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looking for a car charger to power a 12v fridge

Last post by CovKid « 10 Sep 2011, 10:15
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by xpress » 08 Sep 2011, 15:08

hi, i am looking for a car charger to power a 12v fridge on 240v. anyone got any links to a cheap decent charger? ebay would be ok as well. either...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Sep 2011, 10:15
reverse camera

Last post by BOXY « 09 Sep 2011, 15:42
Replies: 17
by ermie571 » 08 Sep 2011, 21:43
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Good evening folks!

I just bought a new stereo for the van...it has a screen and the facility to show the input from a reverse camera when reverse...
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Last post by BOXY
09 Sep 2011, 15:42
Fitting a Rev Counter - Easy to do?

Last post by Mickyfin « 09 Sep 2011, 05:00
Replies: 4
by Mickyfin » 08 Sep 2011, 11:41

Seeing as my Syncro never came with a rev counter :x And as the engine is so quiet, I keep thinking its stalled apart from the obvious red light if I...

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Last post by Mickyfin
09 Sep 2011, 05:00
leisure battery ?

Last post by CovKid « 08 Sep 2011, 21:49
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by jeffdub » 06 Sep 2011, 18:01

hi everyone a newbie here ! im buying an Aircooled t25 next week and it has 240v sockets but no leisure battery could someone please tell me the best...

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Last post by CovKid
08 Sep 2011, 21:49
Audio Speakers

Last post by billybigspud « 07 Sep 2011, 20:26
Replies: 4
by Salvador » 06 Sep 2011, 22:03

Hey peeps,

Our Sheldon hight top has some dodgy speakers in the back. The previous owner fitted some cheapo 6x9s up top and and a pair of Kenwood 12...

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Last post by billybigspud
07 Sep 2011, 20:26
Bit of help needed please

Last post by stagg65 « 07 Sep 2011, 19:21
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by stagg65 » 06 Sep 2011, 13:51

Bought a new diesel rev counter today for my t25 1.9 diesel, plumbed it in and it sits at 5000 on tick over then goes off the clock when i rev it.
Do...

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Last post by stagg65
07 Sep 2011, 19:21
Zig CF9 OR Bonus Plug In Systems PMS3 ??

Last post by Oh Danny Boy « 07 Sep 2011, 16:39

by Oh Danny Boy » 07 Sep 2011, 16:39

Hi,
Bit of advice needed. Spoke with a retailer today regarding the availability of a Zig CF9. He did have one in stock, however he recommended i...

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Last post by Oh Danny Boy
07 Sep 2011, 16:39
rear light bulbs what wattage

Last post by Cyrus « 07 Sep 2011, 12:33
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by Cyrus » 30 Aug 2011, 19:51

What are the wattage for the rear lights.
All 21w, except rear light is it 5w or 10w? :idea:
The stamp on the metal states 10w but I removed 5w...

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Last post by Cyrus
07 Sep 2011, 12:33
New tv

Last post by 1664 « 06 Sep 2011, 14:10
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by Cableguy » 06 Sep 2011, 13:36

Just installed a nice 16 inch LCD in my overhead locker. Also has a built in DVD player.
It's hooked up to my head unit's aux input, so the kids can...

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Last post by 1664
06 Sep 2011, 14:10
are ignition modules all the same?

Last post by oorwullie « 06 Sep 2011, 10:53
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by oorwullie » 05 Sep 2011, 12:35

i seem to have mislaid the module from a complete CU 2 litre Aircooled ignition but i do have a few more from a CT 1600 Aircooled, DG 1900...

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Last post by oorwullie
06 Sep 2011, 10:53
12v ceramic heater

Last post by Poseidon « 05 Sep 2011, 19:54
Replies: 7
by The Bishop » 03 Sep 2011, 15:20

Anyone tried these:
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They seem a very cheap solution for winter camping. Are they a waste of money?

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Last post by Poseidon
05 Sep 2011, 19:54
Early DF to Late DG wiring help

Last post by nickgrise « 05 Sep 2011, 19:10
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by nickgrise » 17 Aug 2011, 20:46

Hello all,

First of all, A big thank you to everyone who contributes to this site. I would be lost without it!

I bought my first T25 about 3 months...

