Pedro the Baja Beetle - World Rallies
You are likely to see Fiona Easterby driving a beetle through Iran or being a co-driver in a Nissan Micra through Mongolia, so when she came to our Open Day with her baja beetle “Pedro” we had to take the opportunity to ask her about her travels.
Unravelling Wiring Issues In Your Classic VW
VW electrical systems are, by and large, pretty robust. They were made to a high standard and all components used were built to last, so it’s not uncommon to see 1950’s VWs still running quite happily on completely original electrics, right down to the 6V charging system – proof, if it were needed, that VW got it right in the first place.
Australia - Full Circle
Our journey began in January 1990, after a few months travelling through India, Nepal, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, we finally arrived in Darwin, Australia around May 1990.
Our Guide To Driveaway Awnings For Your Camper
So in order to make a personal recommendation I guess I should probably introduce the family and explain how we use the awning so you can see if it would be relevant to YOU!
Replace Cab Door Window Scrapers On A VW Camper
This is one of those fiddly jobs everyone tries to put off, but it’s essential to your Bus’s longevity and surprisingly easy when you know how.
Inside Job - VW Camper Interiors
In the 70's, straight was great, but in this day and age interiors have to be bendy to be trendy.
Faux Show - VW Camper
Few things divide opinion like faux patina but, when you live in bonnie Scotland and the end result is as good as this, it might be the way to go.
How To Fit Curtain Tracks - VW Camper
Old, stiff, bent and broken curtain tracks can not only look untidy, but can be a real pain come bedtime. Maybe you’ve just bought a Bus and it hasn’t got any as it started life as a Transporter. Or, maybe you would like to upgrade from the classic DIY wires or the flat aluminium rods Westfalia used.
History of the VW Camper Van
The JK team have pooled their knowledge, and raided the JK archive, to reveal the history behind the iconic VW camper.
Long Live The Volkswagen
Anything you can do, VW can do better. Han’s explains why quality counts.
How To Service a Type 4 Engine
A common sight in Late Bays, the so-called ‘pancake’, or suitcase engine is not to be feared. Here’s how to look after your Type 4 properly.
How To Add Mood Lighting
LEDs have a number of advantages over conventional lights, not least of which they allow you to tune the mood of your Bus to your disposition.
Tips for Buying Through The Internet
With over 20 years Bus buying experience, Mark Walker talks us through the potential pitfalls of making a purchase ‘sight unseen’.
Bay Sliding Door Repair
Bay Window sliding doors suffer badly with rot. The vast majority of RHD Buses will either have had, or will need some repair work in this area, usually due to blocked drain holes, damage or just the fact that all
these Buses are now nearing half a century old. If you tackle the job and it hasn’t been repaired before, then your luck is in!
The Dream and The Reality
From the outside looking in the Camper world looks lovely, but is it really?
If you drive a Camper, and because you are ready this I assume you do, then you will be only to familiar with the envious glances fired your way by lesser car owners.
What To Take When You Travel Abroad
The JK Team have racked their brains come up with a list of commonly forgotten things that you must remember when you travel abroad.
How To Rebuild and Set Up Twin Carbs
Fitting a pair of twin carbs – in our case, dual 34ICT Webers – is one of the most effective bolt-on engine modifications you can make. Aside from the small improvement in performance they offer, when set up properly a pair of carburettors should give you an actual advantage when it comes to miles per gallon.
How To Fit Bigger Brakes to Your T5
Big brakes make your Van faster. Fact. In a scientific direct correlation, as your stopping distance is reduced, your confidence on the anchors is increased, so you can brake later and dive deeper into the twisty bits, scaring the bejesus out of your passengers in the process
How To Transform Your Interior In A Weekend
If you’ve taken the time to ply line and carpet your Van, the next inevitable step for many is to fit a rock ’n’ roll bed.
Sign of The Times
Faded logos and signwriting are all the rage these days. Here’s how to do it yourself.
Lowering Rear Suspension
Dropping the back of a Beetle is easy when you know how and how far to go.
Old Speed With A Twist
Vintage Speed VWs are, by their very nature, nothing new. The whole idea behind them is to build cars inspired by those that were raced in the 1950s and ‘60s in road races and timed events across Europe, in an era when fuel injection, turbochargers and electronic ignition were either just twinklings in the eyes of enlightened designers or the preserve of high-end grand prix cars and aeroplanes. Race cars back then were simpler affairs, pretty much standard production cars with basic tuning tweaks made to the engines, a little more in the way of safety features and a little less in the way of weight.
Climbing in the Gorge Du Tarn
The urge to climb outdoors in a beautiful setting, combined with a riverside location ideal for the children to play and spend idle hours listening to the river as it flows gently passed our gloriously positioned camping pitch, provided the impetus for us to make the long (695 mile / 11 hr) journey to La Blaquiere Campsite in Les Vignes, France.