Hi from another Newbie

Welcome, how can we help ?
please add your town/camper/vehicle to profile please Ta
keeflester
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Location: Carradale Argyll and Bute Scotland, beside the sea

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Post: # 7699Post keeflester
August 6th, 2015, 7:22 pm

I checked your profile Zildjian and it seems you are above such trivia, since you don't have a box for occupation. We minions are clearly expected to need an occupation whereas youse plutocrats can manage fine without.
2003 Ford Ranger 2.5 TD 109 Supercab, sold to Simon
Tandy Pony, sold
Northstar 750, sold
K33F-built Penthouse Pee Pod, sold to Simon with the Ranger
Built the lozenge for my wee sister, its now finished and in regular use
Now converting a blue Tranny.

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Post: # 7701Post zildjian
August 6th, 2015, 7:34 pm

I'm going to look at this now you mention, I know I asked Hamill to add fields for vehicles but wasn't aware anything else

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Post: # 7702Post zildjian
August 6th, 2015, 7:39 pm

Well you learn something new and forget it next day all filled in, I've been updating the ownership list BTW and crossed off a few campers that have been sold etc see if I've missed any in 'back' will you

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Post: # 7703Post lamp-it
August 6th, 2015, 8:04 pm

When I signed up it was in a long list of things like yahoo sign in and ID
Rob

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Post: # 7713Post DarceysGran
August 6th, 2015, 11:56 pm

Thanks to everyone for such a warm welcome to the group. Regarding the photos, I think I'll take the easy option and email them as suggested - thanks. I'll get those sorted soon.

Kate

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Post: # 7772Post DarceysGran
August 10th, 2015, 12:19 am

Hope this works! I am trying to post my first picture on here.
This is our L200 and S.Karosser EC6 ECO Special.
Have only managed one weekend away since we got it joined up last month, but hopefully will be off next week for a longer trip.
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Post: # 7775Post zildjian
August 10th, 2015, 6:46 am

Well done Kate posting picture, you've got it


good photo too!

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Post: # 7781Post lamp-it
August 10th, 2015, 10:19 am

Looks a super outfit BTW & how big are those tyres?
Rob

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Post: # 7786Post DarceysGran
August 10th, 2015, 11:30 am

Hi Rob,
I know what tyres are on it, but it wasn't a straightforward tyre swap, so I'm going to hand over to my other half, who will fill you in on the details......

......Hi Rob,
I am using Cooper Discoverer Maxx S/T - 265/75 R16 AT as these have a higher loading rating than the B F Goodrich equivalents.
To enable this I raised the suspension two inches ( the standard tyres have a diameter of 28" the new ones 32").
So a 4" lift overall.
Also we had new steel wheels with less offset. Just putting wider tyres on standard rims makes them wider in both directions, out from the vehicle and inwards, increasing the chance of rubbing under the front wheel arch at full lock.
Reducing the standard offset means the wider tyres don't come any closer to the wheel arches than a standard tyre -- but you do get a wider track and then need wheel arch extensions to be road legal.
Raised suspension, new wheels and tyres, wheel arch extensions all professionally fitted doesn't give you much change from £4k. Paul at West Coast Off Road was very knowledgeable and helpful - visit their website and give him a ring.

Sorry for the long explanation, you may already know all this, I have just had to work it all out for myself!
Carl

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