A big thankyou to the web masters and the club in general.

Apr 17th, 2006, 09:58

.. and to all forum members.

This forum is without doubt the most civilised, well run and helpful I have ever come across,

Now that I have to sell my beloved 145 and cross over to VW Camperland I have to say a HUGE thank you to everyone involved including the fantastic membership !!!! A big pat onthe bacjk to you all - I shall miss you.

One example of how good this site is - I posted a question on the Audi site for my wifes A2 - after 2 weeks only one , snotty, pedantic and unhelpful answer. I asked the question here not expecting a reply... 4 Replies! - all helpful and I solved an Audi problem on a Volvo Site!

See what I mean? First class!

Ross

Bob · Apr 17th, 2006, 10:59

Thanks for your comments. You know where we are if...no....when..you get another Volvo.

Bob

migrator · Apr 17th, 2006, 11:49

... coz you shall get another one ...

Mike_Brace · Apr 17th, 2006, 12:45

Now you've had the "bug" YOU WILL BE BACK.

Au revoir.

Mike

Iain_M · Apr 17th, 2006, 13:25

Don't know where abouts you are but this is a good club for VW type people with a nice helpfull forum like this place.

Apr 17th, 2006, 15:18

Thanks for that all - definatley ( i have hankerings for a good 9 series at some point ).

Ps Iain - thanks for the link - I will definatley investigate.

Ross

1stRaven · Apr 17th, 2006, 17:59

You'll need a volvo to pull the caravan you 'have' to get

Iain_M · Apr 20th, 2006, 23:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triang

Ps Iain - thanks for the link - I will definatley investigate.

Ross

[Slightly biased] It's the greatest club about [end/ Slightly biased]

I've been around Vdubs for years so if you need any info give us a shout

Mike_Brace · Apr 21st, 2006, 10:38

I've lpg converted quite afew campers - my experience has been that nearly all of them were crying out for repairs. Nearly halve had leaking rear wheel cylinders, one arrived on recovery vehicle with clutch gone, several had faulty exhausts, one a lethal tyre, quite a few with tired engines and several with poor consition suspension. I have come across the odd good one and they certainly have a lot of character. It certainly seems the addage "buyer beware" applies wth these vehicles.

Mike

Apr 26th, 2006, 07:05

Thanks again Iain & Mike - I may well take you up on that!

Mine is a 1985 water cooled 2 litre. I did see some horrors out there but this one was owned for fifteen years by a retired couple who then passed it on to their grandaughter who I bought it from. The upshot is it has only done 45,000 from new so it hasn't suffered the normal Vdub camper history of being bought by Auzzies/Kiwis/S.African students and thrashed around Europe every summer for the last ten years!

However I can see I'll have to be careful as the boxer/watercooled engine seems to have been a bit of a compromise on VWs part and there are inherant weakspots in the design.

Oh for a B20 engined camper!

Ross

Apr 17th, 2006, 09:58	#1
Triang Guest Location:	A big thankyou to the web masters and the club in general. .. and to all forum members. This forum is without doubt the most civilised, well run and helpful I have ever come across, Now that I have to sell my beloved 145 and cross over to VW Camperland I have to say a HUGE thank you to everyone involved including the fantastic membership !!!! A big pat onthe bacjk to you all - I shall miss you. One example of how good this site is - I posted a question on the Audi site for my wifes A2 - after 2 weeks only one , snotty, pedantic and unhelpful answer. I asked the question here not expecting a reply... 4 Replies! - all helpful and I solved an Audi problem on a Volvo Site! See what I mean? First class! Ross

Apr 17th, 2006, 10:59	#2
Bob Club Director Last Online: Jul 4th, 2024 16:50 Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: From Neath, now London View Photos By: Bob	Thanks for your comments. You know where we are if...no....when..you get another Volvo. Bob __________________ Robert Isaac VOC Director 1995 850 T5 auto estate. 280hp 289K miles and purrrs 2009 Jap import V70 2.5T 200hp 57K miles

Apr 17th, 2006, 11:49	#3
migrator Aye - him again Last Online: Today 09:33 Join Date: May 2001 Location: HAWICK	... coz you shall get another one ... __________________ (Ouch - that's another knuckle ...) VOC 11817

Apr 17th, 2006, 12:45	#4
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: May 15th, 2024 09:52 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	Now you've had the "bug" YOU WILL BE BACK. Au revoir. Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

Apr 17th, 2006, 13:25	#5
Iain_M VOC Member Last Online: Nov 28th, 2023 09:22 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Berkshire	Don't know where abouts you are but this is a good club for VW type people with a nice helpfull forum like this place. __________________ 88 744 B200E Auto 77 Bay window VW Camper

Apr 17th, 2006, 15:18	#6
Triang Guest Location:	Thanks for that all - definatley ( i have hankerings for a good 9 series at some point ). Ps Iain - thanks for the link - I will definatley investigate. Ross

Apr 17th, 2006, 17:59	#7
1stRaven Forum Support Team Last Online: Mar 14th, 2018 13:07 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lincoln View Photos By: 1stRaven	You'll need a volvo to pull the caravan you 'have' to get

Apr 21st, 2006, 10:38	#9
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: May 15th, 2024 09:52 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	I've lpg converted quite afew campers - my experience has been that nearly all of them were crying out for repairs. Nearly halve had leaking rear wheel cylinders, one arrived on recovery vehicle with clutch gone, several had faulty exhausts, one a lethal tyre, quite a few with tired engines and several with poor consition suspension. I have come across the odd good one and they certainly have a lot of character. It certainly seems the addage "buyer beware" applies wth these vehicles. Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

Apr 26th, 2006, 07:05	#10
Triang Guest Location:	Thanks again Iain & Mike - I may well take you up on that! Mine is a 1985 water cooled 2 litre. I did see some horrors out there but this one was owned for fifteen years by a retired couple who then passed it on to their grandaughter who I bought it from. The upshot is it has only done 45,000 from new so it hasn't suffered the normal Vdub camper history of being bought by Auzzies/Kiwis/S.African students and thrashed around Europe every summer for the last ten years! However I can see I'll have to be careful as the boxer/watercooled engine seems to have been a bit of a compromise on VWs part and there are inherant weakspots in the design. Oh for a B20 engined camper! Ross

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