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Scooby
Cabin : Flight 004 Location : Reading Posts : 8831 Join date : 2010-12-12
| Subject: Re: Trailer Refurb Project Thu Jul 17, 2014 7:09 pm | |
| - TimV wrote:
- The momentum is building for the big launch!
Yeah . . . when's the photo shoot and official launch? Roo b Roo ________________________________________________________________________________ Proud winners of Spike's Trophy 2017 Scooby - Born To Run | |
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Tallulah
Cabin : Flight 011 Location : South Somerset, UK Posts : 5101 Join date : 2011-06-05
| Subject: Re: Trailer Refurb Project Thu Jul 17, 2014 10:37 pm | |
| I will post some pics in due course but those on this years Kombi kaper will be the first to see 'Baby T' in person.
However, as a one-off 'for your eyes only' special showing (specifically for canines) I am willing to take the covers off a bit early in return for a small favour........
......We have a small item (or two) that require a lift back to Reading from the Brazi Bay Beach Day and hoped Scooby might be willing to assist ... ________________________________________________________________________________ www.alpinegrovetouringpark.com Twitter: @AlpineGrove Facebook: facebook.com/alpinegrovetouringpark
| | Former owners of the amazing Tallulah (2011 to 2021) Proud winners of Spikes Trophy, 2016. Freedom, in style... |
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Tallulah
Cabin : Flight 011 Location : South Somerset, UK Posts : 5101 Join date : 2011-06-05
| Subject: Re: Trailer Refurb Project Thu Jul 17, 2014 10:41 pm | |
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- Tallulah wrote:
- If anything the panels are very slightly more yellow than Tallulah, but it's pretty close.
So you'll be changing the emphasis in the word yellange to compensate, YELLange rather than yellANGE We 'could' name the trailer Yell and rename Tallulah Ange however the trailer is already being referred to as 'Baby T' so it's a bit late.... ________________________________________________________________________________ www.alpinegrovetouringpark.com Twitter: @AlpineGrove Facebook: facebook.com/alpinegrovetouringpark
| | Former owners of the amazing Tallulah (2011 to 2021) Proud winners of Spikes Trophy, 2016. Freedom, in style... |
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Scooby
Cabin : Flight 004 Location : Reading Posts : 8831 Join date : 2010-12-12
| Subject: Re: Trailer Refurb Project Fri Jul 18, 2014 6:41 am | |
| - Tallulah wrote:
- I will post some pics in due course but those on this years Kombi kaper will be the first to see 'Baby T' in person.
However, as a one-off 'for your eyes only' special showing (specifically for canines) I am willing to take the covers off a bit early in return for a small favour........
......We have a small item (or two) that require a lift back to Reading from the Brazi Bay Beach Day and hoped Scooby might be willing to assist ... Yeah no problem Have replied to your PM Roo b Roo ________________________________________________________________________________ Proud winners of Spike's Trophy 2017 Scooby - Born To Run | |
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Tallulah
Cabin : Flight 011 Location : South Somerset, UK Posts : 5101 Join date : 2011-06-05
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Tallulah
Cabin : Flight 011 Location : South Somerset, UK Posts : 5101 Join date : 2011-06-05
| Subject: Re: Trailer Refurb Project Sun Jul 20, 2014 1:00 am | |
| Spent the afternoon putting the trailer together and I'm pleased to announce that 'Baby T' is now ready for a road test! (Although I've already identified a couple of improvements that 'might' be actioned before our trip to France next week.) I attached the side panels using a rough frame made of wooden batten on the inside of the metal trailer frame. Then I attached the reflective (towing) triangle to the mudguard with rivets and the mudguard to the trailer side panel using small blocks of batten on the inside to screw into. ...and replaced the wheel: I repeated the process on the other side then fitted the front panel in the same way. I then fitted some bungee hooks to accommodate the cover - there is a plan to build a solid lid in the future - and a new secondary/safety coupling to make everything legal. Very pleased with the outcome. Now for the moment you've all been waiting for...... Drum roll............ Before: (sorry it's so small it's the one from the original ebay ad) After: Phase 2: some slight tweaks to improve the end result such as lining the inside to hide the wooden frame and add a little extra strength and add some corner trim (painted appropriately) to the outside to hide and protect the edges if the plywood paneling. Phase 3: the lid, looking like a winter project. ________________________________________________________________________________ www.alpinegrovetouringpark.com Twitter: @AlpineGrove Facebook: facebook.com/alpinegrovetouringpark
| | Former owners of the amazing Tallulah (2011 to 2021) Proud winners of Spikes Trophy, 2016. Freedom, in style... |
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Tallulah
Cabin : Flight 011 Location : South Somerset, UK Posts : 5101 Join date : 2011-06-05
| Subject: Re: Trailer Refurb Project Sun Jul 20, 2014 1:33 am | |
| Just did some quick sums and the total spend so far is around £600 excl labour.
