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Split charge / fridge questions

Last post by hembo666 « 30 Aug 2007, 22:43
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by spod_rod » 28 Aug 2007, 19:56

Hello again, more questions if everyones not already fed up of answering my queries!

Anyway, I've been checking my camping electrics and can't quite...

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Last post by hembo666
30 Aug 2007, 22:43
Big Blue has arrived in Aberdeen

Last post by mikey9 « 30 Aug 2007, 21:25
Replies: 8
by ding-dang-dhu » 27 Jul 2007, 11:11

Hello,

I am very excited to be here.

I have in my pocession a lovely 1987 Hight Top. He is called 'Big Blue' or 'Bluie' by my 4 year old.

We will...

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Last post by mikey9
30 Aug 2007, 21:25
GearBox

Last post by lloyd « 30 Aug 2007, 15:41
Replies: 3
by mikethelad » 30 Aug 2007, 10:19

Hi, purchased my first T25 Camper the other week a 1985 Hi Top

Have used it the bank holiday for the first tiime. All went well.

The gearbox is...

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Last post by lloyd
30 Aug 2007, 15:41
Anyone know where to get a silver 'foot shape' pedal

Last post by irishkeet « 30 Aug 2007, 13:52
Replies: 4
by irishkeet » 29 Aug 2007, 10:53

Hi

seen the foot shaped pedals that fit to the accelerator

anyone know where to find them?

thanks
keet

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Last post by irishkeet
30 Aug 2007, 13:52
Electric Kettle

Last post by ding-dang-dhu « 30 Aug 2007, 05:35
Replies: 7
by Dubstar » 28 Aug 2007, 22:57

Will my Westy's electric hook up take an electric kettle without burning my van to the ground? Going to a site at the weekend where they have hook...

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Last post by ding-dang-dhu
30 Aug 2007, 05:35
leaky roof and waxoyl questions!

Last post by Jeanie « 29 Aug 2007, 21:51
Replies: 4
by Stokey Moonraker » 24 Aug 2007, 09:26

my high top seems to be leaking.

I think its probably around the vent where the sealant looks a bit fatigued. Any idea how easy it is to replace?...

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Last post by Jeanie
29 Aug 2007, 21:51
Attn Autosleeper owners

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Aug 2007, 19:09
Replies: 13
by kevtherev » 12 Aug 2007, 21:36

I have discovered that the split charge relay (located in the engine bay) sticks
thus allowing the leisure side of things to drain the starter...

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Last post by kevtherev
29 Aug 2007, 19:09
Fridge now working on gas

Last post by brookie « 29 Aug 2007, 16:08

by brookie » 29 Aug 2007, 16:08

Our fridge wouldn't light on gas so thought it must be the piezo spark maker/cable/ignitor. After a lot of cursing and checking all things...

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Last post by brookie
29 Aug 2007, 16:08
Awnings - shelters

Last post by vic20 « 28 Aug 2007, 21:26
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by vic20 » 27 Aug 2007, 22:31

As there are 4 of us we tend not to sleep in Bill but use a tent, so our proper awning is redundant.

So we have rigged up a sun shade using a tarp...

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Last post by vic20
28 Aug 2007, 21:26
Water system problems

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 28 Aug 2007, 20:20
Replies: 3
by spod_rod » 28 Aug 2007, 12:42

Hi,
a few questions for you people in the know!

Water pumps - Where do I get a replacement 12V water pump to feed the sink tap? all the ones I have...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
28 Aug 2007, 20:20
Cab curtain track

Last post by kathyshack « 28 Aug 2007, 14:55
Replies: 4
by Swampy » 24 Aug 2007, 22:09

Evening all.

I'd like to get some decent curtains set up in the cab of my van. Currently it's a slapdash homemade job with plastic rails.

A very...

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Last post by kathyshack
28 Aug 2007, 14:55
summers new sleeping arrangements

Last post by AquaMan + kids « 27 Aug 2007, 10:59
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by kathyshack » 21 Aug 2007, 09:58

well, I have been busy lining out the hightop. woo hoo - only took about 2 years! he he he. only done the back bit so far as its going to be where...

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Last post by AquaMan + kids
27 Aug 2007, 10:59
Camping in France: To book or not to book?

Last post by kevtherev « 24 Aug 2007, 23:41
Replies: 18
by Swampy » 29 Jun 2007, 23:05
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Well, Charlotte & I are gearing up for a month away in France in the Van.

