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fitting a rock&roll bed

Last post by lloyd « 04 Aug 2008, 13:11
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by georgemcbaingage » 02 Aug 2008, 16:10

Hi all, I just acquired a rock&roll bed from ebay, delivered as new but without instructions, didn't think that would be a problem! How wrong I was I...

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Last post by lloyd
04 Aug 2008, 13:11
Brake Light Switch

Last post by steve8090 « 03 Aug 2008, 18:51
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by thelonghairedfreakypeople » 03 Aug 2008, 18:47

Hi all,
Going on holibobs next week with my better half and 5 kids in a Caravelle towing a trailer tent. Checked the electrics today and sod's law...

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Last post by steve8090
03 Aug 2008, 18:51
charging leisure battery?

Last post by Mocki « 03 Aug 2008, 18:43
Replies: 5
by marandali » 01 Aug 2008, 08:18

Any one out there a leisure battery guru?

Basically I just want to charge our leisure battery and was wondering if there was a best way of doing...

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Last post by Mocki
03 Aug 2008, 18:43
Home conversion insurance

Last post by TOMMY THE CAT « 03 Aug 2008, 18:42
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by TOMMY THE CAT » 30 Jul 2008, 20:58

I know its prob here somewhere but cant find it!
My sister has just bought a van (sorry non vw) and her insurance company who used to insure her wont...

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Last post by TOMMY THE CAT
03 Aug 2008, 18:42
Trident fridge not working on 12 volts

Last post by elsid « 03 Aug 2008, 16:37
Replies: 4
by elsid » 30 Jul 2008, 22:50

The fridge on my 1985 A/S Trident works on mains and gas but not on 12v when on the move. I decided to check the supply to the fridge before ripping...

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Last post by elsid
03 Aug 2008, 16:37
fiamma awning

Last post by SYNCRO « 03 Aug 2008, 14:09
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by belle in progress » 02 Aug 2008, 16:58

well sun shade for now but i want the option of having sides and a front in the future

but which one have people bought, there seem to be bout half...

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Last post by SYNCRO
03 Aug 2008, 14:09
fridge vents

Last post by RachelDaisy « 03 Aug 2008, 11:40
Replies: 7
by RachelDaisy » 02 Aug 2008, 08:13

Do any of you take off the external cover of your fridge vents in summer? We have a vague memory of being told we should do this by the bloke we...

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Last post by RachelDaisy
03 Aug 2008, 11:40
Elsan /portaloo emtying services in the public domain??

Last post by mikey9 « 02 Aug 2008, 21:38
Replies: 5
by toolsntat » 27 Jul 2008, 22:33

Do local authorities have these facilities available ????

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Last post by mikey9
02 Aug 2008, 21:38
New Owner - Needs help!

Last post by Volks-Widow « 02 Aug 2008, 19:29
Replies: 5
by Tiddles » 23 Jul 2008, 22:29

Hi there...
Been camping in tents for years but now a new owner of 1990 T25 Vanagon from Germany. I've no idea what I am doing and how to get the...

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Last post by Volks-Widow
02 Aug 2008, 19:29
Richard Holdsworth variety conversion

Last post by GBHgpJON « 01 Aug 2008, 22:33
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by Bigal » 29 Jul 2008, 17:44

Can any one help me, I have just bought a holdsworth variety camper. The vehicle is in great shape, but the guttering on the drivers side has rusted...

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Last post by GBHgpJON
01 Aug 2008, 22:33
Headlights not working, ideas??

Last post by Mocki « 31 Jul 2008, 19:02
Replies: 6
by budbombpipe » 31 Jul 2008, 11:27

Hi, the high beam & low beams have stopped working on my 1985 T25. The sidelights still work. I have checked fuses and they are ok. Bulbs are still...

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Last post by Mocki
31 Jul 2008, 19:02
Wiring accessories up to a leisure battery

Last post by hightower « 30 Jul 2008, 12:24
Replies: 10
by hightower » 20 Jul 2008, 20:51

Going to be fitting my leisure battery and split charging system tomorrow night but i have a question about wiring the 12v lights, water pump and...

