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    LPG

    LPG I am about to press start on the camper build. I have been hearing a lot about LPG not going to be available at many filling stations in the future. The question is should I build solo electric or bottled gas? and has anyone any advice on double-glazed van windows...
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    To buy or to build?

    To buy or to build? I have taken a deposit on my villa in Spain, so at the end of next month will no longer have a base there. I sold my Hymer b544 because I could not get it on the drive without much shunting. I am now looking for a smaller van. My dilemma is whether should I buy, or...
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    Brittany Ferries

    Does anyone have a Brittany ferries members discount code I could use, please? Just got a quote for £1400 for travel in September / October, and every little helps. Thanks
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    How safe is your van from the wind?

    Spotted this, I don't think it's one of Mr. Browns?
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    Sleeping in a campervan

    Thought this may be of interest to the members?
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    Lithium powered Radar.

    As a lot of you know I volunteer for the NCI. A volunteer group keeping watch over the coast to help keep people safe on and around the beach. We had a problem with our 12-volt radio/radar system losing power. I contacted Oaktree Motors / Ecotree Lithium at www.ecotreelithium.co.uk for advice...
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    London pedestrians to get traffic light priority over vehicles

    https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/news/motoring-news/london-pedestrians-to-get-traffic-light-priority-over-vehicles/?cid=eml-AC058_CHUB_MEMBERS-CHUB_MEMSIN_A_W1_20210607_095548&utm_medium=email&utm_source=AC058_CHUB_MEMBERS&utm_campaign=CHUB_MEMSIN_A_W1_20210607_095548&omhide=true&contactURN=42451583&h...
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    Portugal's new law.

    Portugal it appears has a new law about people sleeping or even parking camping cars in any but selective spots. Aires, Campsites, or designated car parks with signage permitting overnight parking of camping cars? Do we have anyone with more knowledge...
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    Windows?

    I am considering putting windows in my van and have a problem with spending loads on insulation and then fitting single glazed windows? Is it wrong to fit single bonded glass or should I fit doubled glazed plastic windows in an insulated van? I am planning to fit a Maxxfan, an opening roof...
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    Northumberland

    Has anyone seen this? https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/lifestyle/staycation/overnight-motorhome-stays-in-northumberland-car-parks-could-get-the-go-ahead-under-council-plans-3145511 Bought a Renault Master today, and so the build begins. ***Sorry, spoke too soon***
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    What Motorhome/Camper to buy?

    Hi All. Sorry, that I have been missing for some time, it has been due to ill-health, and now starting to mend. After spending a long long time in the bunker, I had a knock on the door last Tuesday. A man stood there and asked me if the Hymer B544 was for sale? Well, it has stood there for...
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    Canterbury Council?

    Anyone seen this?
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    France, speed traps

    Has anyone read this yet? Unmarked speed cars in three more French regions
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    Home built van tour.

    A look around Greg's Sprinter. YouTube
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    Camper van equipment in Portugal

    Just pinched this off of Greg Vergo's youtube site. Camper van equipment in Portugal - Campilusa Campilusa and their contact details are:- Rua da Barraca, nº26 - Ovens. 3020-923 Coimbra. Portugal GPS: 40° 16'08.37 "N 08° 26'35.25" Phone: +351 239 913 539 E-mail: geral@campilusa.pt
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    Lost MOT?

    A new service is to be introduced for anyone needing a copy MOT certificate. Making it easier for motorists to replace a lost MOT certificate - Matters of Testing
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    Lock up your bikes

    Sorry to those who have seen this already. It's Gone Viral - Bike thief caught trying to steal bike | Facebook
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    mats

    Maybe of interest? 2 x Recovery Tracks 4x4 Tyre Grip Mats Snow Mud Ice Sand Off Road Rescue Gripper | eBay
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    Van Re-mapping and repairs

    One of our old apprentices, the best one we ever had, who has been in business for many years is now expanding into bigger premises and is happy to re-map, service and repair any campervan. He is located near Ilkeston. Derbys. He is a proper bloke who is on the ball, you won't get any of this...
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    Changing Log book on completion of self build

    Anyone about to change their V5 docs to MotorHome might find this vid interesting. YouTube
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