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Just Completed Interior Pics

Last post by MattyGreg05 « 14 Aug 2007, 07:54
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by MattyGreg05 » 13 Aug 2007, 08:39

finished an interior on the weekend so just thought i would post a few before and after pics for y'all.

BEFORE:

AFTER:

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Last post by MattyGreg05
14 Aug 2007, 07:54
awnings

Last post by Goblin « 13 Aug 2007, 23:03
Replies: 9
by rustydubs » 13 Aug 2007, 12:03

i currently have an reimo 5 awning, althought it is a great awning it is a pain in the a*** to put up and pack away. is there an awning that is easy...

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Last post by Goblin
13 Aug 2007, 23:03
Roof change

Last post by syncropete « 12 Aug 2007, 20:01
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by syncropete » 11 Aug 2007, 20:15

Just chopped the hideous factory Hightop off our Syncro 16. I have a complete tin top with the huge factory steel sunroof which I am welding on...

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Last post by syncropete
12 Aug 2007, 20:01
Autohomes roof pic

Last post by tim « 12 Aug 2007, 16:05
Replies: 8
by tim » 12 Aug 2007, 06:52

Could someone with an early autohomes popup roof, take a couple of pics of the catches on the pop top part of the roof which hold the roof down...

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Last post by tim
12 Aug 2007, 16:05
Drink drive and camping.

Last post by futurecut « 11 Aug 2007, 14:32
Replies: 15
by trickydicky » 06 Aug 2007, 19:00
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As with everything legal this is not a definitive answer but,

This is an open site to the public feel free to browse.
On a side note legally you...
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Last post by futurecut
11 Aug 2007, 14:32
Fridges/coolboxes....that sort of thing.

Last post by Louey « 11 Aug 2007, 13:20
Replies: 7
by jagsman » 09 Aug 2007, 22:49

So, we have the mini cooler now in the van due to not having the wherewithal for the gas fridge. Long story, not changing it now. HOW and EVER, I...

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Last post by Louey
11 Aug 2007, 13:20
carpeting around seat bases

Last post by Muckamore « 10 Aug 2007, 18:40
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by kathyshack » 24 Jul 2007, 15:29
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i need to carpet around the seat bases in the van following the bulkhead removal. just been and got some cheap carpet from a local carpet warehouse...
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Last post by Muckamore
10 Aug 2007, 18:40
Erbaastacher on Westy not working .....

Last post by Mark S « 09 Aug 2007, 15:00
Replies: 9
by woodman » 21 Jul 2007, 21:15

California 1990.

Hi,

Has anyone got any ideas please.....

1, Clock unit constantly flashes

2, Switch near dial did work for a few seconds then...

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Last post by Mark S
09 Aug 2007, 15:00
Switching interior lights betwn hook-up and leisure battery

Last post by perro « 09 Aug 2007, 10:31
Replies: 3
by Bluebell » 08 Aug 2007, 17:09

Please forgive ignorance - I'm not a sparky (more of a 'gluggy' really).

We want to set up our interior lights so that we can switch between hook-up...

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Last post by perro
09 Aug 2007, 10:31
Swapping Interior lights to Leisure Battery

Last post by Mark S « 07 Aug 2007, 09:42
Replies: 13
by Popeye- Doyle » 26 Jun 2007, 19:40

1985 1.9 Petrol Westy joker.

I would like to swap my interior lights over from the main battery to the leisure battery.The fuse box is the old type....

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Last post by Mark S
07 Aug 2007, 09:42
how much is Road Tax

Last post by phade « 06 Aug 2007, 09:59
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by mattc » 26 Jul 2007, 08:59

Just a simple question, but how much is road tax for a 1.6TD?
Cheers!

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Last post by phade
06 Aug 2007, 09:59
1.6/1.9 diesel. Which is best?

Last post by lloyd « 05 Aug 2007, 16:23
Replies: 27
by mattc » 04 Jul 2007, 16:44
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I'm interested in finding out what MPG people are getting from their 1.6 and 1.9 diesels. I imagine the 1.6 is a bit underpowered, which might mean...
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Last post by lloyd
05 Aug 2007, 16:23
Fridge isnt working on Battery - there's no power!

