Techenders: 26th - 28th April 2024. Who’s coming?

Most of you know the score, but as an open event I'm mindful some of you reading this may not, so I'll start with a bit of an intro:

What is TECHENDERS?
TECHENDERS is a meeting where (mostly) bay owners camp and fix/learn about their vans in a central location. It's grown into a bit more of a social event these days, but it's still a great opportunity to ask all those questions you have, or just compare your engine and oily bits to someone else's. There’s always plenty of assistance or back up from people who've probably done any jobs you're contemplating tackling, before.

Where is it held?
It's at Victoria Farm near Lutterworth (LE17 5AU)

When is it?
It's held twice yearly and this year’s second will be Friday 26th - Sunday 28th April ‘24. You can arrive whenever you like, but most tend to arrive Friday afternoon / evening. Stay as long as you like, it's a working campsite.

Who can come?
Anyone, including pets or kids - come to mess with vans or just come for a weekend break. You don’t have to be in an old VW, but most are!

What can I expect?
It's whatever you make of it. In the past we've removed, rebuilt, and replaced engines, or just helped people change a seal. We’ve replaced roof canvases and sliding windows. All we ask is you explain fully what you expect to do and do it early. There's no use saying "can I take my engine out" on Saturday night.... Also, be aware we won't do your work for you; we expect you to get dirty and we can point you in the right direction.
If you do intend doing some spannering, don't forget a tarp or similar to keep oil off the grass!
There are toilets, showers and washing-up facilities on-site.

What about entertainment and food?
This isn't a VW show, it's just people meeting at a campsite owned by a VW owner who lets us use his facilities. There are no stalls or tat, it's just camping. There is usually a run to the local chippy for a feed Saturday night, and the local shops are 10 minutes away with a Morrisons etc. The site owner is a VW nut.
There will be a full bar in the barn.

You're welcome to have fires on-site. Just bring / scavenge something from the hedge to stand your fire pit on so as not to burn the grass.

What will it cost?
It’s about £10 a night to camp with no hook up or £15 with. We don't take any money, this charge is from the site. Electric is limited in the lower field although there is plenty in the top field if needed - you can always walk or drive down during the day. If you intend to use electric, please pay for it. It's cheap so don't take the mick.
There's no need to pre-book; just pay on arrival.

If I've missed anything, ask away. Plenty have been before and will answer questions.

Although Techenders is publicised on the late bay,they do not endorse or have any say on the running of it. It's just a meet up. Techenders is owned by no-one and runs itself. It isn't "structured" so don'texpect atimetable. If you want help ASK. A wise man once said "if you don't ask, you don't get."

 

Note it’s now £10 without, £15 with electric.
The bar will be open.

 

1) Chrisd - gas locker, poptop struts etc.
2. Scrooge95 - no idea what I need to get done, but I'll be there

 

1. Chrisd - gas locker, poptop struts etc.
2. Sctooge95 - no idea what Ineed to get done, but I'll be there
3. Merlin Cat - just trying to get there .

 

Have you booked the B&B yet baby boy?

 

Yep. Do you know one?

 

We should be there!

 

1. Chrisd - gas locker, poptop struts etc.
2. Scrooge95 - no idea what I need to get done, but I'll be there
3. Merlin Cat - just trying to get there
4. BarryDean - giving his rebuilt engine a good run on the way down
5. MorkC68
6. Art b - pulling a few pints (badly)
7. Huyrob
8. Razzyh
9. Davidoft
10. DubCat

 

Me

 

1. Chrisd - gas locker, poptop struts etc.
2. Scrooge95 - no idea what I need to get done, but I'll be there
3. Merlin Cat - just trying to get there
4. BarryDean - giving his rebuilt engine a good run on the way down
5. MorkC68
6. Art b - pulling a few pints badly
7. Huyrob
8. Razzyh
9. Davidoft
10. DubCat
11. Me