Re: Vehicle rally prep

Alane wrote:

Anyhoo
That grinding noise turned out to be a completely shot wheel bearing.
Being sorted at the mo, phew!!

phew thats good news!!!

jack wrote:

thats what i was thinking. steam clean and a waxoil coat once the tank goes in. £60 for a fuel tank... go to love

ye thats the best thing, cheap parts!!! easy to fix!!! waxoil is the best stuff ever!!! but i hate puttin it on!!!!!

I started writing a kit list and managed to get to 10 pages!!!! I have narrowed this down to three pages and will have to put a limit to size of backpack etc. I am not sure it will all fit in the back! However it got me thinking off roof rack and the pro's and cons of fitting one. Anyone any input for and against? Ta!

Anyway this is the list it still needs work I am sure I have missed some stuff and sure there is stuff we don't need but it is a start!! Enjoy!!


Shelter Cooking
Tent Large water jug & water bucket Tablecloth/thumb tacks/clips
Ground sheet/tarp Cooler Plastic crockery
Extra pegs Thermos x 2 Plastic ware
Tarp/poles/rope/stake Stove with fuel/propane Washing up liquid
Axe or hammer Matches/lighter Heavy-duty aluminum foil
Dust pan/brush Charcoal Paper towels
Campfire grill/BBQ grill Rubbish bags
Bedding Firestarters/newspaper Clothes pegs
Potholders/oven mitts Cooking oil
Sleeping bag Pots and frying pans with lids Containers for food
Blankets Veg peeler/can opener Fire starters/newspaper
Pillow Cook utensils-spatula, knife, etc. Tablecloth/thumb tacks/clips
Air mattress +kit mat Tongs Plates & bowls/paper plates
Air Pump Skewers/grill forks Plastic ware
Utility bags for storage Heavy-duty aluminium foil Washing up liquid
Folding table Mugs Mixing bowl
Cutting board Dish rags/towels Clothes pegs
Ziplock bags Scrub pad/brillo cooking oill
Dish pan Seasonings/sugar/condiments Food containers
Dish rags/towels Pen & paper

Miscellaneous Flashlight/batteries Hand wipes
Sunscreen/chapstick Pocket knife Drinks/snacks
Lantern with fuel/mantles Plastic grocery bags Small sewing kit
Extra batteries/bulbs Binoculars Fire extinguisher
Compass/GPS Rope/clothes line Hot chocolate/tea bags/coffee
Candles Canteen/water bottle/coffee pot Scissors
Whistle Bunge cords/straps Watch
Water filters Cards/games/toys Maps guide books
Saw/Axe Duct tape/electrical tape Lantern pole
Books/magazines) Notepad/pen Marshmallows!
Candles Cell phone/charger
Maps/directions 2-way radios
Misc. tools Small shovel
Backpack/fanny pack Safety pins
Radio Money/ID/credit card
Camp chairs Travel alarm clock
Sunglasses Work gloves
First aid kit Umbrella
Tissues