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Last post by hightower
30 Jul 2008, 12:24
Whole Electrical Set-up

Last post by DiscoDave « 30 Jul 2008, 05:27
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by cruiseyboy » 14 Jul 2008, 10:28

Hi folks, I just need a little advice and clarification please. I think I know what I want/need, just want to ask some daft questions. I basically...

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Last post by DiscoDave
30 Jul 2008, 05:27
Please Help!!!!

Last post by Mocki « 28 Jul 2008, 17:05
Replies: 5
by marc123 » 27 Jul 2008, 18:40

Ok here goes I am travellling to France on sunday morning and my under body gas tank on my 1991 california westie has pack up so i need a new one...

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Last post by Mocki
28 Jul 2008, 17:05
Brake system warning light

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Jul 2008, 17:52
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by Steve T » 26 Jul 2008, 17:26

Hi all, Brake warning light staying on, have checked handbrake switch opperation this is ok, Master cylinder at level it should be (max level...

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Last post by kevtherev
27 Jul 2008, 17:52
Removing rear heater fan blower

Last post by Auto « 27 Jul 2008, 15:45
Replies: 7
by Auto » 27 Jul 2008, 11:22

Hi just a quick question i'm removing the rear heater blower from what was a Devon micro-bus as i'm having a LPG tank fitted under were i'm having a...

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Last post by Auto
27 Jul 2008, 15:45
Westie Fridge Electrolux RM 184

Last post by AngeloEvs « 26 Jul 2008, 18:31
Replies: 10
by Allan344 » 19 Jul 2008, 20:41

Sorry for asking bout this old topic but could not find a specfic answer to my query.

My 3 way fridge has never worked on gas since I bought it two...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
26 Jul 2008, 18:31
Caravelle Digital Clock

Last post by CovKid « 26 Jul 2008, 16:29
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by Beetlecrusher » 26 Jul 2008, 08:17

Does anyone know if the digital clock in some Transporter/Caravelle models, was common to any other VW`s ? It would be handy to know when I`m routing...

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Last post by CovKid
26 Jul 2008, 16:29
Help!

Last post by monkeymagic « 26 Jul 2008, 14:19
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by monkeymagic » 28 Jun 2008, 12:14

Looking for a new canvas for my 82 westy, anyone know where I can find? Also I have seen a thermal cover for the top?

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Last post by monkeymagic
26 Jul 2008, 14:19
Solar Panels

Last post by phredd « 26 Jul 2008, 07:31
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by powelly » 03 Jul 2008, 11:52

I've noticed a few people on site with solar panels in the window when not on a hook up, do they actually do any good I realise they are not gonna...

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Last post by phredd
26 Jul 2008, 07:31
No Dashboard illumination

Last post by Bowton Lad « 26 Jul 2008, 00:54
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by degsy » 03 Jul 2008, 12:37

Hi

The illumination on my dash has stopped working. The warning lights etc are all fine, Its just the 3 bulbs at the top that seem to have gone....

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Last post by Bowton Lad
26 Jul 2008, 00:54
Sony xplod - v nice

Last post by littlelegs « 25 Jul 2008, 21:37

by littlelegs » 25 Jul 2008, 21:37

:D Just got a man who can to fit some sony xplod speakers into my newly acquired T25 camper along with a sony xplod head unit. How good are these...

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Last post by littlelegs
25 Jul 2008, 21:37
testing fridge

Last post by lhd « 24 Jul 2008, 20:08
Replies: 31
by Louey » 15 Jul 2008, 16:36
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I'm about to stick a RM122 fridge into the van - not sure if I'll put the gas on it.

Anyway - How do I test that it runs off 12v OK - do I just rig...
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Last post by lhd
24 Jul 2008, 20:08
Topping up antifreeze/summer coolant

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 24 Jul 2008, 04:51
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by springsider » 23 Jul 2008, 10:16

Can anyone tell me if i can just mix some halfords antifreeze/summer coolant with water and pour straight into bottle behind rear reg plate? Don't...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
24 Jul 2008, 04:51
inside of headlamp has gone foggy, is it cleanable

Last post by kit « 23 Jul 2008, 21:58
Replies: 6
by dink » 22 Jul 2008, 18:44

the inside of my headlamps have gone foggy
can i clean the inside of the glass without damaging the reflector
if so what's the best stuff to clean...