A fellow on the radio suggested to make sure to book your campsites in...
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Last post by kevtherev
24 Aug 2007, 23:41
Bed size in a westy pop top.

Last post by Mudlark « 24 Aug 2007, 23:32
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by syncro up » 22 Aug 2007, 15:52

Hi
can a westy owner please let me know what length the bed is in the poptop?

was considering putting a westy roof on the van, but at 6'4 tall, I...

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Last post by Mudlark
24 Aug 2007, 23:32
Rock n Roll bed lengths

Last post by DiscoDave « 23 Aug 2007, 20:57
Replies: 6
by jonno » 19 Aug 2007, 09:54

Just in the middle of converting my van into a camper. Been two weeks of very late nights and not seeing the wife and little one very often.

I know...

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Last post by DiscoDave
23 Aug 2007, 20:57
Compressor fridges

Last post by oxford_guy « 23 Aug 2007, 19:39
Replies: 6
by Sven » 22 Aug 2007, 18:49

i've noticed that some german vans have compressor fridges. Is this linked to the fact that they dont seem to have vents to the outside of the van...

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Last post by oxford_guy
23 Aug 2007, 19:39
buying my first awning

Last post by synaptyx « 23 Aug 2007, 04:57
Replies: 17
by markeymagicbus » 20 Aug 2007, 22:42
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hi all i am looking to buy my first awning

i have narrowed it down to these two

so which one would you choose

or

thanks mark
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Last post by synaptyx
23 Aug 2007, 04:57
Autohomes

Last post by Ivybvus « 21 Aug 2007, 17:53
Replies: 2
by Ivybvus » 19 Aug 2007, 20:19

At the request of Westy.Club.Joker and with thanks to Big Tam:

Autohomes are now Charles and Son Tel: (01202) 733772 Fax: (01202) 380007

They were...

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Last post by Ivybvus
21 Aug 2007, 17:53
I was bidding on aroof but...

Last post by Bowton Lad « 21 Aug 2007, 17:50
Replies: 6
by Louey » 18 Aug 2007, 10:55

the price has gone a bit crazy and out of my reach. I know its a westie roof BUT...

expensive for the condition it is in link - and the lack of...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
21 Aug 2007, 17:50
Regassing a fridge ?

Last post by R0B « 21 Aug 2007, 17:38
Replies: 9
by ringo » 19 Aug 2007, 21:16

Is it possible ? Do people do it ? Who ?

I took my fridge out, turned it upside down and shook it around a bit and the fridge worked really well for...

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Last post by R0B
21 Aug 2007, 17:38
Fiamma F45i Awning attached to hightop - nearly :)

Last post by irishkeet « 21 Aug 2007, 10:27
Replies: 9
by irishkeet » 12 Aug 2007, 17:54

Hi
I have a high top westy and would like to attach a awning canopy that stays there all the time.
does anyone have some advice on what to buy and...

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Last post by irishkeet
21 Aug 2007, 10:27
FITTING WESTY ROOF

Last post by cruiseyboy « 21 Aug 2007, 10:20
Replies: 8
by cruiseyboy » 14 Aug 2007, 12:05

Hi folks, has anyone fitted a Westfalia Roof before? If so do you have any top tips/pics/templates/measurements please. Also, do I need any...

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Last post by cruiseyboy
21 Aug 2007, 10:20
Cab Mats

Last post by mikey9 « 21 Aug 2007, 09:52
Replies: 3
by mikey9 » 17 Aug 2007, 06:57

Am looking to remove the carpets from the cab (can't get into the idea of having carpet under my feet - espectially when camping in muddy fields)....

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Last post by mikey9
21 Aug 2007, 09:52
Fridge pipe is quite hot - advice please

Last post by luckopig « 21 Aug 2007, 07:53
Replies: 3
by irishkeet » 19 Aug 2007, 10:25

Hi

I have had problems with the fridge not chilling on gas (fine on leccy) took it out cleaned all pipes, stood upside down for 2 days and put it...

3 Replies

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Last post by luckopig
21 Aug 2007, 07:53
Interior Plans

Last post by hi_tower « 20 Aug 2007, 23:10
Replies: 15
by hi_tower » 13 Aug 2007, 18:35
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Hi All
Ive scoured the net looking for t25 camper interior plans and found nothing except t2 plans on egay. Does anyone out there have some tried...
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Last post by hi_tower
20 Aug 2007, 23:10
Who can install 3way fridge in London area?

