Archive for the 'Running a VW T25 camper' Category

VW T25 - Essential Manual

May 8th, 2009

VW Transporter (82-90) Service and Repair Manual
Most T25’s are more than twenty years old now - and although they’re a great value camper, you’ll end up doing more maintenance than with a modern vehicle. This is THE manual for water-cooled engines, 1982 onwards.

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As you’d expect, it’s comprehensive and clearly laid-out, following Haynes [...]

VW T25 - Key Books You’ll Need

March 25th, 2009

If you’re a VW T25 owner, or are thinking of buying one, some basic books could save you a lot of time and money. This selection has proved essential for maintenance, interior work and larger-scale projects such as van conversion.
VW Transporter (82-90) Service and Repair Manual (Haynes Service and Repair Manuals)
This is the Haynes manual [...]

VW T25 High Days, Holidays and Festivals - Creature Comforts

June 10th, 2009

OK, so we did the VW T25 mechanical checks and maintenance in the last post, now it’s time to sort out your creature comforts.
Keeping the peace
Does the stereo work? The TV? Do you have adaptors for IPods, phones, MP3 players, laptops etc? Does the cigarette lighter socket work? Do you need an inverter for mains [...]

VW T25 High Days, Holidays and Festivals - Don’t Break Down

June 8th, 2009

Summer is here and we’re all looking forward rolling out of the drive and on to better things Rock, wine, beer, folk festivals, touring the Continent or seeking the ever-elusive perfect wave. But why do the shrinks agree that these are among the most emotionally exhausting times in partner and family lives? Well, some of [...]

VW T25 in The Lakes 1

May 19th, 2009

It’s beautiful in the UK at the moment - makes you want to get out and explore.
How about the lake District?
out and about in the lake district in the camper
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VW t25 Parking Problems

February 11th, 2009

Vans are not easy to park. The visibility in campers is better, but they’re still large vehicles and often parking spaces are small. However,Volkswagen is working on an amazing parking aid that allows the driver to get out of the car and let it park itself. There’s unlikely to be an option to retrofit [...]