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AlanWA


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Hi everyone,

I have just joined the forum - looking forward to being a part of it.

I have also just finalised my rig - only problem is it is too shiny. I need to get it out on the road (and off the road), get some real dirt and dust on it...

Cheers,

Alan

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Cadpete


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G'day AlanWA and welcome to the forum.  Don't forget to try the two ongoing games here - 'Who is This' in the 'I Digress' section and 'Pick this Place' in the 'General' Section - a great source to find new places to visit.  Good luck and enjoy your travels.  Nice looking rig - hope you double checked your weights :)

Pete and Marion



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Woody n Sue


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And its welcome from us two 2 AllanWA enjoy your new rig just remember before you venture too far drive over a weighbridge so you know your not over weight use the search button up the top here to find lots of info on this subject or any other subject of interest .

Woody n sue

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Welcome to the gang Alan, enjoy here and out in the playground.

Woody speaks wise words as he put his rig on a weighbridge and broke it.

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AlanWA


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Thanks for the welcome.

The car has had a Lovells GVM upgrade to 3800kg - tows van very well - had it out in high winds/with road trains etc.

In saying that, once I get my base "stuff" in the van, I intend to take it over a weigh bridge.

I am not little (6ft/8), so removing even a pair of my shoes can make a huge difference :)



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Woody n Sue


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Yes Doug so now I use two scales at once and I am only half as heavy as I thought

Woody

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Tony Bev


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A warm welcome from me also, Alan

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jackieboy


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Hi Allan

Welcome to the forum see what you mean to shiny

Love the tinny where do you put the outboard while traveling.

 

 



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AlanWA


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Hi,

Plan for outboard is:

- when hitched to van/not using: back of caravan in wood storage "basket" (covered internally with outdoor carpet) - lockable, secure, well supported and protected structurally underneath

- when off in car: the guy who did the boat loader and dinghy outfitting made a tow ball insert to attach outboard to car - to take to and from water etc. lockable, secure, well supported structurally, can still open LHS door at back of car

....hopefully all goes to plan :)

A



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Hi alanwa, nice work. Welcome



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