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 [...]
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 [...]
If you have decided to get a VW camper van, you’re likely to have some idea of what you’re going to use it for. It’s worth asking some searching questions, so you’re really clear before you buy.
So what do you want your VW t25 for? Do you want something you can go out [...]
The Good:They’re great to drive, comfortable and easy to park even without power steering.…and the bad? Once they start to rust it’s hard to stop them - seams are always where they go first and the engines can be under-powered.
Why buy a VW T25? VW users are always friendly, parts are easy to buy and [...]
A great slideshow of a VWT25 camper restoration with a lot of detail. It was certainly done to a high standard of comfort.
For guidance on restoring a 1970’s VW camper go to
http://www.vwcampersforever.com/restoring-vw-campers/restoring-a-70s-vw-camper
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Your engine shouldn’t sound like this! Tappit noise is common in engines of this age.
Worth checking how much oil there is in it…when you’re buying a VW T25 do listen to the engine while you’re test driving it and have a good look around the engine bay, for leaks, perished hoses etc.
Noise from engine can [...]
Christmas 2008 - you could have taken your T25 VW to Norway and enjoyed a mid-winter adventure. The t25 looks very cosy in the snow.
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For a longer adventure in a VW camper along the Alaska highway see
http://www.vwcampersforever.com/travels-with-vw-campers/vw-camper-on-the-alaska-highway
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No excuse needed for sharing another VW T25 ad - these South African vwt25 ads are just fun, they tell stories and all link together in a simple, humorous and charming way.
The syncro is a sough-after T25 model - this is a video of an endurance test on dunes and very rough ground, showing remarkable performance
Mud and steep climbs for VW syncros
http://www.vwcampersforever.com/the-appeal-of-vw-campers/vw-syncro-camper-mud-and-hill-climbing
and in in Derbyshire
http://www.vwt25camper.co.uk/uncategorized/riff-raffs-vw-syncro-t25-camper-doing-derbyshire-lanes
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In dreary January even a slightly wobbly video of a VW camper meeting helps us to think of summer and taking the t25 van off to VW camper events.
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