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 Overlanding Tyres |
Andrew95
 28th Aug 2024 12:55pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 7 · Views: 393 · Subject: Overlanding Tyres |
| In an ideal world I am looking for 255/85/r16 AT tyres, however I am not sure if they exist - certainly can't seem to find any in the UK. So the current debate is 285 AT vs 255 MT. (Currently running ... |
| Gwyn Lewis / Suspension Recommendations |
Andrew95
6th Aug 2024 10:28am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 14 · Views: 849 · Subject: Gwyn Lewis / Suspension Recommendations |
I ran the GL +5 dampers with a OME +1 springs and drove half the year with roof tent fitted and all the camping kit. I removed the ARBs for this and it never disappointed me, I loved it.
I now hav ... |
| Gwyn Lewis / Suspension Recommendations |
Andrew95
5th Aug 2024 2:10pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 14 · Views: 849 · Subject: Gwyn Lewis / Suspension Recommendations |
| I am looking for feedback / advice from people who have used either of these set ups and how they have found them |
| Gwyn Lewis / Suspension Recommendations |
Andrew95
5th Aug 2024 1:44pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 14 · Views: 849 · Subject: Gwyn Lewis / Suspension Recommendations |
| The base vehicle is a 300tdi 110 with pop-top / camper conversion, we have kept it very minimal / as light as possible, I expect it will be a similar weight as a roof tent, rack & drawer system co ... |
| 300tdi CSW Tyre Pressures |
Andrew95
5th Jul 2024 10:46am
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 6 · Views: 643 · Subject: 300tdi CSW Tyre Pressures |
Anywhere between 28 and 40 seems to be average! I am not sure if there is official guidance on what they should be?
Personally with 285/75/r16 I run 40 all round (camper conversion so not the ligh ... |
| Pop Top Roof |
Andrew95
2nd Jul 2024 10:21am
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 85 · Views: 19856 · Subject: Pop Top Roof |
| @sako243 it was replaced only a few months ago as it started sticking and he had the dash out to do something else. It works fine now just jumps a lot. The guy who did it said at the time about it and ... |
| Pop Top Roof |
Andrew95
1st Jul 2024 11:36am
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 85 · Views: 19856 · Subject: Pop Top Roof |
| We got back from Billing Show yesterday, had a really good weekend on the Adventure Overland Group Stand. Had loads of interest in the truck and how it was converted which was nice, I think I could ha ... |
| Pop Top Roof |
Andrew95
1st Jul 2024 11:08am
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 85 · Views: 19856 · Subject: Pop Top Roof |
| @L110CDL thanks for that, we absolutely loved it. When we first bought it 5/6 years ago now it was always our intention to do trips like that but life, covid, money etc. all get in the way, but its re ... |
| Pop Top Roof |
Andrew95
24th Jun 2024 3:21pm
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 85 · Views: 19856 · Subject: Pop Top Roof |
We got back from our first 'proper' overseas trip the other day (does that mean I can call myself a cliché overlander now?). This one might be a it of a epic, so hold fast!
We have had an abroad ... |
| Pop Top Roof |
Andrew95
14th May 2024 9:40am
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 85 · Views: 19856 · Subject: Pop Top Roof |
It really feels like this year is escaping me, how is it mid May already! Were off to the Pyrenees in pretty much exactly a month now, so all hands on the final checks and changes.
The last week o ... |
| Pull out Awnings VS 270 Awnings |
Andrew95
17th Apr 2024 12:39pm
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 21 · Views: 2964 · Subject: Pull out Awnings VS 270 Awnings |
| I echo what everyone has said. We have owned a few awnings over the years and I have put my thoughts below (in order of ownership). One thing to remember is most are designed as sun shades first and ... |
| Trasharoo rear wheel install |
Andrew95
17th Apr 2024 11:50am
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 8 · Views: 1195 · Subject: Trasharoo rear wheel install |
I can take photos for you once I am home tonight if that helps?
There is no real science! Off the top of my head there is 4 straps, one in each corner with corresponding male and female buckle. I ... |
| Pop Top Roof |
Andrew95
15th Apr 2024 9:06am
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 85 · Views: 19856 · Subject: Pop Top Roof |
| We were meeting up with friends this Sunday gone to do a hike in Yorkshire, the original plan was to camp up there and do something on Saturday, but when we saw how windy it was going to be overnight ... |
| 110 dormobile camper tdci |
Andrew95
11th Apr 2024 3:06pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 22 · Views: 4341 · Subject: 110 dormobile camper tdci |
| Loving the thread so far! Always loved the dormobile look |
| Arb awning and awning room |
Andrew95
5th Apr 2024 1:09pm
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 9 · Views: 1007 · Subject: Arb awning and awning room |
| Bit of a digression, but we had the ARB awning & room before swapping to a 270. It was brilliant, I rather miss it actually and quite often wonder if we should have stuck with it rather than getti ... |
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