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Last post by kit
23 Jul 2008, 21:58
"Anal"-ogue Clock on T25 wont work

Last post by Grun « 23 Jul 2008, 06:34
Replies: 5
by acerimmer5 » 22 Jul 2008, 22:19

Hi - have another little problem - the analogue clock wont work when connected to the (14 pin) multiconnector - pin 5 is the live and delivers the...

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Last post by Grun
23 Jul 2008, 06:34
Battery charger blues

Last post by tezza « 21 Jul 2008, 21:16
Replies: 6
by tezza » 21 Jul 2008, 09:56

another stupid electrics question!! as i know sweet f.a. about electrics i beleive anything anybody tells me , i have been told you need a special...

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Last post by tezza
21 Jul 2008, 21:16
Camping Gaz prices

Last post by jamesc76 « 21 Jul 2008, 20:16
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by hightower » 18 Jul 2008, 14:34

Just wondered what sort of price you guys are paying for 907 (6.5lb i think) camping gaz refills, i paid £18.99 :( each for 2 refills at a local gas...

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Last post by jamesc76
21 Jul 2008, 20:16
Turning on the headlights turns off the radio!

Last post by kevtherev « 20 Jul 2008, 20:17
Replies: 15
by Atlantic » 18 Jul 2008, 14:51
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I've just attempted to install a blaupunkt radio in my 1990 VW Westfalia Atlantic. the wiring has been hacked about by previous owners. I've patched...
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Last post by kevtherev
20 Jul 2008, 20:17
Autosleeper Electrics

Last post by Grun « 20 Jul 2008, 09:03
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by specialshoe » 20 Jul 2008, 07:50

Can anyone recommend a good electrician to work on the camping electrics (fridge, interior lights, water pump etc) on a T25 Autosleeper. Has a...

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Last post by Grun
20 Jul 2008, 09:03
Glow Plug current

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 18 Jul 2008, 21:29
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by Snag20 » 18 Jul 2008, 19:10

Anybody know what current the set of glow plugs pull

would 60 amp fuse/cable be OK ??
cheers

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
18 Jul 2008, 21:29
Fixed Clock, Non working temp warning light -

Last post by AngeloEvs « 18 Jul 2008, 20:59
Replies: 2
by Stefvan » 18 Jul 2008, 17:44

I have had endless problems with intermittent temp warning lights and a non-working digital clock. I finally got hold of a known working clock and...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
18 Jul 2008, 20:59
anybody recognise these?

Last post by teebee « 18 Jul 2008, 13:39

by teebee » 18 Jul 2008, 13:39

All our old vans are still alive - anybody recognise them? The brown one - a Holdsworth - we saw in Cornwall a few years ago.

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Last post by teebee
18 Jul 2008, 13:39
New Fridge, Ventilation Question

Last post by windysurfer « 18 Jul 2008, 13:11
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by windysurfer » 14 Jul 2008, 21:29
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I've just fitted a new 3 way fridge in my van

I've gone from this 240v fridge

Also had to remove my Smev grill to get the new fridge in
:cry:...
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Last post by windysurfer
18 Jul 2008, 13:11
Alternator Output - Coolbox

Last post by High Peaker « 18 Jul 2008, 09:50
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by Titus A Duxass » 17 Jul 2008, 12:59

Okay, my Leisure Battery is Donald and after much thought I would rather not replace it.

We never camp without of an electric supply in one form or...

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Last post by High Peaker
18 Jul 2008, 09:50
Tap fuse location, where is yours?

Last post by ding-dang-dhu « 18 Jul 2008, 06:57
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by ding-dang-dhu » 17 Jul 2008, 21:34

Hi Folks,

Just been trying to get my tap working and made a little progress.

The problem was trying to get water to flow through the tap. When...

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Last post by ding-dang-dhu
18 Jul 2008, 06:57
What's the green light for ?

Last post by callanish « 17 Jul 2008, 20:24
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by Bramsley » 16 Jul 2008, 17:54

There's a green light down to the left of the steering wheel, on the dash on my LHD. It never seems to light up. Does anyone know what it's for?...