Trailer - £50 Misc tools - wire brush drills and grinding disk - £25 Hammerite & red oxide paint - £18 Hubs and bearings - £48 Wood for panelling - £28 Exterior wood sealer paint - £12 Exterior high gloss paint (colour match) 1l £40 - lots left Underseal - £9 Lights - £40 Bumpers - £28 Mudguards - £38 Mudflaps - £20 - bought at sleepover (4) for £40 two more to be fitted to Tallulah Wheels - £130 Tyres - £20 ea fitted. £40 Cover - £18 Misc other fittings - reflectors, secondary coupling, bungee hooks - £20 Misc other sundries - special screws, bolts, electrical connectors etc - £25 Trailer electrics cable and connectors - £9
________________________________________________________________________________ www.alpinegrovetouringpark.com Twitter: @AlpineGrove Facebook: facebook.com/alpinegrovetouringpark
| | Former owners of the amazing Tallulah (2011 to 2021) Proud winners of Spikes Trophy, 2016. Freedom, in style... |
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Sunny
Cabin : Exec 050 Location : Wiltshire Posts : 1743 Join date : 2012-01-22
| Subject: Re: Trailer Refurb Project Sun Jul 20, 2014 6:48 am | |
| Looks awesome. Well done.
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dazdub
Cabin : Exec 012 Location : wales Posts : 3118 Join date : 2009-10-16
| Subject: Re: Trailer Refurb Project Sun Jul 20, 2014 8:21 am | |
| Looks ace top job | |
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beakyboy
Cabin : Flight 019 Location : Dover Posts : 2332 Join date : 2012-05-23
| Subject: Re: Trailer Refurb Project Sun Jul 20, 2014 8:31 am | |
| Great work Keith , top job. ________________________________________________________________________________ Steve, Jo TigerLily and Carra the Child lovin' Golden Cocker | |
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dizzylizard
Cabin : Exec 018 Location : Bradford-on-Avon, Wilts and Bristol Posts : 2241 Join date : 2011-09-20
| Subject: Re: Trailer Refurb Project Sun Jul 20, 2014 8:41 am | |
| Lovely job | |
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kiteman
Cabin : Exec 002 Location : Hampshire Posts : 2896 Join date : 2010-03-19
| Subject: Re: Trailer Refurb Project Sun Jul 20, 2014 9:28 am | |
| What an amazing transformation. Top job ________________________________________________________________________________ Ginger man without a ginger van | |
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TimV Admin
Cabin : Flight 001 Location : Brighton, East Sussex U.K. Posts : 14341 Join date : 2009-09-27
| Subject: Re: Trailer Refurb Project Sun Jul 20, 2014 11:15 am | |
| Superb! ________________________________________________________________________________ Max SportsKombi - The Bay Racer @brazilianvwbay | |
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Scooby
Cabin : Flight 004 Location : Reading Posts : 8831 Join date : 2010-12-12
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harryhornet
Cabin : Exec 027 Location : Fair Oak, Hampshire Posts : 2849 Join date : 2012-04-19
| Subject: Re: Trailer Refurb Project Sun Jul 20, 2014 6:01 pm | |
| Cracking job. Well done. No excuse not to load it up with lots of goodies for France ! | |
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harryhornet
Cabin : Exec 027 Location : Fair Oak, Hampshire Posts : 2849 Join date : 2012-04-19
| Subject: Re: Trailer Refurb Project Sun Jul 20, 2014 6:02 pm | |
| Cracking job. Well done. No excuse not to load it up with lots of goodies for France ! | |
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harryhornet
Cabin : Exec 027 Location : Fair Oak, Hampshire Posts : 2849 Join date : 2012-04-19
| Subject: Re: Trailer Refurb Project Sun Jul 20, 2014 6:03 pm | |
| In fact so good it posted me twice! | |
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Tallulah
Cabin : Flight 011 Location : South Somerset, UK Posts : 5101 Join date : 2011-06-05
| Subject: Re: Trailer Refurb Project Sun Jul 20, 2014 6:23 pm | |
| Just completed a 'test load' in preparation for France.
