A new vario project

ianc

Adventurer Wannabe
Actually it IS handling pretty well now.
That is serious lift.
The rams also look quite delicate compared to the size/weight of the Vario. Does it have to be on level(ish) ground?
Or put another way - How much side force can they take and still work?
 

part time nomad

Adventurer
They are quite skinny! But they seem fine. In theory they won't be working on a side slope because then one wheel would be on the ground. But time and use will tell.
 

part time nomad

Adventurer
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560 watts of solar panels now fitted to the roof, all wired up and running through the charge controller, That gives full data on real time power in and power used, and also accumulative figures.
 

part time nomad

Adventurer
Registration certificate V 5 returned today, now registered as a "motor caravan" taxation class "private HGV"

Now no need to use the Tachograph and keep it calibrated, and keep to drivers hours and keep records.

Speed limiter can be removed.

Class 7 mot test

road and bridge tolls cheaper

All in all a result!
 

part time nomad

Adventurer
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All loaded up ready to go.

Just come back from weigh bridge!

full tank of diesel, full tank of gas and both water tanks full, Also loaded with wine and beer.

Front axle weight 2260 Kgs

Rear axle weight 4000 Kgs

Total gross weight 6260 Kgs

1230 Kgs under :wings:
 

ianc

Adventurer Wannabe
Heard of them - yes
Used them - no
I did have a different crowd do the same thing to my Vario with good results.
So it is doable
 

part time nomad

Adventurer
Vario at Upholsterers now, having the cab seats re trimmed and the rear sofa cushions made. not cheap! but looking forward to collecting it, hopefully on Saturday.
 

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