My wiring goes via hole in the upper air intake but is ugly and possibly too visible? See westy...

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Last post by waltraud
18 Jul 2014, 09:20
1989 Diesel radiator fan not working

Last post by Canadark « 17 Jul 2014, 20:26
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by Canadark » 13 Jul 2014, 06:24
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1989 Syncro Tristar with a 1.9TD AAZ engine with JX bits, no A/C.

Having some issues with overheating. Not boiling over, but running hot.
The...
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Last post by Canadark
17 Jul 2014, 20:26
Fuel Gauge not working...heeeelllllp!

Last post by weimarbus « 17 Jul 2014, 09:57
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by Flyingchunk » 15 Jul 2014, 21:17

Ok.

Recently sent van into mechanics to sort numerous issues I have no time to.

Fuel gauge not working was one of them.

They dropped the task and...

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Last post by weimarbus
17 Jul 2014, 09:57
fridge,12v to 240v

Last post by Plasticman « 16 Jul 2014, 19:18
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by Plasticman » 16 Jul 2014, 11:21

inhave a 2 way , can i remove the 12v element and fit a 240 in its place as i have little need od the former and use gas when out and about,
next,,...

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16 Jul 2014, 19:18

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