VWT2OC will , at the moment, be attending the following shows and organising the following camps in 2015.

23rd – 27th April 2015

St.Georges Day Camp

CCC Site Winchcombe-Brooklands Farm

Alderton Near Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8NX

Please book through the Camping & Caravanning Club (see below)

Site Telephone Number 01242-620259

Saturday 13th June – 21st June 2015

Seaside Summer Solstice- Camping & Caravanning Club Site

Norman’s Bay,Pevensey,East Sussex, BN24 6PR

To book the two camps above go to:-

www.camping&caravanningclub.co.uk or phone 0845-130-7633 0r 024-7647-5426

To be put near Derek,Christie & Dusty telephone the site warden & ask nicely.

15th-17th May 2015       MMM Southern Motor Home Show Newbury Berkshire

14th-16th August 2015  MMM Western Motor Home Show Malvern 3 Counties Show Ground

Hosted by committee member Ken Brimson.Book via website www.outandaboutlive.co.uk

Go to club camping to find VWT2OC click & you will be put with fellow members.

5th/6thJune 2015-Just Kampers Open Day 

Book directly through Just Kampers website-www.justkampers.com

Look for club flag & camp round it.

4th-6th September 2015   Busfest    3 Counties Show Ground Malvern

Book club camping via Busfest Website www.Busfest.Org

24th-28th September 2015  AGM/Valuation Weekend

Stratford Racecourse,Stratford on Avon

Camping book through Bob & Maggie Ward (See Driving Force)

Valuations book through Mike & Carolyn Tout (See Driving Force)

The Club Promotional Stand will be at ;-

17th May   Dub’s At The Park  Easthampstead Park,Bracknell  www.dubsatthepark.co.UK

31st May   VW Expo 2015-Stonor Park Nr.Henley On Thames www.abvwc.com

5th/6th June   Just Kampers Open Day www.justkampers.com

2nd August     Volkswagen North West-Tatton Park-Cheshire www.vwnw.co.uk

9th August      Beach Buggin Southsea,Portsmouth,Hampshire www.beachbuggin.co.uk

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http://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/Motorhomes/News/General/Motorhome-safety/_ch1_nw3471_pg1

Motorhomes fitted with rear travel seats, which are built to European Type Approval standards, are set to become safer across Europe when new legislation comes into force at the start of November

The new rules mean any manufacturer that builds to European Whole Vehicle Type Approval (EWVTA) standards – and most large British and European manufacturers do – must subject the backs of forward-facing rear seats to ‘pull stress tests’ that replicate the forces seats are subject to in a crash.

Motorhome manufacturers across Europe have been subjecting their seats to the tests in advance of the new rules coming into force. Front seats in motorhomes are already fully tested and approved. Now the only difference between the tests carried out on motorhome passenger seats and those for cars are those related to head restraints and the fittings for child seats.

Head restraints are currently not mandatory on rear seats of motorhomes and nor are Isofix anchorage points. Isofix are used to fasten childseats to the frame of a vehicle. Some motorhomes now have Isofix and many now come with rear seat head restraints, despite neither being mandatory. But, where head restraints and Isofix are fitted by manufacturers into motorhomes, they have to comply with the relevant European regulations concerning passenger vehicles.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/event/article-2883968/CHRIS-EVANS-kings-road-Italian-supercar-classic-camper-vintage-Roller-two-plucked-bargain-bins.html

The VW Camper T5 is the best all-round vehicle I’ve owned. Whenever I’m not testing a car or treating myself to one of the old brigade, the T5 becomes my daily driver

I spent longer hunting this down than any vehicle I can remember. I travelled far and wide to ascertain whether or not to go for the more classic and cute T2, which is gorgeous but not if you actually have to drive one anywhere. Or to forsake the nostalgia and go for modern cool and 100mph plus. This is how I got to the T5, though the story didn’t end there. Next was the decision to go new or used. I went for used to see if we got on before perhaps going bespoke for 2015. There are various power options, the 180bhp auto box being the dream. The best I could find in the two months I gave myself was a 140bhp manual with only 17,000 miles and one owner. The result was BUZ as he is named after his number plate suffix, and the best all-round vehicle I’ve owned. Whenever I’m not testing a car or treating myself to one of the old brigade, the T5 becomes my daily driver. From now on I will always have a T5 in my life and it may well always be the one we already have.

New from £36,238

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Slide out toilet in classic layout

if you like the manoeuvrability of a campervan but aren’t sold on the restricted toilet facilities, then camper conversion specialist Leisuredrive has a model for you. The new Crusader CT is a camper based on the VW T5 SWB with a 2.0-litre engine and comes with metallic paint and air-con. It uses a traditional side kitchen layout but the ace in the hole is the slide-out electric cassette toilet. The toilet can be brought into play when needed, with privacy provided  by dark, tinted side windows, and features an electrically operated flush which uses a heavy-duty electric pump. The toilet can even be used when the bed is down and in the sleeping position. When done, slide it back in out of the way. The key feature is the waste cassette empties from outside the camper so there’s no chance of unfortunate and smelly accidents inside.

