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Babies sleeping arrangements

Last post by piedpiper « 30 Jan 2007, 10:24
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by piedpiper » 12 Jan 2007, 20:07
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Hi all,

Looking for some bright ideas here - our 4 yr old sleeps perfectly in the top 'tent' bit of our Devon and the baby slept for a while in a...
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Last post by piedpiper
30 Jan 2007, 10:24
dalmationman

Last post by tezandkate1 « 30 Jan 2007, 08:09
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by tezandkate1 » 29 Jan 2007, 09:08

Hi
I read in one of your posts that you had fitted a set of saab seats, I have a set that I bought without measuring the rail width on the assumption...

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Last post by tezandkate1
30 Jan 2007, 08:09
jk awnings

Last post by Shootz « 29 Jan 2007, 20:40
Replies: 12
by komet » 18 Jan 2007, 23:20

I currently have a bluebird customs awning, but when the inner tent is used there is little space to move around/store things,its also quite dark as...

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Last post by Shootz
29 Jan 2007, 20:40
Jobs you wish you'd never started

Last post by ROBS T25 « 29 Jan 2007, 17:40
Replies: 10
by dalmationman » 25 Jan 2007, 21:40

This could be a bit of fun.
Most of us have done one.
To start :
Fitting a set of Saab seats to the van, couple of hours job.
2 days later and loads...

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Last post by ROBS T25
29 Jan 2007, 17:40
Replacing sleeping boards in a hi-top

Last post by lloyd « 28 Jan 2007, 11:17
Replies: 8
by bryan2411 » 22 Jan 2007, 11:01

Dear all,

I have got a t25 transporter hi-top converstion, but the upstairs sleeping area board is drooping a little. I would like to replace it...

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Last post by lloyd
28 Jan 2007, 11:17
Camper Help Please!!

Last post by Vanagonman « 28 Jan 2007, 00:49
Replies: 24
by Doc Evil » 22 Jan 2007, 20:38
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Hi guys, a little about me first, I'm a newbie to this whole thing, but the idea of being able to sleep in my motor has always fascinated me, and the...
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Last post by Vanagonman
28 Jan 2007, 00:49
What should I do with my Van???

Last post by Ivor Brownun « 27 Jan 2007, 22:22
Replies: 12
by Opium » 01 Jan 2007, 21:07

Here is the dilema, we bought Betty last April with a full years MOT to see if we could use a camper as our only vehicle. She needed work (panels,...

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Last post by Ivor Brownun
27 Jan 2007, 22:22
loaf of bread

Last post by HarryMann « 27 Jan 2007, 22:22
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by joebrown » 22 Jan 2007, 22:40
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in my own view of the various vehicles only crazy begonzi from the planet mad in the galaxy loony would consider such a move ,one of the great...
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Last post by HarryMann
27 Jan 2007, 22:22
Hello one and all...

Last post by fairwynds « 27 Jan 2007, 08:10
Replies: 13
by fairwynds » 22 Jan 2007, 23:54

Just dropped in to say Hi. Newbie to this site, so treat me gentle!
:D
Today, Ive bin mostly.....repairing my van!

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Last post by fairwynds
27 Jan 2007, 08:10
battery chargers

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 25 Jan 2007, 19:51
Replies: 19
by busbuddy » 20 Jan 2007, 17:48
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has anyone ever replaced one of these with anything available in the uk?
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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
25 Jan 2007, 19:51
trimfix spray adhesive

Last post by dalmationman « 24 Jan 2007, 20:30
Replies: 21
by mark206000 » 22 Jan 2007, 00:05
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Hi :P

I'm going to redo the lining of the camper as it's looking a bit tatty and is falling apart a bit.

Not sure what to use to stick it up with,...
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Last post by dalmationman
24 Jan 2007, 20:30
t25 lowering

Last post by HarryMann « 23 Jan 2007, 02:36
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by gussy1 » 17 Jan 2007, 13:26

Hi ive just bought an 81 moonraker and would like to lower it a bit anybody suggest a good kit also it needs new trailing arms for mot is this major...

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Last post by HarryMann
23 Jan 2007, 02:36
diy interiors

Last post by rogbodge « 23 Jan 2007, 00:15
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by Kool-Kamper » 15 Jan 2007, 18:10

hi all,
after months of planning to convert my bus to camper I have now worked out where I am going to put everything, but now need help on locating...

