What Have You Bought Today?

[davecdjt]

Bought a couple of rechargeable magnetic clip on lights and large collapsible folding storage bag for the van in the Amazon prime sale.

 

[Backin5]

What started off as what I thought would be an easy job, turned into a very long and expensive job. Went to change over my rear threshold but then discovered all underneath the rear was caked in mud and soaking wet. The van was a national trust van before I bought it a couple of weeks ago.
So ended up having to lift all the rear floor up, although I can't get to one bolt and gave it a good clean out. Only problem is that the original rubber flooring is soaking wet, I don't think there's water getting in, it's just purely how it's been used in the past. Has anyone had the same issue with wet floor? And how did you dry it? I have a dehumidifier in the van at the min hoping that will sort it.
So basically on the back of this I ended up buying new cab steps, sliding door step, 5 new tie down inserts (circle plastic part? and one floor mount surround trim and was missing.... why not!
I'm actually glad I found the issue before I get it carpeted etc, but is anything ever straight forward

You've probably figured this out by now? If not, it'll be your factory fit sliding windows leaking. Same thing happened to mine, and many many other peoples.

I ended up with the sodding floor dragged into my living room sat on a load of chairs for the best part of a week, drying out. I cleaned the van floor up nicely and got it all back in, but not before I'd replaced the rubbish VW windows with Campervanglass replacements.

 

[j4ckal]

Not today but hopefully should be fitted in the morning

 

[steolfc86]

You've probably figured this out by now? If not, it'll be your factory fit sliding windows leaking. Same thing happened to mine, and many many other peoples.

I ended up with the sodding floor dragged into my living room sat on a load of chairs for the best part of a week, drying out. I cleaned the van floor up nicely and got it all back in, but not before I'd replaced the rubbish VW windows with Campervanglass replacements.

Thanks for the reply. Floor is dried out and everything is back in place.
I haven't checked the window, but is there something I should be looking at to prevent it? I'm sure I read something about a drain hole?

 

[Drive Wayne]

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Not today but hopefully should be fitted in the morning

Just the one? I've had 2 separate 'just the one' recently, I can only blame potholes or naturally the wife for cracked rims...

 

[Backin5]

Thanks for the reply. Floor is dried out and everything is back in place.
I haven't checked the window, but is there something I should be looking at to prevent it? I'm sure I read something about a drain hole?

Get a pressure washer or hose on the edges of the sliding windows from the outside and you will see where it is coming in.

Fiddling around with the drain hole is hopeless, these factory windows are cursed. I’ve recently been lucky enough to be able to replace my van with a newer model, and I specifically avoided buying a factory kombi.

I already had a spare rear kombi seat kicking around, and it was pretty easy to buy the brackets from TPS, find a cheap second hand OEM rubber floor, cut the bulkhead out and fit some proper aftermarket, non leaking, flush fitting sliding windows. I’ve saved about £4k and a load of leaky sliding windows misery.

Good luck with yours, but budget £400 to £600 to get them removed and replaced. The best place for them is in a skip.

 

[JOG]

That took me a minute to realise DL18 is DUB. Im rather stupid at times

I had to look twice too!!!

 

[Tony Abbott]

TESCO selling Adblue

4 Ltr for 6.65 if you are a clubcard member.

- Google Shopping

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[Drive Wayne]

TESCO selling Adblue

4 Ltr for 6.65 if you are a clubcard member.

- Google Shopping

www.google.co.uk

Certainly better than a 5 litre bottle for £22.95 from Marks and Expensive!

 

[Baileyjdm]

1st purchase for the new van.
Couldn’t resist the 20% off on Leighton parts at the minute. Hopefully will look ok with coilovers on my Ascot grey van due in December.

 

[Drive Wayne]

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1st purchase for the new van.
Couldn’t resist the 20% off on Leighton parts at the minute. Hopefully will look ok with coilovers on my Ascot grey van due in December.

Looking forward to pictures of that one! Nearly welcome to team Ascot Grey, obviously the best colour!

 

[Baileyjdm]

Looking forward to pictures of that one! Nearly welcome to team Ascot Grey, obviously the best colour!

You and me both, can’t wait.

 

[BoroBoy]

1 years subscription of VWT Magazine for £51.90, plus you receive some free Meguires cleaning products for free.

 

[jack454]

Certainly better than a 5 litre bottle for £22.95 from Marks and Expensive!

still not as good as my 10k litre tank in the yard

 

[Phil_j89]

That took me a minute to realise DL18 is DUB. Im rather stupid at times

Probably more the fact it doesn’t reaaally say dub fun.

 

[Drive Wayne]

still not as good as my 10k litre tank in the yard

Can I buy 5 litres off you?!!! Obviously happy to over pay!

 

[sipep]

Some more insulation...

Floor is almost ready to go down

 

[TeeCeeJay]

Bought a couple of rechargeable magnetic clip on lights and large collapsible folding storage bag for the van in the Amazon prime sale.

Would be interested in a quick review / opinion on the magnetic lights pls Dave.

 

[Drive Wayne]

An Ablemail 12-2 Be gone starter battery issues! £65 from Simply Split Charge Ltd. Supplied with nice rubbery spade connectors too quick delivery, can't knock it!

 

[nmh87]

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1st purchase for the new van.
Couldn’t resist the 20% off on Leighton parts at the minute. Hopefully will look ok with coilovers on my Ascot grey van due in December.

They will look great on Ascot Grey. Also made use of the 20% Leighton Parts sale with an LV-R rear bumper, was going to go for the steering wheel as well but will save that for another day!