Monty the Red Campervan

[mike202]

One of the rubber sealing O rings dropped off the VDO oil pressure gauge recently. The rubber had just split. I bought two new ones from a spares place and although they are not VDO they are 52mm, the correct size. I replaced the other seal, on the oil temp gauge, as well which was also beginning to split. They went on ok and are quite a bit thicker than the old VDO ones. Hopefully they will last a bit longer.







old O rings

 

[NigelDenham]

Just fitted a pair of complete convex mirrors from Auto Wares. Stainless, but still have chromed stalks. They have the longer threads unlike some cheaper ones. Seem good quality and do give a noticeably better rear view

 

[mike202]

Just fitted a pair of complete convex mirrors from Auto Wares. Stainless, but still have chromed stalks. They have the longer threads unlike some cheaper ones. Seem good quality and do give a noticeably better rear view

Good to hear they are decent quality. As I already had a good mirror I decided to keep it, and just replace the lens. Funny how no one else until Auto Wares came along AFAIK supplied convex lenses in their cab mirrors.

 

[mike202]

 

[mike202]

tea break at the new Leeds services on M1.

I like the grass roof

 

[70-CA-Panel]

Mike your bus looks so pristine!!!
Just gorgeous

 

[mike202]

Mike your bus looks so pristine!!!
Just gorgeous

Thank you very much!

 

[Mehal]

The mirrors don't come with washers, which of course is an open invitation to our dear friend rust.
I found that garden hose washers fit real nice. Go for the pure silicone.

 

[Andito]

The mirrors don't come with washers, which of course is an open invitation to our dear friend rust.
I found that garden hose washers fit real nice. Go for the pure silicone.

I used washing machine hose washers. Nice snug fit and not had any the black run marks you get from some rubber.

 

[mike202]

I decided after some thought to change the radio in the van. I got fed up with not having RDS on the Custom Auto sounds unit I had installed in 2013.
So I installed a modern Alpine unit instead. Very pleased with it!
I had read about the aperture not being wide enough because our buses were built before CD players in cars were a thing and the DIN size changed.
Fortunately it appears the PO in the USA had already had the hole trimmed and the fit was perfect.

 

[mike202]

Roadside picnic yesterday, it was so hot!

 

[mike202]

Trip to Wasdale, we stayed at the NT Wasdale Head site. It s a lovely site but not great for campervans as the few places available are fairly small if you want pitch an awning.
We had a great time and Monty ran well, I am so pleased with the new engine



Scafell Pike with older daughter

 

[70-CA-Panel]

Aw looks so lovely there!!
Lovely bus just fits right in.
Really Happy for you that your family are doing great trips in Monty!

 

[mike202]

Thanks for the comments, we love to get away for campervan trips!

 

[matty74]

Great pics Mike, we’ve also stayed on that site, yes a bit of a squeeze on some of the pitches. Great location though

 

[mike202]

Great pics Mike, we’ve also stayed on that site, yes a bit of a squeeze on some of the pitches. Great location though

We generally prefer a grassy pitch but the campervans are on gravel hard standing, so I was glad I had a good rubber mallet with me for the pegs!
It is a fantastic location though I agree.

 

[mike202]

Had a great trip to Orkney, I always wanted to visit the stone age sites etc. luckily the weather was good last week as well.

 

[mike202]

Like my new rear lights. The bulb holders actually hold the bulb properly and they also have a chrome ring which protects the plastic lens.

 

[fallingoffalot]

They look great Mike, where did you get them?

 

[sparkywig]

View attachment 2890View attachment 2891View attachment 2892Like my new rear lights. The bulb holders actually hold the bulb properly and they also have a chrome ring which protects the plastic lens.
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Where did you buy those Mike?
I bought a pair from Custom & Commercial a couple of years ago, very impressed at the quality and the difference in light output.