Mercedes vario 814 self build bus to FLT palace (3 Viewers)
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Aye its been on for a while . Crazy money
£25k! It does look the part though.
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Yip, I would buy it for 2 large lol
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Can be made in to great campers but not sure id put 45k in a 50 year old camper
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Okay so hopefully heading off tomorrow after lunch ...ive created a new travel thread here
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And once again i have a polarsteps tracker set to kick off on monday
This thread will now just fall off the grid and i will create a part 2 build thread when back next year as keeping 2 threads going gets confusing.
Tam & co the great winter escape
Hoping to head off tomorrow after lunch on this years search of warmth and sun. On Eurotunnel tuesday teatime so ill most likely stop just over the border sunday night and somewhere south of Dartford on monday night. This is a link to my polar steps for up to date tracking...
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And once again i have a polarsteps tracker set to kick off on monday
This thread will now just fall off the grid and i will create a part 2 build thread when back next year as keeping 2 threads going gets confusing.
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Northernraider Your life is so much more interesting or so different to others that, like ianthebuilder , your old threads will keep being resurrected as new members find them.
I think many of us sad people live vicariously through you
I think many of us sad people live vicariously through you
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As far as I'm concerned... I'd be happy if the forum was overrun with Northernraider threads...
...positive ones, can't be doing with negativity.
...positive ones, can't be doing with negativity.
Looking forward to this thread kicking up again with new zest with the build, living in your present van for the winter I wonder if your thoughts will change for the build on the vario when you get back…
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The reality of driving one is a culture shock after any modern vehicle as well , even a vario
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Nice one. In the motorhomefun world you are a legend.Okay so hopefully heading off tomorrow after lunch ...ive created a new travel thread here
Tam & co the great winter escape
Hoping to head off tomorrow after lunch on this years search of warmth and sun. On Eurotunnel tuesday teatime so ill most likely stop just over the border sunday night and somewhere south of Dartford on monday night. This is a link to my polar steps for up to date tracking...
And once again i have a polarsteps tracker set to kick off on monday
This thread will now just fall off the grid and i will create a part 2 build thread when back next year as keeping 2 threads going gets confusing.
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Have a great trip tam, looking forward to hearing about your adventures , safe travels mate 
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If no one else has posted it... A tacho key is a single lever jobbyI can buy a blank disc to put the light out ...but i dont have a key for the tacho so i cant open it
They will even open with a screwdriver and a bit of muscle
But you can make one in two minutedHere is a picture so you can see the profile
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Did you work on one of them Covent Garden jobsIf no one else has posted it... A tacho key is a single lever jobby
They will even open with a screwdriver and a bit of muscle
Here is a picture so you can see the profile
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No but I have been playing about with lock picking..... I was looking for a 'different' hobby during lock down.. Some locks a piece of wee wee, other... I aint good enough yet !Did you work on one of them Covent Garden jobs
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Safe trip Tam 
don't forget to pay your Dartford crossing. Bob.
don't forget to pay your Dartford crossing. Bob.
Where's Tam gone.........!!!!!!
Off on his travels!
Tam & co the great winter escape
Hoping to head off tomorrow after lunch on this years search of warmth and sun. On Eurotunnel tuesday teatime so ill most likely stop just over the border sunday night and somewhere south of Dartford on monday night. This is a link to my polar steps for up to date tracking...
www.motorhomefun.co.uk
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Woow, I have just brought a 614D and I am still trying to work out what is the difference? The 614D is 5990KG so lighter but it is the same length, height and width. The one I have brought is 90% complete, so I hope the previous owner hasn't just covered the rust
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Show us some pics and start another thread please
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I do apologise, I didn't mean to hijack someone's thread. It just seemed a good place to post as the OP has almost the same van as me
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No thats great but tam is off on his travels and it would be nice to follow you.i have the same a 614
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Tam & co the great winter escape
Yes brought me through the gas tanks We would be well chuffed if you can find an unmanned border into Croatia (or even better out of Croatia back into Slovenia)! A leaky Schengen could be very popular
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He's on his holiday!!
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??Woow, I have just bought a 614D and I am still trying to work out what is the difference? The 614D is 5990KG so lighter but it is the same length, height and width. The one I have bought is 90% complete, so I hope the previous owner hasn't just covered the rust
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