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Title: Ex-Random Jord's Vanagon Camper - Now living in Hell
Post by: RandomJord on 10 August 2009, 18:12
So yeah, had some monies burning a hole in my pocket last week. thought id buy a camper! had a good look round on vzi, club 80-90 an the brickyard couldnt find anything decent in my budget, but then as i was archiving emails i came across one from the seller of this van, i initially emailed him about a month ago about this van on behalf of my mum. in the end she bottled it cos its LHD. so i rememberd it was in good nick an good price so i emailed him asking if by any chance was it still available....got a phone call an lo it was! done a deal an as the owner was on a stag do in oxford, he drove it up on friday for me (saved me a journey to penzance!).

so sort of a bling buy but i mustve spent an hour on the phone to the seller, and also a half hour chat with the mechanic whos looked after it for the last 12 years!

When it arrived i nearly sh!t with joy, its great. Cool colours cool North american market spec, damn groovy.

Only bugger is on my drive around on saturday, drove down to guys.....fine.....me an guy drove over to nicks.....smoke! when we got to horneys it was not greeted with smiles and whoops of joy, more looks of concern and an 'is it on fire?' from nick!

Investigation by those that know concluded it had indeed sprung an oil leak but it was not on fire!

so drove home slooowly and ditched it, took it to a garage today (Sterling Automotive, Newbury very good for aircooled and early watercooled) an just had a call saying they think theyve sorted it, will leave it there tonight to make sure its not leaked overninght. then il go get it.

but you want to see pics dont you?


Spec

1984 B reg Volkswagen Vanagon Camper conversion
2.1 Auto
LHD
Blue/Dark Blue
136,000 miles
Imported from canada in 1989 and has lived in Cornwall ever since
Wider bed
Bigger fridge

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/randomjord/DSCF0889.jpg)
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/randomjord/DSCF0893.jpg)
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/randomjord/DSCF0898.jpg)
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/randomjord/DSCF0896.jpg)
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/randomjord/DSCF0897.jpg)
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/randomjord/DSCF0907.jpg)

These are sellers pics so il do my own when i have it back, cleaned and im home!

Also as a side, i might hire this out at a low rate to peeps on this forum if anyones interested? pm me


Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 10 August 2009, 18:13
oh it also has a chrome bumper on the back now too!
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Guy on 10 August 2009, 18:36
tis smooth! i likes it when it isn't smoking and leaking more than a bad woman!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: monzablue16v on 10 August 2009, 19:04
Looks like a good mission mobile :) what engine is it? 1.9 petrol? and has it got the funny gruncheon gearbox on it, the most useless gear in the world until it snows!
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Guy on 10 August 2009, 19:10
Quote from: monzablue16v on 10 August 2009, 19:04
Looks like a good mission mobile :) what engine is it? 1.9 petrol? and has it got the funny gruncheon gearbox on it, the most useless gear in the world until it snows!

2.1 unleaded petrol
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Horney on 10 August 2009, 19:16
Glad it sound slike you got the leak sorted bud, other than that little issue it's awesome!

nick
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Matty-MK3 on 10 August 2009, 19:29
Awesome car,

but oh my god I think (by reading your other progress threads) that as soon as you touch a vehicle it goes wrong.  :shocked: :laugh:
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: monzablue16v on 10 August 2009, 19:31
Quote from: Guy on 10 August 2009, 19:10
Quote from: monzablue16v on 10 August 2009, 19:04
Looks like a good mission mobile :) what engine is it? 1.9 petrol? and has it got the funny gruncheon gearbox on it, the most useless gear in the world until it snows!

2.1 unleaded petrol

Good engines those pretty nippy as well for the size it has to haul around. Keep an eye on the coolant expansion tank though :)
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Wayne on 10 August 2009, 20:01
Looks ok and very different.
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Jay on 10 August 2009, 20:58
I like  :cool:

My Aunt & Uncle had a Kombi late 80's/early 90's in that same light blue, it was the best car around because there was so much space to f@ck about in the back  :grin:
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: JC on 10 August 2009, 21:20
its like your name - RANDOM  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 10 August 2009, 21:28
You know it! Wheels are first thing to sort out. then lower..... then use it!

I just thought it had much more going for it then the usual brit conversion sh!t, Holdsworths, Autosleepers and the like

My Great uncle approved, he had a split, 3 bays, 1 holdsworth t25, 1 t25 cheater, and t4 coachbuilt (which he apparently still has stored after only using it for a year!) so yeah, im happy!
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: JC on 10 August 2009, 21:32
have to come have a view,  but not at yours on the speed bumped road from hell  :grin:
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Horney on 10 August 2009, 21:32
Quote from: RandomJord on 10 August 2009, 21:28
You know it! Wheels are first thing to sort out. then lower..... then use it!

I just thought it had much more going for it then the usual brit conversion sh!t, Holdsworths, Autosleepers and the like

My Great uncle approved, he had a split, 3 bays, 1 holdsworth t25, 1 t25 cheater, and t4 coachbuilt (which he apparently still has stored after only using it for a year!) so yeah, im happy!

Family tradition ain't it Jord?

nick
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Guy on 10 August 2009, 22:00
Quote from: RandomJord on 10 August 2009, 21:28
You know it! Wheels are first thing to sort out. then lower..... then use it!

I just thought it had much more going for it then the usual brit conversion sh!t, Holdsworths, Autosleepers and the like

My Great uncle approved, he had a split, 3 bays, 1 holdsworth t25, 1 t25 cheater, and t4 coachbuilt (which he apparently still has stored after only using it for a year!) so yeah, im happy!

guy likes this... too many campers on too many driveways!
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 10 August 2009, 22:27
Quote from: Horney on 10 August 2009, 21:32
Quote from: RandomJord on 10 August 2009, 21:28
You know it! Wheels are first thing to sort out. then lower..... then use it!

I just thought it had much more going for it then the usual brit conversion sh!t, Holdsworths, Autosleepers and the like

My Great uncle approved, he had a split, 3 bays, 1 holdsworth t25, 1 t25 cheater, and t4 coachbuilt (which he apparently still has stored after only using it for a year!) so yeah, im happy!

