Category Archives: Repairs & Modifications

When we bought the van in April 2010, almost everything in it was already working fine. This definitely wasn’t a case of “let’s buy a rundown old camper with heaps of potential and fix it back up again”. Despite our best efforts, we had ended up with a van that worked really well. Nevertheless, we’ve managed repair several things that weren’t actually broken, and over the last year we’ve succeeded in breaking several things ourselves. My handyman’s itch has not gone unscratched.

Things to add and remove and change and repair on the new van

Posted on 28 February, 2015 by jay

We haven’t even picked up the new van yet, but already I’m already making lists. As per our agreement with the dealer, he’ll organise a new TÜV and gas certificate, re-mount a 4-bike rack and the standard aluminium ladder on … Continue reading →

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Keeping Camperissimo Alive – 11/4/12

Posted on 11 April, 2012 by jay

Much like the crew of a rusty tugboat, once we’re on the road, each of us adopts certain everyday responsibilities. Iva takes on the tidying, cleaning and most of the route planning. She is also designated expert in irrational outbursts … Continue reading →

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Getting Proactive Part 1: Dealing with the Rust

Posted on 20 March, 2012 by jay

This past weekend we enjoyed a burst of proactive energy thanks to the warm, sunny weather. As a result I took a leap of faith an attempted to tackle some not particularly threatening but ugly looking rust along the rocker … Continue reading →

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Getting the van ready for the Tour de France!

Posted on 15 March, 2012 by jay

This past weekend we finally started working on the van in preparation for our trip to France in two weeks. It feels great to be in and around Camperissimo again and we’re counting down the days until we leave (14). … Continue reading →

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Villach, Ljubljana, Zagreb & Rijeka – 14-25/08/11

Posted on 25 August, 2011 by jay

It’s been 10 days since we left Munich, but as usual so much has happened in the meantime that it feels like much longer. This month we’ll be on the road – or away from home at least – for … Continue reading →

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