"The Colonel"
1972 VW Westfalia Bay Window Campervan Tin Top Crossover
Left hand drive (imported from US (Oregon) in 2011 via Southwest Splitz)
Bodywork solid
Original paintwork
One small area of rust by engine lid
Solid, no filler, rust or welding
Original Rock 'n' roll bed
Retro roof rack...
Hi there,
I have acquired a trailer that has seen better days and would like to give it a bit of TLC.
My van sports fading original Sierra Nevada paintwork - my question is where would be the best place to buy some paint that matches (as best it can) to paint the trailer - initial Google...
Hi all
Off to La Rochelle in a few weeks for The Colonels 1st European adventure. I'm interested to know how long you would drive for before giving the van a rest - I was thinking a couple of hours max? Ferry lands in Cherbourg at 2.00pm but cannot get in our campsite until the following day so...
Khyam XC driveaway is a great awning - plenty of space and a solid tent - just don't reverse into it like I did last summer - poles currently in for repair!
Thought I would ring Autoaid again to clarify the breakdown situation as there website quotes it won't cover "left hand drive American cars", reiterated that my van was European design, built in US and imported over. They have confirmed that I am covered for breakdown in the UK!
Will try...
Thanks Andy, they have insured my bus with no issue, it was just the Euro breakdown they would not do for vehicles over a certain age. Sorry just reread my post! Insurance is all fine - its the breakdown cover I was trying to resolve :?
Hi - sorry if this going over old ground but I have found out that Auto Aid don't cover my van for breakdown (because its left hand drive) - even though they said it was fine last year!
I need UK cover but am also off to France in August so need Euro cover as well - I tried my insurer...