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Notes from the workshop

Build diaries, buyer's guides, and honest advice from a Darwen-based van conversion specialist.

CAMPERVAN REPAIRS August 1, 2026

If the mains hook-up in your campervan or motorhome is not working, the fault could be outside the vehicle at the campsite…

CAMPERVAN REPAIRS July 31, 2026

If your campervan or motorhome solar panel is not charging the leisure battery, the problem may be caused by poor light, shading…

CAMPERVAN REPAIRS July 31, 2026

If the 12V electrics in your campervan or motorhome have stopped working, the fault may be as simple as a switched-off battery…

CAMPERVAN REPAIRS July 28, 2026

A typical 2kW campervan diesel heater uses approximately 0.10 to 0.27 litres of diesel per hour, depending on the heater model and…

CAMPERVAN REPAIRS July 28, 2026

A correctly installed diesel air heater that is designed for campervan or motorhome use can generally be operated overnight, provided it is…

CAMPERVAN REPAIRS July 28, 2026

A small amount of smoke during the first startup of a newly installed diesel heater can sometimes be normal. Persistent white or…

CAMPERVAN REPAIRS July 27, 2026

If your campervan or motorhome diesel heater will not start, the problem could be as simple as a low leisure battery or…

CAMPERVAN REPAIRS July 27, 2026

A campervan water pump should normally run when a tap is opened and switch off shortly after the tap is closed. If…

CAMPERVAN REPAIRS July 25, 2026

A leisure battery that is not charging properly can quickly make a campervan difficult to use. Lights may dim, the water pump…

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