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Fridge query

Last post by Don-Tucker « 15 Jul 2006, 17:15
Replies: 11
by juzzietype25 » 26 Jun 2006, 12:31

Quick Q.

The fridge in my camper works fins when van is running but gas will not light when parked up. There is no sound of gas coming through...

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Last post by Don-Tucker
15 Jul 2006, 17:15
Toddlers, T25s and seatbelts????

Last post by chipster1 « 15 Jul 2006, 14:52
Replies: 9
by artymax » 10 Jul 2006, 07:22

Right, so at the moment I have myself and two toddlers ( well 3 and 4 year olds) to transport in my t25 and only two front seats to sit in! as far as...

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Last post by chipster1
15 Jul 2006, 14:52
Keys locked in van!

Last post by AlexInAVan « 14 Jul 2006, 17:34
Replies: 9
by vwstanley66 » 13 Jul 2006, 22:49

Stupid stupid, I've managed to lock both sets of keys in my van.
Am I likely to be able to open my 1989 van with other VW keys, if not which is the...

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Last post by AlexInAVan
14 Jul 2006, 17:34
My new camper - and it's old rust!!!

Last post by MrDenis « 13 Jul 2006, 12:29
Replies: 19
by MrDenis » 16 Jun 2006, 22:34
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Hi there - new around here - took delivery of my first camper yesterday - it's also my first manual car so everything's slightly big and scary - and...
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Last post by MrDenis
13 Jul 2006, 12:29
My camper 'The Pea' is just about ready to gooooo

Last post by Orangecat « 12 Jul 2006, 18:03
Replies: 11
by irishkeet » 03 Apr 2006, 19:02

Hi all

Had a great weekend working on The Pea (named after Birds Eye car ad), it was the weekend it all came together after weeks of working in the...

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Last post by Orangecat
12 Jul 2006, 18:03
Question for westy high top owners

Last post by Ade « 12 Jul 2006, 11:04
Replies: 7
by andyntyler » 11 Jul 2006, 08:03

Hi all, the holes either side of the van at the front of the upper bed, are these there to take some sort of safety bar so little ones cant fall...

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Last post by Ade
12 Jul 2006, 11:04
Any recommended reading for newbees?

Last post by Andyvandy « 11 Jul 2006, 23:00
Replies: 7
by moxy » 09 Jul 2006, 15:29

Hi, all, I've just bought a T25, and as I'm new to motor caravanning, is/are there any books/manuals that any of you would recommend to get me...

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Last post by Andyvandy
11 Jul 2006, 23:00
New interior

Last post by SteveH « 11 Jul 2006, 21:25
Replies: 11
by SteveH » 01 Jul 2006, 19:00

Picking up a Circular seating set from Bus Furniture next week anyone have one fitted in their van or pic's of a set fitted , looking for ideas...

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Last post by SteveH
11 Jul 2006, 21:25
Long walk to the toilets

Last post by ghost123uk « 11 Jul 2006, 09:07
Replies: 5
by Charlie40 » 09 Jul 2006, 19:44

Not me :shock:

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Last post by ghost123uk
11 Jul 2006, 09:07
T25/Devon cupboard latches

Last post by moxy « 11 Jul 2006, 00:07
Replies: 6
by moxy » 04 Jul 2006, 22:53

Hello, all, I recently purchased a T25 Devon and most of the cupboard latches are broken. Does anyone know where I can buy replacements, I think that...

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Last post by moxy
11 Jul 2006, 00:07
Ivor Bigun

Last post by Retro « 10 Jul 2006, 19:18
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by Charlie40 » 25 Jun 2006, 20:34

JK Hamburg 2 awning is massive.

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Last post by Retro
10 Jul 2006, 19:18
Who's been to Northumberland

Last post by ringo « 09 Jul 2006, 19:59
Replies: 9
by Mash » 21 Jun 2006, 20:56

wild camping?

Matt is bringing furry wuff down and I am driving up, all we need now is somewhere to meet.

Any suggestions?

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Last post by ringo
09 Jul 2006, 19:59
Woo-hoo my first Camper!!!

Last post by littlemissbugging « 09 Jul 2006, 18:43
Replies: 3
by artymax » 09 Jul 2006, 17:10

So after ... well only a few months really... of seriously lusting after a camper van and one trailer tent down the line i now have my own little...