Family tradition ain't it Jord?

nick

Like Twins an Diabetes it dubs appear to skip a generation!

Quote from: Guy on 10 August 2009, 22:00
Quote from: RandomJord on 10 August 2009, 21:28
You know it! Wheels are first thing to sort out. then lower..... then use it!

I just thought it had much more going for it then the usual brit conversion sh!t, Holdsworths, Autosleepers and the like

My Great uncle approved, he had a split, 3 bays, 1 holdsworth t25, 1 t25 cheater, and t4 coachbuilt (which he apparently still has stored after only using it for a year!) so yeah, im happy!

guy likes this... too many campers on too many driveways!

Amen to that!
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Diamond Hell on 11 August 2009, 00:19
Looks nice and early, so if it's a 2.1 you should have the 112bhp DJ code motor, rather than the 95bhp MV mit Katalysator.

Obviously Subaru EJ20 with a big, fat blower on it is the way forward, on a Smallcar bellhousing and kit from: http://www.smallcar.com/index.php - sadly better than the UK-sourced RJES bits.

Oh and then you'll need a big brake conversion and the only place to go for one of those is http://www.futbus.com/

Who also have a cable-change gearshift in development for the T25 that will remove all that slackness in the 10' rod change system on there by default.

If VW hadn't obsoleted all the T25 Syncro gearbox internals I'd still be bouncing about in one now.  :sad:
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 11 August 2009, 00:22
Dont give me ideas DH!

We've all seen the consequences when i get into that stuff! :grin:
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: JC on 11 August 2009, 08:15
 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: it will be up for sale in 2 weeks anyway  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Jay on 11 August 2009, 13:27
or on the side of the motorway  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: vaughn on 11 August 2009, 20:53
when you want to sell it next month pm me how much you want lol
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: JC on 11 August 2009, 20:55
 :grin: @ Vaughn  :laugh:
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 02 September 2009, 23:54
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/randomjord/new064.jpg)


i did picture
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Guy on 02 September 2009, 23:58
Quote from: RandomJord on 02 September 2009, 23:54
i did picture

jord!  :shocked: :shocked:   :grin: :grin: i is impressed!
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 06 October 2009, 15:04
Decided to shift this up to my grandads today to store it for the winter, got stopped an turned back by a copper 100 yards down the road....tax ran out in Sept .....ooops!

so im gonna tax it as i soon might live in it, financially things are dire, but im not selling this! they cant make me!


unless i get £4.5k then i may consider it  :grin:
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Diamond Hell on 06 October 2009, 15:08
Quote from: RandomJord on 06 October 2009, 15:04
so im gonna tax it as i soon might live in it, financially things are dire, but im not selling this! they cant make me!

Bloody pikeys - road fund license isn't a replacement for Council Tax you know!
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 06 October 2009, 15:16
Oye pay me taxes there so it is! tah toh tee to tah!
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 08 April 2010, 12:01
Iitss aaallliiiiivvveee!!! After sitting on my mums driveway since November Its now been MOT'd an is ready for a revamp, well once I collect it tommorow when I have moneys! Starting with captain TONA coming over to give it a clean an then it's being handed over to an interior design specialist (mum) who has been trawling camper mags all winter looking fr curtains and lovely cusions.

Ace   
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 08 April 2010, 14:13
Quote from: RandomJord on 08 April 2010, 12:01
Iitss aaallliiiiivvveee!!! After sitting on my mums driveway since November Its now been MOT'd an is ready for a revamp, well once I collect it tommorow when I have moneys! Starting with captain TONA coming over to give it a clean an then it's being handed over to an interior design specialist (mum) who has been trawling camper mags all winter looking fr curtains and lovely cusions.

Ace   

That is pure genius! :afro:
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Diamond Hell on 08 April 2010, 14:57
If it wants for anything mechanical speak to Dave at www.futbus.com

His brake conversions are immense and he now does a conversion to cable-shift for the gearbox - less porridge stirring.
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 08 April 2010, 15:00
Autooo..... I don't go in for stirrng porridge!


Whilst your here... What would you recomend suspension wise to sure it up a bit on the motorway?
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Diamond Hell on 08 April 2010, 23:43
First thing to sort that wandering urge on the motorway is to get an OEM chin spoiler on it - will help a lot.

As for suspension, you'll need to check compatability because yours is an early bus, so has different front suspension, but *if* they fit, go for some later Caravelle springs, which are -30mm and OEM Caravelle dampers - sorry but I was a Syncro driver and the front suspension's very different!

Prickwerks do various lowering kits, but it's a camper you may want to take it in and out of fields - lowering too much would be a stupid thing to do.  H&R or Bilstein dampers on -30mm springs should firm things up nicely and get the damping tightened up to suit.  2t is a lot to punt about on crapped out 25 year old dampers thus a new OEM kit will make a world of difference!
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Guy on 10 April 2010, 21:55
do tell...
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Toopay_MkIII_GT on 11 April 2010, 20:45
nice van, always fancied havin a T25 myself, can look great
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 12 April 2010, 10:30
Alternator appears to be f**ked, hence my post of my camper on a recovery truck and my 6 hour expadition to the ridgeway!


dog was happy though, never walked so much in his life, other dog girlfriend, not so happy!
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 10 May 2010, 23:05
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/randomjord/171.jpg)

what say you?
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Horney on 10 May 2010, 23:11
Sh!t hot is what I say.

nick
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Diamond Hell on 10 May 2010, 23:51
Stop titting about around the edges and get a Subaru Turbo nailed in there.

Here is the kit you need: http://www.smallcar.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=29816

Now man-up and crack on.  DannyP can do the wiring for you and probably source a motor.  www.Futbus.com can make it stop.
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 10 May 2010, 23:52
Can't... Mum has to drive it, an she can only have autos now
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Diamond Hell on 11 May 2010, 07:27
That was an auto kit I pointed you to  :tongue:
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 11 May 2010, 09:26
ah....well that makes it more appealing!
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 12 May 2010, 13:10
Huzzah next day delivery!

