Geraldine passes her MOT

[Geraldine]

Great news Geraldine our campervan passed her Mot this morning. 32 years old and still going strong.
Afew advisories but the one that concerns me is the Nearside and offside rear leaf springs corroding. As parts are becoming obsolete is there anyone out there who can point me in the right direction for parts or advise me about what to do about this matter.
Many thanks. David.

 

[daygoboy]

What make and model is Geraldine?

 

[Wully]

Think she’s a Delta-7 Jedi starfighter....

 

[wildebus]

Is one of the handy things with Leaf Springs that you can "make your own"? - or at least get some done for you and not tied to the makers own?

 

[daygoboy]

Think she’s a Delta-7 Jedi starfighter....

Can only see a small part of it but I'm sure you're right, in which case I've
heard that a Luke Starfecker runs a small rocket scrappie yard with his rather
strange uncle Hands Sodoff on the second death star in the Black Hole
Nebula, unfortunately it's in a far, far off Galaxy, takes longer than 32 light years
to get there.

 

[Wully]

I only seen this van once I’m nearly positive it’s a Toyota hiace. Or could it be a cabstar a well it’s one or the other.

 

[Tezza33]

There are spring refurbishment companies all over the Country who could make yours like new again or sell you new ones made to a stronger spec than the originals, it isn't expensive either,
such as this one

Parabolic and Multi Leaf Springs Manufacturer - Leaf Spring specialist | Jones Springs

Jones Springs is an established UK supplier of multi-leaf and parabolic springs for Vans, Land Rovers, Vintage cars, Off Road vehicles and Rail.

www.jones-springs.co.uk

I wouldn't worry about it myself as long as it isn't sagging but if it bothers you it is an easy fix

 

[Geraldine]

What make and model is Geraldine?

Geraldine is a coach built Camper/ Motorhome Nissan Cabstar 1987 F22 petrol engine.
Possibly the only one in this country. Most were built and exported I believe.

 

[Geraldine]

I only seen this van once I’m nearly positive it’s a Toyota hiace. Or could it be a cabstar a well it’s one or the other.

It's a cabstar Wully.

 

[Geraldine]

There are spring refurbishment companies all over the Country who could make yours like new again or sell you new ones made to a stronger spec than the originals, it isn't expensive either,
such as this one

Parabolic and Multi Leaf Springs Manufacturer - Leaf Spring specialist | Jones Springs

Jones Springs is an established UK supplier of multi-leaf and parabolic springs for Vans, Land Rovers, Vintage cars, Off Road vehicles and Rail.

www.jones-springs.co.uk

I wouldn't worry about it myself as long as it isn't sagging but if it bothers you it is an easy fix

Thank you so much for this information. I will get on to the case straight away.

 

[moonshadow]

Congrats on adding MOT. How’s Treacle?

 

[RoaminRog]

We both love Geraldine, she always makes us smile, she is beautiful.
Congratulations on the MOT pass, and hopefully many more to come!

 

[Geraldine]

Congrats on adding MOT. How’s Treacle?

Truffle lives on.Thanks to Annie's chat around the fire regarding her aging dog and what Meds she is on. We have one more medication on the reserve list to prolong her life. Amazing what drugs are now available for heart disease.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Cheers. David

 

[paulhelenwilko]

Congrats on the MOT. Good news.

 

[Minisorella]

Aww well done - clever Geraldine

 

[MJVW]

Go Geraldine !! well done.