My possible 1st purchase, need advice, PRONTO....please ....

Post by **weejoe** » 07 Jul 2006, 01:18

Hi folks hope you can help this complete newb with a camper quiery.

I'm just after a bit quick advice before I view a van today.

I'm about to go look at my 1st possible campervan.

I know hee-haw about them other than what I've read.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... %3AIT&rd=1

My mate reckons the "Devon" conversion is one of the best, I've spoken to the guy and he says it doesn't have a 240V campsite hook-up

Should It ?

If it should then is this van something other than a Devon conversion ?

If the van is to my liking then ya'll be seeing a lot more dumb questions from me on here very soon

apologies if this is a bit upfront for my 1st post, I'll introduce myself later

I'm hoping by the time I get up out my bed from the nightshift that one of you good lads or lassies might have answered my question.

Cheers

Joe

Post by **matt** » 07 Jul 2006, 05:25

You can fit a hook up for around £50 to £70 in bits

http://www.towsure.com/product.asp?p=532

Its a devon moonraker, My fav Conversion, but Im kinda Bia-assed

Try http://194.242.159.246/brickyard/info/buy.htm as a buters guide.........But remember its a 23year old bus

Good Luck !!!!, you could get a Bargain !!!!!!!!!!!!

Post by **crazydiamond** » 07 Jul 2006, 08:23

Yep it looks like a proper Devon Moonraker but I dont remember a green version? Inside is same as mine and roof looks correct, 240v was not fitted, but dead easy to add, but you dont always need it and it costs more to camp with lecky hook-up.

As Matt says the best pop-up made, but again i'm biased had mine for ten years now.

Post by **Flibbertigibbet** » 07 Jul 2006, 12:23

I have the original moonraker book and for colours it says Brillaint Orange/Ivory
Agate brown/ Ivory .......whcih mine is
Aswan Brown/samos Beige or Bamboo Yellow and Ivory

Also when they were new the followign were optional extras
Electrolux RM122 (12 volt /gas ) refriderator. Porta Potti..Childs safety seat. Fire extingusisher side step and cab hammock bunk

Post by **jed the spread** » 07 Jul 2006, 12:28

Flibbertigibbet wrote:I have the original moonraker book and for colours it says Brillaint Orange/Ivory
Agate brown/ Ivory .......whcih mine is
Aswan Brown/samos Beige or Bamboo Yellow and Ivory

Also when they were new the followign were optional extras
Electrolux RM122 (12 volt /gas ) refriderator. Porta Potti..Childs safety seat. Fire extingusisher side step and cab hammock bunk

nerd

jed

Post by **Flibbertigibbet** » 07 Jul 2006, 13:28

Watch it Jed......

Post by **kevtherev** » 07 Jul 2006, 13:49

Flibbertigibbet wrote:I have the original moonraker book and for colours it says Brillaint Orange/Ivory
Agate brown/ Ivory .......whcih mine is
Aswan Brown/samos Beige or Bamboo Yellow and Ivory

Also when they were new the followign were optional extras
Electrolux RM122 (12 volt /gas ) refriderator. Porta Potti..Childs safety seat. Fire extingusisher side step and cab hammock bunk

Anorak...............

Post by **littlemissbugging** » 07 Jul 2006, 15:50

Sooooo you seen it yet? I want the goss

Maria
-x-

Post by **Flibbertigibbet** » 07 Jul 2006, 17:09

kevtherev wrote:
Flibbertigibbet wrote:I have the original moonraker book and for colours it says Brillaint Orange/Ivory
Agate brown/ Ivory .......whcih mine is
Aswan Brown/samos Beige or Bamboo Yellow and Ivory

Also when they were new the followign were optional extras
Electrolux RM122 (12 volt /gas ) refriderator. Porta Potti..Childs safety seat. Fire extingusisher side step and cab hammock bunk

Anorak...............

Bring on the name calling

I like beign a nerdy anorak

Post by **weejoe** » 07 Jul 2006, 19:28

He's mine, all mine

It's deffo a Devon but sprayed frog green at some point, decent paint job though.

His name shall be Kermit

Problems so far

Need two new lock barrels, one for tailgate and one for drivers door, some bugger has tried to nick him at some point and fooked the drivers lock.

He's had his tailgate replaced at some point and I'm without a key

Worst till last

He has a hole in his fuel tank about 3/4 of the way up, how do I know ?

Cause I gave him a full tank of petrol as a welcome to the family

Had to empty him down to half a tank to stop the drip

This is something I need looked at before I take him on his 1st trip to Skye and the outer hebrides.

So whadda ya'll reckon ?

New tank required or might it be patchable ?

Thanks for the help so far folks

I think your gonna see me around this neck of the woods for a while

Post by **weejoe** » 07 Jul 2006, 19:30

Forgot to mention

I got him for IMO a bargain £2200

Tarra the noo

Post by **matt** » 07 Jul 2006, 19:33

bargain....

Right, Fuel tank........
There's 2 overflow tanks under the wheel arches at the front, Every 2wd van I've had overflows here when full to the brim, the rubbers perish......just put 3/4 in and you'll be fine

Post by **littlemissbugging** » 07 Jul 2006, 20:09

Woo hoo...welcome to the world of T25's Weejoe

Congrats on what sounds like a real bargain....hope you have many happy times together lol.

Now get posting some pics for us

Maria
-x-

Post by **Bowton Lad** » 08 Jul 2006, 12:17

weejoe wrote:Forgot to mention

I got him for IMO a bargain £2200

Tarra the noo

Hi weejoe, From your posts it appears you have got a good van at a very reasonable price.
Something strange is going on though as the auction for your van has just finished at 13.01.50 BST 8/7/06! Someone using the name:- garden-lighting-co placed a winning bid of £2,750.00 on the vehicle.
It would appear that the seller sold you the van before the auction ended
but never actually cancelled the auction. The winning bidder won't be too
happy when he finds out he hasn't actually won anything!

Post by **Hacksawbob** » 08 Jul 2006, 18:36

Aye get under there with a torch and find out where the leak is comming from, just as a precaution turn on the torch away from the leak so as to not ignite your new family member. if its the tank needs replacing your nearest second hand supplier would be syncronutz in shotts, or maybe spannerack in greenock, its a faff but just about a novice's job
http://www.club80-90.co.uk/wiki/index.p ... nk_removal