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/randomjord/CamperRims.jpg)
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Horney on 12 May 2010, 13:12
Nice!
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: SoundillusioN on 12 May 2010, 14:08
cant wait to see them on!  :smiley:
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 25 July 2010, 15:42
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/randomjord/61da6e6e.jpg)

Some cu nts only gone an done this
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Horney on 25 July 2010, 16:25
End caps are cheap as chips mate, nothing to worry about really just a tad annoying.

nick
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Diamond Hell on 25 July 2010, 19:44
That's natural waste-age that is.  It'll be fine..  I shut the ends of my T25 bumpers off by welding plate over the ends  :grin:
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 25 July 2010, 21:54
Nah its someone trying to have the bumper, the other one was off

sh!tty Wokingham, ah well a nice barn soon!

Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Horney on 25 July 2010, 22:36
Ahh yeah, those bumpers are proper sort after. My mate in the flats behind us has had the bumpers stolen off his and my old one.

Nick
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 25 July 2010, 23:07
f**k*rs! ah well, il get it in storage soon or maybe il actually use it, theres a thought!
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 05 August 2011, 18:30
Engines dead.... bollox
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Horney on 05 August 2011, 18:46
Doh! There's a place in essex does good and well priced recon lumps. My neighbour bought one for his white van and it's now in the blue one. They do a fitting service as well.

Nick
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Horney on 05 August 2011, 18:53
http://www.elitevw.com/products.htm
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: apie2004 on 05 August 2011, 19:58
Quote from: RandomJord on 05 August 2011, 18:30
Engines dead.... bollox

Listen to DH
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 05 August 2011, 22:01
If DH wishes to fund it, I'm listening!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Diamond Hell on 07 August 2011, 22:06
Quote from: RandomJord on 05 August 2011, 22:01
If DH wishes to fund it, I'm listening!  :laugh:

When you're on your third recon from Elite, give me a shout and I'll guide you in the right direction Subaru-wise.

Might be doing another Subaru into T25 myself shortly....
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 08 August 2011, 21:58
Yeah mine! it'll be down on a flatbed next week, cheers!  :grin:
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: The Doc on 08 August 2011, 22:04
Beast - does it have air con?
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 08 August 2011, 23:08
Has some whistly front qtr windows if that counts!
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Diamond Hell on 09 August 2011, 22:47
Quote from: RandomJord on 08 August 2011, 21:58
Yeah mine! it'll be down on a flatbed next week, cheers!  :grin:

Leave £2k in cash inside it and collect in three weeks with a running Subaru motor in it.  :tongue:

Just let me know which ferry port to collect it from.  :grin:
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: The Doc on 09 August 2011, 22:55
Sound like a winner, bu don't Subaru engines melt fo fun too?  :undecided:
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Diamond Hell on 09 August 2011, 23:27
Quote from: The Doc on 09 August 2011, 22:55
Sound like a winner, bu don't Subaru engines melt fo fun too?

The 2.5 from certain Legacies has a reputation for headgaskets, but a 2.0 or 2.2NA from a Legacy, or Impreza should be pretty bombproof.

Obviously what this really needs is a 3.0 H6 out of an Outback, but that's something of a big ask.  :grin:
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 August 2011, 09:46
Don't know much about these other than a friend at work has a bay window powered by a WRX motor, he doesn't seem to have any trouble with it other than lifting the nose when he plants his boot!  :grin:

There was a really tidy job on one at whitenoise over the weekend, he just said he had to have the rad fans on a lot to keep it cool.

Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Diamond Hell on 10 August 2011, 11:11
Quote from: SoundillusioN on 10 August 2011, 09:46
There was a really tidy job on one at whitenoise over the weekend, he just said he had to have the rad fans on a lot to keep it cool.

Bay or T25?  The T25 is watercooled anyway and has a 16litre cooling system, so would be plenty sufficient to look after a 2.0 NA Subaru motor.
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Horney on 10 August 2011, 11:16
Quote from: Diamond Hell on 10 August 2011, 11:11
Quote from: SoundillusioN on 10 August 2011, 09:46
There was a really tidy job on one at whitenoise over the weekend, he just said he had to have the rad fans on a lot to keep it cool.

Bay or T25?  The T25 is watercooled anyway and has a 16litre cooling system, so would be plenty sufficient to look after a 2.0 NA Subaru motor.

I think Jord's is an aircooled T25. Would need the whole cutting for the rad at the front and all the cooling system plumbed in. Still much easier than doing it on a bay or split though.

Nick
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: SoundillusioN on 10 August 2011, 11:23
Quote from: Diamond Hell on 10 August 2011, 11:11
Quote from: SoundillusioN on 10 August 2011, 09:46
There was a really tidy job on one at whitenoise over the weekend, he just said he had to have the rad fans on a lot to keep it cool.

Bay or T25?  The T25 is watercooled anyway and has a 16litre cooling system, so would be plenty sufficient to look after a 2.0 NA Subaru motor.

Definitely a bay (Type 2). It was restored to it's former glory so looked totally original inside and out (until you looked behind the engine cover), was worth a fortune I'm sure.
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Diamond Hell on 10 August 2011, 23:38
Quote from: Horney on 10 August 2011, 11:16
I think Jord's is an aircooled T25. Would need the whole cutting for the rad at the front and all the cooling system plumbed in. Still much easier than doing it on a bay or split though.

Snot:

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/randomjord/DSCF0889.jpg)

B-plate and lower grille, plus he says it's a 2.1 auto on the first page of this topic.  :wink:

Bays never had any glory to be returned to them.
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 13 November 2011, 19:33
Right, this is going to be returned to me soon for about a month whilst the engine finds its way to the garage.

I want to get on with the bodywork, so shall i pay someone or learn it myself? i want to really get the rust under control first off, its starting to creep in a lot of places.

Any volunteers eh?

Also the engines costing £2200 fitted, good price or does anyone know somewhere else?

Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: DanChave on 13 November 2011, 22:35
Loving this thread man! Those wheels look mint!
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 13 November 2011, 23:29
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/randomjord/35f9fb0b.jpg)

Just to prove it did go out last year, an the wheels are on it!
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: DanChave on 14 November 2011, 07:35
I actually want one! And loving the scooby engine idea! Do it!
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Diamond Hell on 14 November 2011, 17:01
F*ck me - £2200 for what fitted to it?!

