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  1. Could you build a retro camper out of this oldie?

    Anything is possible but why start with a van that has already had a lot of money spent making it into a food van, asking price 35k. There are other Hy vans on the same site. If I was looking for a project I fancy this old HY camper van: https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1604020
  2. SBMCC

    And me too. Surprised as without warning they just completely locked me out, would not let me renew my sub or view posts as a guest. Not something I miss.
  3. Webasto

    Before you take things apart are you sure that the heater is receiving a healthy supply of electricity, enough volts and amps to heat the glow plug. If the plug is not hot the diesel will not ignite. White vapour from the exhaust is unburnt diesel. If the battery powering the diesel heater is...
  4. Communication failures by the DVLA about what a campervan is leave people confused

    The Ombudsman criticised DVLA in October 2022 following complaints from self build van converters refused change of body type to Motor Caravan; https://www.ombudsman.org.uk/news-and-blog/news/dvlas-poor-communication-causes-confusion-campervan-owners I hope that DVLA will respond promptly but...
  5. Stays for Top Hung Locker Doors

    GTV Gas Struts arrived on Tuesday last week. They appear to be near identical to the Hafele struts that Toolstation sell with the exception that I was able to choose 50N struts from a wide range on ebay whereas Toolstation only stock 80N. Dimensions are approx: Overall Length = 270mm, Centres of...
  6. Stays for Top Hung Locker Doors

    Gas struts dispatched 12th Sept, estimated delivery 15th but none so far. Tracking says only dispatched so delayed by "Royal Mail industrial action"? Patience is a virtue .........
  7. What innovations did you design into your van?

    @Squiffy Thanks for your post #23, very clearly explained, I will have a look for plastic tile edging in B&Q or similar. No need for apology, if I were somewhere as nice I would not be logging in now 👍
  8. Stays for Top Hung Locker Doors

    Was expecting delivery today but received this message via ebay on the weekend: New message from: gabifurniturecomponents I'm sorry for my mistake and for the inconveniences. Currently I'm out of stock with 50N gas struts. I have issued full refund and requested to cancel the order. Kind...
  9. What innovations did you design into your van?

    @Squiffy From post #2 The other innovation I've used is tile edging to hide the edge of stretch carpet on doors etc. That sounds interesting: Any sort of tile edging? How is it fixed to the van body, glues or screws? Can the edging be bent to follow the curves of, for example, the corners of...
  10. Stays for Top Hung Locker Doors

    Thanks for further suggestions from @Pudsey Bear @Red Dwarf @DnK I did go to Leisure Lines aka Cak Tanks in Kenilworth who had the metal spring loaded type. No figures available for the force required to close them and no fitting instructions. I felt the springs were too strong...
  11. Stays for Top Hung Locker Doors

    Thanks both @mistericeman and @trevskoda . I like the look of the gas struts. I assume they work like gas struts on tailgates where the strut holds the door shut until it is raised part way after which the strut pushes the door further open. Unfortunately the vendor in your link has none for...
  12. Stays for Top Hung Locker Doors

    I have three high level lockers with top hung doors which need stays. The doors are 400mm high, smallest is 420mm wide, the longest 940mm wide and weigh 0.3 to 1.35kg respectively. Any nominations for stays worth buying or those to avoid? Thanks for...
  13. 'Chinese' Diesel Heater

    Interesting thread that I have enjoyed following. Nobody AFAIK has mentioned the 19 or so youtube videos by John McK 47 at: https://www.youtube.com/user/johnmck1147/videos I have watched all but 4 of them and believe he is the best source of information about these heaters. An old guy, like...
  14. Violating a Princess!

    hypo....caust, neat , maybe too subtle but I like it?
  15. George Clarke`s Amazing Spaces

    Well joy indeed that you had a suitable tool (12 point spanner?) and a dry place. with my luck I would have been stuck over a huge puddle with no tools that fitted. I have a tool box about 20" long and 9"x9" or thereabouts. Fill it with proper tools and I can just about pick it up! Difficult to...
  16. George Clarke`s Amazing Spaces

    Yep, did catch parts of Geo Clarkes Small Spaces. IIRC the coach was a Plaxton on an AEC chassis from the1970s? The body appeared very extensively corroded, frighteningly little left of it. Wish they had shown more of the structural state and repairs but just glossed over that. Looked good at...
  17. swb vivaro budget build

    Very impressed by what you have achieved, may we see more pics of the Bongo to Vivaro roof merge please as this is something I have wondered about. Take no notice of the “Wheel know it alls” I am sure you have made all the right checks. A wheel is a wheel, if it fits correctly and meets the...
  18. Apart from the sevel vans, are any vans wide enough for a full size bed past the ribs

    Trafic, Vivaro and Primastar are similar, the wall profile bends in and out. Tightest spot width ways (1570mm) is at the C pillar where the fixing for part of the rear seat belt mounting (minibus and crew cab versions) intrudes. I bent and hammered back as far as possible in my van but the C...
  19. Mercedes 518 base van

    Robin Guest has some history: https://www.cardealerreviews.co.uk/dealership/guests-cars-and-commercials-ltd-rugby-warwickshire-england
  20. Water containers.

    "However when away in the van we just carry 2 of the 4/5l supermarket bottled water.... " Pleasantly surprised by low price of bottled water in Aldi this summer.
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