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2016 Dubs on the beach VW show, Paignton, Devon
Here’s a quick video overview of the 2016 Dubs at the beach VW show held on Paignton green at the end of July. Lots of VW’s on show from split screen campers, beetles, and beach buggies through to T4’s, T5’s, Golfs and Caddies. The Dubs at the beach VW show…
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VW Transporter T4 & T5 vans at Dubs at the beach 2015
Here is a walk past a huge amount of VW T4 & T5 Transporter vans that lined the sea front at the 2015 Dubs at the beach VW show in Paignton, Devon.
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2015 Dubs at the beach VW show, Paignton, Devon
The Dubs at the beach VW show made a welcome return to Paignton green over the first weekend of August 2015, and what a show it was! It was very well attended and included everything from split screen campers, beetles, and beach buggies through to T4’s, T5’s, Golfs and Caddies.…
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VW T4 Transporter tie rod end replacement
I recently had to change a tie rod end on the steering rack of the van. I also took the opportunity to change the steering rack gaiter as well as both of these jobs needed doing for the upcoming MOT. The replacement of the tie rod end is pretty straight…
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Replacing top & bottom ball joints on a VW T4 Transporter
Bank holiday Monday saw the ball joints being replaced on my van, a job that was long overdue. The passenger side had been squeaking and knocking for a month or 2, and with the MOT coming up in July, it was time to get them changed on both sides of…
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Photos: Mountain biking on Dartmoor
Last weekend I was out on a little mountain bike ride on Dartmoor. I had planned a 15 mile route that circled Widecombe-in-the-moor, and consisted of both on road, and off road tracks. The thought was, if I get knackered too early, I can just leave the route at any…
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Installing LED down lights in a VW T4 van
I have been meaning to get some 12 volt LED down lights for the back of the van for some time now, but have never got round to it. But recently, Martin from the Houseless not Homeless YouTube channel posted a link on one of my videos, directing me to…
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Installing a cab curtain into a VW T4 Transporter
I decided to order a cab curtain from Van-X online, as I needed a way to stop prying eyes into the back of the van when parked up at night. The curtain is part of Van-X’s eco range – so it is not fully black out, but it does cut…
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Installing a USB charging port into a VW T4 Transporter
I have just installed a dual USB charging point into the back of my T4 Transporter. These ports are becoming very popular as most electronic devices are charged via USB these days, so it makes sense to have a charging point in your car or van. As I am always…
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VW T4 Van – rear storage modifications
On one of my previous videos where I showed you the rear storage in my T4 Transporter van, you will notice that the bouldering mats are stored on the floor. Now having used the van over the past few weeks, it dawned on me that there is a lot of…