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Last post by nickgrise
05 Sep 2011, 19:10
immobiliser

Last post by Cruz « 05 Sep 2011, 18:04
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by joy1968 » 31 May 2009, 16:23

hi i want to get an immobiliser fitted for my van thought that would be best security system - wondering if anyone has advice good place/company to...

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Last post by Cruz
05 Sep 2011, 18:04
Van won't start!

Last post by danc « 05 Sep 2011, 14:49
Replies: 6
by danc » 03 Sep 2011, 18:52

Hi all,

Along with my engine problem...I can only start the van via bump starting! Battery is good and fully charged but nothing on ignition...Just...

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Last post by danc
05 Sep 2011, 14:49
This is what i have done today

Last post by twindub1 « 05 Sep 2011, 07:29
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by twindub1 » 04 Sep 2011, 13:07

Just removed the whole blower/heat exchanger...

Here it sits on the floor... what have i done...

Just managed to remove cover, and YES it was a...

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Last post by twindub1
05 Sep 2011, 07:29
Testing cooling fan 1986 Transporter

Last post by maxstu « 05 Sep 2011, 03:04
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by maxstu » 01 Sep 2011, 12:58

I've found this in the Wiki....
Am I correct in asumming this covers rads with dual fans. Or does it mean a single fan operates at two speeds?

am...

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Last post by maxstu
05 Sep 2011, 03:04
My van is eating batteries nom nom

Last post by BOXY « 04 Sep 2011, 20:57
Replies: 4
by berty1702 » 02 Sep 2011, 20:15

G'day

Sooo just wondering why my vans started to go through batteries like a fat kid eating cake?
Brand new batteries are lasting about a week...

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Last post by BOXY
04 Sep 2011, 20:57
split charge relay

Last post by Red Westie « 03 Sep 2011, 08:51
Replies: 6
by dave lfc » 27 Aug 2011, 07:55

hi i have a leisure battery fitted in my van but it is not connected to the other battery.i have been told i have to fit a split charge relay.are...

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Last post by Red Westie
03 Sep 2011, 08:51
Headlamps not very good

Last post by relias « 02 Sep 2011, 13:18
Replies: 4
by relias » 29 Aug 2011, 20:58

Hello all. The headlamps on my 84 t25 dont seem very good, in the headlamps themselves in front of the bulb, there is a metal cap where the tip of...

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Last post by relias
02 Sep 2011, 13:18
My media library setup in the van

Last post by ringo « 01 Sep 2011, 19:54
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by ringo » 30 Aug 2011, 12:07

Hi,

A few people have asked me about my medial setup in my van.

Basically its a media player like this:

with a 12v to 5v converter like this:...

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Last post by ringo
01 Sep 2011, 19:54
electrics

Last post by billybigspud « 01 Sep 2011, 19:19
Replies: 3
by campermunkey » 01 Sep 2011, 10:52

We have just acquired an old T25 camper. recently used the elec hook up for the first time, fridge worked fine but the interior lights didn't work....

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Last post by billybigspud
01 Sep 2011, 19:19
fuse box help melting fuse

Last post by CovKid « 01 Sep 2011, 05:51
Replies: 13
by the baron » 03 Aug 2011, 18:57

i have a t26 westy joker 1.6 td. the problem i am have is when i turn the lights on the fuse gets hot, it doesn't pop it just gets very hot and if...

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Last post by CovKid
01 Sep 2011, 05:51
Blue Ignition coil advise and its compatability

Last post by carpmaster « 31 Aug 2011, 10:55
Replies: 5
by carpmaster » 31 Aug 2011, 08:25

Hello

Please can someone help with a question on my ignition coil..I am on the electrics and ignition learning curve.
You can follow my thread on...

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Last post by carpmaster
31 Aug 2011, 10:55
Which bulbs ?

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Aug 2011, 18:00
Replies: 2
by Yam Yam Matt » 29 Aug 2011, 20:35

Evening all,

Which bulbs do i use/ need for the light in the automatic gear lever casing? I've taken the old one out and it has 12/1.2 stamped at...

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Aug 2011, 18:00
oil light

Last post by ewenmaclean « 29 Aug 2011, 10:24
Replies: 2
by wezcap » 26 Aug 2011, 19:57

oil light and buzzer stays on after about a minutes running on 1600 t/d 1989 oil level is fine.anybody any ideas cheers john.

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Last post by ewenmaclean
29 Aug 2011, 10:24
Oops - Won't do that again. I hope.

