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...
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
Woody n Sue said
07:53 PM Nov 25, 2017
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
Dougwe said
07:57 PM Nov 25, 2017
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.
AlanWA said
08:18 PM Nov 25, 2017
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 :)
Woody n Sue said
08:36 PM Nov 25, 2017
Yes Doug so now I use two scales at once and I am only half as heavy as I thought
Woody
Tony Bev said
09:02 AM Nov 26, 2017
A warm welcome from me also, Alan
jackieboy said
01:33 PM Nov 29, 2017
Hi Allan
Welcome to the forum see what you mean to shiny
Love the tinny where do you put the outboard while traveling.
AlanWA said
01:43 PM Nov 29, 2017
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
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
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
Woody n sue
Woody speaks wise words as he put his rig on a weighbridge and broke it.
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 :)
Woody
Hi Allan
Welcome to the forum see what you mean to shiny
Love the tinny where do you put the outboard while traveling.
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
Hi alanwa, nice work. Welcome