The Campervan Thread

[derrick]

 

[Drago]

You going for a diesel night heater Derrick?

 

[derrick]

You going for a diesel night heater Derrick?

May fit one in the winter. I have a portable one in my man cave. Could be used in emergency. But don't think we will go anywhere to cold.

 

[derrick]

Put another window in this afternoon. Now having a cold beer 🍻.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

I looked at some big ones (paging @Fnaar !!!) from the likes of Hymer etc, about the same price as my VW T6.1. Problem is theyre great on holday, and thats it. Totally useless to nip to the shops, to take the dogs out for the day, or even to press into service in an emergency should the family car face problems. I can't morally or financially justify something that expensive that isn't earning its keep.

Funnily enough your missus said that to me, but I got the distinct impression she might have been referencing her husband 🤭

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

I've seen loads of the 'brick' stickers, but my 'brick' is fast.... might need a 'fast brick' sticker... or 'fast washing machine 2000 spin' LOL
It actually catches a load of folk out. Was getting 'bullied' last year by a lad in a Passat on the M56 near Runcorn, but I couldn't go faster as cars were in front. He went to undertake at the moment the traffic moved, so I pressed to go 'pedal' and left him for dust.

There is, or was, a company in Wakefield that fitted RS4/RS6 mechanicals into T5s..

It's these guys

830BHP...........

Worth watching for Ben 'Stig' Collins in it on the Top Gear Dunsfold track!


View: https://youtu.be/kbARlsQdKeI?si=aFamCwUFyTm7XJHT

 

[spen666]

Our camper was a bit small. sp i now have a new project, bought a high top vivaro to convert, will be taking a bit more time with this one, Have ordered glass for windows, insulation and a few other bits. has full standing headroom.

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Ignorant Question

Is there difficulty in getting insurance for a converted van such as this, after you have done a self conversion?

 

[Drago]

Not really. There are plenty of specialist firms happy to doso, although having one from a known converter, particularly one with with NCC and IVA approval, simplifies the quote process as they can just pull your model from their drop down menu.

There are even firms wholl offer specialist cover during the time a van is transitioning.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

 

[Drago]

The black moulded and unpainted fibreglass roof of my camper has oxidised and is starting to turn a bit milky.

On the one hand, not a big deal. It has zero effect on function and no one can see it.

On the other, im a perfectionist and everything has to be just so else im get fidgety.

So I've made gap jn my diary for tomorrow to get the steps out and clamber up there with the machine polisher.

 

[fossyant]

The black moulded and unpainted fibreglass roof of my camper has oxidised and is starting to turn a bit milky.

On the one hand, not a big deal. It has zero effect on function and no one can see it.

On the other, im a perfectionist and everything has to be just so else im get fidgety.

So I've made gap jn my diary for tomorrow to get the steps out and clamber up there with the machine polisher.

Are you going to be able to get the oxidisation out ? Wonder if it's a warranty thing ?

 

[Drago]

I've had the bus for 2 years now, so any any warranty has long gone.

Im hopeful. A fellow on the T6 club had a similar problem and the polisher resolved it. Ill follow it up with a good dose of Concept Vista to protect it.

In the event it doesn't work ill either mask it and spray it satin black, or have it wrapped, but im fairly confident that an hour with a suitable hammer will resolve it.

 

[fossyant]

How did the machine polish go @Drago ?

 

[Drago]

Didnt do it. Went for a runxlast night, my first in over 2 years, im very achy and wobbly today! Ill try again when im recovered.

 

[derrick]

Ignorant Question

Is there difficulty in getting insurance for a converted van such as this, after you have done a self conversion?

Just swapped it over from van to camper.Admiral ins company. No extra charge.