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Last post by rogbodge
23 Jan 2007, 00:15
Longterming

Last post by hankmarvin « 21 Jan 2007, 18:15
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by seakay » 13 Jan 2007, 15:13

Hi all, new member - great forum!

Am planning a few months around Europe about April time in my poptop club joker. Trouble is a friend who done the...

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Last post by hankmarvin
21 Jan 2007, 18:15
Steering wheel removal and fitting

Last post by PEET « 21 Jan 2007, 09:38
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by dalmationman » 16 Jan 2007, 19:59

Decided to put the steering wheel on straight today.
Easy !
Mark up a reference point on the cowling. Undid the nut, pulled off the wheel, popped it...

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Last post by PEET
21 Jan 2007, 09:38
Don't know where to locate my Eberspacher?

Last post by pouch « 19 Jan 2007, 20:31
Replies: 10
by pouch » 18 Jan 2007, 09:53

This is a last minute plea,

I am going to fit my eberspacher (B1L) today, but really cant decide where to put it, no-where seems obvious.

Under the...

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Last post by pouch
19 Jan 2007, 20:31
Birth Certificate

Last post by phredd « 19 Jan 2007, 08:47
Replies: 2
by phredd » 18 Jan 2007, 19:35

My bus wants a Birth Certificate.

The VW site is all in a funny language that I do not understand.
Can anyone help and translate for me.

Thanks...

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Last post by phredd
19 Jan 2007, 08:47
Help

Last post by stevillo « 18 Jan 2007, 11:22
Replies: 11
by stevillo » 03 Jan 2007, 13:28

:cry: Some vandals smashed all the windows in my 81 westfalia joker on xmas eve. I have had the 3 front (glass) ones replaced, but am having trouble...

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Last post by stevillo
18 Jan 2007, 11:22
Fridge vents

Last post by T'Onion « 15 Jan 2007, 22:14
Replies: 10
by shepster » 12 Jan 2007, 10:00

I am about to install a 3 way Electrolux (now called Dometic) fridge in my van, the question is i realise the need for the exhaust/flue to be fitted...

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Last post by T'Onion
15 Jan 2007, 22:14
Fire extinguishers

Last post by philippacman « 14 Jan 2007, 22:28
Replies: 16
by dalmationman » 06 Jan 2007, 18:22
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Hi
Does anybody think these are worthwile ?
And who has one ?

I have one and when I smelt a burning smell hacking down the motorway it was a great...
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Last post by philippacman
14 Jan 2007, 22:28
help please

Last post by Shootz « 14 Jan 2007, 17:28
Replies: 6
by ken » 10 Jan 2007, 23:04

can anyone remomend a leisure battery for my 1981 t25 westy,make,size and power ect. cheeeeers.

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Last post by Shootz
14 Jan 2007, 17:28
Fitting a Propex exhaust

Last post by Spannerrack « 14 Jan 2007, 12:31
Replies: 2
by cumbriankeith » 14 Jan 2007, 12:08

I'm about to do this and could do with knowing how hot the exhaust outlet pipe gets and therefore what level of heat insulation is needed to prevent...

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Last post by Spannerrack
14 Jan 2007, 12:31
exploding eberspacher

Last post by DiscoDave « 14 Jan 2007, 12:29
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by willreeve » 14 Jan 2007, 10:06

I have an old B2L petrol fuleled eber attached under the floor of my '82 westy. I took it apart and everything is in order, the air pumps all work,...

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Last post by DiscoDave
14 Jan 2007, 12:29
Reimo high top 'roof rack'

Last post by wee bugger « 13 Jan 2007, 21:26
Replies: 2
by amazingdave » 26 Dec 2006, 08:19

Hello all,

long time no Post.

I've got a nice shiny Reimo high top that has a Sort of roof rack bit at the back, unfortunately it has no tie down...

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Last post by wee bugger
13 Jan 2007, 21:26
t25 badges

Last post by adambradford « 13 Jan 2007, 18:19
Replies: 14
by j_robi » 09 Jan 2007, 10:16

hello. im on the look out for options on different badges for myrtle

what do people have:
'camping'
'bus'
'syncro'

what other badges are there?

