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Wallop Smithy Just got MTs
Joined: 01 Dec 2011 Odometer: 211 Location: Shropshire
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 12:26 am Post subject: what recommended equipment to carry for laning
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Hi All,
New to laning and wondering what i should be carrying just in case?
I have a 1995 Terrano petrol model.
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Biffo Just got MTs
Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Odometer: 214
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 8:40 am Post subject:
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First thing is a Brain, (& use it)
Maps previously marked up AND CHECKED to note which lanes you can legally drive and which you can't.
As for physical equipment, it depends how deep your pockets are, but as a MINIMUM I'd go for:.......................
A 4 metre long tow strap.
A 2 metre long tow strap,
Half a dozen tested shackles.
A spade.
That's as a minimum, you can build up on that as and when cash becomes available.
Then the usual stuff you'd need for a vehicle breakdown anywhere, jack, tools, mobile etc.
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GVstu Mud Obsessed
Joined: 05 Mar 2008 Odometer: 2314 Location: Northumberland
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 9:04 am Post subject:
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Not going to launch into a lanes ethics thing but yes make sure you've checked and double checked it's legal to drive and you've left word of your intended routes.
I carry far too much and I need to rationalize the gear but I carry:
Spade
Waffles
4m Tow Strap
"box-o-shackles" (various sizes)
Heavy Duty Bottle Jack
HiLift Jack
Waterproof Torch (spare battery)
Set of tools
Fire Extinguisher (get a good sized one!)
Compressor for airing back up after airing down
Emergency gear (high vis, pack mars bars, cartons of juice, blankets, waterproofs, medical kit for yourself and another for someone else, fire lighting tools)
Mostly though you'll find you're lugging this stuff around for nothing, it's when you need it you're glad you packed it. I'll assume you will have mobile phone etc and if you're out with a mate distribute the load!
I don't bother carrying all of that if I'm just going about day to day, I carry a limited kit for that of just my vehicle toolkit and bottle jack and limited emergency gear (I always have medical kits on me)
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TheClunk Off-Road Guru
Joined: 26 Jan 2009 Odometer: 1159 Location: Chippenham
1997 Vauxhall Frontera
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 9:25 am Post subject:
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Wallop Smithy Just got MTs
Joined: 01 Dec 2011 Odometer: 211 Location: Shropshire
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 8:22 pm Post subject: Equipment
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Thanks for the info All,
Much appreciated.
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Biffo Just got MTs
Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Odometer: 214
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 11:11 pm Post subject:
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TheClunk wrote: | |
HaHaHa! now you are joking!! Anyone but those!
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Wallop Smithy Just got MTs
Joined: 01 Dec 2011 Odometer: 211 Location: Shropshire
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Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2011 8:59 am Post subject:
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Used to be with AA until they left Me, my Wife and 3 month old daughter on the side of the m5 for 3 & 1/2 hours in the rain. Now with the RAC but not had to use them yet.
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Damian Mud Obsessed
Joined: 12 Jun 2002 Odometer: 8838 Location: Bolton, a town far, far away....
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Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2011 11:51 am Post subject:
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Also consider a roll of Gaffa and steel foil tape, pen knife and old towels and rags as well as heavy duty and surgical gloves!
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Damian Mud Obsessed
Joined: 12 Jun 2002 Odometer: 8838 Location: Bolton, a town far, far away....
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Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2011 11:52 am Post subject:
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Oh, and a flask of coffee!
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Wallop Smithy Just got MTs
Joined: 01 Dec 2011 Odometer: 211 Location: Shropshire
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Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2011 7:43 pm Post subject:
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Food and a flask come with me where ever i go. Where can I get shackles and waffles from.
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spannerman69 Mud Obsessed
Joined: 01 Oct 2003 Odometer: 2807 Location: st.helens
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Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2011 7:49 pm Post subject:
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Wallop Smithy wrote: | Food and a flask come with me where ever i go. Where can I get shackles and waffles from. |
have a chat with bertie on here .
http://recce-gear.moonfruit.com/#
this is his website ^^^^
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Wallop Smithy Just got MTs
Joined: 01 Dec 2011 Odometer: 211 Location: Shropshire
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Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2011 8:44 pm Post subject:
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Excellent site. Thanks for address
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discorave Gate Opener
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Odometer: 7 Location: cornwall
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Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 3:44 pm Post subject:
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if you were driving a land rover you would need gaffa and cable ties thats all
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Long Dave Gate Opener
Joined: 27 Apr 2013 Odometer: 49 Location: Cornwall
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Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 6:29 pm Post subject:
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discorave wrote: | if you were driving a land rover you would need gaffa and cable ties thats all |
Maybe a spare prop, tool kit and a farm jack to get you out eh?
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discorave Gate Opener
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Odometer: 7 Location: cornwall
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Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 6:33 pm Post subject:
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Long Dave wrote: | discorave wrote: | if you were driving a land rover you would need gaffa and cable ties thats all |
Maybe a spare prop, tool kit and a farm jack to get you out eh? |
Learnt something today didn't we !!
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Long Dave Gate Opener
Joined: 27 Apr 2013 Odometer: 49 Location: Cornwall
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Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 10:43 pm Post subject:
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discorave wrote: | Long Dave wrote: | discorave wrote: | if you were driving a land rover you would need gaffa and cable ties thats all |
Maybe a spare prop, tool kit and a farm jack to get you out eh? |
Learnt something today didn't we !! |
Certainly did. all good fun though.
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