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Yorkshire Rose
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Yorkshire Rose

Even though Guy Fawkes was born and raised in Yorkshire, buying a van from Yorkshire Rose Camper Conversions, definitely won’t blow up in your face

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Not Just A Hobby
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Not Just A Hobby

For a dyed in the wool car modifier and self-confessed boy racer, this T5 proves that when you have a family, it’s not a reason to hinder your hobby

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White Lightning
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White Lightning

This specialist recovery truck is called a Blitzlader in Germany, this translates as Lightning Loader. In the right hands it does this very successfully, even if it looks… unusual

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Mongolia or Bust
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Mongolia or Bust

In this second instalment, we join Ian and Juliet as they finish the build and set off on their epic journey to Mongolia and back

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Issue 97
Beauty and The Beast
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Beauty and The Beast

This highly polished grey T4 Swamper will brighten up any grey day. It’s great for both family adventures and the show scene

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Issue 97
To Boldly Go
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To Boldly Go

Fancy driving where no man has gone before? Then you need to be behind the wheel of a T6 Swamper; here’s one that can do just that

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Issue 97
Ultimate Dubs
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Ultimate Dubs

For many, March means the car show season opener at Ultimate Dubs, now 15 years in, we can’t see that ever-changing

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Issue 97
Small but Mighty
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Small but Mighty

When I saw Martyn Hillman’s immaculate black Caddy in the show and shine at Dubtoberfest, I had to go and take a look. A little visit to Wales followed

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Issue 97
Cookie Cartoonery
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Cookie Cartoonery

You may own a T-shirt or a flag from this company, you may have even seen the boss, Cookie, working at a show—but do you know the company background?

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Issue 97
A Winter Adventure
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A Winter Adventure

The North Coast 500, an ever-present on many bucket lists and iconic at any time of year. Richard and Jackie Pickles tell the story of their trip over the next two issues

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Issue 97
Oil System Flush And Detox
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Oil System Flush And Detox

We are always cautious about new processes that make claims about improving performance, reducing emissions and saving fuel. But when a trusted expert tells us we should listen, we’re willing to do so. Alan Hayward

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Issue 96
Tonks Gets Some TLC
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Tonks Gets Some TLC

Tonks the T5 takes a trip to Derby for a rather overdue habitation service

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Issue 96
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Sporty Spice

The CoTrim C Sport conversion—designed for those who want to fully immerse themselv es in the VW active lifestyle

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Issue 96
Nimbus Airbrush Art
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Nimbus Airbrush Art

Everyone wants their van to stand out from the crowd, so how about the ultimate statement, turning your vehicle into a rolling work of art?

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Mongolia or Bust
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Mongolia or Bust

We join Ian Pegram and his wife Juliet Sheppard, as they hatch a plan and start the preparation for the trip of a lifetime

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Issue 96
Generic Bald Bloke
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Generic Bald Bloke

When I was a young man, and yes, I’m aware that was a long time ago, the one thing I didn’t want to do was go bald

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Issue 96
Sense and Sensorbility
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Sense and Sensorbility

Snow and ABS sensor problems in Snowdonia!

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Dubfreeze 2020
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Dubfreeze 2020

Dubfreeze usually lives up to its name, but this year perhaps, due to the inclement weather, a change of name might be appropriate

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Issue 96
Claire's Quesadilla Pockets
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Claire's Quesadilla Pockets

While on a recent van shoot with Claire and David from DC Camper Sales, we discussed our mutual RidgeMonkey interest

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Issue 96
Bilbo's Motorhomes
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Bilbo's Motorhomes

Bilbo’s have been converting VWs for 43 years – that’s a lot of conversions

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Issue 96
VDubs In The Valley
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VDubs In The Valley

It’s Movie Night at this year’s VDubs In The Valley

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Issue 95
Vanwest
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Vanwest

For my first real camp out of last year, I headed to Vanwest in the South West.

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Issue 95
Niedrig Unten Transporters
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Niedrig Unten Transporters

The tentacles of influence of The Lowdown Transporter group have long since reached across the channel. Atleast one part of Germany is now under their spell

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Issue 95
Long Distance Conversion
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Long Distance Conversion

Being based in Scotland has many advantages, like having the Highlands right on your doorstep. Of course, there can be disadvantages too, like having to travel hundreds of miles to your convertor of choice…twice

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Issue 95
CJL Leisure Vehicles
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CJL Leisure Vehicles

To create something exceptional, your mindset must be relentlessly focussed on the smallest detail, the mantra of Cye Hayes, the man behind CJL Leisure

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Issue 95
High Roller
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High Roller

I’ve seen a few dark wood and luxurious interiors, often in steampunk themed vans, but let me introduce you to dark-toned luxury, on a thoroughly up to date and contemporary scale

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Issue 95
Down to the Woods
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Down to the Woods

If you go down to the woods today, you're sure of a big surprise, especially when you see this high specification 4x4 T6. Assuming, of course, that you can see the wood for the trees…

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Issue 95
Camper Mart 2020
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Camper Mart 2020

While the 2nd of February was a numerical palindrome meaning the numbers read the same back to front, most VW folks didn’t care, as they were going to Telford!

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Issue 95
Chasing Lows
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Chasing Lows

If you have a van that’s used for family camping trips, but you like the look of lowered vans, then the best thing your missus can say is “Hydro”

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Issue 95
Apocabus
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Apocabus

They say that certain insects, fish and plants can survive a nuclear blast, well now there’s something else that can be added to that list

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