VW Newbie from up in Geordieland

[Nicola&Tony]

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 called Rupert (a name that we inherited from the previous owners), and we bought him on ebay! Everyone thought we were crazy to buy a van that we hadn't seen but as of yet we haven't regretted it. What was intended to be a hobby is fastly becoming a full on addiction. It could escalate out of control, if only the finances could keep up with the spending. Just wondering if there are any other members from the North East of England out there? And if so, are there any meets in the area?

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[HarryMann]

Just wondering if there are any other members from the North East of England out there? And if so, are there any meets in the area?

I'm sure there are... just give it a while for them to see your post

And welcome to the club

[kevtherev]

What was intended to be a hobby is fastly becoming a full on addiction. It could escalate out of control, if only the finances could keep up with the spending.

That's how it started for me....I'm in rehab now

It'll all end in tears

welcome indeed...this is the best website for your addiction

[maximus]

Ive gone round the bend since I bought me van

[bennwedge]

its become an obsession for me, ive already spent far more on it than the vans actually worth and plan to spend 3thousand more on it in the next couple of months . some would say its a total waste of money others would say im nuts, but who cares certainly not me, iloveit

[Dubstar]

I think I've spent nearly £3000 grand in petrol since I bought mine in August! And I'm going back to Germany next week to pick up another for a friend. Can't wait.

[luckopig]

£3000 grand!! I'd check for leaks

[bennwedge]

i will go through 60 pound a week on fuel and that does about 300- 400 miles depending on how i drive it . in very sad that its off the road at the moment i love driving it.

[Dubstar]

£3000 grand!! I'd check for leaks

I have a major leak-the engine and the autobox in combination with the need for speed. Well, 30mph at least!!!

[jed the spread]

i will go through 60 pound a week on fuel and that does about 300- 400 miles depending on how i drive it . in very sad that its off the road at the moment i love driving it.

you need to get it gassed ben mine does that for half as much

jed

[bennwedge]

its on the list, along with a respray, getting it lowered, alloys , interior finishings etc, when does it ever stop.

[geordie skydiver]

Hello and welcome.

I'm from Newcastle, but I work down in N Yorks, you might of seen my 1980 Westy around, except I've laid her up for the winter, as I'm off to Afghanistan for 3 months!

When I get back, she's gonna have a bit of work, and then be for sale, to help fund my Scooby power syncro.... (that I haven't even sourced yet.. .)

I'm sure there's another lad (Clash460?) who's from Durham I think.

Have fun with the van!!

[DiscoDave]

now then and welcome! i'm from harrogate! that's nearly the north east!! my gay bro is at uni in newcastle too!

[winker]

Hello!!!!!! There's a few up here. I work in Newcastle/live in Stanley, bought my first bus over summer, both it and I have been off the road mostly since though. There's a local club: http://www.angelvw.co.uk/ which is mainly for Aircooled VWs, though there are some T25 owners there, they have regular meets (not that I've 'met' with any of them myself - maybe next year!)

[leroy99]

im in cleveland, i rescued my t25 from going to the scrappers, its currently causing many head aches and dents to my wallet. stripped the whole thing down and am currently getting stressed out doing the paint work, hopefully on the road for mid summer