Last post by paulo999 « 28 Aug 2011, 18:26

by paulo999 » 28 Aug 2011, 18:26

So, I have a solar panel. That I haven't mounted on the roof yet, so it gets plonked outside the van, with a chunky cable leading to (loose)...

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Last post by paulo999
28 Aug 2011, 18:26
blower problem

Last post by posler « 27 Aug 2011, 15:16
Replies: 6
by posler » 23 Aug 2011, 20:12

having just recently got back from our first euro trip in the van through france and belgium approx 2200 miles troble free. the van has developed one...

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Last post by posler
27 Aug 2011, 15:16
Inverter's

Last post by paulo999 « 27 Aug 2011, 10:23
Replies: 20
by MrMagoo » 21 Aug 2011, 19:15
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Hi
Not posted for a while, but i read the site every day, Now to the point.
I need an inverter for mi van, lot's on flee bay but i don't trust what...
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Last post by paulo999
27 Aug 2011, 10:23
generator for electric hook up?

Last post by paulo999 « 27 Aug 2011, 10:15
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by michael1810 » 23 Aug 2011, 11:46
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can any one tell me the best generator for electric hook up is? and would i just need my normal cable to plug into it .
thanks mike :ok
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Last post by paulo999
27 Aug 2011, 10:15
westy fog light

Last post by Mickyfin « 27 Aug 2011, 07:25
Replies: 17
by Westy End » 25 Apr 2011, 08:57
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Hi All

i have done some research on this as there are plenty of threads but my question is slightly different. My van was modified with an...
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Last post by Mickyfin
27 Aug 2011, 07:25
MOT failure - Ignition off main beam warning light??

Last post by D&DCAMPA « 26 Aug 2011, 18:46
Replies: 14
by D&DCAMPA » 19 Aug 2011, 19:16

My van has failed its MOT on 'NEARSIDE (WITH IGNITION OFF) FRONT POSITION LAMP NOT WORKING'
Firstly - I have looked at the MOT checklist and cant see...

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Last post by D&DCAMPA
26 Aug 2011, 18:46
I've lost all warning lights & gauges -help

Last post by Conan190E « 26 Aug 2011, 15:55
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by Conan190E » 23 Aug 2011, 15:17

Driving back on Saturday I lost all the warning lights and gauges on my 1983 1.9 camper I have read that the cause could be the multiplug connector...

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Last post by Conan190E
26 Aug 2011, 15:55
HT lead questions

Last post by mattst25 « 26 Aug 2011, 07:15
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by mattst25 » 25 Aug 2011, 21:14

Hello everyone, I was wondering if someone could help me with a few questions on HT leads.
While I was making some new leads up today I noticed that...

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Last post by mattst25
26 Aug 2011, 07:15
Buying new alternators???

Last post by ajp « 25 Aug 2011, 15:47
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by ajp » 20 Aug 2011, 11:39

Hello to everybody, I've not been on for a while. ( not having a good van year.... :x )

I have a problem. My alternator has died. Tryed replacing...

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Last post by ajp
25 Aug 2011, 15:47
Where to buy relay for camper electrics?

Last post by nathanv « 25 Aug 2011, 12:12
Replies: 6
by nathanv » 25 Aug 2011, 09:04

Just quick question, where is the best place to buy relays for camper electrics?

I have a relay behind my Zig MC-2000 control panel, which allows...

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Last post by nathanv
25 Aug 2011, 12:12
Let there be light.

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Aug 2011, 11:45
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by docklad » 23 Aug 2011, 21:55

I've recently trimmed all my wiring and attched new clamps, connectors, and clipppy things and discovered I HAVE LIghts that actually show me the...

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Last post by kevtherev
25 Aug 2011, 11:45
Obsolete Alternator bolt

Last post by CovKid « 25 Aug 2011, 11:42
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by docklad » 23 Aug 2011, 21:42

Can you believe it. The last two things I've needed for the van have been impossible to get. The same appiles to this . The square headed bolt that's...

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Last post by CovKid
25 Aug 2011, 11:42
Confused! Leisure battery fuse blowing

Last post by tandemsandy « 24 Aug 2011, 20:32
Replies: 13
by tandemsandy » 23 Aug 2011, 07:57

...and that's even before the engine is turned on!
Thanks to the info on here I have found and checked the split charge relay. It appears to be...

