Hello

Hi there,

Recently acquired - after long time searching .... 1996 Autosleeper Talent (VW T4 based). We are currently 'making "Sleepy" or own'. She is in great condition with only 60K miles and totally original having had
only one owner since Feb 1997. After only 4 days of ownership, we are already smitten:loveheart: although the rusty rails under the Thetford C1 (or is it 2) do need changing.... quick.
Why did we get a camper? Mokerhome Talent goes a way to explain.... we are keen Mini Moke owners and go to many rallies.... driving our Mokes, and pitching our tents.... and setting up the campingaz cooker and forgetting the gas refills for the lamp and..... spending hours setting up and breaking camp..... furthermore, driving a 1964 Moke with no seatbelts from Oxford to The Lakes at 55Mph does take it out of you, especially with our unpredictable weather:so_sad: 
So... plan B, drive the tent and tow the Moke:lol4: 
Why the Autosleeper talent? Well, we thought it was simply the best layout in the most compact package. Wanted a T4, but NOT 'custom style' with boudoir style red and black checkered floor, 20" alloys and Maltese cross bonnet bra, tried rock n roll beds - not big enough (for sleeping anyway), wanted a loo, but not a shower....., wanted a SWB for easy drive and parking.... Talent fits the bill... shame it isn't made anymore. Wasn't an easy find either....
Why join the forum? We are quite keen to keep our Talent as original as possible - although the light blue velour floral seating material is a source of some amusement and discussion. Our van is 17 years old and we are new to this game. Would like to find out about other owner's experiences, help to find spares and solve technical issues. Above all, to share ideas and see what others do with their AS....

Hello & welcome from S/Yorks  



  Jackie had a Moke when we lived in the gulf, wish we still had it.

Hello and welcome, enjoy the forum.

Hi  Mokerhome Talent  


Welcome to the forum


PB

Many thanks for the kind replies. Today will see us putting all the usual 'stuff' in the 'bus' as well as replacing a broken table retainer clip. It will probably turn into another all day discovery session. Must work out why my smileys have turned out as text instead of jolly bouncing yellow things :confused3:preview seems OK....

Welcome from N.E Wales       for your smilies to work, hit the space bar a couple of times before you hit a smilie.

Hello   

Welcome to the forum from Devon.  We will keep an eye out for you on our travels you shouldn't be too hard to spot towing your Moke. 

combecamper

Will take a picture of the 'rig' soon for my avatar - see you in Devon...

Hi Mokerhome Talent
Welcome to the forum.
Boaby

Hi there,

Welcome from a damp day in Skegness. 

Best regards,