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Interior refurb - insurance job?

Last post by jagsman « 02 Mar 2007, 20:00

by jagsman » 02 Mar 2007, 20:00

Hello all,

further to the evils visited upon us (see here) the insurers have said they may be able to help.

Now, question is, does anyone know of...

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Last post by jagsman
02 Mar 2007, 20:00
laminate flooring

Last post by lhd « 02 Mar 2007, 00:50
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by kathyshack » 10 Jan 2007, 11:28

managed to aquire some laminate flooring via freecycle, so gonna have a go at fitting it to the bus this weekend hopefully. never done this before,...

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Last post by lhd
02 Mar 2007, 00:50
Camping in France

Last post by Flibbertigibbet « 26 Feb 2007, 18:15
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by T'Onion » 24 Feb 2007, 11:12
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Ok we are off to France in the van of doom in the summer and it will be the first time i've taken the van across,
so the question is wadda things i...
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Last post by Flibbertigibbet
26 Feb 2007, 18:15
Great place for fridge spares

Last post by sevy « 26 Feb 2007, 01:10
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by sevy » 23 Feb 2007, 19:28

found a cracking site for fridge spares , ie camping fridges www.dometic.co.uk every one i spoke to said cant get bits for 20 yr old fridge , these...

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Last post by sevy
26 Feb 2007, 01:10
Devon roof woe

Last post by DiscoDave « 25 Feb 2007, 17:50
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by darius72 » 24 Feb 2007, 21:55

The roof on my Devon is rotten around the hinges, and the two rear have popped off. Does anyone know where i can take it in the West Mids for...

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Last post by DiscoDave
25 Feb 2007, 17:50
Respray needed

Last post by billymaya « 24 Feb 2007, 16:17
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by jont47 » 20 Feb 2007, 20:43

Hi anyone know of anywhwer to get a respray in somerset?
Regards
John

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Last post by billymaya
24 Feb 2007, 16:17
Gas safety?

Last post by T'Onion « 23 Feb 2007, 23:37
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by lhd » 23 Feb 2007, 16:06
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Would it be safe to remove the divide between the gas bottle and the electrics?

I know its not ideal but its not now either.
The left compartment...
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Last post by T'Onion
23 Feb 2007, 23:37
Will a Fiamma F35 awning fit on a T3 ?

Last post by kathyshack « 23 Feb 2007, 19:52
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by Stefvan » 22 Feb 2007, 18:26

They don't sell a specific bracket for the T3, I spoke to Fiamma who said not sure if it'll fit, you're better off with an F45
Has anyone got this...

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Last post by kathyshack
23 Feb 2007, 19:52
leatherette fabric

Last post by plymat « 23 Feb 2007, 17:03
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by kathyshack » 18 Feb 2007, 20:19

Thinking of using leatherette fabric for my new rock n roll bed. My mum is very handy with a sewing machine, so was going to get her to do it for me,...

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Last post by plymat
23 Feb 2007, 17:03
Hightop fixings

Last post by mark206000 « 22 Feb 2007, 16:58
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by mark206000 » 19 Feb 2007, 18:47

Hi :D

The screws holding the lid onto the van have rusted so much that the heads are falling off them and i'm just sure it's gonna fly off sometime...

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Last post by mark206000
22 Feb 2007, 16:58
To respray or not to respray, that is the question!

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Feb 2007, 16:39
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by SYNCROSPIDER » 19 Feb 2007, 17:03

Hi

We have just bought a syncro hi-top which we have fallen in love with! We are thinking of getting her repsrayed to a colour that is different...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Feb 2007, 16:39
Help required, fridge , trumatic e1800 problem.

Last post by sevy « 21 Feb 2007, 13:10
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by sevy » 20 Feb 2007, 20:47

Finall ripped the bloody van to bits today and fished out the fridge and trumatic propex heater as neither would work at dubfreez last week after a...

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Last post by sevy
21 Feb 2007, 13:10
Help! Shattered high top roof vent!