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Last post by littlemissbugging
09 Jul 2006, 18:43
Cutain snap fastners tool

Last post by Hermen « 07 Jul 2006, 11:53

by Hermen » 07 Jul 2006, 11:53

Anyone adept at the use of a snap fasteners tool for attatching curtain poppers.

Seems to be a bit hit or miss

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Last post by Hermen
07 Jul 2006, 11:53
just a little poof under me fridge..ooooooheeeerrr missus

Last post by Tea 25 « 07 Jul 2006, 00:40
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by oldiguana » 05 Jul 2006, 15:54

eyup ducks,im having trouble getting me fridge going in me holdsworth,its been standing for 5 years or so,but ive held the button in on where i think...

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Last post by Tea 25
07 Jul 2006, 00:40
So I bought myself this van...

Last post by Popeye- Doyle « 06 Jul 2006, 21:20
Replies: 19
by mikey » 29 Jun 2006, 11:38
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...and so far am loving it. 1.9 petrol, 4 gear, 1986, 90k miles with excellent condition original beautiful brown interior apart from a couple of...
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Last post by Popeye- Doyle
06 Jul 2006, 21:20
Westy Underfloor LPG Tank

Last post by irishkeet « 06 Jul 2006, 09:20
Replies: 34
by T2Andy » 17 Feb 2006, 15:41
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Got the adaptor for filling the Westy LPG tank from Gasure.

Can anyone now run me through how to fill it, don't want to pull up on the forecourt of...
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Last post by irishkeet
06 Jul 2006, 09:20
Weird 3-way fridge

Last post by T2Andy « 04 Jul 2006, 15:17
Replies: 7
by sorebums » 02 Jul 2006, 22:50

Folks

I have a 3 way fridge in my LHD Westy.

I used the gas to chill the fridge on a campsite than used the buttons to swtich over to battery for...

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Last post by T2Andy
04 Jul 2006, 15:17
12 v fridge amps

Last post by matt « 02 Jul 2006, 19:36
Replies: 3
by matt » 02 Jul 2006, 16:20

What sort on amps do the olde 12v 2 way fridges draw ?????? :?:

got an old 5 amp 12 volt CB homebase , wondering if this will run da fridge on a...

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Last post by matt
02 Jul 2006, 19:36
Thinking of a T25 diesel as my daily Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Advice needed please

Last post by Charlie40 « 01 Jul 2006, 19:16
Replies: 20
by irishkeet » 21 Jun 2006, 13:28
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Hi all

Just wondering if I could get some advice..... My job is going at the end of the year and I can't really justify a car (VW Jetta) & a camper...
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Last post by Charlie40
01 Jul 2006, 19:16
Damn Bugs!!!

Last post by Louey « 01 Jul 2006, 09:34
Replies: 11
by Louey » 26 Jun 2006, 11:08

:twisted: little bustads :twisted:

I need some ideas to allow me to leave the sunroof open and not get an invasion of pesky flying buzzing things...

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Last post by Louey
01 Jul 2006, 09:34
Broken armrest on T25 Westy

Last post by Andyvandy « 29 Jun 2006, 16:43

by Andyvandy » 29 Jun 2006, 16:43

Hi,

THe armrest on my newly aquired T25 westy has snapped off!

The steel bar in the armrest has fractured across where the fixing pin locates.

It...

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Last post by Andyvandy
29 Jun 2006, 16:43
gas vents

Last post by scoobydrew « 29 Jun 2006, 15:57
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by mankymusic » 29 Jun 2006, 15:38

I've converted my caravelle (see pics)

and I'm now ccoking on gas. I've got the gas bottle in the cupboard underneath the cooker and I really...

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Last post by scoobydrew
29 Jun 2006, 15:57
LED Spot Lights

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Jun 2006, 19:23
Replies: 18
by Mash » 27 Mar 2006, 16:35
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Well, while we were away in Gromit to Crail at the weekend Matt got hit buy lighting, or not as the case may be. He wants to change the lights in the...
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Last post by kevtherev
25 Jun 2006, 19:23
NEW OWNER. WHAT HAVE I BOUGHT? ***rusty pictures added ***

Last post by woody1977 « 24 Jun 2006, 22:26
Replies: 30
by woody1977 » 03 May 2006, 13:29
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Hi guys i'm a new boy. after years of wanting a vw camper van i have finally bought one. it was a total shock because i only went out for shopping...
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Last post by woody1977
24 Jun 2006, 22:26
My first camper

Last post by pactdonkey « 23 Jun 2006, 22:31
Replies: 18
by pactdonkey » 13 Jun 2006, 10:51
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Brought this van couple months ago,it was a workmans van and was proper battered, added bits and bobs and built the interior for travelling around...
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Last post by pactdonkey
23 Jun 2006, 22:31
Anyone put their pop-top through a car wash ?