First Aid
First aid manual
Personal medications Triangular bandages
Roll bandages Misc. Band Aides/bandages
Adhesive tape Anti-acids
Antiseptic wipes Antibiotic cream
Sterile gauze pads Aspirin/Ibuprofen/
Cotton swabs Hydrogen Peroxide
Tweezers Bandages
Safety pins Sunburn lotion
Scissors Burn ointment
Bee sting kit Eye drops Tyre pump
Sinus medications Heat/cold packs Tyre gauge
Tissues Small flashlight Extra fluids: brake/engine/hydraulic
Bug repellant Latex gloves Belts: fan etc
Sunscreen Antibacterial soap Master/slave cylinder repair kit for brakes and clutch
Notepad/pen Thermometer Leak sealants for oil and water
Sterile compresses Coins for emergency Glass fibre kit
Personal information/contact Antibiotic soap A dual battery system
Plastic bags Butterfly bandages Assorted nuts and bolts
Small bottle of water Twine Self-tapping screws
Blanket Mole skin for blisters Torch
Other personal needs Road flares Fire extinguisher
Nail clippers Tyre fix
Vehicle Add. Fuel
Spanners, screwdriver 2 x 5 Gallon Water Bottles Insurance
Extra jack Sparkplug remover Oil
Jack pads(1/2inx1ftsq) Pliers Power Steering Fluid
Tyre levers (2ft) Hacksaw Spare Windshield Wipers
Tyre valve cores and removal tool/cap Hammer Spare Tyre(s)
Repair kit ( tubeless) Instant gasket Cd’s (Music)
Spare tube/tyre Jump leads Wash Cloth
Fuel pump or kit Tie wire and electrical wire Fuses / duct tape
Ignition spares Spark plugs
Personal Jack
Flip flops hat
Towels/washcloth Sleeping Bag x 4 sweatshirt
Soap in plastic case/shampoo Travel Pillows x 4 underwear
Tooth brush/tooth paste Sleeping Mat x 4 sleep clothes
Deodorant Large Camping Tarp rain gear
Comb/brush Camping Chairs x 4 swinsuit/towel
Razor Battery Lantern (Extra Batteries) laundry bag
Backpack 40 litres x 4 Jeans/pants/belt
Other personal items Shorts
Personal medications,take extra Compass for Co-Driver T-shirts
Toilet paper Detailed European Map socks
Other personal items Penknife x 2 Day Pack (8 Ltr)
Personal medications,take extra Torches (Extra Batteries) x 2 1 Ltr Water Bottles x 4
Rolls of Toilet Paper x 4 Food Cooler (15-25 gallon - 60 - 100 Ltr approx Mosquito Spray x 2
Fire-Extinguisher Food Bag (Snacks) List of Mechanics/Body Shops on Route W/Contact Info)
Camera x 2 (2 Spare Charged Batts) Gas BBQ (Extra Cylinders) Large Flask (1 x coffee, 1 x tea)
Radio + (Batts) Spare Euros (Currency) Bottles of Sunscreen
Waterproof matches Travel Itinerary (Place Times Arriving & Departing W/Route Map) x 4 Wash Kit (Incl. Shampoo)
Cig lighters x 2 List of Contact Phone Numbers of Help 4 Heroes Personnel x 4 Box Small Bin Liners
Rolls of Toilet Paper x 4 Washing up liquid
Fire-Extinguisher Cards/Backgammon CB
Camera x 2 (2 Spare Charged Batts) Laptop Wireless

Good question.
I sugest that ye write smaller that way it willnae look as much and save on trees.

Anyways, roof rack?
I use one.
I haiv a halfords roof box thingy.
A god send on last years rally.
The tent was at the edge so first oot, then the bed area, bed, etc etc.
All in order of use.
That was ace when it was wet on arival at the camp site.
We also kept bottled water up ther oot the way.

I will be using it again this year.

Personally I think that the extra fuel used was worth it for ease of set up at the camp sites.

I also take one of me rear seats oot and replace it with a fridge.
Luxury of a Landie

See, type smaller, disnae look as muchy noo

jjakajmr wrote:

Anyway this is the list it still needs work I am sure I have missed some stuff and sure there is stuff we don't need but it is a start!! Enjoy!!


Shelter Cooking
Tent Large water jug & water bucket Tablecloth/thumb tacks/clips
Ground sheet/tarp Cooler Plastic crockery
Extra pegs Thermos x 2 Plastic ware
Tarp/poles/rope/stake Stove with fuel/propane Washing up liquid
Axe or hammer Matches/lighter Heavy-duty aluminum foil
Dust pan/brush Charcoal Paper towels
Campfire grill/BBQ grill Rubbish bags
Bedding Firestarters/newspaper Clothes pegs
Potholders/oven mitts Cooking oil
Sleeping bag Pots and frying pans with lids Containers for food
Blankets Veg peeler/can opener Fire starters/newspaper
Pillow Cook utensils-spatula, knife, etc. Tablecloth/thumb tacks/clips
Air mattress +kit mat Tongs Plates & bowls/paper plates
Air Pump Skewers/grill forks Plastic ware
Utility bags for storage Heavy-duty aluminium foil Washing up liquid
Folding table Mugs Mixing bowl
Cutting board Dish rags/towels Clothes pegs
Ziplock bags Scrub pad/brillo cooking oill
Dish pan Seasonings/sugar/condiments Food containers
Dish rags/towels Pen & paper