Last post by Ollie « 20 Aug 2007, 19:06

by Ollie » 20 Aug 2007, 19:06

Hi guys,
I am looking at buying the Dometic RM4181 M fridge, but need someone to help me do the electrical part/wiring of the installation, and...

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Last post by Ollie
20 Aug 2007, 19:06
Potential fridge problems

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Aug 2007, 21:32
Replies: 1
by tootingblue » 19 Aug 2007, 20:41

Dear all

My bus (T25 Devon pop top 1982) has been off the road for ages (over a year) so I haven't used the Electrolux Fridge in that time.

Am I...

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Last post by kevtherev
19 Aug 2007, 21:32
Elsan or Chemical Point?

Last post by badger « 19 Aug 2007, 20:29
Replies: 3
by badger » 17 Aug 2007, 15:28

What's the difference between an Elsan point and a Chemical disposal point?
Last campsite i went to seemed to have both - so where should i throw the...

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Last post by badger
19 Aug 2007, 20:29
Westfalia and mains charging

Last post by oxford_guy « 19 Aug 2007, 18:05
Replies: 2
by oxford_guy » 18 Aug 2007, 10:18

Hope this isn't too silly a question (I don't yet own a T25, so forgive my ignorance), but on the default Westfalia conversions, is it possible to...

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Last post by oxford_guy
19 Aug 2007, 18:05
CURTAINS advice

Last post by lambro28 « 19 Aug 2007, 16:46
Replies: 6
by mikey9 » 13 Aug 2007, 21:39

The missus has been working hard on the curtains but the trial run last week threw up a few probs.

Using the silent Gliss track with plastic sliders...

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Last post by lambro28
19 Aug 2007, 16:46
Fridge exhaust

Last post by Tex Ritter « 19 Aug 2007, 15:53
Replies: 2
by matty o » 16 Aug 2007, 14:36

I have just removed the outside vent for the gas fridge behind the outer plate and in front of the exhaust there is a square of rubber it looks like...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
19 Aug 2007, 15:53
Gas fridge - carbon monoxide fumes?

Last post by Holdsworth « 19 Aug 2007, 03:05
Replies: 10
by tootingblue » 05 Aug 2007, 18:28

Hello all

The guy who sold me my T25 1983 a/c Devon said to me that you should have a window open at night due to the carbon monoxide emissions from...

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Last post by Holdsworth
19 Aug 2007, 03:05
curtain track help please

Last post by scamperman « 18 Aug 2007, 19:29
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by markeymagicbus » 18 Aug 2007, 18:48

hi all i have ordered my curtains of fleabay and purchased a curtain track that was previosly fitted to a t25

my bus is a caravelle if that helps...

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Last post by scamperman
18 Aug 2007, 19:29
Electrolux RM212 fridge (again)

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 18 Aug 2007, 18:40
Replies: 2
by T3teedub » 17 Aug 2007, 17:43

Reinstalling the fridge after fitting new switch and I have a spare red wire.
There are two 12v cables, the thicker one is connected to the selector...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
18 Aug 2007, 18:40
Replacement Westy Canvas?

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 18 Aug 2007, 11:56
Replies: 7
by oxford_guy » 16 Aug 2007, 16:19

How much would it cost to replace (including both parts and fitting) the canvas roof on a Westy pop-top? Is this an easy DIY job or would this be...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
18 Aug 2007, 11:56
I was bidding on aroof but...

Last post by Louey « 18 Aug 2007, 10:55

by Louey » 18 Aug 2007, 10:55

the price has gone a bit crazy and out of my reach. I know its a westie roof BUT...

expensive for the condition it is in link - and the lack of...

0 Replies

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Last post by Louey
18 Aug 2007, 10:55
Laminate flooring under £4/metre at B&Q

Last post by tim « 18 Aug 2007, 06:01
Replies: 1
by justbuggin » 17 Aug 2007, 19:03

Just in case anyone's thinking of a cheap floor for their van have a look at the beech laminate they're doing at B&Q. Less than a tenner for 2.5sqm

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Last post by tim
18 Aug 2007, 06:01
Westy Joker electric hook-up?!