Last post by adambradford « 20 Feb 2007, 18:41
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by adambradford » 20 Feb 2007, 17:08

I have a camper with an EMC High Top and I've just shattered the transparent plastic roof vent.

It's about 40cmx40cm square and has Jensen, Los...

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Last post by adambradford
20 Feb 2007, 18:41
Winter in a Westfalia poptop

Last post by ZZ « 20 Feb 2007, 16:53
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by andyk » 04 Feb 2007, 20:35
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hi all

Thinking about a T25 Westfalia poptop - and wondering (like you do) what's it like camping in winter in one of those beauties, in particular...
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Last post by ZZ
20 Feb 2007, 16:53
what bed?

Last post by T'Onion « 16 Feb 2007, 15:24
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by Kool-Kamper » 16 Feb 2007, 12:06

hi
looking at getting full width bed.
who has what and what would you reccomend?

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Last post by T'Onion
16 Feb 2007, 15:24
Removing a westy fridge & eber help

Last post by ol bluey « 16 Feb 2007, 09:05
Replies: 4
by ol bluey » 08 Feb 2007, 17:54

anyone here done it?

took my bus today to have the fridge and eber serviced.....however they werent sure how to get the fridge out without...

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Last post by ol bluey
16 Feb 2007, 09:05
Fridge and cooker servicing

Last post by Dylan « 15 Feb 2007, 21:17
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by Dylan » 13 Feb 2007, 20:58

Does anyone know where (hopefully fairly local) I can get my fridge and cooker serviced? they haven't been used in about 2 years thought best to get...

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Last post by Dylan
15 Feb 2007, 21:17
Battery Charger

Last post by kevtherev « 15 Feb 2007, 20:44
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by Bobass » 13 Feb 2007, 12:23

I've tried to post this once, but failed. Apologies if it turns up twice.

I've got my hands on a 110aH leisure battery in good condition - 2yrs into...

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Last post by kevtherev
15 Feb 2007, 20:44
water bottles

Last post by Ian Hulley « 15 Feb 2007, 08:53
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by kathyshack » 12 Feb 2007, 16:21

water bottles an inline water pumps. what size bottles do you have? I'm after a small one, as i'm limitedon space and i wont be using it for drinking...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
15 Feb 2007, 08:53
Fridge Servicing?

Last post by Swampy « 14 Feb 2007, 21:35
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by Swampy » 29 Jan 2007, 23:41

Evening All,

I was wondering if anyone knew of a Camping Fridge Engineer/Servicer in the Kent (I'm in Dover) area?

When I finally get my 3-way...

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Last post by Swampy
14 Feb 2007, 21:35
putting a bed in a panel van - rock'n'roll or caravelle seat

Last post by sheffieldged « 13 Feb 2007, 20:45
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by sheffieldged » 12 Feb 2007, 01:09

I've got a T25 transporter van that I use for for mostly work but use it for the occasional weekend away.

I've tried getting by with putting a...

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Last post by sheffieldged
13 Feb 2007, 20:45
T25 Devon 1983 - Advice?

Last post by Tex Ritter « 12 Feb 2007, 16:51
Replies: 29
by CAT220 » 31 Jan 2007, 17:37
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Hello All,

First post! I'm looking at buying a T25 Devon, i'm new to the whole camper van scene so not sure on the exact spec is whether its water...
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Last post by Tex Ritter
12 Feb 2007, 16:51
First time buyer...

Last post by shepster « 12 Feb 2007, 09:41
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by Kim » 11 Feb 2007, 09:09

Thinking of buying a T25 for size &, hopefully, cheaper to maintain (might be a bit naive - you tell me!!) Wonder if you have any tips, advice, other...

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Last post by shepster
12 Feb 2007, 09:41
Camping bits n bobs....

Last post by DiscoDave « 11 Feb 2007, 09:03
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by toolsntat » 11 Feb 2007, 00:42

Might be useful (never used em).....

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Last post by DiscoDave
11 Feb 2007, 09:03
respray needed asap!!

Last post by dalmationman « 10 Feb 2007, 20:58
Replies: 3
by ROBS T25 » 08 Feb 2007, 06:39

need a paint shop asap in or around chester area anyone got any contacts or can recomend someone plz leave numbers and addresses if possible thanks...

