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I was looking for the above size on Craddock's web site fitted with steel rims. They advertise most sizes but not this one. Do you know of any good wheel/tyre packages going at the moment? Cheers, Paul

Thanks Mark and John, When on my long haul road use I will be running on my 7.50x16 Wrangler AT's. The MT's will be for local Transylvania use only and will be a 50-50% combo of Mud and tarmac. However, tarmac in my area is a pot hole obstacle course! I am beginning to like the idea of 255/85r16. I have a standard 110 gearbox.

Thanks, Is your LR suspension standard height MO? Thanks bombx3. I need a good all rounder Mud terrain and my budget won't stretch to two sets. thanks for the advice though. I need a bit of width by the sounds of it as the mud at this time of year is everywhere!

Hi, I'm back in the UK at the moment and going to Craddocks this week to buy my Mud terrains. The size is causing me a headache. Everyone has a different opinion. Wide for bigger surface area, narrow to cut through and maintain momentum. I had planned to buy 265/75x16, but a guy with a two inch lift said they were too big on his RR and rubbed on full lock? As you know from the photos re 1 horsepower in Transylvania, there is a lot of mud, especially at this time of year. I'm not interested at all in looking good, I just want the most practical choice. I would say I have a one inch lift. So what would you buy? Thanks in advance. Cheers, Paul

O/T Are those Insa Turbos you have on there? What are they like on the road? Cheers, Paul

When requesting a quote, drop the 12 seats and tell them 5. Cheers, Paul

Hi Mo, I have two more weeks in Germany, then back to the UK for two further weeks. So I will have that nice long trip all over again around mid April! The route is quite straightforward and as I have Jasper with me I will take my time getting there over 2-3 days. I will probably camp the first night at Passau in the south of Germany near the border with Austria. Then maybe a slight diversion when I get to Hungary with a stop at Lake Balaton. Jasper will like that, as he really enjoys swimming. Cheers, Paul

Forget that Marcus, you need this item on ebay

Thanks Mark and Ralph for all the information, that's a big help.

Hi, I want to fit a Superwinch Husky. I have a split charge battery set up, but not really sure where the cables would be best directed. Any opinions would be appreciated. Cheers, Paul P.S Do most standard winch bumpers take a Superwinch Husky?

Thanks mate but I'm crossing in France. Cheers, Paul

It was a very long drive to Transylvania to move all my belongings. Although we got up early we ended up hanging about quite a long time at the local Land Rover dealership for parts. Marius had ordered them late in the afternoon the day before and was amazed to find they had been delivered so promptly. After settling the bill we started our journey at 11.30am. Once on the road, white van man appeared in Marius! He was on a mission to get there fast. Ojdula being 1800 km away, that was not going to be easy. I was not insured to drive the van and having sat nav, my main task was to make sure he did not fall asleep. He drove and drove and day turned to night. Our route took us to the south of Germany through Bavaria. Then over the border to Austria, skirting Vienna. Then through Hungary via Budapest, then south to Szeged, crossing the Romanian border at Arad. Driving and road conditions are tougher in Romania compared to the west and you need to have your wits about you. Once over the border there is a tendency to relax with that feeling you are on the home stretch when in reality this is the toughest part of the trip. Our route took us via Deva, Sibiu, Brasov, then into the county of Covasna and on to Ojdula. We only made toilet and drink stops all the way to Romania, then the heavy eyes really started so we pulled in to a garage where Marius had a sleep for a couple of hours. I should have taken a photo of this as Marius had his legs crossed over the steering wheel sleeping bolt upright. I couldn't have imagined a more uncomfortable position if I'd of tried! We met Marcus and his his girlfriend Cristina at my place for the big off load, which with 4 pairs of hands did not take that long. We then went to the local guest house for what we had planned to be the mother of all kips, but inevitably ended up in the bar. Bed came 40 hours from the last bed in Germany. Driving time including the two hour stop was 25 hours. We even had time to watch the news before moving on to our own rooms. (Thought I would add that before the comments start flooding in!) Marius understandably was soon asleep!

Well that has cheered me up, as that will save a lot of faffing about! Just so I get the beam bent in exactly the right way for the test, do you know of any on-line diagrams as to where to place the tape exactly? I have a rough idea, but I want to get it right first time to get a pass. Thanks, Paul I changed the lenses over last time and swapped wiring for test in Germany. My only regret was not tagging the wires to makes it easier for this UK MOT. When I did this first time round I was expecting to re-register LR directly to RO from DE. But due to the new importation tax laws in Romania I am going to have to delay RO registration until July to save literally thousand s of pounds. So back to Blighty it must be for registration with the DVLA and MOT. Cheers, Paul

Damn, you beat me to it!

Maybe you could book my MOT with your mate!

The tape won't pass. It wouldn't pass the other way round in Germany which is why I changed them. Just have to bite the bullet and get on with it. I like the idea of doubling the lights Ralph. String wires from both then connect to existing branch?

Thanks Chris, your right about it taking five mins. May take me a little longer with the bars to take off. Thanks Steve, I will take a look at the bulbs as you say.

My front lights are the ones with the opening at the back to replace the bulb rather than the sealed unit. Is it possible to simply change the lens, or does the whole thing need changing? Two rear fog lights would probably do the trick. I did swap cables over last time to make it legal. What a nause that was though. I should have stuck some tape on the relevant cables to quickly readjust each year. As for the lights, the guy I bought it off fitted it with continentals straight after the MOT. Should have asked him for the UK lights back. Cheers, Paul

Thanks, but what a pain in the a**e. I know a few of you guys live on the continent and re MOT in the UK to maintain registration each year. So do you all convert lighting simply for the MOT and then do the same when leaving country? Helpful tip re the fog light. Cheers, Paul

Hi, I will be over in the UK in two weeks time to get an MOT, renew insurance, get a tax disc, then drive to my house in Romania. I have continental lights fitted and have the fog light and reverse light swapped over to meet continental regulations. Please don't tell me that I have to swap everything for the MOT and then swap all back two weeks later!? Does anyone know of any sympathetic MOT testers that may take pity to my situation? (PM if you prefer) Cheers, Paul

What impressed me was how the horse guaged the weight first by a couple of short hard tugs. Once it felt the LR move it quickly gathered pace to maintain the momentum.

Sorry about this Marcus, but I can't resist!!!!!! Cristina took this photo of my reaction when the locals were connecting horse and harness to your pram!

Thanks. These photos were taken yesterday. I flew back to Germany today and have 3 more weeks here, then return to Transylvania in April for good! Moved all my stuff over last week.

Hey Marcus, what did you say about winches being for girls!

We were not sure whether to post this, but entertainment value took over. So fill your boots and take the pi*s!!!!! Went for a jaunt with Marcus and his girlfriend on my patch in Transylvania. Marcus was throwing his LR all over the place, all day off road and then got stuck in the village! We took a very narrow lane that is apparently totally impassible at this time of the year as it meets a stream further up which fills the lower part of the lane making a complete swamp of mud like glue. After making several attempts to escape and with only one LR and no winch the straps and Hi-lift were brought out. By this time half the village was watching and having a really good laugh. You could see the frustration when they saw it inch painfully forward at snails pace. One of the old boys whispered to me, "shall I get the tractor or the horse." I whispered back, "better make it the horse." I nearly wet myself when I saw Marcus' face! Take a look at the video!