(http://rhodri.myprogolfer.co.uk/pictures/terry_tibbs.jpg)

Talk to me.
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: archie837 on 14 November 2011, 18:04
Rustingdingpanelworking? Talk to me. What needs do you needing.
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 14 November 2011, 18:10
Well DH, thats a new standard 2.1 engine put in.

An  Archie, need to just get the seam rust an patches under control like, then maybe have a go at rollering it!
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Diamond Hell on 14 November 2011, 18:59
Quote from: RandomJord on 14 November 2011, 18:10
Well DH, thats a new standard 2.1 engine put in.

£1500 from my mate down in Devon.  I'd trust him over anyone else I know in the world of T25s.
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 14 November 2011, 19:25
My concern is getting it to Devon, being a non runner and all!

An is that supplied an fitted?
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Diamond Hell on 14 November 2011, 20:54
Quote from: RandomJord on 14 November 2011, 19:25
An is that supplied an fitted?

Yes - all-in.

Talk to Dave - he might be up your way and drag it back there.
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 14 November 2011, 21:20
Hmmm pm me daves details please!
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: stow1985 on 14 November 2011, 22:01
about time we had one of these on here!!

love them, and DH is a man after my own heart, VWRX all the way  :grin:

Good luck with the new engine!
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: archie837 on 14 November 2011, 22:43
You back reading way now? Pop up workshoppe and see how much Marcus can do it for?
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 14 November 2011, 23:18
Yeah I'm in Newbury now, I'll get it running an bring it over!
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: archie837 on 15 November 2011, 13:05
Ah cool. We're off the Newbury Basingstoke road anyways
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 15 November 2011, 16:05
Ah where abouts?
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: archie837 on 15 November 2011, 18:06
If I told you I'd have to kill you.

Closer to basingstoke by the speed cameras
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 15 November 2011, 18:55
Go waaaannn, im looking for a unit to store my cars, so, if you know of anywhere!
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Horney on 15 November 2011, 19:33
There's some units going at Foley farm on the 329 between Newbury and Basingsoke.

http://www.kingsclere-estates.co.uk/cms/content/view/29/88888893/

Nick
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 15 November 2011, 21:00
How much???
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Horney on 15 November 2011, 21:10
Someone mentiond £350 a month for the smaller ones. Give em a buzz tomorrow.

Nick
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: archie837 on 15 November 2011, 22:38
Thats where Russ and cleaver rice have a unit each. Loads if VW goodness up there
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 15 November 2011, 23:01
Wwhhhhooooooooo?
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 16 December 2011, 11:41
Hi ho hi ho it's off to Futbus I go!
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Diamond Hell on 16 December 2011, 12:15
Dave's a good lad - he'll sort you out.  :cool:
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 18 March 2012, 11:09
Tis coming home Tomorrow!! Woooooo!
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Diamond Hell on 18 March 2012, 11:22
Dave will be pleased.

 :grin:
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: SoundillusioN on 18 March 2012, 11:36
Quote from: RandomJord on 18 March 2012, 11:09
Tis coming home Tomorrow!! Woooooo!

Ooooooo exciting!  :cool:
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 18 March 2012, 12:05
Quote from: Diamond Hell on 18 March 2012, 11:22
Dave will be pleased.

 :grin:

Yes, yes he will!


An I can't wait to drive it back from Newton abbot! Going to be about a 7 year drive
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Seanl on 18 March 2012, 12:35
Quote from: RandomJord on 18 March 2012, 12:05
Quote from: Diamond Hell on 18 March 2012, 11:22
Dave will be pleased.

 :grin:

Yes, yes he will!


An I can't wait to drive it back from Newton abbot! Going to be about a 7 year drive


Holy frig!  :shocked:
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 20 March 2012, 09:06
Ok....I'll try again, had to work yesterday and today I've already missed one train on my journey today! But stage one of the mission is complete, I'm on my connecting train to the mainline! Huzzah!!
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Horney on 20 March 2012, 18:53
Look good today apart from your pop top was flapping! :grin:

Nick
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 20 March 2012, 21:14
Yeah tinkering begins tomorrow! That pop top has to be replaced ASAP
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: JC on 20 March 2012, 21:52
but all home safe yes ?
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 20 March 2012, 21:54
Indeed!

Mans got dubs

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/randomjord/93d25f5c.jpg)
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: SoundillusioN on 21 March 2012, 14:28
That's what you want for a dub family, His, Hers and universal.  :cool:
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 21 March 2012, 14:39
no no no no, his hers HIS!
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: SoundillusioN on 21 March 2012, 15:09
Quote from: RandomJord on 21 March 2012, 14:39
no no no no, his hers HIS!

Oh, so the campers hers then?  :laugh:
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 21 March 2012, 15:16
Yeah it's where she sleeps when I snore!

I've been productive today, removed the curtains and he window mesh things as they annoy me

I wanted to remove a few of the units too but the seem to be 6.5mm nuts, and do I have a 6.5mm socket?

Do I f**k!
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: SoundillusioN on 21 March 2012, 15:30
Quote from: RandomJord on 21 March 2012, 15:16
Yeah it's where she sleeps when I snore!

I've been productive today, removed the curtains and he window mesh things as they annoy me

I wanted to remove a few of the units too but the seem to be 6.5mm nuts, and do I have a 6.5mm socket?

Do I f**k!

