JSG Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Could always bring the TDCi to get it muddy JSG *runs and hides Look at it this way, the members from up my way would use a good amount of Petrol/Diesel/Whatever getting down your way, and you've already had one down wales way. Maybe - mud etc doesn't worry me, the only thing I want to try and avoid is panel damage / scrapes and scrathes for a while Also ALF is such a good Landrover for laning (I have to admit that Mark90 sold me a good truck - there I said it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dew110CSW Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Maybe - mud etc doesn't worry me, the only thing I want to try and avoid is panel damage / scrapes and scrathes for a while That's the beauty of having an F reg that's already got a knock or two - Really ain't afraid of adding a couple more to it. Baring in mind I only have a steering guard as protection I won't be being silly with it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Brock Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 I'd be up for it but would need to blag a seat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 I have to admit that Mark90 sold me a good truck Just wanted to keep that in case I want to flog something to anyone else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSG Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 It was free beer at Billing wasn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 If I see you at Billing this year I will certainly buy you a beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Freak Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Chris, knowing how good your events are, I'd like to come along.... 6th is a Charity ball we are supporting so I'd have to avoid that weekend in October. Half Term (As said before) is 20th thru 28th so would have to avoid that for home life. (Or a life for me at home..) (Any ideas how to tell the wife I got a business meeting imposed on Friday 26th and thus can't go on holiday with the kids that half-term ?) I've got a spare Panhard rod and front axle for this trip... Wonder what else will break ! I'm assuming I've got a spare front seat at present unless you hear otherwise... Happy to have someone onboard..... Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithjh Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 would be intersted in the 5th 6th 7th weekend, away to Bosnia the 12th with Balkan aid Relief Foundation for 2 weeks Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Depending what vehicles are going, another thing to bear in mind when picking a base is LPG availability. Not sure what the current state of play is, but the Lakes have always been a bit of black hole in this respect. There's LPG at Morrisons near Barrow, a couple of places on the North side of Kendal - think that's it for the South Lakes, and I don't think the North is much better. Oh, at least one of the motorway service stations along there has LPG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRX Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Sounds like a plan, should be up for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dew110CSW Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Where are some the lanes you were looking at. I'll have a scout and look for LPG Stations if you give me an approximate area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Where are some the lanes you were looking at. I'll have a scout and look for LPG Stations if you give me an approximate area. No need - you can get maps with all the LPG stations marked on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyof Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 would be interested too, but am in wales with Mo 12,13 and 14 so another date would be good for me, maybe later in he year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisV8 Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 If you want to do Gatescarth remeber you need permits and only RR, Disco and 90 can use it anything over 100 inch wheel base is banned. Try Breasthigh East to West an interesting ascent over the rocks. Then the ford at Winton is a must ! I would keep out of the LDNP as much as possible due to mass Bobblies, but Mud Club was very prominent in repairing the road up from the visitor Centre in Grizedale so that's a must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthdicky Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 I could be up for this one, nothing planned around then so I'm happy with whenever really. Be good to see if the TDi will make it that far! Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 This is a cool idea, and kudos to Chris for "not" organising it I'd love to say "see you all there" but doubt I will be able to make it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jos Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Depending what vehicles are going, another thing to bear in mind when picking a base is LPG availability. Not sure what the current state of play is, but the Lakes have always been a bit of black hole in this respect. There's LPG at Morrisons near Barrow, a couple of places on the North side of Kendal - think that's it for the South Lakes, and I don't think the North is much better. Oh, at least one of the motorway service stations along there has LPG. I'm pretty sure you can get it at Penrith (not at M'way services but at the large saleroom site opposite side of the dual carriageway from Little Chef). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I'm pretty sure you can get it at Penrith (not at M'way services but at the large saleroom site opposite side of the dual carriageway from Little Chef). You certainly used to be able to. Only an issue if someone else is taking an LPG vehicle - I'll be in a filthy, smelly diseaseal now the Range Rover's going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 I will be up for this as well. Any date is suitable but I would prefer to avoid panel damage. Rgds Ivan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 but I would prefer to avoid panel damage. That's easy, just don't hit anything! I should be able to make it too. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisV8 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Think you can get LPG at Truck Stop off junction 38 M6 it's before the main services at Tebay North at the bottom of the hill. A good place to meet if you want to do Breasthigh cos you can refuel about 10 mins drive from the start. I'm not offering but there are lots of non damaging routes outside the National Park, but if you want rocky stuff then it has to be Grisedale for most nowadays. I have just spent a weekend with the LRboards guys and gals piccies on the greenlane forum there. http://www.lrboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=1929 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 I'd love to come, but 10th to 17th on recovery duty on Tour of Mull rally then Smeatharphe rally on 20th, nothing on in November though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 If you want to do Gatescarth remember you need permits and only RR, Disco and 90 can use it anything over 100 inch wheel base is banned. That's just pure anti 110 discrimination what possible damaged would a longer wheelbase vehicle do the a shorter one wouldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
widget Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 That's just pure anti 110 discrimination what possible damaged would a longer wheelbase vehicle do the a shorter one wouldn't. The switchbacks on the Gatesgarth mean that 110's need to take a shunt which churns up the surface. We're up there driving it in September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 That's just pure anti 110 discrimination what possible damaged would a longer wheelbase vehicle do the a shorter one wouldn't. You could always get a 90 Ralph Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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