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Last post by tandemsandy
24 Aug 2011, 20:32
DJ Misfire

Last post by billybigspud « 24 Aug 2011, 17:52
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by Dave Cook » 23 Aug 2011, 19:08

Struggling to solve bad misfire on 2.1 DJ engine. In Vanagon posts and manuals tells you how to check the Hall control unit but it shows diffrent...

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Last post by billybigspud
24 Aug 2011, 17:52
battery light staying on but i've a new(ish) battery

Last post by California Dreamin « 24 Aug 2011, 16:42
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by yorkshireTraction » 20 Aug 2011, 13:09

hi there,last 2 days my battery light is staying on,battery is only 18 month old and the van starts no problem 1st time,went on a 65 mile jaunt...

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Last post by California Dreamin
24 Aug 2011, 16:42
fuse id

Last post by ewenmaclean « 24 Aug 2011, 11:37
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by docklad » 24 Aug 2011, 11:07

can anyone share a link to the picture I've seen somewhere on here. It's a picture of a fuse box and all the fuses are identified. Cheers

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Last post by ewenmaclean
24 Aug 2011, 11:37
Can't adjust my Digital Clock

Last post by Andrew Evers « 24 Aug 2011, 07:09
Replies: 7
by Bullifamilie » 23 Aug 2011, 23:28

Recently scored a dash with rev counter and digital clock (actually had to buy the whole van, but hopefully I can sell that).

Everything was fine...

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Last post by Andrew Evers
24 Aug 2011, 07:09
Clock not working!

Last post by docklad « 23 Aug 2011, 22:14
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by KittyCamper84 » 23 Aug 2011, 19:31

We have a 1984 RHD 1.9 petrol. The clock on the right hand side of the dash doesn't work. Any known issues?? :wink:

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Last post by docklad
23 Aug 2011, 22:14
Van wont start....

Last post by itsawhalefish « 23 Aug 2011, 18:04
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by itsawhalefish » 22 Aug 2011, 14:02

Hey guys

I don't know if this is the right spot to post in.. but the other day I was driving my 82 Aircooled 2.0, automatic t25, and it just...

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Last post by itsawhalefish
23 Aug 2011, 18:04
Speedo Problem

Last post by big red bus « 23 Aug 2011, 13:00
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by dazzler441 » 21 Aug 2011, 15:53

This is my first post so please be gentle. I've got a 2.1 Water cooled T25 hi-top, when I pull away the speedo needle is jumping around all over the...

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Last post by big red bus
23 Aug 2011, 13:00
Low Coolent Light Flashing

Last post by twindub1 « 22 Aug 2011, 20:01
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by twindub1 » 22 Aug 2011, 13:06

Hi all, Can anyone help with following issue... the low coolent light is flashing, i have replaced the low coolent sensor in the water tank and relay...

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Last post by twindub1
22 Aug 2011, 20:01
Headlights O/S & N/S

Last post by CovKid « 21 Aug 2011, 08:30
Replies: 4
by centro » 20 Aug 2011, 14:21

Is Nearside the passenger side on a RHD vehicle? Also, how can you tell if a headlamp (Hella H4) is N/S or O/S ? and what is the diffence?

Cheers

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Last post by CovKid
21 Aug 2011, 08:30
Tap/pump wiring

Last post by KittyCamper84 « 20 Aug 2011, 21:19
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by KittyCamper84 » 19 Aug 2011, 19:38

Hi! We are new to the forum and club, just bought a 1984 Holdsworth pop top. It has no sink/tap so we are fitting one. There is a pump on board wired...

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Last post by KittyCamper84
20 Aug 2011, 21:19
fitting new alt regulator- extra wire?

Last post by slowcoach « 20 Aug 2011, 10:30
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by slowcoach » 19 Aug 2011, 08:40

hi!
ive had an overcharging alternator, boiling the battery nicely at about 16/17 volts. however the battery sees to have survived, im fitting a new...

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Last post by slowcoach
20 Aug 2011, 10:30
Light Switch Problems

Last post by KR1S 76 « 19 Aug 2011, 19:41
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by KR1S 76 » 19 Aug 2011, 13:34

Was wondering if I could get some advice on how and if I could fix the Light Lever switch (one under the steering wheel) on my 1988 T25.

It does not...

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Last post by KR1S 76
19 Aug 2011, 19:41

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