(http://i00.i.aliimg.com/photo/v0/378239156/Monkey_Wrench.jpg) 
FTW!  :grin:
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 21 March 2012, 20:41
Ripped out FTW

Well one of them! Got 4 screw sized holes in the floor now though, have to pluG them with something
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Guy on 21 March 2012, 22:11
Quote from: RandomJord on 21 March 2012, 20:41
Ripped out FTW

Well one of them! Got 4 screw sized holes in the floor now though, have to pluG them with something

i can bring over my mini socket set on friday dude  :smiley:
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: SoundillusioN on 21 March 2012, 22:16
Quote from: Guy on 21 March 2012, 22:11
Quote from: RandomJord on 21 March 2012, 20:41
Ripped out FTW

Well one of them! Got 4 screw sized holes in the floor now though, have to pluG them with something

i can bring over my mini socket set on friday dude  :smiley:

It'll all be sledgehammered out by then.  :grin:
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: Guy on 21 March 2012, 22:21
Quote from: SoundillusioN on 21 March 2012, 22:16
Quote from: Guy on 21 March 2012, 22:11
Quote from: RandomJord on 21 March 2012, 20:41
Ripped out FTW

Well one of them! Got 4 screw sized holes in the floor now though, have to pluG them with something

i can bring over my mini socket set on friday dude  :smiley:

It'll all be sledgehammered out by then.  :grin:

 :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: RandomJord on 22 March 2012, 11:45
Not allllllll of it  :evil:

I do think we'll have to take the bed out though.
Title: Re: Camper! Vanagon import....Canada it is from ey?
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 March 2012, 11:54
Quote from: RandomJord on 22 March 2012, 11:45
Not allllllll of it  :evil:

I do think we'll have to take the bed out though.

Why, what's up with it?
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: RandomJord on 22 March 2012, 12:35
I just want to make it all more day van like.

The bed just needs a good clean an the rusty bolts replaced! I've never like having the gas in the van, or fridge or cooker! so hopefully i can get all that taken out and maybe extra seating or a kiddy bed for Layla there instead
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: archie837 on 22 March 2012, 13:05
or bays got no cooker and sink etc in it. Does have a fridge, but just a small one in a cupboard. Got a 3/4 rock n roll bed in it which gives a bit more space
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: RandomJord on 22 March 2012, 15:41

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/randomjord/DSCF0896.jpg)

Basically thats the set of units i want out, but i dont want to do it myself as it contains the gas/electric and water stuff. Any suggestions?
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 March 2012, 15:43
^^^^ You're kidding right?

It's not a house with mains water and gas? Can't be that hard.....
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: RandomJord on 22 March 2012, 15:50
Thanks volunteer number 1!
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 March 2012, 15:57
Quote from: RandomJord on 22 March 2012, 15:50
Thanks volunteer number 1!

If you like....... How long have I got to get there?  :grin:  Wouldn't be the first time I gutted a camper.

(http://greengirlwrites.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/istock-business-man-with-sledgehammer.jpg)
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: Diamond Hell on 22 March 2012, 17:01
I'd be a touch careful, if it's a genuine Vanagon camper then ripping out the interior might rather rip out all of the value in the thing.

Unless it's just a home-brew conversion.

Check how much it's worth at the moment before proceeding.
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: JC on 22 March 2012, 18:41
leave it in,

BUT

if you really want it out I will come and " assess " the job before committing to it  :wink:
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: RandomJord on 22 March 2012, 18:58
Quote from: Diamond Hell on 22 March 2012, 17:01
I'd be a touch careful, if it's a genuine Vanagon camper then ripping out the interior might rather rip out all of the value in the thing.

Unless it's just a home-brew conversion.

Check how much it's worth at the moment before proceeding.

It's a proper conversion loike, but I'd have no idea how to value it. I'd love to sell it to be honest and make a T4 into a dayvan
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 22 March 2012, 20:26
Quote from: RandomJord on 21 March 2012, 15:16
Yeah it's where she sleeps when I snore!

I've been productive today, removed the curtains and he window mesh things as they annoy me

I wanted to remove a few of the units too but the seem to be 6.5mm nuts, and do I have a 6.5mm socket?

Do I f**k!

1/4 inch?  :laugh:
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 March 2012, 21:13
Quote from: RandomJord on 22 March 2012, 18:58
Quote from: Diamond Hell on 22 March 2012, 17:01
I'd be a touch careful, if it's a genuine Vanagon camper then ripping out the interior might rather rip out all of the value in the thing.

Unless it's just a home-brew conversion.

Check how much it's worth at the moment before proceeding.

It's a proper conversion loike, but I'd have no idea how to value it. I'd love to sell it to be honest and make a T4 into a dayvan

If you can find a way of valuing (put some feelers out maybe on a more appropriate forum) I'd say do this. Especially if a T4 is what you would prefer.
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: RandomJord on 22 March 2012, 21:36
Nah I'll just wait for DH to pop back in!  :laugh:
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: SoundillusioN on 22 March 2012, 22:09
Quote from: RandomJord on 22 March 2012, 21:36
Nah I'll just wait for DH to pop back in!  :laugh:

 :laugh:

Lazy.  At least he's only up the road.   :laugh:
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: Diamond Hell on 22 March 2012, 23:59
Ask Futbus.  He's more in tune with this sort of thing.

Or ask on the Prickyard or 80-Numpty, or look through VZI to see what's been sold through there.

It's the start of the camping season - someone WILL buy it for proper money at the moment.

In fact, take it to this and put a for sale sign in the window for double what you think it's worth.

http://www.volksworldshow.com/

There will be fools walking around with money to spend.  :grin:
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: RandomJord on 22 May 2012, 19:41
Not updated for a while.... it was MOT day today.... anyone want to hazard a guess to the outcome??  :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: JC on 22 May 2012, 20:09
Test aborted  :smiley:
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: Rhyso on 22 May 2012, 20:30
I reckon it didn't even make it to the test
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: JC on 22 May 2012, 20:33
Quote from: Rhyso on 22 May 2012, 20:30
I reckon it didn't even make it to the test

 :laugh:
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: RandomJord on 22 May 2012, 20:36
Slightly better than those! Only failed on....

Seatbelt anchorage points corroded - wouldn't know, don't even wear them in the van cos be honest... You're fooked!
Fog light innop
Wipers not clearing screen
Some ball joint sh!t


So only £400 to get it through

What a deal, had it coming to be fair, the way it sailed through the last 2 tests baffled me
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: Horney on 22 May 2012, 20:49
Door steps are pretty common, had to them on mine for the seatbelts. Pretty good result for an old bus. :cool:

Nick
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: Guy on 22 May 2012, 22:10
so another years worth of camper vanning then... marvellous!  :cool:
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: RandomJord on 25 May 2012, 21:49
Got it back today!!

