And I thought we were in for some swimwear shots! W

More testing this weekend - fully loaded with all camping gear and clothes etc. for the five of us:







We arrived at the campsite without incident and set up our new ultra lightweight teepee! Was very comfy with plenty of room for us all,



My parents stayed in the camper next to us and the helicopter is to be converted into a place to stay in the future apparently!



Packing everything back in this morning took some time but I am happy we have everything we need and that we will get quicker!!



You know the car is loaded and gear changes happen a lot sooner than usual but I am happy that the car copes well, this was shot from the dash cam (date is incorrect), steepest part is 25% and we are in first - good test, next stop the Picos Du Europa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Edw5yZTv6zY&feature=youtu.be

What a great set up.
Hope it all proves to be reliable.
Have a lovely time.

Location: The Centre Of The Universe

Thank you for your hope Nick - it is mine as well!

The heat may cause us some problems I am thinking - it was 30°c here yesterday so a good indication of it's ability to cope.

In the mid 1980's my father took us over a similar route in his Heavy Twelve Four Clifton - the magneto seized due to the heat (as did the two spares in the tool box on the wing), he eventually jury rigged a coil conversion up using wire, tape and a pair of mole grips, this stayed on the car for a number of years until he found a proper clamp!

I have a Magneto fitted and a (tested) coil conversion under the back seat.

Good Luck R with your great set-up. Whist the flags are a good idea, I hope they and the weight in the trunk don't slow you down too much! And since when was 30 degrees hot? Cheers & Good Luck to all. Bill in Oz

Location: Euroa,Victoria

For the benefit of newcomers to the Forum - Ruairidh and I have known each other since he was four years old and we tend to jest through these pages. Saves on the usual phone calls, apologies if it's boring to other Friends. Cheers, Bill in Oz

Location: Euroa,Victoria

Very interesting pictures but it won't let me watch the video, it says it's private 🙁.
When is Dunford senior back at home? There is a script centre wheel hanging on his garage wall that I would like to purchase! 😁

Location: Moonraker County

Be warned, Richard - now that it's known that the wheel is in demand, the price has suddenly shot up dramatically!! (Again jesting). Cheers, Bill in Oz

Location: Euroa,Victoria

Thank you muchly, video now watched.

Location: Moonraker County