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  1. LittlestHobo

    1971 RHD High Top

    For Sale my 1971 RHD camper van. Pics are here and many more available upon request: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Camper-Van-T2-1971-RHD/263980953987 I have owned this for 8 years having imported it from Indonesia where it was restored by Yudi Yumos (see here...
  2. LittlestHobo

    Spindle advice needed!

    Hi, This is only the second time I have picked up a spanner in anger so please excuse my naivety/ stupidity. I am in the middle of refurbing my front brakes due to a the driver side caliper getting stuck. In the process of this I've realised my bearings are fried and this has led to scoring the...
  3. LittlestHobo

    Wanted: Bunk fittings and fixtures

    Hi, I'm after 2 bunks or just devon bunk fixtures/ fittings so I can fit two overhead bunks to my hightop if anyone has any or ideas on alternatives - need to find somewhere to put the kids! (Not going for the front bunk option) Cheers Simon
  4. LittlestHobo

    Spray Job

    Hi All, I need a bare metal spray job for my 71 Hi-top. Don't think there is much filler but probably best investigated. Bottom of both doors need patching. Solid and waxoiled bottom, arches etc. Can anyone recommenced anyone in the Southampton/ Hampshire area? Any idea how much I should pay...
  5. LittlestHobo

    Shocks

    Hi Guys, I'm looking to fit new front shocks as the bushes on mine are shot due to 18 months of non use as we had a new arrival.... (We're now back on the road and back adding to the todo list!) Looks like Koni are the top shocks on the block but I'm slightly confused as they seem to do a...
  6. LittlestHobo

    Bestival

    Going to Bestival this weekend...first festival with the van... Anyone had any problems with security etc at festivals? Any advice? Anyone else going?
  7. LittlestHobo

    Waxoyl hampshire

    Can anyone recommend a good waxoyl service in Hampshire or south coast? Cheers..
  8. LittlestHobo

    rear brake preasure regulator

    Anyone know where I can get one from? Or of I can get a reconditioning kit? It would appear mine is fooked...
  9. LittlestHobo

    ooohhh me nuts

    My nuts appear to be too small....as well as this problem, the standard wheel brace from my car doesn't fit the wheel nuts properly. The wheel nuts appear to 19mm the brace is bigger... is this standard do I need to get a special vw wheel brace?
  10. LittlestHobo

    electrical advice needed..

    Right, somehow i've shorted the wiring on my bus (turns out that in indonesia where I bought the van red must be negative and black positive, either that or soemthing really freaky happenned) So my visible damage is melted wires coming from the alternator (think its the laternator). Is there...
  11. LittlestHobo

    New Arrival

    Hi Guys, Well I took the plunge and this morning my 72 high top arrived!! I want to add some pictures but can't work out how... I also wanted to know a bit more about its history, I see from its VIN (232) that it was a Kombi. Would it of been a High Top originally? also it has a bench at the...
  12. LittlestHobo

    Another import question

    Sorry guys couldn't find an answer in previous posts I searched for so here it goes, apologies if it’s a repeat... I am importing a bus and am looking at the obvious Vat problem. Now, after much searching on internet I phoned HMRC tariff classification helpline, told them I was importing a...
  13. LittlestHobo

    noob - hopes and expectations...

    Hi Everyone, Having just returned from a wonderful week festivalling and then cruising around the Dorset coast in a hired Bay Camper (rented from a lovely couple at lazydayzcampers - double thumbs up) myself and Mrs LittlestHobo have decided to take the plunge and are looking to purchase our...
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