Last post by chipster1 « 23 Jun 2006, 20:40
Replies: 9
by ringo » 13 Jun 2006, 19:53

My wife would like to know.

She wouldn't be so interested if i wasn't always fishing/drinking and actually washed our awesome van!

I imagine the...

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Last post by chipster1
23 Jun 2006, 20:40
12v electrics

Last post by Shootz « 23 Jun 2006, 16:06
Replies: 9
by tootingblue » 24 May 2006, 20:30

How can I use various 12v gizmos that plug into the cigarette lighter without switching on the ignition??

There is a 12 volt plug socket (for...

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Last post by Shootz
23 Jun 2006, 16:06
Headlamp deflectors

Last post by lhd « 22 Jun 2006, 19:52
Replies: 9
by Trilobyte_simon » 14 Jun 2006, 11:33

Hi there,

I have just bought a LHD westy from Germany - where can i get headlamp deflectors for my camper please that work here in the UK?

Thanks,...

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Last post by lhd
22 Jun 2006, 19:52
ATTENTION WESTY OWNERS/ TOAST LOVERS

Last post by plurker « 22 Jun 2006, 16:31
Replies: 15
by torz » 20 Jun 2006, 08:21
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After an exhaustive search :wink: I have found the only item capable of creating that delicious smell of cooking toast in the morning...

Due to many...
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Last post by plurker
22 Jun 2006, 16:31
Viking roof plastic window question

Last post by Jack-the-Bug « 21 Jun 2006, 21:52
Replies: 4
by Jack-the-Bug » 04 Jun 2006, 14:10

Hi folks
If this has been asked before sorry, but the plastic windows are needing resticking or new ones stuck in etc. What is the best glue to stick...

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Last post by Jack-the-Bug
21 Jun 2006, 21:52
Cattle warning for rough campers (Settle)

Last post by Horza « 21 Jun 2006, 21:00
Replies: 12
by gilbo » 18 Jun 2006, 16:37

Okay so we get up to the hills on the east end of Settle and find a spot 'off road' enough to be out of everyone's way, and park up.

Area up...

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Last post by Horza
21 Jun 2006, 21:00
camping tips and tricks

Last post by Mash « 21 Jun 2006, 20:54
Replies: 29
by kevtherev » 15 Jun 2006, 19:15
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I have one.........

put a frozen 2lt bottle of water in the camper fridge for the journey to the holiday site saves on power and the beer is cool as...
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Last post by Mash
21 Jun 2006, 20:54
Cheep wind out awnings?

Last post by T'Onion « 21 Jun 2006, 08:51
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by Aberdeenbus » 21 Jun 2006, 08:12

Just a thought brought on by a visit to my local Costco where they have Wind out awnings for patios at £99, if you search EBay for Wind out awnings...

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Last post by T'Onion
21 Jun 2006, 08:51
how high is a van?

Last post by Horza « 20 Jun 2006, 19:47
Replies: 6
by iggi » 18 Jun 2006, 18:12

Anyone got a good technique for measuring the the height of your van?
Ferry bookings ask me for this and I've tended to just guess up till now.
The...

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Last post by Horza
20 Jun 2006, 19:47
Official VOSA/MOT statement on LHD headlights

Last post by Hacksawbob « 20 Jun 2006, 16:32
Replies: 2
by torz » 20 Jun 2006, 15:22

Extract from the Official UK MOT testers manual on the legality of LHD headlights.

Masks or converter kits
Right hand dip headlamps can be...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
20 Jun 2006, 16:32
Leisure Battery

Last post by Ivor Brownun « 19 Jun 2006, 20:47
Replies: 3
by stevenm » 19 Jun 2006, 17:26

I know this has been asked before and there is some info in the wiki.

But has anyone found a proper leisure battery that fits under the front...