Mot'd taxed and insured!

Drove it for work today too, about a 70 mile found trip didn't miss a beat





Until part of the roof came off ....... Bollox
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: RandomJord on 26 May 2012, 11:08
So..... Found out why the roof is so keen to fly off

This is the underneath of the ONLY screw keeping it on

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/randomjord/4cae9d8f.jpg)

So no camper for me this season

Arse
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: Horney on 26 May 2012, 11:30
That's got to be easily DIYable. Is it just the screws holding the pop top to the frame?

Nick
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: RandomJord on 26 May 2012, 11:32
Yep.... But all the others are gone!

The holes that is, not the screws
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: Horney on 26 May 2012, 12:52
New holes, new screws, job done!
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: RandomJord on 26 May 2012, 14:25
Quote from: Horney on 26 May 2012, 12:52
New holes, new screws, job done!

Excellent! Thanks for volunteering!
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: Horney on 26 May 2012, 14:31
I don't mind giving you a hand, shall I swing by after work one night and have a look?

Nick
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: RandomJord on 27 May 2012, 13:04
Yeah mate that would be awesome, I think guys over tomorrow if you want to stop by?
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: RandomJord on 17 September 2012, 19:32
So now the roofs reattached.... And I've missed the entire summer....

It's going up for sale! I'm looking to start a T4/T5 dayvan project from scratch as that's more what I need/use it for.

So if anyone's interested, come see me!
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: Lewy on 17 September 2012, 20:54
What a fcuking surprise!
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: RandomJord on 17 September 2012, 21:04
Quote from: Lewy on 17 September 2012, 20:54
What a fcuking surprise!

Dude, it's been on the fleet 3 years!
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: JC on 21 September 2012, 06:52
Quote from: RandomJord on 17 September 2012, 21:04
Quote from: Lewy on 17 September 2012, 20:54
What a fcuking surprise!

Dude, it's been on the fleet 3 years!

but parked up for how long  :whistle:

 :kiss:
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: RandomJord on 06 November 2012, 21:33
I've had a thought right..... Came to me whilst watching Custom My Car.... Hear me out!

I don't really want or need the pop top on my van.

My thinking is take it off, sort out the dirty roof rust, and replace the hole with some sort of plexiglass arrangement, possibly an opening roof type thing

Has this been done before? Anyone recomend a shop for the job?
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: Diamond Hell on 07 November 2012, 17:48
These vans were occasionally supplied with a huge sliding sunroof as an option.

If you can find one of these that's been cut off a rotten van you could get it fitted by a good bodyshop.  You will need the whole roof section, but they are cool as hell.
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: RandomJord on 07 November 2012, 23:23
I cant even track down a high top so i doubt i'll be any good at finding one of them!

Sounds awesome though
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: archie837 on 08 November 2012, 07:19
Don't know if you could adapt a ragtop from an earlier bus or maybe even a polo?

I guess if from a polo it wouldn't really be long enough.
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: RandomJord on 05 January 2013, 20:57
Quote from: archie837 on 08 November 2012, 07:19
Don't know if you could adapt a ragtop from an earlier bus or maybe even a polo?

I guess if from a polo it wouldn't really be long enough.

The roof from 2 polos!
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: SoundillusioN on 05 January 2013, 22:07
Quote from: RandomJord on 05 January 2013, 20:57
Quote from: archie837 on 08 November 2012, 07:19
Don't know if you could adapt a ragtop from an earlier bus or maybe even a polo?

I guess if from a polo it wouldn't really be long enough.

The roof from 2 polos!

Awww now that would be cool.  :grin:

Or..... Keep the cost down and get one off a 2cv.  :cool:  :grin:
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: RandomJord on 17 March 2013, 14:51
Well its that time of year..... been smashing emails out to a few places to see who's interested in doing the following o the old beast....


Get it running properly and MOT, it hasnt been right since i got it back.
Remove all gas items inc fridge, cooker and heater.
Sort out the electrics so its uk spec not north american
add some sockets and lighting (and the much needed TV/DVD combo!)
Retrim and foam the RNR bed.

To start with!

if anyone knows anyone who may be interested in carrying this out let me know. not bothered if its not local. just want it done ASA-muthaf**kin-P


Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper.. need some recomendations
Post by: archie837 on 17 March 2013, 21:05
Farnborough van centre?
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper.. need some recomendations
Post by: RandomJord on 12 May 2013, 08:46
For sale, silly price to be sold as is, basically we didn't get the time to do the MOT before I moved and mum doesn't want it sat in her drive

So... £1500 takes it away!
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper *For sale £2650 with full MOT*
Post by: RandomJord on 07 June 2013, 12:10
It's £1500
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper *For sale £1500* super bargain number one
Post by: Diamond Hell on 08 June 2013, 18:38
Can't believe it nearly took me a full 24hrs to spot this thread update.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper *For sale £1500* super bargain number one
Post by: RandomJord on 09 June 2013, 11:11
Good job i put it on the old FB then eh!
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper *For sale £1500* super bargain number one
Post by: RandomJord on 09 June 2013, 13:24
Anyway...... Over to you Mr Hell!
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper *For sale £1500* super bargain number one
Post by: JC on 09 June 2013, 13:50
thanks for the offer of this jord, :afro: shame I wanted a plain van  :cry:

and Fb to the rescue to find other possible purchasers  :grin:
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper *For sale £1500* super bargain number one
Post by: Diamond Hell on 09 June 2013, 18:03
Quote from: Chuff on 09 June 2013, 13:50
and Fb to the rescue to find other possible victims :grin:

Oh the rust!  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper *For sale £1500* super bargain number one
Post by: Diamond Hell on 09 June 2013, 19:16
Now recovered.  About the roof trying to leave previously.... I've figured out why.  :grin:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/970491_10152925879925354_413482544_n.jpg)
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper *For sale £1500* super bargain number one
Post by: archie837 on 09 June 2013, 20:55
Was wondering when you were gunna take this DH.
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper *For sale £1500* super bargain number one
Post by: Diamond Hell on 09 June 2013, 21:08
Someone had to help him out.
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper *For sale £1500* super bargain number one
Post by: DubFan on 10 June 2013, 00:05
Another VW to the Diamond Isle.