Last post by sparkes « 17 Aug 2007, 18:43
Replies: 6
by sparkes » 17 Aug 2007, 13:51

My westy hookup socket on the outside of my german imported Joker is a male 2 pin socket!!! Anyone know if you can get an adapter so I can plug into...

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Last post by sparkes
17 Aug 2007, 18:43
Fuse raiting for a fag lighter and light?

Last post by Horney « 17 Aug 2007, 14:49
Replies: 2
by Horney » 17 Aug 2007, 13:28

Hi Guys,

What sort of rating fuse should I use for:

a) a fag lighter socket
b) A twin bar light

Cheers,

Nick

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Last post by Horney
17 Aug 2007, 14:49
Westy Electrics

Last post by oxford_guy « 17 Aug 2007, 12:02
Replies: 4
by Fully Loaded Cali' » 16 Aug 2007, 22:55

Just bought my new van, a Westy California.

What circuit powers the rear interior lights? Is it the leisure battery or the starter battery?

Also...

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Last post by oxford_guy
17 Aug 2007, 12:02
Campsites?

Last post by Mark S « 17 Aug 2007, 11:35
Replies: 2
by mf11 » 11 Aug 2007, 11:37

Hi, my wife and I are heading down to Kent in the bus next week and I was wondering if anyone could suggest any good campsites? Rural ones would be...

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Last post by Mark S
17 Aug 2007, 11:35
Saab Seats

Last post by mearnsy « 16 Aug 2007, 19:53
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by besieb » 14 Aug 2007, 18:52

I've been told that Saab seats will fit straight in a T25 with no real bother! Anyone fitted them and could confirm this, or share any tips on how...

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Last post by mearnsy
16 Aug 2007, 19:53
France on Friday

Last post by Louey « 15 Aug 2007, 19:41
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by plymat » 17 Jul 2007, 11:50

Counting down the time has gone from months to weeks and now finally days / hours.

Leaving on Friday for three weeks in France on the glorious SW...

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Last post by Louey
15 Aug 2007, 19:41
Alternative "roofs"

Last post by Ivybvus « 15 Aug 2007, 17:44

by Ivybvus » 15 Aug 2007, 17:44

It is likely that I will be replacing my Autohomes pop-top lid. Before I go ahead and do the full rip-off and replace , I was wondering if there was...

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Last post by Ivybvus
15 Aug 2007, 17:44
Sleeping in Campers,,,,,

Last post by murdoch « 14 Aug 2007, 21:00
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by Fritz » 27 Jul 2007, 23:42
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Is it only me who longs for the weekend away in the van ??????? Simply for any reason other than to get some proper kip.......I love my bed but for...
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Last post by murdoch
14 Aug 2007, 21:00
cant ignite fridge

Last post by Tex Ritter « 14 Aug 2007, 20:28
Replies: 14
by lukeg40 » 09 Aug 2007, 18:32

hi all, I'm having trouble, I can't light my fridge but when I'm trying I got the odd flash coming from under the fridge, is that right (surely not),...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
14 Aug 2007, 20:28
night light

Last post by Tex Ritter « 14 Aug 2007, 20:13
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by sean collins » 14 Aug 2007, 11:51

I have just spent £2 at my local mr cheep £1 shop and bought two of those little solar powered garden lights. I leave them in the van window facing...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
14 Aug 2007, 20:13
Autosleeper HiTop sealing the rear joint

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 14 Aug 2007, 18:17
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by andyvw » 14 Aug 2007, 17:36

I have what appears to be a common problem with a roof leak.

The roof is sealed to the van just above the rear door , this a T shaped rubber strip ,...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
14 Aug 2007, 18:17
We have done it!!... UT OH!!

Last post by RachelDaisy « 14 Aug 2007, 17:59
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by Sue113 » 12 Aug 2007, 22:32
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!!!YAY!!!
:lol: :lol:
Steve and I purchased our High Top T25 today!!

She's an A reg beauty! Definatelty something to spend out hard earned.. and...
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Last post by RachelDaisy
14 Aug 2007, 17:59
Where to sell a Leisuredrive T25

Last post by T3teedub « 14 Aug 2007, 15:39
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by wasp229 » 14 Aug 2007, 08:58

We've owned a VW camper since 1987. It has a 1990 Passat diesel engine bored out to 1900 cc.The blue paintwork needs attention because of dings and...

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14 Aug 2007, 15:39

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