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Last post by Ivor Brownun
19 Jun 2006, 20:47
Leaky High Top Repair

Last post by BullyFan « 19 Jun 2006, 17:06
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by BullyFan » 19 Jun 2006, 15:50

Recently we had our first trip in our new Autohomes Komet. On the first night we had the kind of rain Noah would have recognised. Needless to say...

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Last post by BullyFan
19 Jun 2006, 17:06
loads of T25 bits from bumpers to 2.1i engines for sale

Last post by Spannerrack « 18 Jun 2006, 18:37
Replies: 3
by mickey_vw » 11 Jun 2006, 19:24

hi, I have a lot of type 25 parts for sale and when I say a lot I mean a lot :shock: , from bumpers to 2.1i engines. So give me a call on...

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Last post by Spannerrack
18 Jun 2006, 18:37
Camper resto

Last post by dubsta « 18 Jun 2006, 12:44
Replies: 12
by dubsta » 15 Jun 2006, 14:02

Some pictures here www.dubsta.co.uk of my van undergoing resto, hopefully the paint will be on in the next week or so.. Will add more pictures soon....

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Last post by dubsta
18 Jun 2006, 12:44
electrolux fridge problems

Last post by t25heaven « 17 Jun 2006, 18:54
Replies: 4
by t25heaven » 17 Jun 2006, 18:02

hi all,

i'm getting my camper ready for my big trip down to newquay in august, trouble is my electolux fridge model rm 120 is playing up.

the bloke...

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Last post by t25heaven
17 Jun 2006, 18:54
Aircooled westy joker lpg leisure tank wanted

Last post by horizontal kipper « 15 Jun 2006, 20:48

by horizontal kipper » 15 Jun 2006, 20:48

The one that feeds the fridge & cooker cause ours is missing. anyone taking one to the bus stopover?

Thanks

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Last post by horizontal kipper
15 Jun 2006, 20:48
Hot Little Black Box - Westie

Last post by torz « 15 Jun 2006, 11:57
Replies: 34
by syncroand101 » 13 Jun 2006, 11:11
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Hi All,

On my westy is a little black fuse box which sits just behind the drivers seat (LHD as ever). I noticed the other day whilst driving it gets...
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Last post by torz
15 Jun 2006, 11:57
Argos campbed to Cab Hammock

Last post by leighinstoke « 13 Jun 2006, 22:09
Replies: 10
by OldYeller » 02 Jun 2006, 17:38

Has anyone managed to successfully metamorphose an Argos camp bed into a front cab hammock - as described in the WIKI???

Im not thick but - I...

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Last post by leighinstoke
13 Jun 2006, 22:09
Using Sat Nav with no cigarette lighter

Last post by herby « 13 Jun 2006, 14:39
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by herby » 13 Jun 2006, 14:18

(I bet this is meant to go in the 'Technical Q & A bit... ;))

OK, so - i really really want to install Sat Nav, but it *has* to be removable....

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Last post by herby
13 Jun 2006, 14:39
Spare parts for T25 (fresh water tank) - where do i go?

Last post by herby « 13 Jun 2006, 13:45
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by herby » 13 Jun 2006, 09:59

Sorry - not sure where I'm supposed to post this enquiry (forum's quite confusing!).

I need a new fresh water tank (the one that feeds the sink tap)...

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Last post by herby
13 Jun 2006, 13:45
gas person?

Last post by smokeyjon « 13 Jun 2006, 11:39
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by smokeyjon » 09 Jun 2006, 12:43

Anyone know of people that can repair gas stoves (preferably near bristol) or supply parts for caravan type gas cookers etc. Mine's got a...

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Last post by smokeyjon
13 Jun 2006, 11:39
Rock & roll bed

Last post by Don-Tucker « 12 Jun 2006, 06:52
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by Don-Tucker » 01 Jun 2006, 15:54
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I have read a lot of posts about these beds,what are they like and what avantage are they,any one got any drawings or pictures of them please.
Don
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Last post by Don-Tucker
12 Jun 2006, 06:52
How does the Westy gas level indicator work?

Last post by Motoberg « 11 Jun 2006, 21:22
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by cooky73 » 30 May 2006, 19:53

I have removed mine to clean it and when I put it back it was almost like a compass moving to a certain reading - is this correct?

Also, does anyone...

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Last post by Motoberg
11 Jun 2006, 21:22
Curtain track qu

Last post by trickydicky « 10 Jun 2006, 06:58
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by plurker » 30 May 2006, 11:36

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10 Jun 2006, 06:58

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