New to us Symbol owner

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 

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

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 

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

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

That site looks vaguely familiar.

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 

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

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 

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.

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 

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.

Tinwheeler wrote:

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 

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 

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

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

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

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.

Ian H wrote:

Tinwheeler wrote:

Ian H wrote:


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

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 

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

I think it’s preferable to the CAMC Kendal site.

 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.  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.

Dave 418 wrote: 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.  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 

Admin have changed my username so hopefully that will end any confusion 

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

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)

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