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Thought I’d resurrect this old thread having just had some work done and the MOT sorted

My water pump has been squealing on start up for a while and when the system is pressurised . it was leaking a little out of the pump so I surmised the bearings were gone, new one purchased and just had it fitted, MOT, new tyres and a bit of work. Engine bay still looks messy but so be it! A lot better than when it was covered in coolant residue and I have a little more peace of mind again!






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A new chapter...... taken a deposit on the bus today

Have wonderful memories but with the family all grown up and using it less and less it felt like the right time.

Onwards and upwards

Are you replacing it with anything ?

I’ve been thinking about a bigger camper - Crafter / Sprinter sort of thing but onsite what to do yet -
I fear if I do i still won’t use it enough

Buy my camper!

Bootsy wrote:I’ve been thinking about a bigger camper - Crafter / Sprinter sort of thing but onsite what to do yet -
I fear if I do i still won’t use it enough

At our age we need an en-suite

Very true!

My camper has a bog! And a shower you can potentially p155 in, though I’ve never tried.

Yeah, we believe you

Bootsy wrote: ↑Fri Feb 20, 2026 10:58 pm I’ve been thinking about a bigger camper - Crafter / Sprinter sort of thing but onsite what to do yet -
I fear if I do i still won’t use it enough

I’m think the same. In fact was at the NEC looking yesterday. Maybe we need a vanlife thread?

hot66 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 21, 2026 10:38 am

Bootsy wrote:I’ve been thinking about a bigger camper - Crafter / Sprinter sort of thing but onsite what to do yet -
I fear if I do i still won’t use it enough

At our age we need an en-suite

I've got a Liptonice bottle.

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My T4 Dehler Optima has loo and shower in back extension so you don't need a big coacbuilt van


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6 beds in mine m8. Room4moarchix.

Sweet