Miscellaneous Flashlight/batteries Hand wipes
Sunscreen/chapstick Pocket knife Drinks/snacks
Lantern with fuel/mantles Plastic grocery bags Small sewing kit
Extra batteries/bulbs Binoculars Fire extinguisher
Compass/GPS Rope/clothes line Hot chocolate/tea bags/coffee
Candles Canteen/water bottle/coffee pot Scissors
Whistle Bunge cords/straps Watch
Water filters Cards/games/toys Maps guide books
Saw/Axe Duct tape/electrical tape Lantern pole
Books/magazines) Notepad/pen Marshmallows!
Candles Cell phone/charger
Maps/directions 2-way radios
Misc. tools Small shovel
Backpack/fanny pack Safety pins
Radio Money/ID/credit card
Camp chairs Travel alarm clock
Sunglasses Work gloves
First aid kit Umbrella
Tissues

First Aid
First aid manual
Personal medications Triangular bandages
Roll bandages Misc. Band Aides/bandages
Adhesive tape Anti-acids
Antiseptic wipes Antibiotic cream
Sterile gauze pads Aspirin/Ibuprofen/
Cotton swabs Hydrogen Peroxide
Tweezers Bandages
Safety pins Sunburn lotion
Scissors Burn ointment
Bee sting kit Eye drops Tyre pump
Sinus medications Heat/cold packs Tyre gauge
Tissues Small flashlight Extra fluids: brake/engine/hydraulic
Bug repellant Latex gloves Belts: fan etc
Sunscreen Antibacterial soap Master/slave cylinder repair kit for brakes and clutch
Notepad/pen Thermometer Leak sealants for oil and water
Sterile compresses Coins for emergency Glass fibre kit
Personal information/contact Antibiotic soap A dual battery system
Plastic bags Butterfly bandages Assorted nuts and bolts
Small bottle of water Twine Self-tapping screws
Blanket Mole skin for blisters Torch
Other personal needs Road flares Fire extinguisher
Nail clippers Tyre fix
Vehicle Add. Fuel
Spanners, screwdriver 2 x 5 Gallon Water Bottles Insurance
Extra jack Sparkplug remover Oil
Jack pads(1/2inx1ftsq) Pliers Power Steering Fluid
Tyre levers (2ft) Hacksaw Spare Windshield Wipers
Tyre valve cores and removal tool/cap Hammer Spare Tyre(s)
Repair kit ( tubeless) Instant gasket Cd’s (Music)
Spare tube/tyre Jump leads Wash Cloth
Fuel pump or kit Tie wire and electrical wire Fuses / duct tape
Ignition spares Spark plugs
Personal Jack
Flip flops hat
Towels/washcloth Sleeping Bag x 4 sweatshirt
Soap in plastic case/shampoo Travel Pillows x 4 underwear
Tooth brush/tooth paste Sleeping Mat x 4 sleep clothes
Deodorant Large Camping Tarp rain gear
Comb/brush Camping Chairs x 4 swinsuit/towel
Razor Battery Lantern (Extra Batteries) laundry bag
Backpack 40 litres x 4 Jeans/pants/belt
Other personal items Shorts
Personal medications,take extra Compass for Co-Driver T-shirts
Toilet paper Detailed European Map socks
Other personal items Penknife x 2 Day Pack (8 Ltr)
Personal medications,take extra Torches (Extra Batteries) x 2 1 Ltr Water Bottles x 4
Rolls of Toilet Paper x 4 Food Cooler (15-25 gallon - 60 - 100 Ltr approx Mosquito Spray x 2
Fire-Extinguisher Food Bag (Snacks) List of Mechanics/Body Shops on Route W/Contact Info)
Camera x 2 (2 Spare Charged Batts) Gas BBQ (Extra Cylinders) Large Flask (1 x coffee, 1 x tea)
Radio + (Batts) Spare Euros (Currency) Bottles of Sunscreen
Waterproof matches Travel Itinerary (Place Times Arriving & Departing W/Route Map) x 4 Wash Kit (Incl. Shampoo)
Cig lighters x 2 List of Contact Phone Numbers of Help 4 Heroes Personnel x 4 Box Small Bin Liners
Rolls of Toilet Paper x 4 Washing up liquid
Fire-Extinguisher Cards/Backgammon CB
Camera x 2 (2 Spare Charged Batts) Laptop Wireless