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Last post by callanish
17 Jul 2008, 20:24
Replacing a leisure battery

Last post by Bramsley « 17 Jul 2008, 16:06
Replies: 5
by Bramsley » 14 Jul 2008, 18:13

I've checked the wiki and looked through a couple of manuals, but I can't find any instructions on taking out an existing leisure battery.

It sits...

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Last post by Bramsley
17 Jul 2008, 16:06
Eberspacher Temperature Switch

Last post by mojo175 « 17 Jul 2008, 01:35
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by mojo175 » 15 Jul 2008, 09:05

I'm in the process of changing the temperature switches in my B2L and wondered if someone could tell me how to attach the switch that sits on top of...

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Last post by mojo175
17 Jul 2008, 01:35
1.9 w/c thermostat

Last post by Simon Baxter « 16 Jul 2008, 19:47
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by robs5230 » 14 Jul 2008, 18:27

this is to do with my cooling / bleeding issues .
i need a stat just in case its knackered and jk only do one for the later stat housing. mine is...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
16 Jul 2008, 19:47
Temperature guage/warning light on.

Last post by StewnJo « 16 Jul 2008, 14:40
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by budbombpipe » 15 Jul 2008, 14:22

Hi, i'm having afew troubles with my 1.9 watercooled caravelle 78PS.
When i turn the key on, the temperature gauge needle goes from left side all the...

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Last post by StewnJo
16 Jul 2008, 14:40
Portable TV

Last post by ding-dang-dhu « 16 Jul 2008, 09:46
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by kentishvanman » 11 Jul 2008, 21:03
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Hi
Has anyone got any thoughts/experience/recomendations for a 8/10 tv for the van. Thanks.
Don
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Last post by ding-dang-dhu
16 Jul 2008, 09:46
fridge fitting (again)

Last post by Louey « 16 Jul 2008, 09:08

by Louey » 16 Jul 2008, 09:08

what size are the threaded gas connection fittings on a RM122 fridge please?

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Last post by Louey
16 Jul 2008, 09:08
electric colour codes for TD 16

Last post by hobopatch « 16 Jul 2008, 07:28
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by hobopatch » 15 Jul 2008, 10:55

Can any body help tell me where can I get the right colour codes for a TD 16 as Haynes dont do one and Im having probs with the water,oil & the...

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Last post by hobopatch
16 Jul 2008, 07:28
Indicators

Last post by suedehead « 15 Jul 2008, 22:52
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by suedehead » 15 Jul 2008, 21:24

My front left indicator has stopped working. The relay makes a quick clicking noise instead. The right indicator is still working correctly. I...

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Last post by suedehead
15 Jul 2008, 22:52
Starter battery & alt. belt questions

Last post by Red Westie « 15 Jul 2008, 16:50
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by Nicola&Tony » 14 Jul 2008, 22:04

I'd be grateful for some help with these questions:

1. what's the minimum voltage in the starter battery that's needed in order to get the engine...

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Last post by Red Westie
15 Jul 2008, 16:50
Topic: Fan Relay Part No. for JX - anyone?

Last post by smokeyjon « 14 Jul 2008, 22:01
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by smokeyjon » 13 Jul 2008, 22:45

Calling all JX owners!

I'm trying to figure out what the part no. is for the relay which powers the rad fan on my 1.6TD van so I can order a new...

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Last post by smokeyjon
14 Jul 2008, 22:01
huntsman please!!!

Last post by ricicles « 14 Jul 2008, 20:13
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by tezza » 05 Jul 2008, 20:08

still havent seen another huntsman conversion, come on lads and lasses photo please ta tezza\ :lol:

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Last post by ricicles
14 Jul 2008, 20:13
temperature gauge

Last post by Mocki « 13 Jul 2008, 22:16
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by behai » 13 Jul 2008, 07:56

As soon as I turn the key in the ignition the temperature light and needle goes straight up. Can anyone help?????? Forgot to say it is a 1.9 wasser...

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Last post by Mocki
13 Jul 2008, 22:16
can anybody help please?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 13 Jul 2008, 22:06
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by tranny » 12 Jul 2008, 22:15
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Hi I have not long bought a camper and I don't have a clue how to use the electric for the oven fridge etc. There is a cupboard with all the switches...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
13 Jul 2008, 22:06

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