Our kayak and associated equipment all fits along with a few other large(ish) items leaving plenty of space in Tallulah for French goodies! ________________________________________________________________________________ www.alpinegrovetouringpark.com Twitter: @AlpineGrove Facebook: facebook.com/alpinegrovetouringpark
| | Former owners of the amazing Tallulah (2011 to 2021) Proud winners of Spikes Trophy, 2016. Freedom, in style... |
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Skytiger
Cabin : Exec 008 Location : Central Scotland Posts : 1792 Join date : 2010-09-04
| Subject: Re: Trailer Refurb Project Sun Jul 20, 2014 6:31 pm | |
| Looks amazing! What a difference, well done | |
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osg
Cabin : Exec 015 Location : Merseyside Posts : 1576 Join date : 2010-09-21
| Subject: Re: Trailer Refurb Project Sun Jul 20, 2014 7:41 pm | |
| Very impressed, especially with the matching to the camper. osg | |
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Tallulah
Cabin : Flight 011 Location : South Somerset, UK Posts : 5101 Join date : 2011-06-05
| Subject: Re: Trailer Refurb Project Tue Jul 22, 2014 12:04 am | |
| Thanks everyone, I've had fun working on it. Tallulah came home today so i hooked Baby T up and took it for a test drive to see if anything would shake loose. I think i found all of the speed bumps within a 1 mile radius of our house just to be sure but everything was still attached when I got back. There was a very slight wobble in the wheel bearings after the run - probably because they are new and this was the first time on the road for them - so i popped off the wheels and hub covers, added a bit more grease and gave them a 1/6 of a turn on the hub knut before refitting the split pin. I then went for another spin round the block and everything is now nice and sturdy although the stub axle did warm up a bit - need to keep an eye on that. I also did a practice load with all the kit we want to take to France and will take it for a 'loaded' road test tomorrow. ________________________________________________________________________________ www.alpinegrovetouringpark.com Twitter: @AlpineGrove Facebook: facebook.com/alpinegrovetouringpark
| | Former owners of the amazing Tallulah (2011 to 2021) Proud winners of Spikes Trophy, 2016. Freedom, in style... |
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TimV Admin
Cabin : Flight 001 Location : Brighton, East Sussex U.K. Posts : 14341 Join date : 2009-09-27
| Subject: Re: Trailer Refurb Project Tue Jul 22, 2014 12:06 am | |
| Brilliant - well done mate. ________________________________________________________________________________ Max SportsKombi - The Bay Racer @brazilianvwbay | |
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AbsintheKombi
Cabin : Exec 013 Location : Leyland, Lancs Posts : 5654 Join date : 2011-07-25
| Subject: Re: Trailer Refurb Project Tue Jul 22, 2014 9:43 am | |
| Looks fantastic, Keith - you've done a great job - now can you make one for Batman? ________________________________________________________________________________ Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder
Blog: C13MPR
Finalist in the Caravan Club Caravanner of the Year Competition 2016
Star Kombi Winner 2015
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kiteman
Cabin : Exec 002 Location : Hampshire Posts : 2896 Join date : 2010-03-19
| Subject: Re: Trailer Refurb Project Tue Jul 22, 2014 10:55 am | |
| Frickin' Awesome ________________________________________________________________________________ Ginger man without a ginger van | |
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Scooby
Cabin : Flight 004 Location : Reading Posts : 8831 Join date : 2010-12-12
| Subject: Re: Trailer Refurb Project Tue Jul 22, 2014 12:51 pm | |
| Great Job Think Baby T could perhaps doo with a name stuck on the back in a similar fashion to Tallulah Roo b Roo ________________________________________________________________________________ Proud winners of Spike's Trophy 2017 Scooby - Born To Run | |
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