Last post by hembo666 « 03 Aug 2007, 18:22
Replies: 13
by ringo » 23 Jul 2007, 21:04

I've just serviced the fridge and fitted two pc fans to get the air circulating a bit better - and now im glad to say that after two hours on gas,...

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Last post by hembo666
03 Aug 2007, 18:22
My Auto-Sleeper will have to go

Last post by T3teedub « 02 Aug 2007, 15:36
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by T3teedub » 18 Jul 2007, 14:47

Wife is disabled now so our camping needs have drastically changed. We will need a van with a shower etc and side loading beds (no way I can push her...

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Last post by T3teedub
02 Aug 2007, 15:36
fridge gas

Last post by maximus « 01 Aug 2007, 20:20
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by hagzo » 31 Jul 2007, 19:53

pulled the fridge out of my westie and found that the fitting holding the propane line to the burner is threaded.

Any good ideas how i can loosen...

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Last post by maximus
01 Aug 2007, 20:20
Respray shop recommendations

Last post by bulldog « 01 Aug 2007, 19:14
Replies: 12
by bellacops » 04 Apr 2007, 17:05

Hello all. Can anyone give any advice on a respray. Our '85 LeisureDrive is starting to look a little rusty at the seams and the sliding door has a...

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Last post by bulldog
01 Aug 2007, 19:14
Petrol pong :? Newbie camper owner!

Last post by jock_sbfc « 01 Aug 2007, 13:46
Replies: 17
by JD » 29 Jun 2007, 17:26
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Hello to everyone!

I've recently bought a 1983 2.0 petrol T25 hi-top which reeks of fuel inside. At first I didn't really think too much of it....
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Last post by jock_sbfc
01 Aug 2007, 13:46
Which seats fit ?

Last post by Gunslinger « 31 Jul 2007, 16:42
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by Gunslinger » 31 Jul 2007, 16:09

Hi all
I'm a new member and new T25 owner.
I'm looking to replace the stock seats and was wondering what alternatives I could use. Will I need to...

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Last post by Gunslinger
31 Jul 2007, 16:42
Can't get fridge to work on gas

Last post by aliandgary « 31 Jul 2007, 08:47
Replies: 6
by aliandgary » 30 Jul 2007, 21:39

Hi there
We bought our 1988 Autosleeper in February and have not been able to get the fridge to work on gas. The pilot light ignites but goes out...

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Last post by aliandgary
31 Jul 2007, 08:47
Sun Canopy / Awning suggestions

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 30 Jul 2007, 17:45
Replies: 17
by Joker Kev » 24 Jul 2007, 11:25
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I am trying to source a cheap 'n cheerful sun (sun .... what sun!) canopy that will attach to the van but not take up too much space in the van. Can...
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Last post by Nicola&Tony
30 Jul 2007, 17:45
Where to put it....?

Last post by Tex Ritter « 29 Jul 2007, 22:13
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by Nicky » 28 Jul 2007, 14:21

We're not sure whether to put the gas tank under seat or in the wardrobe.
We have a Westy kit conversion, 1988 LHD.

If we go for the wardrobe,...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
29 Jul 2007, 22:13
Sliding Roof

Last post by Mick & Tracey « 28 Jul 2007, 22:46

by Mick & Tracey » 28 Jul 2007, 22:46

Would like to put a sliding roof into a tin-top.

Webasto now only seem to do an electric one at £800+vat.

Does anyone know of a cheaper alternative?

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Last post by Mick & Tracey
28 Jul 2007, 22:46
roof light leak

Last post by Tex Ritter « 28 Jul 2007, 19:30
Replies: 7
by togga » 24 Jul 2007, 10:31

This horrible rain has caused the roof light on my hightop to spring a leak. I've re-sealed it all around with mastic, but I'm still getting a drip...

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Last post by Tex Ritter
28 Jul 2007, 19:30
mystery leak

Last post by Bowton Lad « 27 Jul 2007, 23:01
Replies: 6
by bartlby bus » 25 Jul 2007, 07:19

ok on my auto sleeper i get a leak a steady drip when the roof is up and its hammering down. its at the back on the drivers side could it be from the...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
27 Jul 2007, 23:01
Westy Cooker Surround

Last post by Mark S « 26 Jul 2007, 12:04
Replies: 2
by Mark S » 23 Jul 2007, 22:13

Does anybody know how to get the cooker front off the Westy (the metal plate with the gas knobs and voltage LEDs etc sticking out)? I have removed...

