A new vario project

[ianc]

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]

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]

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]

Busy with the electrics !

 

[part time nomad]

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]

Vehicle stripped out and taken to the paint shop. today

 

[part time nomad]

All back together!

Going to Adventure Overland Show at Stratford on Avon, for maiden voyage!!!!

 

[part time nomad]

At the paint shop

 

[part time nomad]

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:

 

[jostein]

Congrats, the paintjob made it come together. Hope everythings will work nicely!

 

[Ullie]

OKAY!!!! And now time to hit the roads.

 

[part time nomad]

Has anyone heard of or used Quantum Remap? for a Vario they seem to claim +25% BHP up to 170! and +16% on Torque!

 

[ianc]

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]

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.

 

[part time nomad]