Other features include a large, top-loading fridge which operates from the mains or 12v electric supply, Tambour wardrobe door access, window blanker to offside rear and it’s available in elevator or high-top formats. Base price is £39,999 onwards or you can supply your own VW T5 and have it converted, prices starting at £27,990.

http://www.exhibitionnews.co.uk/newsdetails/4290/caravan-camping-motorhome-show-prepares-for-2015-show

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Olympic champion Sally Gunnell, and TV presenter Matt Baker are among the main attractions at this year’s Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show.

The start-of-season holiday showcase will feature a host of well-known personalities with a love of the great outdoors at the NEC on 17-22 February.

“It’s fantastic to have such well-known personalities coming to our show and I am sure they will be a hit with visitors of every age,” said Andrew Whalley, NCC Events managing director.

“All of them have a passion for the outdoors and visitors to our event will see how a caravan, motorhome or tent can be the enabler to getting outside as a family, enjoying quality time together and being active.”

The show is set to host more than 350 exhibitors, showcasing the latest season’s models from the major caravan and motorhome manufacturers to holiday inspiration and accessories.

Highlights will include the Learning Zone, cookery demonstrations, onsite campsite and activities including a show first ‘outdoor-style’ fashion show for kids and adults.

The show, formerly called the Caravan & Camping Show, changed its name in August 2014 as a result of consumer research and a strategic review. 

The name change is designed to make the show all encompassing for visitors and better attract people to their specific areas of interest, organisers said.

The new show will be zoned accordingly, with distinct caravan, camping and motorhome areas, supported in pre-show activity and show content.

TV and radio personality Matt Baker will also make an appearance on opening day. He will play host to a range of activities on The Caravan Club Stand. If that wasn’t enough, professional surfer Melodie King from Cornwall, will appear throughout the event in the Expert’s Theatre.

Sally is better known for her golf medal winning run in the 400m hurdles at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. She is now seen as part of the BBC Sport team and has made appearances in numerous TV shows, A Question of Sport and Total Wipeout. Sally will appear on Wednesday 18 February.

Professional surfer Melodie King, is one of the sports rising stars, being only 17-years-old and currently placed fifth in the UK in the under 18s ladies division. Melodie will be present for the entire event. Two time BAFTA winning presenter, Matt Baker, will appear on Club Day, Tuesday 17 February.

The best exterior design will win a week’s holiday in a customised camper van in either Bergerac, in the Dordogne, or Girona, in Catalonia

It’s pretty cool to take off in a WeDubYou camper and explore the beaches and byways of the South of France or Spanish Catalonia – but to jump into a classic Combi you’ve designed yourself has to be beyond cool. Our competition gives you the chance to do exactly that – send us your boldest and quirkiest camper van design and we will choose one we love, customise one of our best campers, and send you off to enjoy admiring glances for a whole week in 2015, free of charge! We’ll even throw in up to four return flights from the UK to Bergerac or Girona.We’ve created a blank template of a camper van that you need to download and use for your design. Either scan your effort and send it to VWcomp@sunday-times.co.uk or post it to VW comp, C/O Sunday Times Travel (newspaper), News UK, 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF by 31st January 2015. We will choose the winner by the end of February, allowing you time to decide when in 2015 you’d like to meet and drive your special WeDubYou van.Download the template hereAlong with your entry, please send us:

