Recent content by tylerbobbo

Put the camper up as my avatar

It's just stiff and difficult to engage - no crunching. Looking at the gear shift mount within the cab, it looks like it has an inspection plate on the side which may double up as a greasepoint or something. I'll have to borrow a spanner (imperial) and have a look. The air filter looks fine...

I removed the airbox assembly and the engine started and ran much better. It looks as though I need to adjust the carb settings - I have downloaded an instruction sheet on the Weber so will give it a go. Unfortunately, it states that the choke as to be closed to carry out adjustments but the...

Sorry for causing confusion Panky. No, I haven't bought that particular van. I responded to the sender of the 'cuppa' message as it mentioned being local to Hook. I have recently bought a Commer - not at that price though!

I'm in Basingstoke if you wanted to come by and have a look at my recent acquisition. Be nice to have some advice.

Thanks Panky. I will give both a try and report back.

Hello Panky, Thanks! I see that I'm not alone in becoming a recent new owner. It's a Weber as I understand it and it does run ok when on choke. Liam and Lisa whom owned it before me, said that they stalled it many times before getting used to driving it. However, it does appear to struggle...

New member here - I have recently bought the Wittering Surf Autosleeper and am having similar issues. The previous owner fitted an electric fuel pump and I let it run before firing up. However, full choke is required to allow starting and it cuts out under low revs so have to restart. Close the...

Recently took ownership of the former WITTERING SURF SHACK Autosleeper Commervan. Hoping to learn a few things about these vans. I do remember seeing them on the road. I took on the van after reading the posts on this site and seeing that there is good parts availability. Looking forward to...