Autosleeper thread

[dubdogs]

Paul

I only got my '89 last month, but it came with all the original manuals, including the Autosleeper manual / wiring diagram / heater manual, etc. I've got no means of getting them copied on to the 'puter, but if you pm me your address I'm happy to photocopy and post to ya. Just let me know which ones you want.

Oh, I also got the instructions for the original portaloo!

Cheers

[kevtherev]

Shame you haven't a scanner or maybe a friend has one?

[mm289]

Dubdogs has kindly said he will post to me next week. When i get them I will see if I can scan then maybe we could put up on Wiki?

Only prob is my scanner drops them out as TIFF format and I don't have Adobe to make a PDF so might need some help there.

Awesome forum BTW, really helpful - had a range of classics and this is the best organised forum I have used by far.

Credit to the admins & users

[kentishvanman]

Hi,
Also have a VHT model, first registered Dec 1987. I am 3rd owner. Vehicle is still in original colours (Pastel White/Rosso Robinia), will get round to rollering or respray one day.
I have got a complete history of the van ie. Ist reg documents, all MOT certs + records/receipts of all work done.
Current mileage is 85000. I have owned it since July 1999.
Mods etc. Fibre glass spoiler, converted to run on lpg (added Propex at same time), Omnistor awning, new oil cooler (auto box) new fridge and external vents. Have added insulation where possible. Various other bits replaced as required-- alternator/ignition switch/oil pressure switch/tappets...........
Have removed top bed and half boarded across (pics in garage) and use area for storage, can fit six crates up there.
Just about to wire in a Cetec battery charger and plan to add a waste tank when the concrete gets a bit warmer. Two adults (used to be two dogs as well ) have travelled from Skye to Cornwall and Wales to Norfolk. Try to use it most months of the year
Best thing we ever bought.
Don

[justicewhittle]

Now then heres what i really want to know what do people put in their mini roof rack at the back of the autosleeper high top? Any ideas!

[mm289]

Hey, thats now 3 Hitops in Kent - we could start a club

[justicewhittle]

Here's my high top

[kevtherev]

Now then heres what i really want to know what do people put in their mini roof rack at the back of the autosleeper high top? Any ideas!

25 litre Water carrier
levelling chocks
10 litre steel can for petrol
3 folding chairs
and a tent

[justicewhittle]

Bloody hell that is some serious packing I am very impressed, I misjudged how much room there is up there

[Bowton Lad]

Now then heres what i really want to know what do people put in their mini roof rack at the back of the autosleeper high top? Any ideas!

Water carrier
levelling chocks
10 litre steel can for petrol
3 folding chairs
and a tent

......... but where's the beer?

[kevtherev]

where it's safe of course

dear me bowt

[Bowton Lad]

where it's safe of course

dear me bowt

In t'fridge (or in t'belly).

Jed used to carry copius quantites of lager on top of his old van. It kept it cool while driving along.

[T25Convert]

Hi,

Just thought I'd add a couple of pics of ours:



I've got rid of the cak-brown stripe (it was peeling) and repainted the lower half in RAL2000 using the 80-90 roller technique. The top looks shabby now though so that's this summers project....

We've also had the front seats recovered - best money we've ever spent as they are now comfy and look pretty cool to:



Plans for this year also include re-carpeting the interior and putting some new flooring in.

Cheers,

Alex

[dubdogs]

Now then heres what i really want to know what do people put in their mini roof rack at the back of the autosleeper high top? Any ideas!

I was thinking of putting the mrs up there to get some peace n quiet, but then thought it might make the van a bit top heavy!

[dubdogs]

We've also had the front seats recovered - best money we've ever spent as they are now comfy and look pretty cool to:

Nice seats Alex. Where did you get them done? Would you mind saying if it was pricey?

Funds permitting we're looking to get something similar done, probably a bit darker for us though as the dogs attract dirt!