Newbie and novice, eek!

Discussion in 'Introduce Yourselves' started by Beckybutty, Aug 18, 2015.

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  1. Beckybutty

    Beckybutty

    I've driven LHD (including a minibus), but not an LHD VW van.

    I'm so wary of eBay, gumtree etc (although I do like browsing on there!) - I'm sure there are plenty of legit ones on there, but it's so hard to know - and easy to be fooled if you're inexperienced.

    I've seen two on here I like - one of them I am very seriously interested in (both LHD - but the boss is coming round to the idea now - not that I let him drive very often anyway!)
     
    Beckybutty, Aug 19, 2015
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  2. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    LHD isn't a problem, both of our buses are lhd, I love em!

    See you all at techenders!
     
    MorkC68, Aug 19, 2015
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  3. Lord Congi

    Lord Congi

    Better for the driver LHD as the passenger gets it in an accident :thumbsup:
     
    Lord Congi, Aug 19, 2015
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  4. Dicky

    Dicky

    If thats your version of a half full statement then gawd elp us.
     
    Dicky, Aug 19, 2015
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  5. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    RHD all the way.
    We drive on the left in this country.
    :D
     
    Baysearcher, Aug 19, 2015
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  6. Bayblue

    Bayblue

    Hiya! Welcome, excellent place to start for bus hunting! Good luck, I have a '74 bay window with Devon poptop, we and kids love it! Also I am total newbie!:thumbsup:;)
     
    Bayblue, Aug 20, 2015
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  7. scrooge95

    scrooge95 Moderator and piggy bank keeper

    Hello from the depths of the New Forest! Relative newbie here too, looking forward to learning a few bits at Techenders this weekend... hope to see you there :)
     
    scrooge95, Aug 20, 2015
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  8. Chrisradioman

    Chrisradioman

    Thanks guys for pointing people to my van, its on eBay now & I have had quite a bit of interest this time, I MOT'd it on Monday & have been smoking around in it this week. It goes like a rocket. :)
     
    Chrisradioman, Aug 20, 2015
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  9. earlybaybob

    earlybaybob

    Hello from Lichfield. My advice would be to buy an prototype bay then inappropriately join a forum for late bay owners.

    I agree that Techenders is the best place for advice - best thing I have ben to as an owner. I have a RHD 71 Devon Dormobile pop top with a new custom interior. Good luck with the search!!
     
    earlybaybob, Aug 21, 2015
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  10. earlybaybob

    earlybaybob

    BTW - prototype is the forums speak for earlybaycampervan (you can't actually type the words e a r l y b a y as it automatically changes it it to prototype)
     
    earlybaybob, Aug 21, 2015
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  11. chrisniclia1

    chrisniclia1

    Welcome from Melton Mowbray
    Great source of information in here and some very funny threads
     
    chrisniclia1, Aug 21, 2015
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  12. The Bruce

    The Bruce

    Hello and welcome from Notts!
    As you've already seen there's lots of friendly and knowledgable folks on here, take your time decide on what you will/won't compromise on (led/rhd seems to be one for you) and use the guide on here to check what is good/bad on a van when you go look at one.
    Good luck
     
    The Bruce, Aug 21, 2015
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  13. vwed

    vwed

    LHD parts are much easier to source. For example anything to do with the sliding door - hinge mechanisms, locks, rollers, the door itself. LHD late Bay steering boxes are available new, RHD are not. I could go on....
     
    vwed, Aug 21, 2015
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