bobtail4x4 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I bought one 2 weeks ago, looking to do a similar conversion, before I MOT it then register it, It needs a cambelt fitting and a service check over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweetyduck Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 ah,,,let me know if you want to know anything. Some of the bits are worth money ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Fearn Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 This info is really useful. Any idea how you get a number to call the DVLA? I've trawled their website and it just won't give me a number!! I've got an MOT booked on mine tomorrow and need to get the forms sent out. Any tips on filling in the V55/5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweetyduck Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 Vehicle registration enquiries Telephone: 0300 790 6802Textphone: 18001 0300 123 1279Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pmSaturday, 8am to 2pmFax: 0300 123 0798Find out about call charges Use the email service to contact DVLA about vehicle registration. You can also write to DVLA. Vehicle customer servicesDVLASwanseaSA99 1AR Fill in boxes 2,3,4,5,6,7,,8,9,10,17,18,24,29,30,31,32,33,34,47 you might want to miss off 18 and 17 17 you need to get off the MOT Brake testing machine but he puts that online anyhow but you can miss it off i think. 18 number of seats. You can also miss this off and most landies don't have it listed. its all a bit hit an miss and random but mine got through with this. I also ticked the RHD box i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Fearn Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Thanks a lot, mega useful. Fingers crossed for tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Fearn Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Straight through the MOT no advisories. Being a 3.5 ton gross weight (and going to be registered as a camper) means it gets a standard MOT apparently. Shame they've documented it as a 110 though..... I've called the DVLA (twice today, so helpful) who say its not an issue providing the VIN number is right and the MOD654 lists it correctly. Neill, when you sent your insurance note off, did it have the VIN number listed on it?? My insurance certificate only lists my name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweetyduck Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 yes it had Make, GVW, YEAR, VIN, VALUE, PURPOSE SD&P, MY NAME. However i don't actually think they need the insurance so i would not worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Fearn Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I'll give them another call and see. They're sending me a V149 as well, some guidance notes apparently. First time i've driven it today, have you given any thought to an up-rated rear anti-roll bar? Its not half rolly-poly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweetyduck Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 The v55 will take a few weeks to come ! WEEKS ! The tax is same as a nomal landy. Mine is 3800kg though so its PivateHGV although still a class 4 as its a camper and the tax is less becuase of this. Theres no way to have a 3800 as anything else but a camper without a world of pain. yes i've considered the uprated bar and its on the list of things to try. the weight in the back is all gone now so its sitting higher. Eventually i will get one but i do like to keep everything standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Fearn Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 RE the V55. I've ordered 1 via the online request and 1 from the call centre. I'm in no rush for it, I still have the old camper so no plans to use it till its camper converted next year (ish). This looks like a serious bit of kit but no idea if its actually heavier duty than the standard bar. http://foundry4x4.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=65_1759&product_id=76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweetyduck Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 The x eng one is for extreme articulation so its not really the correct thing here but it would worked locked in the way you want. I'd just get a stiffer normal one. Extreme4x4 make a 28mm one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Fearn Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Any idea what the standard one is? Some googling suggests its 28mm standard? Am sat here in agony after a dentist visit so have time on my hands for a change! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweetyduck Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 ANR4344 is the standard roll bar. Its not that thick i'm pretty sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Fearn Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Link below to somebody that's fitted the X eng bar. http://foundry4x4.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=65_1759&product_id=76 When i'm feeling better i'll nip out with a micrometer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweetyduck Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Wrong link ?? Link below to somebody that's fitted the X eng bar. http://foundry4x4.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=65_1759&product_id=76 When i'm feeling better i'll nip out with a micrometer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Fearn Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Sorry. http://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=112409 Its the '4 times stiffer' bit thats got me thinking rather than the ability to unlock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Fearn Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Looks bloody ugly though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweetyduck Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 and the price isn't bad considering what a standard HD bar costs.....will it fit is the big question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Bear in mind the X-Eng bar uses a free wheeling hub for it's lock/unlock ability. This may be a difficult part to get if you break it in the middle of nowhere ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweetyduck Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Bear in mind the X-Eng bar uses a free wheeling hub for it's lock/unlock ability. This may be a difficult part to get if you break it in the middle of nowhere ..... exactly the reason one isn't going on mine but the free wheeeling hub is a standard landy part according to the forums RTC8163 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Fearn Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 and the price isn't bad considering what a standard HD bar costs.....will it fit is the big question. Foundry4x4 are the reps for X-Eng. I've asked the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweetyduck Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Simon is on here. he'd know better than anyone. I think you just need to know what spacers you will need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 If you never want to unlock it you could replace the FWH with a standard drive flange surely? Although as a fellow ambulance owner I'm not convinced a stiffer ARB is the answer, there comes a point where the bar is doing all it can & the "roll" is then down to the tyres flexing or it trying to lift a wheel, both of which IMHO are worse than it rocking on the springs with all four wheels still on the ground A bit of offset on the wheels might be more beneficial, perhaps (and this goes against my general dislike of them) some moderate amount of wheel spacer (say, 10mm) to widen the track a little? Also, it's a TDi, how fast can it possibly be cornering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Fearn Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 The body roll is really noticeable, even slow speed maneuvers result in hilarious amounts of body roll. It just didn't feel overly 'safe'. I think the bulk of the roll is in the suspension rather than tyres but you make an interesting point. Is there any opinion on spacers? I'm normally VERY anti wheel spacers, there's some serious weight in one of these. Foundry got back to me and confirmed it will fit so once i've got the thing on the road properly i'll give it some serious thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 The laws of physics kinda dictate that a huge tall double-skinned box is going to roll more than a standard LR made of single-skin ali, nothing you can do about that. Ours has insanely stiff springs with helper springs on the rear too (it hops over speed bumps) fitted by the PO so perhaps they help the roll a bit (but they're definitely too stiff for a proper ride), I guess Pulse ambulances ones being wider will roll more than the older style. I find it actually makes the stability worse, especially off-road, as rather than smoothly rolling over obstacles it kinda "hops" or "jumps" which then makes the whole thing rock and feel less sure-footed, more like it's going to cock a wheel & tip than just flexing the suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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