We have owned our first campervan, Wolfgang, since 2014, and named it thus due to its unbreakable connection with Germany, and the fact the van was produced in Wolfsburg. After many years of ownership, amazing adventures, and disappointment and heartache when things didn’t quite go to plan, the VW T3 we owned became more than just a well equipped box on wheels. It was a bond to us that couldn’t be replaced
However… As an absolute freak of being in the right place at the right time, the bigger VW Westfalia LT Florida was just about to come onto the market. Long story short we ended up buying ‘Wolfgang Senior’ as we affectionately call him. No older than junior, but he’s bigger, and we enjoy the fact that we can more effectively wilde camp in it, as it has a boiler and shower.
They both have their own unique characteristics due to their size, but give us an amazing amount of freedom. Fixing, maintaining and upgrading were all going to make the experience better, and I hope that the issues covered in this resource can be of help to owners of similar vans.
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Renault Twizy
Since owning my campervan, most of my time and money had been spent renovating it. There were a few sacrifices I had to make like the sale of a couple of scooters i was rather attached to, to fund some of the major work like the engine and gearbox. Although the camper has provided an…
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2026 September Getaway
In September we usually have two weeks away in the van, that includes a long weekend at Blackpool Sands in Devon where we hook up with like minded camper van owners. However, this year I couldn’t commit to any time off in September due to work project….Or so I thought! Long story short the pressures…
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MB Inlet manifold installation
One of the components that I wasn’t particularly happy with when the engine needed attention was the fitted inlet manifold for the 28mm carb. It didn’t seem to match up very well with the cylinder head. After a little research i decided to buy an MB inlet which seemed to match a lot better. However,…
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Lambretta – Initial Renovation
So the Lambretta ticked all of the boxes as far as looks and patina. Of course I didn’t need to test ride it before parting with my hard earned cash. It would ride beautifully….right? The scooter was dropped off at my house late one Saturday morning August 2025. Shortly afterwards I started to familiarise myself…