I'm sure you'll sort it out DH, but are you gonna keep it or sell it on once it's fixed?
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper *For sale £1500* super bargain number one
Post by: Diamond Hell on 10 June 2013, 22:03
Dunno what's going to happen TBH.

Has MOT now though. Also is a lot more spritely after driving it about - these vans like to be driven.
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper *For sale £1500* super bargain number one
Post by: Diamond Hell on 11 June 2013, 07:45
I dun more pictures of it than wot Jord ever dun:

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/diamondhell/library/High%20Plains%20Drifter?sort=3&page=1
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper *For sale £1500* super bargain number one
Post by: Bellend on 11 June 2013, 10:43
Is that not somewhat out of the Passat's towing capacity?

Genuine question as we have one which I wish to tow with.

EDIT: Albeit not 4motion.
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper *For sale £1500* super bargain number one
Post by: Diamond Hell on 11 June 2013, 16:32
2t unless there are big hills.  It's fine.  Your (presumably) 2WD would not be.
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper *For sale £1500* super bargain number one
Post by: Bellend on 11 June 2013, 17:56
Quote from: Diamond Hell on 11 June 2013, 16:32
2t unless there are big hills.  It's fine.  Your (presumably) 2WD would not be.

Thought they were 1700?

What are the cars themselves like for towing? I understand the 2wd has a 200kgs less capacity but wondering if it would be okay for small cars...
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper *For sale £1500* super bargain number one
Post by: Diamond Hell on 12 June 2013, 08:56
Says 2t in the manual.

It's great.
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper *For sale £1500* super bargain number one
Post by: Diamond Hell on 14 June 2013, 01:56
2.1 my frickin' ass.  DH code motor = USA-strangeness 1.9 with injection and emissions control gubbins putting out 82BHP
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper *For sale £1500* super bargain number one
Post by: Dave_IOW on 14 June 2013, 15:21
Quote from: Diamond Hell on 14 June 2013, 01:56
2.1 my frickin' ass.  DH code motor = USA-strangeness 1.9 with injection and emissions control gubbins putting out 82BHP

ABF
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper *For sale £1500* super bargain number one
Post by: Diamond Hell on 03 July 2013, 00:29
Big steps forward on this tonight - stereo wired back in, leisure battery found to be dead, foam removed from the squab of the rock 'n' roll bed ready for replacement, fridge checked and run up - works fine, blown air heating checked and won't fire up, but fan runs, temp sender replaced on motor to bring gauge back working and probably a bunch of other stuff I've forgetten.

It WON'T be getting an ABF.
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper *For sale £1500* super bargain number one
Post by: Len on 03 July 2013, 08:58
Awwww go on DH get an abf! :grin:
Title: Ex-RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: Diamond Hell on 03 July 2013, 12:13
Nah - for a multitude of reasons - I'd need a manual gearbox, diesel mounting kit, wouldn't be able to put a good exhaust on it, the inlet manifold would be a pig to sort out and then there's the wiring.

'bout the only thing that could tempt me on this would be something from GoWesty:

http://www.gowesty.com/library_article.php?id=813

Or a Subaru.  Ain't gonna happen though.
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper *For sale £1500* super bargain number one
Post by: Len on 03 July 2013, 12:21
I always wanted to do a beach buggy with a scoobie engine in it! :evil:
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper
Post by: Diamond Hell on 03 July 2013, 12:51
Lots of effort with water pipes and radiator placement, but would be worth it for a WRX motor.

If you're going to do something fast/sporty/plastic with a Subaru drivetrain though, you might as well go Murtaya:

http://www.murtayasportscars.co.uk/buildoptions.html
Title: Re: RandomJords T25 Vanagon Camper *For sale £1500* super bargain number one
Post by: Len on 03 July 2013, 12:56
That looks interesting!

But would still prefer a Renagade
http://beachbuggybrummies.co.uk/2013/05/19/helens-renegade/
Title: Re: Ex-Random Jord's Vanagon Camper - Now living in Hell
Post by: Diamond Hell on 15 July 2013, 00:33
New foam to r'n'r bed squab:

Was:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/diamondhell/High%20Plains%20Drifter/IMG_5096_zpscd129b33.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/diamondhell/media/High%20Plains%20Drifter/IMG_5096_zpscd129b33.jpg.html)

Now:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1002998_10153047278845354_1802055950_n.jpg)

Also pretty much removed the complete poptop tonight - there's a bunch of remedial work taking place over the next couple of days, which should stand it in good stead for many years to come.
Title: Re: Ex-Random Jord's Vanagon Camper - Now living in Hell
Post by: Diamond Hell on 15 July 2013, 00:38
Oh and work on Thursday sorted out the spilt charging issue - there was a wire broken and massively corroded down the back of the consumer unit - this semi-useless thing:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/diamondhell/High%20Plains%20Drifter/IMG_5159_zps7eda1f15.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/diamondhell/media/High%20Plains%20Drifter/IMG_5159_zps7eda1f15.jpg.html)

Which only outputs 120V (as it's US-spec) but it needed to be sorted as all of the lights etc run through it from the leisure battery.

Need a new gas control valve for the blown-air heating as the terminals have snapped off and here's hoping the roof repairs go OK this week!
Title: Re: Ex-Random Jord's Vanagon Camper - Now living in Hell
Post by: Diamond Hell on 22 July 2013, 16:50
First night in it on Saturday:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/15050_10153074048735354_1996069263_n.jpg)

Gentle drive back to .:WR afterwards:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/946912_10153069946185354_1491069908_n.jpg)

Re-foamed bed is dead comfy.  Fridge is exceptionally good - very cold milk on Sunday morning! Think the water pump might need priming at the moment, either that or swapping out.

