Dipping my toe in to Campervan life with a Westfalia Nugget
Discussion
I've taken a deposit for the Nugget and it should be being collected this Saturday, this has been a really fun van but it was getting to be a little small for our needs. It's still a great van and it will always hold a special place in our hearts - I recorded a very short video (3 minutes!) on 5 reasons we'll miss it.
As for its replacement, I'm currently in the midst of cleaning it - the previous owner didn't clean prior to handover so its needing some TLC.
As for its replacement, I'm currently in the midst of cleaning it - the previous owner didn't clean prior to handover so its needing some TLC.
Most definitely, we’ve already done a camp in the new van and in-spite of the very wet weather it passed with flying colours.
It’s had a full service which didn’t raise any issues (always a relief on a new purchase), but I have it booked in for a clutch change + timing belt & water pump. That should then be all it needs mechanically. Probably won’t have much change from £2k though.
It’s had a full service which didn’t raise any issues (always a relief on a new purchase), but I have it booked in for a clutch change + timing belt & water pump. That should then be all it needs mechanically. Probably won’t have much change from £2k though.
I’m not sure if I should start a new thread or continue this one. Anyhow after collecting the van the inside needed a big old clean as it was proper grim (including the toilet & cassette). Luckily whilst dirty the van was not hiding any horrors, which was a big relief. If you like cleaning vehicles & synthwave this might be up your street.
I’ve also had the van serviced (by professionals this time) as I wanted them to check out the van and made sure it really was up to snuff. It came back with a thumbs up and an expected slight advisory on the front suspension (it’s a big heavy van that’s done 85k)
The only remaining bits are a timing belt change and a clutch as it’s starting to slip a little. Driving it back to back with the Nugget really highlighted how much better the transit drove with a new clutch.
I’ve also had the van serviced (by professionals this time) as I wanted them to check out the van and made sure it really was up to snuff. It came back with a thumbs up and an expected slight advisory on the front suspension (it’s a big heavy van that’s done 85k)
The only remaining bits are a timing belt change and a clutch as it’s starting to slip a little. Driving it back to back with the Nugget really highlighted how much better the transit drove with a new clutch.
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