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Post by Ian 60 Sat Aug 10, 2024 8:41 pm

Hi, I've just joined the forum, I got a AS Symbol about 8 weeks ago, it's a 1999 2.5 turbo diesel model.

I had a converted Renault Trafic van before this, but wanted something a little bigger with a bathroom.

I've Spent 4 weekends away so far and slowly getting used to it and upgrading it in the process.

Looking forward to learning more about these vans and seeing other peoples  smile!


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Post by Paulmold Sat Aug 10, 2024 8:47 pm

Welcome,  but this is going to be confusing , we already have an IanH (no space between n and H).

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Post by Ian 60 Sat Aug 10, 2024 8:50 pm

Paulmold wrote:Welcome,  but this is going to be confusing , we already have an IanH (no space between n and H).

Ooops, sorry I didn't realise that  scratch head

I've just looked and I can't see any way of editing my name?


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Post by Tinwheeler Sat Aug 10, 2024 8:54 pm

Hi Ian H#2. That’s a nice looking van and super looking dog.

That site looks vaguely familiar.
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Post by Ian 60 Sat Aug 10, 2024 9:01 pm

Tinwheeler wrote:Hi Ian H#2. That’s a nice looking van and super looking dog.

That site looks vaguely familiar.


Thank you, he likes going out in the van and exploring new places  smile!

The site is Bakewell Camping and Caravanning club site, first time we've been there, it's a really nice site
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Post by Paulmold Sat Aug 10, 2024 9:21 pm

Ian H wrote:
Paulmold wrote:Welcome,  but this is going to be confusing , we already have an IanH (no space between n and H).

Ooops, sorry I didn't realise that  scratch head

I've just looked and I can't see any way of editing my name?
The only way to change your username is to ask Admin to change it , send him a PM with a suggested new name.

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Post by Tinwheeler Sat Aug 10, 2024 9:25 pm

Ian H wrote:
Tinwheeler wrote:Hi Ian H#2. That’s a nice looking van and super looking dog.

That site looks vaguely familiar.


Thank you, he likes going out in the van and exploring new places  smile!

The site is Bakewell Camping and Caravanning club site, first time we've been there, it's a really nice site

Dogs seem to love vanning. Ours remembered every site we visited and always knew his way to the dog walk on a return visit.

We’ve never been to the Bakewell site. It looks a bit similar to the C&CC Kendal site so that’s probably the one I was thinking of.
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Post by Ian 60 Sat Aug 10, 2024 9:36 pm

Tinwheeler wrote:
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Tinwheeler wrote:Hi Ian H#2. That’s a nice looking van and super looking dog.

That site looks vaguely familiar.


Thank you, he likes going out in the van and exploring new places  smile!

The site is Bakewell Camping and Caravanning club site, first time we've been there, it's a really nice site

Dogs seem to love vanning. Ours remembered every site we visited and always knew his way to the dog walk on a return visit.

We’ve never been to the Bakewell site. It looks a bit similar to the C&CC Kendal site so that’s probably the one I was thinking of.

They are really clever at remembering the things they like and especially in our dogs case, where he gets given treats  hugegrins

The Kendal C&CC site is on out list of places to go  up!
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Post by Paulmold Sat Aug 10, 2024 9:45 pm

Bakewell is a nice site but unfortunately nowhere near Bakewell,  pity as we really like Bakewell.

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Post by Ian 60 Sat Aug 10, 2024 9:49 pm

Paulmold wrote:Bakewell is a nice site but unfortunately nowhere near Bakewell,  pity as we really like Bakewell.

Yes, we didn't realise when we booked it that it was so far away, but Youlgreave is a nice walk along the river away so all was not lost
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Post by Paulmold Sat Aug 10, 2024 10:00 pm

Ian H wrote:
Paulmold wrote:Bakewell is a nice site but unfortunately nowhere near Bakewell,  pity as we really like Bakewell.

Yes, we didn't realise when we booked it that it was so far away, but Youlgreave is a nice walk along the river away so all was not lost
Kendal is much closer to the town, an easy walk.

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Post by Tinwheeler Sat Aug 10, 2024 10:25 pm

Ian H wrote:
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Ian H wrote:


Thank you, he likes going out in the van and exploring new places  smile!

The site is Bakewell Camping and Caravanning club site, first time we've been there, it's a really nice site

Dogs seem to love vanning. Ours remembered every site we visited and always knew his way to the dog walk on a return visit.

We’ve never been to the Bakewell site. It looks a bit similar to the C&CC Kendal site so that’s probably the one I was thinking of.

They are really clever at remembering the things they like and especially in our dogs case, where he gets given treats  hugegrins

The Kendal C&CC site is on out list of places to go  up!

I think it’s preferable to the CAMC Kendal site.
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Post by IanH Sun Aug 11, 2024 6:00 am

Welcome!
Loads of Symbol info on here.
Nice sized van, probably the smallest practical with all amenities.

As to confusion re user names,  I can see some (!!) but we have an executive, and rarely, virtually never, actually, use UK sites!

Be better to change it though, there's enough confusion on here already imho!!! confused3 confused3 scratch head scratch head hugegrins hugegrins hugegrins
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Post by Rocky Sun Aug 11, 2024 8:48 am

Welcome Ian   welcome_sign

Happy travels!
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Post by Dave 418 Sun Aug 11, 2024 9:24 am

wave Hi and welcome to the forum from us two and muttly. I admit reading your first post whilst eating my cornflakes I had to read it twice. Had the other Ian changed his van and moved house. scratch head No it made sense once I re read your profile. There’s only one of the other Ian H.
When we looked for our first van the Symbol was on our short list because of its layout and facilities. You have meany travels and adventures ahead.
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Post by Ian 60 Sun Aug 11, 2024 5:16 pm

Dave 418 wrote:wave Hi and welcome to the forum from us two and muttly. I admit reading your first post whilst eating my cornflakes I had to read it twice. Had the other Ian changed his van and moved house. scratch head No it made sense once I re read your profile. There’s only one of the other Ian H.
When we looked for our first van the Symbol was on our short list because of its layout and facilities. You have meany travels and adventures ahead.


Thank you  smile!

Admin have changed my username so hopefully that will end any confusion  smile!
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Post by Mr Grey Mon Aug 19, 2024 8:40 am

Welcome to the forum Ian 60 and fam. I too am an Ian!

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Post by davlec Mon Aug 19, 2024 8:12 pm

Hi Ian I too have a Symbol. Mine is a 2002 1.9 diesel turbo. Never had any problem with the engine over the past five years I have had it. Most years go off to France etc and generally do 2000 to 3000 miles. once in May and again in September. Mileage approaching 100 K. Had troubles with rust, sills etc and one front suspension arm. I always have advisories attended to straight away. One thing you ought to check is the state of the camshaft belt. Should be in the service records if you have them. So I am off on Sept. 5th . All the way to Cadiz. Should be an enjoyable trip. All the best to you and try to take your Symbol across the channel where you'll find beautiful roads often with no traffic at all. Davlec (2 fat Ladies)
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Post by Ian 60 Thu Aug 22, 2024 9:51 am

Thank you for the welcome's,

We've just got back from a week in the Western Lake District, stayed on a quiet farm site near Ravenglass, van behaved perfectly both on the drive there and back and whilst there  smile!

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