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A wee build diary from a first time van converter. zero build experience, and little knowledge of cars really. I am an engineer though so maybe that might help?! I’ve used this forum and YouTube tonnes so this is as much an attempt of paying forward with lessons learned as a build diary. in...

The new to us T6.1 has just towed our caravan on an 1100 mile trip touring Scotland. Cruising at around 55mph gave us about 28mpg. It has been comfortable and capable. This is one foto on a small site near Elgin. The fencing on the caravan is for our dogs.

Hi all, I have two questions. I own a 1992 VW transporter T4 motor home which is located on Cumbernauld. I am an Australian who is looking at coming over every couple of years. The van is in the Cumbernauld area. I am looking for: A mechanic you can recommend who is willing to work with...

LWB single slider kombi floor. In good condition. Some small marks as can be seen, would probably come off with a good clean. Collection from South Ayrshire, or I could potentially meet somewhere close by to make it easier. £220 ono

Looking for rear T32 springs if anyone can help me out. Failed MOT and planning to upgrade the suspension soon but still need my MOT. Thanks

Heading to Pembrokeshire after Camperjam so looking for some recommendations for small basic sites if anybody has any? Cheers T6ers!

Just in case anyone is travelling to the highlands this year and is thinking of buying insect netting… This is the difference between an Amazon sourced insect net material (left) and a proprietary midge net material. (right) BTW —. Highland midges are bloomin’ microscopic buggers and do...

Just back from an 'Interval' service which came up on the dash reminder last week. The VW van centre handily also sent me a video of exactly what they did during the service! The video is about 120 seconds long, to be fair it doesn't include getting it up on the ramp, and then he looks at the...

Thinking about forward planning a trip to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Doris.... Anyone got info or recommendations for campsites in or around Edinburgh or know of a friendly driveway with hookup?

Evening folks We're taking a two week trip to stay with friends in Thurso this summer.. from home in Totnes, Devon. We're not in any rush to get there, and would like to drop by the Lakes, Oban, The Kelpies either on the way up or back home.. Any tips for the midges! Or great sites to stay on...

We are visiting some pals in Fochabers this may and plan to spend 10 days in Scotland , rather than the nc 500 we are thinking of a few days in Orkney then 4 or 5 in Mull. How long would you spend in Orkney to see the main Prehistoric sites and a bit of wildlife watching ? thanks folks

Grab a bargain, Set of Clayton’s off my 2016 T6. Fitted with Lynam tyres (7mm of thread left) OEM H4 Headlights, off the same van, good condition. Collection/delivery locally (Fife/Dundee/Edinburgh/Glasgow) Make me an offer if you are interested.

After a couple of weekends away in Devon and Cornwall, we're now planning our first big trip: six nights away in the week before Christmas. I've often thought of visiting the west coast of Scotland, but been put off by tales of clouds of midges sucking the blood of English campers. So, is...

Hi Guys, Needing some help to find a decent company in Scotland to carry out some audio upgrades in my van. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Anyone need a set of 5 steels I have some I was planning on returning but got some Clayton’s instead £25 and they’re yours Will need tyres Collection edinburgh

Hi folks, I've just joined under my business name having been a quiet member for many years after seeing some members struggle for campervan services in my area- Central Scotland. I have a small business called Lomond Campers converting Campervans including the T6, so hopefully I can be of...

Hi all Van is now out of warranty and I’m looking at using another recommended garage in the Aberdeen area for servicing and repairs . anybody on here use other garages other than Clark commercials? Cheers

Does anyone know of anyone who does retrofits in Scotland , cruise control, multi function steering wheel, reversing camera etc?

Currently touring Scotland (Stranraer) and finding that the internet doesn’t always tell the truth when searching for autogas. It keeps throwing bog standard petrol stations into the results. To complicate matters, there’s plenty of bottled gas suppliers too but these are not often...

Always when you go away. Rear wheel bearing needs replacing and I'm on the Isle of Uist. Could hear it gradually getting worse and now don't fancy the long drive home with it. Found a garage in the island and they are replacing tomorrow. Fingers crossed should be ok to get home then. How much...