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| WarPig Member Since: 05 Dec 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1748   
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Not sure if this should be in the 'Expedition & Overland' section, but thought Id start a thread on all aspects of caravanning, seeing as there is no dedicated section for us 'tin tenters'!
Following on from my previous thread about towbar postions, Ive just returned from a nice but cold weekend in Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire in our newly acquired 2004 Swift Challenger 520SE. We went purely to test out the caravan. First off I pinched Lorrymans/Barrys' idea of fitting towing mirrors (whos thread can be found here  )
Using a pair of Milenco Grand Aero Convex mirrors I followed Lorrymans advice and clamped them onto my mirrors, tightening them just enough to crack my mirror glass 
 Click image to enlarge With this modification they fit perfectly.. Click image to enlarge After some adjustments and with the Defender mirror arms pushed fully out to the 90 degree position, I can now see the actual sides of my caravan (which I think is a legal requirement).. Click image to enlarge Some useful towing statistics can be found here With my 110 300tdi weighing around 2000KG and my caravan weighing around 1200 KG Im consideraby well under the recommended maximum 'tow vehicle to caravan ratio' of 85%, this figure can be vastly improved when considering the Defender can be loaded upto around 3050KG, and with a maximum towing limit of around 3500KG, im running at less than 50% (feel free to correct my figures). Anyway, heres my 300tdi with the new caravan.. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Would be nice to see photos/posts of other members caravans :D Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  Last edited by WarPig on 29th Jan 2012 6:57pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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29th Jan 2012 6:50pm |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3247  
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Caravans
 
Only joking, mind you, I don't say that in the summer 
Bob 2015 Jaguar XE240 R Sport - goes like ....... !! 2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold 2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold 2001 TD5 90 CSW - offroad project - sold to a forum member 2011 Porsche Boxster - for the sunny days ! |
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29th Jan 2012 7:59pm |
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| v8steve Member Since: 18 Apr 2011 Location: dumfries scotland Posts: 195  
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i think this may have been said on here but if you mount the towing mirrors pn one edge of the landrover arm they fit a treat and no broken glass. i did a 600 mile + trip down to sunny cornwell 2011 with no probs.
1-caravan 2-backpacking tents 1-roof tent. family tent eaten by mice 110 xs s/wagon
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29th Jan 2012 8:09pm |
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| WarPig Member Since: 05 Dec 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1748
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I'll give that a try next time steve
Im just pleased I havent fitted heated mirrors yet, or id be |
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29th Jan 2012 8:20pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10360
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Can't you just move your standard mirror arm to it's 'out' position? I thought that's why you can move them, or isn't it far enough to see around the 'rolling roadblock's' fat girth?
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29th Jan 2012 8:42pm |
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| WarPig Member Since: 05 Dec 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1748
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To be honest, Ive always towed that way GREENI, but legally you are supposed to be able to see the actual sides of your caravan, hence why ive decided to fit the Milenco mirrors. And as you say, I can now get a real good view of the queue behind me
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29th Jan 2012 9:01pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10360
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Got ya
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29th Jan 2012 9:12pm |
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| Laurie Member Since: 22 Feb 2008 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 2897 
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I've swapped mine for the longer 'Wolf' mirror arms. That, plus tilting the head out, works fine. |
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29th Jan 2012 9:50pm |
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| rossy Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Co. Roscommon Posts: 1296  
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two weeks today we're off in ours to a lovely site in Cong, Co. Mayo (where the old John Wayne movie The Quiet Man was filmed). It will be the first time I've towed in the Defender and I can't wait !!
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29th Jan 2012 9:58pm |
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| WarPig Member Since: 05 Dec 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1748
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Be sure to post some photos of your Defender + caravan
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29th Jan 2012 10:14pm |
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| Lorryman100 Member Since: 01 Oct 2010 Location: Here Posts: 2686 |
My new toy.
Click image to enlarge @Warpig I think you may have overtightened those clamps  (I am sitting here eagerly awaiting the, No  Sherlock comment anytime soon )
@bob neville, not me Bob. I tow as if I stole it :D Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated |
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2nd Feb 2012 9:00pm |
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| ginjez Member Since: 18 Sep 2011 Location: huddersfield Posts: 1750 
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Warpig, can really recommend Teversal C&C junction 29 M1. You will not find better facilities. If you fancy it tell 'em Jeremy told you about it
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2nd Feb 2012 9:26pm |
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| Eduardo Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: Región Metropolitana Posts: 2109  
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Well,
Similar to a caravan but easy to tow. Have almost all the ammenities that a caravan can have (Fridge, hot/cold water, shower, porta potti and a heater) Our maiden trip was more than 10,000 km with her. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Cheers! Eduardo MY 2007 110 SW PUMA 2.4: Big Fog of 64' MY 1994 Jayco 1207 Folding camper: "El Tremendo" Click image to enlarge |
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2nd Feb 2012 10:37pm |
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| WarPig Member Since: 05 Dec 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1748
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Looks like the perfect outfit Brian Mind you, your choice of campsite leaves a bit to be desired, looks all hardstanding to me Whens your first outing in it?
I live very close to that site but never knew it existed, and it certainly gets good reviews. If they take non C&CC members I might go there next month
Looks very spacious when errected Eduardo. And that second photo is very impressive :thumbsup: Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated Last edited by WarPig on 3rd Feb 2012 11:39am. Edited 3 times in total |
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2nd Feb 2012 11:17pm |
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