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Last post by adambradford
13 Jan 2007, 18:19
curtains or thermo mat things? what should I do

Last post by blurb55 « 12 Jan 2007, 16:15
Replies: 27
by Kool-Kamper » 02 Jan 2007, 11:19
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hi all,
In my camper I have got curtains, but was thinking of using those JK mats for my new project.

Has anyone got any helpfull hints, I've never...
27 Replies

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Last post by blurb55
12 Jan 2007, 16:15
External fridge vent cover

Last post by T'Onion « 12 Jan 2007, 06:29
Replies: 3
by aarons56 » 11 Jan 2007, 20:55

I have an Autosleeper Trident 1990. There is a substantial draft from around the fridge, particularly this time of the year. I have no cover on the...

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Last post by T'Onion
12 Jan 2007, 06:29
plastic door steps / covers near slider?

Last post by cumbriankeith « 11 Jan 2007, 23:01
Replies: 6
by kathyshack » 11 Jan 2007, 12:09

do you have those plastic door steps near your slider? the one which cover THE carpet and make it look neat.
not sure if they're a standard thing or...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
11 Jan 2007, 23:01
Sliding Door Kaput

Last post by thenaylortribe « 11 Jan 2007, 07:09
Replies: 3
by dalmationman » 04 Jan 2007, 20:03

Hi All
II'm new here, run a 1985 Karisma hitop.
Had a great new year camping in it, but at 11.30 PM the slding door fell off !
Got it back on before...

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Last post by thenaylortribe
11 Jan 2007, 07:09
Getting the lid on the cooker and sink to stay up

Last post by Bluebell « 10 Jan 2007, 20:48
Replies: 2
by Bluebell » 10 Jan 2007, 20:18

Bluebell is (we think) a Leisuredrive conversion. The lids on the cooker and sink are a bit tired and we want to fit a new worktop. Any ideas for...

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Last post by Bluebell
10 Jan 2007, 20:48
Just got a water cooled T25 and have a question or two...

Last post by pete warne « 10 Jan 2007, 10:16
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by pete warne » 09 Jan 2007, 19:34

hi all. just got our 1st water cooled t25, a 2lt on an f plate, 1988 +/-.
my questions are, is it normal for the temp needle to not move? ours stays...

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Last post by pete warne
10 Jan 2007, 10:16
VW Newbie from up in Geordieland

Last post by komet « 08 Jan 2007, 23:11
Replies: 23
by Nicola&Tony » 19 Nov 2006, 18:13
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Hi, we've just bought our first campervan last month. After much research we decided a T25 hi-top was the van for us!! Our new family member is...
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Last post by komet
08 Jan 2007, 23:11
Eberspacher Problem after fitting new plug

Last post by Ian Hulley « 08 Jan 2007, 23:09
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by Ian_Fearn » 08 Jan 2007, 17:25

Been having trouble with the Eberspacher in my westy, its a petrol model.

First i fitted a new fuel pump which now works and now i've fitted a new...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
08 Jan 2007, 23:09
Lookin into buying my first T25

Last post by DiscoDave « 08 Jan 2007, 17:23
Replies: 30
by hankmarvin » 12 Dec 2006, 13:54
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Hi, im Mark

Im looking into buying a T25 high-top with a 1.6td. i hav looked around lots of places online selling them and its hard to find what i...
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Last post by DiscoDave
08 Jan 2007, 17:23
bodywork - Midlands area

Last post by jed the spread « 07 Jan 2007, 17:27
Replies: 13
by Pen » 05 Jan 2007, 19:14

Hi all
I have an Autosleeper Trident 1989 that I recently bought. It's fairly rusty and needs quite a bit of bodywork that I cannot do myself. Can...

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Last post by jed the spread
07 Jan 2007, 17:27
rock n roll bed plans

Last post by jeepster « 07 Jan 2007, 14:17
Replies: 19
by kathyshack » 07 Nov 2006, 11:40
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has anyone got plans for making a rock n roll bed with jk hinges? I know in the past i have heard people have dimensions etc etc. would be great if...
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Last post by jeepster
07 Jan 2007, 14:17
high top or not? Who likes them and who doesn't?

Last post by busbuddy « 05 Jan 2007, 21:54
Replies: 81
by lubylulu » 04 May 2006, 12:59
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Hi there

I am now thinking about getting a high top roof on my T25 rather than struggling on with my very tired and knackered pop top.