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Last post by dalmationman
10 Feb 2007, 20:58
Interior Lights

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Feb 2007, 20:24
Replies: 19
by kathyshack » 05 Feb 2007, 20:01
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What lights do you have inside your van?
We're redoing ours up as i'm sure some of you know. I like the spot lights, but my roof is already lined...
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Last post by kevtherev
10 Feb 2007, 20:24
Gas Heater

Last post by jed the spread « 10 Feb 2007, 12:01
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by Popeye- Doyle » 10 Feb 2007, 11:07

I am looking for a heater that pops on the top of a butane/gas bottle. My Eber is not working properly at the mo and i just want something temporary....

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Last post by jed the spread
10 Feb 2007, 12:01
My new ride

Last post by lloyd « 09 Feb 2007, 22:22
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by Other-Power » 09 Feb 2007, 00:38

Hey all heres my new ride, my first t25 its a westy 1981 1600 diesel LHD lowered 60mm LLE wheels. double glazing.

Had it on the road...

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Last post by lloyd
09 Feb 2007, 22:22
How many plug sockets in your van?

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 08 Feb 2007, 23:26
Replies: 9
by kathyshack » 08 Feb 2007, 14:21

How many plug sockets do you have in your van?
I currently have 2 single plug sockets, but i'm thinking of replacing them with 2 double sockets. I...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
08 Feb 2007, 23:26
zig and leisure battery

Last post by Shootz « 08 Feb 2007, 16:15
Replies: 12
by hammy44 » 10 Jan 2007, 11:39

hi i have a zig system in my van and an ordinary battery for the ancilleries was thinking of putting a leisure battery in but have read that an...

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Last post by Shootz
08 Feb 2007, 16:15
Jobs I'm glad I started ...

Last post by lloyd « 08 Feb 2007, 08:34
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by rogbodge » 07 Feb 2007, 22:24

LIFE!

So troublesome & marvellous!

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Last post by lloyd
08 Feb 2007, 08:34
another question from me

Last post by rogbodge « 07 Feb 2007, 23:35
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by linnsound » 04 Feb 2007, 20:17

thanks for all the advice given before. The 1600TD Westy with 266k km had not had a new engine but only the heads replaced - not sure what that...

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Last post by rogbodge
07 Feb 2007, 23:35
Anybody know how to make it more quiet ?

Last post by rogbodge « 07 Feb 2007, 23:17
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by dalmationman » 05 Jan 2007, 22:20
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Engine noise isn't an issue, its at the back I think.

Wind noise is deafening at 70mph, any tips on how to make it be a little quieter would be...
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Last post by rogbodge
07 Feb 2007, 23:17
removable cupboards

Last post by rogbodge « 07 Feb 2007, 22:18
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by kathyshack » 15 Jan 2007, 18:46

who has got removable cupboards in their van and how do they attach safely without moving around when driving?
i've bought a devon cooker from a bay,...

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Last post by rogbodge
07 Feb 2007, 22:18
Using a panel van as a camper. Interior design ideas

Last post by Ivor Brownun « 07 Feb 2007, 22:18
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by justbuggin » 03 Feb 2007, 22:44

My panel van was originally bought with the idea of kitting it out with shelving so I could use it as a working van, storing all my building tools in...

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Last post by Ivor Brownun
07 Feb 2007, 22:18
Battery charger In Van

Last post by DiscoDave « 07 Feb 2007, 20:55
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by dalmationman » 05 Feb 2007, 21:32

For most people I guess the leisure battery is charged from a split charge relay system when you're travelling along.
OK if you Are travelling along...

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Last post by DiscoDave
07 Feb 2007, 20:55
Eberspacher cuts out after ten minutes

Last post by bigbluebus « 07 Feb 2007, 12:52
Replies: 10
by ringo » 05 Feb 2007, 13:38

Very annoying this. When in the french alps last week i desperately needed my eberspacher - however, it would only stay on for 10 minutes. If i did a...

