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As we understand it the laws for 5vers (fifth wheel) are the same. But we see many that don't seem to take the law into account and get away with it. Same as we do with trailer caravans. With a fifth wheel you can tow so long as you have the correct cat on your licence (i.e. can pull a trailer)...

Too bloody cold in the workshop so I'm sittin in the office developing a website for my OH's new business Well that's my excuse anyhow:D

:lol Not a bit of it Transformer oil is a mineral oil - a by product of making petrol. Compaired to sunflower oil it is sqeaky clean. And when it comes outa the transformers it is still clean but with a much better viscosity. The main problems are caused by contaminates that you can't see...

Why didn't youCheck operation of the thermo while you had it out? You may not need a new one

Take it very easy untill you come to a downhill slope with a 'T' junction at the bottom Let your speed steadily increase down the slope then at the last minute test the ABS and slam on the brakes Slide the rest of the way home to save fuel and hope there is nothing in the way DORK! He got...

Oficial here was -6 but next the the airbase we recorded -8 @ 2.30am

I am aware of this. And I know that a lot of folk use unmodified SVO either as a mix or straight with no probs. I just don't like it and I have good reason not to. Years ago I used to run old diesel engines (Sims and CAV systems) on recycled oil from transformers mixed with petrol. They ran...

Not had the locks freeze on the troll yet but twice had to get the kettle to the door seals as they had frozen shut. Last winter had a big prob with the LPG vaporizer though. I din't do the origonal gas conversion and, as is often the case, someone had conected the water pipes up wrong and it...

Personally dont like the uncertainties of running SVO mix in unmoded engines but there are 2 schools of thought on this, It is possible that niether is correct. However, if you are running SVO have you considered getting a small plant and making your own BIO from SVO. This is something that I...

You can buy a hydrometer type tester at most good parts/tool suppliers this will tel you what you have in but for my money I would just drain down and refil with the correct mix

Old Test Park car in garage facing forward and keep engine runing Put foot on brake Engage 1st gear and slowly let the clutch out If the engine stalls the clutch works If you en up driving through the end of the garage your brakes need sorting This test is not recomnded. :D

Hmmm There are mostly 2 camps for reasons to run on either BD or LPG 1) Strain on the wallet 2) The desire to be green If the first is the case there is little argument and LPG will win I recon The second (which is the reason most folk seen to give) is more complex LPG - Takes little energy...

Why go deisel? I'd go for a replacement Petrol and Gas it Cheaper to run, quiet, smooth and it brings a new meaning to the phrase 'Gas Guzzler' :D But thats just my Op Converted many petrols to Diesels in the past but nothing that modern if you are hell bent on going down that route I would...

Firstly welcome (I'm nearly new as well) and you will find it is well worth the tenner to become a full member I own a 95 Troll 4.2 Auto As towing is my business I would always recommend longer wheel base but a shortie can tow no probs. There is nothing wrong with using Auto's for towing but...

Hiya I own Vintage American Trailer Co (vatco) www.vatco.eu The company name sorta speaks for itself but I don't only do American. I can offer any related service to any tin tenter ( Even modern Euroboxes ) Also, as I have a very large w/shop I can offer w/shop space for any local club member...

There used to be a scrapy at Benson that had hundreds of old trucks and loadsa interesting things like engines outa ol' diesel trains etc. Is it still there?

:lol Why bother with the sign? Waste of tax payers £ We could do with some snow ploughs round here. Give me a cople to strap to the front of the troll. I mean most of these yobs are so cool and hard they should make good snow pushers :D

I agree to a certain extent But who is to blame for the attitude of the parents? Their parents maybe? No sorry it is not that easy to place the blame I believe the blame lies with all of us As a society we are very quick to blame everything else except for ourselves Maybe if we stop blaming...

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Insurance companies in general are a rip off If you tell them anything it will affect your premium and if you don't tell them it will affect any payout. Most insurance companies rely on you not reading the small print. Best to tell them everything including if your Aunt Maude has just had...