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11/3/2007 at 9:48am
 Location: staffordshire
 Outfit: vw t25 camper
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Just bought our first T25.  Paid £500, it needs £150 worth welding for next mot and the paintwork needs some tlc, I think we got a good deal.  Any advice from seasoned campers welcome.

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11/3/2007 at 10:45am
 Location: Hampshire
 Outfit: VWT4 JK.Spacemaker Awning
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Hi Welcome to UKCS Its a great site and very helpful, good luck with your T25 sounds a good deal to me

Aly .



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11/3/2007 at 11:41am
 Location: Sunny Leigh On Sea
 Outfit: Itineo (Rapido) 720cd
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Welcome - we have a Type 25, see my gallery - shes a real character, wouldnt sell her for all her little faults - you will find out that these vans hate to be left standing, and need to be given a run once a week, otherwise they get a bit cantakerous OH- Aircooled Mick has now rebuilt 2 of these engines, ours and his dads...he is just fitting a new lift up roof to her at the mo...just as well we are having some nice weather down this way!!!


11/3/2007 at 11:50am
 Location: staffordshire
 Outfit: vw t25 camper
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Thanks dartgirl

At present van is getting some attention at garage, needs new battery and some welding as well as a bit of rust removal, not bad for the year though '82 only paid £500 for her. 

Hope to be out in her in 2 weeks, going to Star Caravan Park in Alton, Staffs. 

Can't wait!



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11/3/2007 at 9:49pm
 Location: Dudley West Midlands
 Outfit: Outwell Montana 6
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Hi I also have a T25 - see gallery pics.  Mine's up for MOT next Friday.  Only had to have a little welding last year and nothing the previous three years.  Enjoy your T25.

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12/3/2007 at 8:18am
 Location: Cheadle Hulme uk
 Outfit:  Khyam XXL
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Hi geraldine.tatters
   (( Star Caravan Park in Alton, Staffs ))
Great site very close to Alton Towers
I go that way once a month my friend lives just 2 mins from the site .
enjoy your van


12/3/2007 at 7:53pm
 Location: Yorkshire
 Outfit:  Swift Charisma 540 Caravan
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Our T25 has just gone through it's 24th M.O.T....and passed..... £45....the advisory sheet  just said......one of the rear brake pipes is very slightly corroided....and the front number plate has a slight crack in it...........last year it just needed a new nearside suspension ball joint..... fortunatly when i took it in the speedo was working..... it's a brand new cable ..but it only works when it feels like it.... welcome to the forum M8...and yes i also think you got a real good bargain there..... ENJOY !!!!!!!!

Nannycatch......



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You tried your best
and failed MISERABLY.
The lesson is : NEVER TRY .


13/3/2007 at 7:00pm
 Location: North Lancs
 Outfit: VW T25 Camper
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I agree, it sound like a fantastic deal.  We've had our 1983 T25 for 18 months, just passed its last MOT with no cost to us. We have spent a wee bit of money on it but nothing that we don't recuperate when holidaying for £6 a day on farm campsites!!!!  Keep an eye on the paint work though, if the seals start to show signs of rust you should get them seen to ASAP. Oh and get an awning - it makes all the difference in the world!

Happy camping



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13/3/2007 at 7:11pm
 Location: Foothills of Lincolnshire Mountains
 Outfit: Elddis Campervan
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For £650 it is hard to see how you can go wrong!

Hope all goes well, and the awning advice sounds good.  I have not got one yet, but it is on my shopping list for the next couple of weeks. 



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14/3/2007 at 11:13pm
 Location: Yorkshire
 Outfit:  Swift Charisma 540 Caravan
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As said .....get a drive away awning....it is great for when you are away for a week...it's like stepping out of the bedroom ( campervan ) and down into your front room....

Nannycatch......



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15/3/2007 at 8:44pm
 Location: staffordshire
 Outfit: vw t25 camper
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Thanks to all for replies

I have bought new awning from campershop.co.uk

Royal Traveller 11 for just £149 inc delivery

Really looking forward to next weekend to give it a try

Anyone know anything about fixings for awnings, this one is pole type?



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16/3/2007 at 5:43pm
 Location: north east uk
 Outfit: Bailey beachcomber club 320 2
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eeeee! you lucky ducks

fancy falling on a t25 for £ 500 squid.

we have one and absolutely love, and cop for this!

the guy i bought it off has phoned me up and hinted he's willing to pay me another £2000 over what i bought it for, (3 years ago) because he misses it so much and has not been able to find one he likes...tee hee!

enjoy!

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Gerrrraway den!



16/3/2007 at 6:47pm
 Location: staffordshire
 Outfit: vw t25 camper
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Thanks den

you made me giggle

and yes i do feel lucky

the guy i bought it from was about to sell it on ebay but gave me first refusal for a quick sale



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17/3/2007 at 1:01am
 Location: somerset
 Outfit: vw t2
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heya.good find with your van.is it a camper?i bought mine for around the same price and was pretty good condition too.from what iv found since owning mine is definattly join the 80-90 club(really good advice and cheap spares),get insurance with adrian flux(very cheap for me)and i think they are probably the only vans that get more attention from people if they are tatty and have character other than perfect paintwork!!

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17/3/2007 at 8:15am
 Location: Dudley West Midlands
 Outfit: Outwell Montana 6
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As I mentioned earlier mine had het MOT yesterday and passed with flying colour - the little beauty. 

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