I'm doing Morocco in September / October :)

Bump · Jun 30, 2013

Glenn321 said:
You really don't want to know mate haha

Right... ok... i'll buy new

I'll take a jerry can if there is one going...

Glenn321 · Jun 30, 2013

Bump said:
Right... ok... i'll buy new

I'll take a jerry can if there is one going...

Haha they are sold mate and gone now. But the guy may as well have stolen them.

Bump · Jul 14, 2013

The expedition shelter has arrived - THANKS ADRIAN FLUX!

currently in the New Forest...

Still no snorkel fitted yet...! But awning now fully functional

cartoonhead · Jul 14, 2013

Bump said:
The expedition shelter has arrived - THANKS ADRIAN FLUX!

currently in the New Forest...

Still no snorkel fitted yet...! But awning now fully functional

Looking good Bump!

Mines looking a bit more expedition-ey now;

IMG_1225 by t4bby1, on Flickr

Second fuel tank, second spare wheel and the roof rack, roof storage box, jerry can holder and high lift jack mount done.. Still got so much to do though

Mark L · Aug 2, 2013

For those who need to know, return ferry from Santander to Portsmouth is now available to book online with Brittany Ferries.

You'll need the 20:30 sailing on the 9th November 2013.
Arrives in the UK at 19:45 on the 10th.

My reservation is now booked. :bounce:

Bump · Aug 2, 2013

Likewise

CAN'T WAIT!

GINGE · Aug 2, 2013

Do you guys still want to do a get together in wales laning, some time in september or October?

cartoonhead · Aug 3, 2013

BIG_GINGA_BEARD said:
Do you guys still want to do a get together in wales laning, some time in september or October?

Definitely

Mark L · Aug 3, 2013

If and when we do this laning trip before Morocco, I strongly suggest if any wading is involved that any wheel bearings be stripped down and re greased.
I've changed all the bearings and seals on mine 3 times in 2 years now due to water ingress/damage.
I for one am staying well away from deep water prior to this trip now. Far more hassle than it'll be worth.

GINGE · Aug 5, 2013

cartoonhead said:
Definitely

I will start to put a route together then.

Mark L said:
If and when we do this laning trip before Morocco, I strongly suggest if any wading is involved that any wheel bearings be stripped down and re greased.
I've changed all the bearings and seals on mine 3 times in 2 years now due to water ingress/damage.
I for one am staying well away from deep water prior to this trip now. Far more hassle than it'll be worth.

Without ANY water will be difficult but in september we should be able to avoid lots of water.

Bump · Aug 5, 2013

BIG_GINGA_BEARD said:
I will start to put a route together then.

Without ANY water will be difficult but in september we should be able to avoid lots of water.

We could move it from Wales to somewhere a bit... err... drier - Peaks is more rock than water and mud...?

Although - lanes need to be gentle - this is a shake down for overland vehicles - not a full on laning trip. Apart from it all being a bit local - a trip round Northants and Nuneaton would be perfect with the gentle lanes.

It is the 28 / 29 September weekend btw. (It has to be that weekend as that is what we said before and I'm booked up the rest of the time!)

cartoonhead · Aug 5, 2013

Bump said:
We could move it from Wales to somewhere a bit... err... drier - Peaks is more rock than water and mud...?

Although - lanes need to be gentle - this is a shake down for overland vehicles - not a full on laning trip. Apart from it all being a bit local - a trip round Northants and Nuneaton would be perfect with the gentle lanes.

It is the 28 / 29 September weekend btw. (It has to be that weekend as that is what we said before and I'm booked up the rest of the time!)

I'm happy to go with whatever the rest of the group want

As said nothing too hardcore though as I will have a lot of weight on the roof, may have to chuck some sand bags in the back to give me a bit more weight low down

GINGE · Aug 5, 2013

Bump said:
We could move it from Wales to somewhere a bit... err... drier - Peaks is more rock than water and mud...?

Although - lanes need to be gentle - this is a shake down for overland vehicles - not a full on laning trip. Apart from it all being a bit local - a trip round Northants and Nuneaton would be perfect with the gentle lanes.

It is the 28 / 29 September weekend btw. (It has to be that weekend as that is what we said before and I'm booked up the rest of the time!)

cartoonhead said:
I'm happy to go with whatever the rest of the group want

As said nothing too hardcore though as I will have a lot of weight on the roof, may have to chuck some sand bags in the back to give me a bit more weight low down

Tis upto you guys, im not even coming to Morocco. :lol:

Makes sense to do something near to everyone then. Ive been meaning to look further into gloucester and worcester???

But equally northants could be a goer, need to get those lanes in before they close for the wet season though.

When is close season Bump, do you know?

Bump · Aug 8, 2013

BIG_GINGA_BEARD said:
Tis upto you guys, im not even coming to Morocco. :lol:

Makes sense to do something near to everyone then. Ive been meaning to look further into gloucester and worcester???

But equally northants could be a goer, need to get those lanes in before they close for the wet season though.

When is close season Bump, do you know?

October I believe.

Gloucester or Worcester could be an option - be nice to go somewhere a bit different...

Btw... Mark has a spare seat for Morocco

Mineleakstoo · Aug 10, 2013

Just got back from morocco, 4 of us in a 90, only mechanical problem a corroded seal in clutch cylinder back street mechanic fixed it went off for an hour to get the part. No gangs no problems with thefts, and Moroccans are genuinely friendly people. Will get a report and some pics on here when recovered. 4300 miles in all as came back via millau viaduct. Any burning questions insurance fuel etc please feel free while fresh in memory.

bankz5152 · Aug 10, 2013

Nice job! Fuel and insurance?

Anyone get a dodgy belly!

Mineleakstoo · Aug 10, 2013

bankz5152 said:
Nice job! Fuel and insurance?

Anyone get a dodgy belly!

You know general stuff, assurance frontiere where it is in tanger port, fuel 83 cents a litre and frequency anything of help to make smoother. No dodgy bellies got those in France, eyes of needles and all that :lalala:

Bump · Aug 12, 2013

Mineleakstoo said:
You know general stuff, assurance frontiere where it is in tanger port, fuel 83 cents a litre and frequency anything of help to make smoother. No dodgy bellies got those in France, eyes of needles and all that :lalala:

So just the 3rd party insurance which is useless other than keeping the authorities happy then?

I want a proper fully comp. insurance policy for Morocco... but... sadly no one will even consider it

Mineleakstoo · Aug 12, 2013

Bump said:
So just the 3rd party insurance which is useless other than keeping the authorities happy then?

I want a proper fully comp. insurance policy for Morocco... but... sadly no one will even consider it

Roads are good, even driving in Marrakech was no problem.

cartoonhead · Aug 13, 2013

I wonder if this will affect us BBC News - Gibraltar row: UK considering 'unprecedented' legal action

I'm doing Morocco in September / October :)

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