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Last post by bigbluebus
07 Feb 2007, 12:52
Haunted Camper Vans

Last post by dalmationman « 05 Feb 2007, 20:33
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by dalmationman » 03 Feb 2007, 16:20

Well, a lot of them are 20 odd years old.
Many of them must have had some strange goings on in them over th years .
My van is not spooky at all, but...

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Last post by dalmationman
05 Feb 2007, 20:33
heater?

Last post by DiscoDave « 05 Feb 2007, 18:49
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by _wendy_ » 05 Feb 2007, 14:37

should our van have a heater? and if so where? its a 1987 T27 viking conversion

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Last post by DiscoDave
05 Feb 2007, 18:49
pics of our new camper :)

Last post by twiggy « 04 Feb 2007, 21:36
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by _wendy_ » 03 Feb 2007, 09:56

here u go torz, as requested :)

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Last post by twiggy
04 Feb 2007, 21:36
E D I T: Got our camper, insurance with RAC

Last post by T'Onion « 04 Feb 2007, 19:51
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by lloyd » 02 Feb 2007, 11:07
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We are picking up our first wedge tomorrow!

Thanks for all the great info I've gathered here on what to look for and where to buy!

Our present...
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Last post by T'Onion
04 Feb 2007, 19:51
Which camper would you choose??

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 04 Feb 2007, 18:59
Replies: 17
by Vanagonman » 28 Jan 2007, 19:17
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These are mine (69 & 82). Which one of these would you rather have??

Keep in mind the 69 is tax-exempt...
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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
04 Feb 2007, 18:59
Tardis

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 03 Feb 2007, 17:13
Replies: 4
by SplendiferousII » 31 Jan 2007, 11:57

I was in the back of my van last night looking for something and was simply astounded by the amount of stuff herself has stored away. Apart form the...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
03 Feb 2007, 17:13
seating

Last post by dalmationman « 02 Feb 2007, 22:45
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by ken » 02 Feb 2007, 22:25

i have an '81 westy high top joker and i wish to change the seats to more comfy ones....are there any seats out there (in breakers yards) that will...

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Last post by dalmationman
02 Feb 2007, 22:45
Worcester Area Westy's

Last post by madmyk « 02 Feb 2007, 21:14
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by Tee » 02 Feb 2007, 14:46

Having bought my 1984 Westy Joker in September last year I'm still not sure how everything works, fridge, cooker, heater, water, lecky hook-up...

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Last post by madmyk
02 Feb 2007, 21:14
too many choices!!!!

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 02 Feb 2007, 17:58
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by binhead » 31 Jan 2007, 13:14
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Hello all,

I'm new here so if my post is in the wrong place please forgive me :D

I'm in the market for a camper van, The bank gave me some mula...
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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
02 Feb 2007, 17:58
What generator

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 02 Feb 2007, 16:51
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by dalmationman » 26 Jan 2007, 16:17
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Ok it's probably been done before, but thinking of buying one.
Those 2 stroke 91db ones from Focus It All at £59, they any good ?
What's recommended...
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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
02 Feb 2007, 16:51
long haul trip

Last post by lloyd « 02 Feb 2007, 10:52
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by dalmationman » 01 Feb 2007, 16:26

Hi
It's been decided that we are going to Bulgaria this year in the van. :shock:
Ummm 21 year old van, loads of miles to travel.
Any suggestions on...

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Last post by lloyd
02 Feb 2007, 10:52
generators,best value.types ect.

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 30 Jan 2007, 13:54
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by S.OSHEA » 21 May 2006, 20:43
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Hi,i no nothing about generators,what would be best size/type/bargin?
only need one to run say t.v,poss a light,when camper parked up ideas/steve.o
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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
30 Jan 2007, 13:54
I am thinking about changing to a T2!! what do you think??

Last post by shepster « 30 Jan 2007, 12:26
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by Timmo » 24 Jun 2006, 21:16
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I am thinking about changing from a T25 to a T2?

I need some sence talking to me.

The T25's are better right?? :?
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30 Jan 2007, 12:26

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