Respect.
And congratulations for recognizing what is truly important in life and then pursuing it.
Looking forward to following your adventures.
safe travels & interesting roads!
On a U1300, weight is your biggest enemy. It’s way too easy to make her too heavy and thereby losing much of your off-road capabilities.
Have a look at the folks over at Atlas 4x4 to see how to do it right.
Atlas4x4.de
I have never used one. I always use a 240l drum that I attach to the back of the Mog while I am driving. 1/3 water, some detergent, a few smooth river rocks, and the clothes. End of the day I empty the drum, rinse the clothes in clean water and hang u overnight to dry.
You know, modern vehicles have been getting more technical for years now. The trick to fixing them in the field is to have the right tools. It’s just that with more modern vehicles, you need different tools.
If you are planning on hitting the old military roads in the Alps, you are going to want something smaller. The turns on the switchbacks are tight enough for a normal sized truck... plus there are many trails that are just too narrow for a bigger rig. And the final nail in the big rig coffin is...
Yes, I realize that. My point being that if the current owner can’t even take the time to remedy such a small thing, how much has he/she neglected the important stuff...
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They can be used for many things. For example:
Wrap around a tire to temporarily gain more traction (like a poor man’s tire chain)
Use as a makeshift winch by attaching to a wheel and anchor. The rope/chain is attached in such a way that it wraps around the wheel when the wheel turns...
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