• Name
• Age (if under 18)
• E-mail address
• Mobile number

Terms and conditions

1. Open to United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland residents aged 18 or over only, except employees of the Promoter, News Corp UK & Ireland Limited, and their associated, affiliated or subsidiary companies, their families, agents or any other person(s) connected with the competition, including third party promotional partners2. Competition closes at 11.59 on 31st January 2015 (the “Closing Date”). Entries received after the Closing Date will not be counted.3. You may submit more than one entry.4. To enter you must paint, draw, crayon or photo-shop your creation (which can either be your own or a joint effort) before 31st January 2015. You may either send the design to VW comp, C/O Sunday Times Travel , News UK, 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF or download and print out this exterior plan, which can be decorated, scanned in and sent to vwcomp@sunday-times.co.uk. Entries must be the original work of the author and not previously published. Entries which are or appear to be plagiarised will be disqualified. Entries (including but not limited to text and photographs) for this competition must not contain any content that is defamatory, libellous, racist, homophobic, derogatory, pornographic, obscene, sexist, illegal, and/or otherwise inappropriate. Entrants must not do anything illegal and/or dangerous and/or that would put themselves or others at any risk. You must get the prior consent of anyone who features in your entry.5. All entries must be received by 31st January 2015 and we will choose the winner by the end of February, allowing you time to decide when you’d like to meet and drive your special WeDubYou van.6. There will be one winner and one prize.7. The winner will be the entrant whose entry, in the opinion of the judges, demonstrates originality, flair, enthusiasm and creativity. There will be at least 1 independent judge on the judging panel.8. Winners will be notified by email or phone or using the other contact details provided by the winner within 28 days after the Closing Date. All reasonable endeavours will be made to contact the winner during the specified time. If a winner cannot be contacted or is not available, the Promoter reserves the right to re-draw another winner from the valid/correct entries that were received before the Closing Date.9. The prize is to see your design printed on one of the company’s fleet of Type 2 Combi vehicles, and four return flights to Bergerac or Girona for you and three friends.10. Prize is a holiday for four to Bergerac, France or Girona, Spain only. Prize includes use of a WeDubYou Type 2 Combi vehicle featuring your winning design for a one week period (Saturday to Saturday only). Prize includes return economy flights from UK airport to Bergerac or Girona. Exact flight date/time will be selected at prize provider’s discretion. Prize excludes all airport transfers. Winner and guests are responsible for getting to and from UK airport at their own expense. Subject to availability, prize must be booked in advance. Prize must be taken before 31 December 2015, subject to availability. Winner and his/her guest(s) must travel on same itinerary. All parts of prize must be used in conjunction with same booking. Winner and his/her guest(s) are solely responsible for ensuring they have valid travel documentation (e.g. passport/visa/visa waiver as may be required) and obtaining adequate travel insurance at their own expense. Unless expressly specified otherwise in these terms and conditions, holiday prize excludes food, drink, fuel for the van, spending money and any other costs connected to the prize.11. The prize is non-transferable and there are no cash alternatives to the prize in whole or in part.12. The winner and guest will be required to participate in reasonable publicity relating to this competition.13. The promoter of this competition is Times Newspapers Limited (publishers of The Times and The Sunday Times (the “Promoter”).14. General terms and conditions for competitions apply*.

http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/news/classic-car-auctions/800023856/seasick-steves-camper-heads-for-sale-at-coys/

Blues Artist, Seasick Steve’s, Volkswagen splitscreen camper van is going up for sale at Coys‘ 10 January auction at the Autosport International racing car show.

The camper is in excellent condition, with a number of upgrades, including an uprated 1598cc flat-four with twin-carbs – it sports an estimate of £30,000-35,000. The interior features varnished wooden cabinets, leather seating and a fold away double bed and table.

The 1967 11-window Combi was imported to the UK around 10 years ago. The interior was updated, and features varnished wooden cabinets, leather seating and a fold away double bed and table. ‘Type 2 Detectives’ have recently repainted the vehicle in its original Velvet Green paint and detailed the USA-specification bumpers in their original Volkswagen Lotus white.

Chris Routledge of Coys said:’There will also be seven motor cars present from the hit television production For the Love of Cars for a live auction, featuring car fanatic Philip Glenister and internationally renowned car designer Ant Anstead.’

Other entries include a 1985 Austin Mini Mayfair, with only 3241 miles from new, offered at no reserve and a 1952 MG TD MkII, one owner from new, estimated at £20,000 to £30,000.

Keith Adams

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/sweet-ride-feast-eyes-vw-4852556

Mechanics and workers at Volkswagen made the bizarre Christmas treat out of sponge cake, chocolate jam and icing, and auctioned it for charity

When it comes to bizarre Christmas treats, the engineers at Volkswagen really take the biscuit – because they’ve created a camper van out of GINGERBREAD.

Fourteen mechanics and assembly workers at the German manufacturer’s HQ created a life-size biscuit version of their iconic VW camper van.

And they’re now set to auction it off to raise money for a children’s cancer charity.

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Showing a sense of humour, some would consider rare in the Teutonic auto business.

But the plant workers in the city of Hannover, Lower Saxony, crafted the rest of it with sponge cake, chocolate, jam, and icing.

The GTi – or Gingerbread Tastes Incredible – took 150 painstaking hours to make and needed 280 kilograms (617 lbs) of biscuit dough, held together with melted chocolate.

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Then the plant’s paint finish experts – who used eight litres of food colouring – took over, spraying layers of icing all over, followed by white and red chocolate to give the final touches.

And then – showing the precision German engineers are famous for – the team painstakingly recreated the world famous VW logo.

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The camper was then sold at auction, raising £1,975 for a local children’s cancer charity.

Creator Dr Elke Eller, 43, VW trucks’ human resources head, said: “This project has been fantastic because it was fun and has let us help children who are ill with cancer.

“But on top of this we have been able to give our camper van a bit of a Christmas feeling.”

German car dealer Rudi Dietl, 45, first had the idea for the full-size Volkswagen bus made of gingerbread and was also there at the unveiling of the gingerbread camper van.

http://laughingsquid.com/at-at-vw-lego-mashup-of-an-at-at-walker-from-star-wars-a-volkswagen-bus/