BUSFEST 25 - (12th - 14th Sept 2025)

[Dellmassive]

no official theme this year, as such.

so we are open for suggestions.





so far we have done.:

2021 - whatever, just a few of us started for a laugh.




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2022 - Hawaiian,




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2023 - 90s




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2024 - 60s70s






2025 - ?

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so let me hear some ideas to look at.?

Lisa`s ideas:

SteamPunk?
1920`s?
90s 00s?
Western - cowboys and Indians?
OctoberFest
HipHop
YMCA.
Mexican Fiesta
Pimps & Ho`s
Vikings
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[Drive Wayne]

Nice to see a few of 'ours' again toward the end of that!

 

[garyp1969]

I think we've rarely been out dressed because "All the same" always looks best.

Lots of good ideas already, couple more...

Vicars & Tarts
Where's Wally (common yes but cheap, easy and looks good when there's a big group of you)

 

[Green Giant]

I’ve still got a very dodgy looking tracksuit from 2023 I think, maybe I’ll just wear that to go along with the recycling theme
But I do like the Mexican outfit…Big hats, ready for the sun, right?..

 

[Lubrown]

Fancy dress theme… characters from the Mighty Boosh

 

[VanDamMan]

Just booked….if you see me….Please Please..don’t let me buy anything at Busfest….spent far too much at Camperjam it’s got so bad I won’t let the wife stop working ..had to buy a slightly bigger trailer to put all the stuff in…this then caused me to purchase 2 x pitches…..my power habit keeps growing all I keep seeing is blue stuff

 

[Drive Wayne]

Just booked….if you see me….Please Please..don’t let me buy anything at Busfest….spent far too much at Camperjam it’s got so bad I won’t let the wife stop working ..had to buy a slightly bigger trailer to put all the stuff in…this then caused me to purchase 2 x pitches…..my power habit keeps growing all I keep seeing is blue stuff

Have you got a spare 100/30 please?! I'll pay and everything!

 

[Fishinbrine]

Considering this as our first festival in our van and first festival for the 2 kids aged 10 & 12.
Do any of you lot take kids?

 

[VanDamMan]

Have you got a spare 100/30 please?! I'll pay and everything!

I’ll trade .if you’ve got a 100/50 …just don’t tell the Wife

 

[VanDamMan]

Considering this as our first festival in our van and first festival for the 2 kids aged 10 & 12.
Do any of you lot take kids?

Is that a part exchange thing ……sorry I can’t stand them but I know others do….seriously it’s a great family and social event so I’m sure you’ll enjoy the weekend as will the kids

 

[Drive Wayne]

I’ll trade .if you’ve got a 100/50 …just don’t tell the Wife

Sadly not a 100/50, a 100/20 though. My 270 rigid panel hit 20a twice this week, I'm sure there's more in it!

 

[Drive Wayne]

Considering this as our first festival in our van and first festival for the 2 kids aged 10 & 12.
Do any of you lot take kids?

They will be more than happy, obviously keep them on a lead!

 

[Pauly]

Considering this as our first festival in our van and first festival for the 2 kids aged 10 & 12.
Do any of you lot take kids?

Yes people take the kids with them, for such a big event its a great environment and very friendly
Theres plenty of family bits there for older and younger ones - face painting and stuff and they also do busfest games on the saturday if we get a team together ?

 

[Niall.b]

Thats us booked on the T6 club camping. couldn't resist.
will try the Liverpool boat option this trip.

 

[Drive Wayne]

Thats us booked on the T6 club camping. couldn't resist.
will try the Liverpool boat option this trip.

Shawneen is welcome to borrow Sarah's Dyson Hairdryer!!! (Or not obviously!)

 

[Paul7807]

@Dellmassive any room for 3 more vans?? wasnt going to go this year but change of plan..
not sure if figures have been updated.?

 

[Paul7807]

Considering this as our first festival in our van and first festival for the 2 kids aged 10 & 12.
Do any of you lot take kids?

I've taken my boy the past 3 yrs hes 11 this year and loves it. also my mates boys go who are 10 and 12 aswell.

 

[RunDSG]

Considering this as our first festival in our van and first festival for the 2 kids aged 10 & 12.
Do any of you lot take kids?

This is my third year, with kids of similar ages. We all have a great time.

 

[RunDSG]

Sadly not a 100/50, a 100/20 though. My 270 rigid panel hit 20a twice this week, I'm sure there's more in it!

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Depending on the charge profile, 20A might be your theoretical max with 270watts, right? At say, 13.5+ volt charging, panel can’t produce more than 20A right?

I may be wrong!

 

[Drive Wayne]

Depending on the charge profile, 20A might be your theoretical max with 270watts, right? At say, 13.5+ volt charging, panel can’t produce more than 20A right?

I may be wrong!

You may be right! With the panel sniffing round 270watts quite regularly, 20amps, would it be a good or bad thing to exchange the 100/20 to a 100/30?
My other Renogy suitcase panels are rated at 220watt, but regularly go over 250watts in full sunlight.
I'm honestly pleased that the Victron 270 panel is indeed capable of getting 270.
If there is a benefit for swapping then I will... If not, does anyone want to buy a 100/30?!!!