Leisure battery turned up to replace the dead one on Thursday, but was leaking as soon as it was tilted - looks like it was damaged in transit, so the G3 battery did sterling service overnight instead :)
Title: Re: Ex-Random Jord's Vanagon Camper - Now living in Hell
Post by: JC on 22 July 2013, 22:02
 :cool:
Title: Re: Ex-Random Jord's Vanagon Camper - Now living in Hell
Post by: Guy on 29 July 2013, 23:00
 :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: Ex-Random Jord's Vanagon Camper - Now living in Hell
Post by: RandomJord on 03 August 2013, 22:02
I know this is the equivalent of Facebook stalking an Ex, But had to pop in and make sure the old girl was doing ok.

Love seeing the work done so far mate, awesome to see it getting the love it deserves at last!
Title: Re: Ex-Random Jord's Vanagon Camper - Now living in Hell
Post by: danny_p on 04 August 2013, 01:42
it has a power converter ???   wtf    that must have been one hell of an expensive option if it's original,  that or it's got a nigh on useless output power and drains the battery in about 30 seconds
Title: Re: Ex-Random Jord's Vanagon Camper - Now living in Hell
Post by: Diamond Hell on 05 August 2013, 13:49
Quote from: danny_p on 04 August 2013, 01:42
it has a power converter ???

Hook-up for when on campsites, innit - so you have mains power off a post into the van.
Title: Re: Ex-Random Jord's Vanagon Camper - Now living in Hell
Post by: Diamond Hell on 17 August 2013, 01:23
Today, this is what happiness looks like:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1170786_10153166273830354_1617683924_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Ex-Random Jord's Vanagon Camper - Now living in Hell
Post by: Diamond Hell on 27 August 2013, 01:13
What kind of a c*nt wires in the camper electrics like domestic electrics, with earths coming back to the main camper fuse board?

Seriously?

The sort of Septic C*nt who also figured it only needed the two rear-most lights wired to the leisure battery (not the main fluo-tube over the cooker) and figured it'd be OK to just Scotchlock them in to another camper wiring circuit.

C*nts.

Yeah, still got more to sort.  :grin:  Spent last night in it with the family though.  :cool:
Title: Re: Ex-Random Jord's Vanagon Camper - Now living in Hell
Post by: Len on 27 August 2013, 12:12
Cornish reg that is!
Title: Re: Ex-Random Jord's Vanagon Camper - Now living in Hell
Post by: Diamond Hell on 06 September 2013, 14:24
Bestival aiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/9886_10153239706100354_239862042_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Ex-Random Jord's Vanagon Camper - Now living in Hell
Post by: Diamond Hell on 27 October 2013, 00:24
Took it to the Birkett 6hr Relay race.  Actually properly camped in it and slept in the upstairs bit for the first time:

(https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1378285_10153417253260354_1305921171_n.jpg)

200 miles there and back.  Don't really want to talk about the amount of fuel it used, but hey it's a 1.9 litre commercial-spec flat petrol motor designed somewhen in the 70s, attached to a three speed autogearbox, probably designed significantly before the engine, pushing around a 2tonne cottage.

It's not going to get good mileage, is it now?
Title: Re: Ex-Random Jord's Vanagon Camper - Now living in Hell
Post by: Diamond Hell on 06 November 2013, 22:27
New lights in the poptop as I refused to put the nasty plastic original light back in - it didn't have a cover anyway:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1422532_10153459844240354_1325003571_n.jpg)

Much better - 12V LED strips from City Electrical Factors.
Title: Re: Ex-Random Jord's Vanagon Camper - Now living in Hell
Post by: Diamond Hell on 08 November 2013, 14:13
Lighting now switched to the leisure battery - was on the main battery power - madness!

Central heating system wasn't working because the switch terminals had broken off the stop valve.  That's now with some very useful people I know being repaired these valves don't seem to be easy to get hold of.

Hoping to have that installed and back up and running this weekend.
Title: Re: Ex-Random Jord's Vanagon Camper - Now living in Hell
Post by: Diamond Hell on 10 November 2013, 10:08
In the absence of the heater valve back from the repairers we resorted to washing and polishing:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/diamondhell/High%20Plains%20Drifter/20131109_162732_zps28ae0fe5.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/diamondhell/media/High%20Plains%20Drifter/20131109_162732_zps28ae0fe5.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Ex-Random Jord's Vanagon Camper - Now living in Hell
Post by: Rhyso on 10 November 2013, 11:53
You did what now??  :huh: :shocked:
Title: Re: Ex-Random Jord's Vanagon Camper - Now living in Hell
Post by: JC on 10 November 2013, 12:27
 :grin: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Ex-Random Jord's Vanagon Camper - Now living in Hell
Post by: Diamond Hell on 11 November 2013, 08:27
Quote from: Rhyso on 10 November 2013, 11:53
You did what now??  :huh: :shocked:

Finished it.

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7414/10783912866_303efe7649_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/t_cowley/10783912866/)

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2818/10783957275_7896bd7ef2_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/t_cowley/10783957275/)

Now up for sale as we haven't really bonded with it.
Title: Re: Ex-Random Jord's Vanagon Camper - Now living in Hell
Post by: Diamond Hell on 25 June 2014, 18:02
Sold this today.

Now, who wants the full story of the work I did on it?

 :grin:
Title: Re: Ex-Random Jord's Vanagon Camper - Now living in Hell
Post by: DubFan on 27 June 2014, 13:24
So which petrol engine did this have, the 1.9 DF or the 1.9 DG?

I'm looking at getting one of these T25 things.
Title: Re: Ex-Random Jord's Vanagon Camper - Now living in Hell
Post by: Diamond Hell on 11 July 2014, 22:50
It had a DH code motor.

1.9 injection, not EU market spec.

You DON'T want a DF - gutless and low compression.

Ideally you want a DJ 2.1i - 112bhp

Or a JX 1.6TD

TBH motor doesn't really matter.  Buy on body.
Title: Re: Ex-Random Jord's Vanagon Camper - Now living in Hell
Post by: DubFan on 17 July 2014, 17:59
I'm afraid the motor does matter, because I live in the London Low Emission Zone, I can't have an old diesel. Unless I want to pay £100 per day  :sad:
Even some of the newer T4 diesel engines fall foul of this, so unless I find a T25 with a much newer diesel engine in it, then it'll have to be petrol.

I have seen a nice T25 with the 2.1 injection engine, which would be nice.... will have to wait a few weeks.