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Help! New owner!

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Hi all,
 Can anyone recommend a good auto electrician in the South East, ideally around Tunbridge Wells / Tonbridge / Kent?
 I’m looking for someone experienced with camper vans / older VWs, as I’ve recently bought a VW T25 camper and want someone to have a proper look over the leisure battery, charging setup and general camper electrics, with a view to making a few upgrades.
 Happy to travel a reasonable distance for someone who really knows their stuff.
 Any recommendations from personal experience would be much appreciated. 👍

Thanks!

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Axeman aka Neil is near Ashford, Kent and keeps a hand in. No idea of his workload, T3 work isn't his day job but worth an ask.
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The wiring is very simple on these machines.

If you have time and inclination get yourself a multimeter, crimps, wire brush, oertoleum jelly and learn to solder. and read the forum.

These vans need hand on owners or they become a money pit.

The looms are so old the lugs will just fall off in your hand if touched.
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