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Last post by Mark S
26 Jul 2007, 12:04
Getting my camper's birth certificate

Last post by joeomahoney « 26 Jul 2007, 08:58
Replies: 2
by joeomahoney » 23 Jul 2007, 17:31

Hi,

can anyone help - I have an imported Q plate and want rid of it. Does anyone know the details of where I can get documentation for my camper's...

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Last post by joeomahoney
26 Jul 2007, 08:58
travel cot in Westy-where is best place to put it?

Last post by andylekker « 25 Jul 2007, 17:06
Replies: 7
by bobbabawbag » 24 Jun 2007, 19:42

1986 Westy Club Joker. I have a 7yr old who likes the roof and now a 5month old who i want to squeeze in downstairs in a travel cot.
When i put it on...

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Last post by andylekker
25 Jul 2007, 17:06
ferry booking?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 24 Jul 2007, 10:17
Replies: 11
by lhd » 21 Jul 2007, 09:07

Do you think it advisable not tell them its a motorcaravan.
The only criteria was less than 5 mtrs in length and 2.1 in height.
its only a van after...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
24 Jul 2007, 10:17
Tracing my camper?

Last post by joeomahoney « 23 Jul 2007, 17:35
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by joeomahoney » 23 Jul 2007, 17:19

Hi there,

My T25 was imported 25 years ago on a Q plate which causes no end of problems. The DVLA said they'll transfer me to a different plate if I...

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Last post by joeomahoney
23 Jul 2007, 17:35
Poor fridge performance!!

Last post by ringo « 23 Jul 2007, 12:38
Replies: 16
by shepster » 23 Apr 2007, 15:07
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I have recently fitted an almost new 2 way RM122 fridge to my van and Bustypes was the first occasion i had used it in anger and it failed miserably!...
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Last post by ringo
23 Jul 2007, 12:38
TOP LOCKER PLANS WANTED

Last post by ELVIS « 22 Jul 2007, 18:21
Replies: 4
by ELVIS » 21 Jul 2007, 21:36

wanna build a top locker to go in back of me T3. anyone got dimensions and/or one in garage. particularly want profiles so it fits snug to roof...

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Last post by ELVIS
22 Jul 2007, 18:21
Cab Floor Condition

Last post by High Peaker « 22 Jul 2007, 15:56
Replies: 6
by Nickblue » 18 Jul 2007, 18:25

I have a 1989 Kameo that I bought from my 77 year old neighbour about 4 months ago. I thought that I might put some sound proofing material on the...

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Last post by High Peaker
22 Jul 2007, 15:56
fly/insect zappers at maplin's

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Jul 2007, 17:07
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by redstar » 12 Jul 2007, 17:24
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as it says really, £7.49 each, looks good
quality for the cash. will try the one i have
purchased and report back after the w/end.
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Last post by kevtherev
21 Jul 2007, 17:07
passenger TV

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Jul 2007, 17:00
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by kevtherev » 21 Jul 2007, 15:48

just fitted this....

just for those long journeys
when the big screens on for the children in the rear. I thought it would be better if the...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Jul 2007, 17:00
Tracking down water leak

Last post by Bowton Lad « 21 Jul 2007, 16:12
Replies: 5
by admwright » 10 Jul 2007, 14:52

We have recently bought an 89 T25 and found that it was damp around the water pump. I removed the pump, dried it out and refitted. All seemed good,...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
21 Jul 2007, 16:12
Rear seat belts

Last post by vic20 « 21 Jul 2007, 07:48
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by Sas » 17 Jul 2007, 12:53

When we bought our N reg T25 we thought it would be quite straightforward to arrange for rear seat belts to be fitted. We've been told, by a...

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Last post by vic20
21 Jul 2007, 07:48
Removing Westy fridge & using hob

Last post by DentedDevon « 19 Jul 2007, 20:32
Replies: 1
by edmundator » 19 Jul 2007, 20:03

I'm taking out the fridge as its a huge weight to carry around if I never use it, and I'll gain another cupboard.

If I leave the stop-cock on the...

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Last post by DentedDevon
19 Jul 2007, 20:32
JK hinges vs. Westy hinges

Last post by edmundator « 19 Jul 2007, 20:01

by edmundator » 19 Jul 2007, 20:01

They look very similar. Could I replace Westfalia bed hinges with JK ones, or will this not work? Has anyone ever looked at the two side-by-side?...

