Month: August 2017
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Wolfgang drives again.
Leading on from the last post where I had built up the loan gearbox with new input shaft and diesel bell housing and just needed to fit to the van… I was quite proud of myself as far as the logistics and organisation of tools and other components were concerned. The work I was undertaking…
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The roller coaster continues!
After the epic failure, and massive disappointment of not being able to have our dream holiday in the campervan back in May due to mechanical issues, the agony has been prolonged by restrictions on using the van over any distance until the gearbox has been replaced. A lengthy lead time of two months on getting my gearbox into…
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heritage wood
Heritage Woods is a Caravan club campsite in the grounds of a wooded area suitable for a maximum of 5 vehicles. This was just a short one night getaway in the van. We wanted to remain local to Derby so this was perfect. The trees in the wood are sponsored by people who want…
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding
I took up this pastime as a distraction from my campervan when things weren’t going so well after the campervan brokedown on the way to what should have been a month long trip to Europe . It proved a great therapy, and one of my long standing best friends took up the sport at the…