I have...
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Last post by busbuddy
05 Jan 2007, 21:54
Making standard gas bottles refillable??

Last post by DiscoDave « 05 Jan 2007, 20:30
Replies: 19
by cumbriankeith » 04 Jan 2007, 10:13
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Anyone have any experience or knowledge of this gizmo just spotted on fleabay?

It sounds like a good idea to reduce the cost of gas used for...
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Last post by DiscoDave
05 Jan 2007, 20:30
Smoking!!

Last post by nowra65 « 05 Jan 2007, 04:59

by nowra65 » 05 Jan 2007, 04:59

Hi all, took Beryl on her first long range voyage to |somerseyt and back over Christmas with no probs except a blown rear bulb and a knackered...

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Last post by nowra65
05 Jan 2007, 04:59
Sleeping Arrangements

Last post by Ian Hulley « 04 Jan 2007, 20:16
Replies: 17
by owlets » 02 Jan 2007, 15:21
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With the new year upon us, thoughts now turn to the camping trips of this year and with the addition of Owlets Minor I need to think about where she...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
04 Jan 2007, 20:16
Electric hook ups?

Last post by jed the spread « 04 Jan 2007, 16:56
Replies: 13
by wee bugger » 01 Jan 2007, 23:00

Want to put in a hook up to my va and looking around it seems that all I really need is

One of these

one of these on the side of the van

a...

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Last post by jed the spread
04 Jan 2007, 16:56
rear tyre for t25

Last post by ringo « 03 Jan 2007, 13:07
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by acerimmer5 » 05 Oct 2006, 19:50

hi wonder if anyone can advise
which is the best rear tyre for a vw t25
bit concerned about the weight on the wheels
any help appreciated - john...

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Last post by ringo
03 Jan 2007, 13:07
Insurance for a Westy

Last post by ol bluey « 02 Jan 2007, 15:21
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by Dave W » 16 Dec 2006, 22:38

My insurance is due for renewel at the end of the month :( :( just what I need after christmas and new year!!!!!. I have a 1990 westy atlantic high...

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Last post by ol bluey
02 Jan 2007, 15:21
Westfalia Gas tank?

Last post by Other-Power « 31 Dec 2006, 19:13
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by Other-Power » 31 Dec 2006, 18:53

Hey,

How many litres of gas can they hold? Silver ones slung underneath. Do I need any adapters to use it in this county?

Regards Jonathan

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Last post by Other-Power
31 Dec 2006, 19:13
Genny`s at B&Q Ã‚Â£33 INC VAT

Last post by madmyk « 30 Dec 2006, 21:30
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by toolsntat » 27 Dec 2006, 01:34

Performance Power brand 780w
Don`t know how good they are but had one just in case!!!!

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Last post by madmyk
30 Dec 2006, 21:30
The LOWEST High Top

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Dec 2006, 19:20
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by Ian_Fearn » 29 Dec 2006, 09:58

Whats the lowest, most streamlined Hi-Top you can get?

Have seen a gorgeous Syncro thats crying out for a camper conversion.

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Dec 2006, 19:20
pop top canvas

Last post by blurb55 « 29 Dec 2006, 20:08
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by leroy99 » 20 Dec 2006, 22:37

im looking at stiching up a new canvas for my pop top. problem is im struggling to find any decent suppliers/shops. does any one know of any material...

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Last post by blurb55
29 Dec 2006, 20:08
Useful camper fittings site

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 25 Dec 2006, 15:46

by Westy.Club.Joker » 25 Dec 2006, 15:46

Check out this firms website for your camper conversion needs :) spotted the link from that wheeler dealers program on Discovery, where that useless...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
25 Dec 2006, 15:46
My first question - it's a hot one

Last post by smnbyt « 24 Dec 2006, 13:22
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by Bobass » 23 Nov 2006, 11:06
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Morning all.

This is my first post (2nd attempt - forgot to add a subject last time).

I've been on here for a few months, under another rubbish...
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Last post by smnbyt
24 Dec 2006, 13:22
Gas bottles

Last post by Swampy « 23 Dec 2006, 12:45
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by maximus » 22 Dec 2006, 21:43

My westy does not have underslung tank so it has a gas bottle under the sink for cooking the old German one was 5kg just got a replacement propane...

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23 Dec 2006, 12:45

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