Thanks Bill I can get a smaller rack now!!

It certainly made our life easier so recommend using one.
specially when the fridge is keeping the beer cool.

what I will say also is that if you get a box is to try it oot, pack and unpack to see what suits ye the best for ease of use.

ive decided i might take a whole spare 90 with me lol, saves on taking lots of spares lols

id suggest that all pajs and jeeps take two extra vechiles :-)

snow wrote:

ive decided i might take a whole spare 90 with me lol, saves on taking lots of spares lols

id suggest that all pajs and jeeps take two extra vechiles :-)

What to help towing?

you lot out yea

Is the roof console precut to fit the headlining or do you have to trim it follow the contour of the roof?

I'm hoping the second so I can get one for my project car

Nope it just sits over the top of the lining.

You'll need to cut about 10cm (ish) off of both visors.


But........excited about this company!!
Have a look at Raptor Engineering,There site they're new and make a gorgeous centre console for defenders. They're now in the process of creating their own roof console too.

These things always happen just AFTER i've bought the expensive kit!! grrrr

Ade

These are the fellas

http://www.raptor-engineering.co.uk/

P.S
If you go with the roof console that I have you're restricted on the CB size.

Only units that are around 140mm deep or less will fit. (as I found out with my CB)

does your cb work for tomorrow ?!

No, I still haven't got around to earthing the antenna.
Everything's connected up ok though.
Do you have an SWR meter?

a whater?!?! earth it then you lazy sod!!!

SWR Meter!!

Once it's all put together you plug the meter in between the CB and patch lead to see how you signal is.

If it's not too great you may need to cut bits off of your antenna.

Alane wrote:

SWR Meter!!

Once it's all put together you plug the meter in between the CB and patch lead to see how you signal is.

If it's not too great you may need to cut bits off of your antenna.

Standing Wave Ratio

It is the amount of transmitted signal that is reflected back down from your aerial if it is not matched to your radio.

Ideally your twig should be a perfect fraction of 11 metres (half, quarter etc.) SWR between 1:1 and 1.5:1 is acceptable. 1.6:1 to 3:1 is usable but will affect the distance of your transmission. Over 3 and you risk popping the power output transistor in the rig.

SWR does not affect reception.

Don't s'pose you'll be anywhere nere Birchington this weekend?

If people do struggle I can take a meter with me to the start and tweek sets as we go and for the Hams amongst us I know you prob have kit but i have a meter that will go upto the VHF band that I use for 80mhz for the motorsport sets.

Alane wrote:

Don't s'pose you'll be anywhere nere Birchington this weekend?

I'll be there on Saturday evening

Ere H, I've just cleaned the car again

Didn't wax it this time though, just the windows, body & inside.


Your turn now matey!!

Steve, there's an interesting thread one of the forums I'm on about KL71's.

Something I'd not even thought of. They're a directional tyre so which side do you plan on getting a flat on mate? lol

If you get a flat on the other side your tyre will be back to front.


Not sure if it will make a great deal of difference on the road unless it's very wet.


Ahmed!

Something else that's just been discussed on the L200 forum is that the KL71s hvae a habit of wearing the leading edge of the tread block if used a lot on road.
One guy reported them being "cr4p" off road after only 10K or so because the road use had battered them.

Have you ever tried driving with a directional tyre fitted the wrong way round