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Last post by edmundator
19 Jul 2007, 20:01
rock n roll bed plan hinges 3/4 dimensions and all that

Last post by sportz « 19 Jul 2007, 17:30
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by Rusty Red » 12 May 2007, 20:17

3/4can't find them any where. Could someone please email me or point me in the right direction........thankyou very much
laguod@blueyonder.co.uk

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Last post by sportz
19 Jul 2007, 17:30
Westy Window Seal

Last post by Mark S « 18 Jul 2007, 21:11
Replies: 6
by Mark S » 09 Jul 2007, 16:20

Does anybody know where to get a seal for the opening acrylic double-glazed window behind the sink on the Westy joker?

Thanks.

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Last post by Mark S
18 Jul 2007, 21:11
Newborn in the van

Last post by mush145 « 18 Jul 2007, 12:09
Replies: 8
by west E » 10 Jul 2007, 20:44

Just thinking about having are first holiday in the van with our 13 week old son. This has probably been covered many a time but what do people use...

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Last post by mush145
18 Jul 2007, 12:09
vinyl for lining cupboards etc

Last post by kathyshack « 18 Jul 2007, 08:51
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by edmundator » 17 Jul 2007, 20:04

I want some sticky-backed vinyl to cover the shelves etc in my cupboards. Does anyone know where you can get this sort of thing as I haven't a clue?...

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Last post by kathyshack
18 Jul 2007, 08:51
Lining carpet

Last post by jonno « 18 Jul 2007, 07:23
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by edmundator » 17 Jul 2007, 20:05

Any advice on a place to buy lining carpet for covering walls/door panels etc. would be most welcome.

Ideally somewhere near birmingham that I can...

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Last post by jonno
18 Jul 2007, 07:23
Northern Spain - route suggestions

Last post by syncron ice « 18 Jul 2007, 00:20
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by richard.w » 12 Jul 2007, 09:38
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I am toying with the idea of taking two weks off in Sep and touring the Basque region. The fares quoted on P&O and Brtianny Ferries are such that I...
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Last post by syncron ice
18 Jul 2007, 00:20
2 Nights in the lakes Camping 118 GBP,,,,

Last post by wee bugger « 16 Jul 2007, 17:27
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by Fritz » 09 Jul 2007, 22:23

For the last couple of years now we have made a day out of attending the Cumbria Steam Gathering (28-29 July) at Cark Airfield Flookburgh, South...

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Last post by wee bugger
16 Jul 2007, 17:27
Simple, cheap extra security

Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy « 16 Jul 2007, 16:55
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by Nickblue » 16 Jul 2007, 10:03

This is a simple DIY job. Requires five 'U' shaped bolts, a few links of sturdy chain and three quick release clips. All should be avilable from your...

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Last post by The Reverend Pimp Daddy
16 Jul 2007, 16:55
Rusty side seams on Autohomes

Last post by Bowton Lad « 16 Jul 2007, 10:30
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by Nickblue » 13 Jul 2007, 09:32

The model I wanted was an Autohomes Kameo which is a two berth with a high roof. Friends told me to be especially wary as the side seams on the...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
16 Jul 2007, 10:30
12v water pump - where do i get one from ?

Last post by ringo « 16 Jul 2007, 07:46
Replies: 7
by ringo » 15 Jul 2007, 20:39

I seem to be pretty useless at finding water parts for the van!

Anyway, does anyone know a supplier of 12v water pumps to get water from my fresh...

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Last post by ringo
16 Jul 2007, 07:46
Resprayer needed in Bristol.

Last post by ttcharlie « 15 Jul 2007, 10:00
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by delboy953 » 25 Jun 2007, 09:55

Do any of you nice people know of a quality resprayer in Bristol please?

(1987 Autosleeper 1.9 DG getting gassed in 2 weeks) :roll:

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Last post by ttcharlie
15 Jul 2007, 10:00
wiggly 'lazy T' fridge flue...

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 14 Jul 2007, 18:51
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by badams » 11 Jul 2007, 21:40

Hi - hope someone might be able to help... I've finally found a fridge (two-way electrolux 122 - i guess rm122f) with days to spare before we take...

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14 Jul 2007, 18:51

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