Journal

The unglamorous half of running a van older than I am. Fuel, paperwork, paintwork — written down in case it saves someone else an afternoon.

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2 February 2025 · Fuel

Rising fuel costs: is there a cheaper way to run your van?

Prices at the pumps are reaching record highs. There is a cheaper alternative, at least for water-cooled Brazibay owners. We just can't easily get to it.

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31 January 2025 · Driving in Europe

Continental shift

Since late 2021 there have been a few rule changes for UK drivers heading into the EU. Stickers, green cards, and what you still need in the glovebox.

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2 February 2025 · Maintenance

Properly cleaning your T2

Forty-year-old paintwork does not forgive a jet wash. What to use, what never to use, and the order to do it in.

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See you out on the road