I'll probably spend some time going through the various posts in an attempt to bring my knowledge up to speed before I post very much, but while I do, I thought I did ought to introduce myself. I'm Big Bernie, and I've just bought my first Transit (well, just over a week ago), a 2010 T280 Sapphire. I've been the (mostly) happy owner of a 1981 VW T3 for the last 11 years, but I decided that it was time to upgrade to something a little more modern and reliable. So far, I have to say I'm enjoying the Transit experience!!
So, a bit about me - I'm 50, a mature student studying psychology and counselling at degree level, working part time in a petrol station when I'm not head down in a text book, and playing guitar in an amazing rock 'n' roll / rhythm and blues revue band when I'm not up to either of the first two
I've bought the van to transport myself to work, and the band and equipment to gigs. I've got a reasonable level of mechanical knowledge and experience (when you own a T3, you need it!!) and have already been to work on the new Transit to sort a niggly electrical issue - everytime I put my foot on the brake pedal the rear fog lights and left hand indicator came on 
The fault was traced to a demic passenger side bulb holder in the rear passenger side light cluster.I'm looking forward to getting to know the forum and its members, best wishes to you all,
Big Bernie
