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I wasn’t sure whether to put this in the 'SUV Owners Club' thread, or in this one
Given that it has a ‘5th Wheel’, here seems logical (or the 'Classic Trucks & Wagons' thread?!), it'd certainly look interesting with a 5th wheel caravan, if not as practical as the adapted 110 pick-ups, & Crew-Cabs

This was Land-Rovers own vehicle, unlike some, it seems that it was a 6x4, with a drive-less trailing axle (6x6 was offered by some approved conversion companies, like Sandringham, with the Hotspur
(Carmichael produced a 6x4 Range Rover, with 6x6 on request)

I've seen one in the past, I doubt it was this one, as it was in the mid 2000s
Note also the air-brakes, denoting a towing capacity of over 3.5 tons

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It would be interesting as a 6x6, & those Avon Tred-Lite tyres would give the Turbo-Diesel of the day a bit of a workout, normally it's a very specialised tyre, seen in such applications as the Argo-Cat
(the Tdi didn't come to the market until 1990)

There's a substantial off-set too, to help preserve some steering lock
The removable platform too, is something I've seen elsewhere

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It features in James Taylors heritage/specials monthly feature, in this issue of 'LRM'

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EDIT @ 09:25
I've been over the demonstration bridge a few times, these are scanned prints, from The Great Yorkshire Show
('survivors' from a 5th year school trip, looking at the registration)

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Nene Overland used to sell (they may still do?) 5th wheel campers, & do the necessary conversions

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Monday 21st

Just been over to the compound, to take the battery out, and bring sleeping-bags home
Most of the cushions are removed/stood-up/relocated to let a bit of air circulate

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I also have a few of the moisture traps to go in it
I forgot to take them though

The right handed, had been in the Kodiaq for about 5 months, & done its job admirably
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Oh!, & a caravan opposite was on winter wheels, so that set a thought running
I’d possibly consider putting it on axle-stands instead to take some pressure off the suspension elastomers?
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Jameshow

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Monday 21st

Just been over to the compound, to take the battery out, and bring sleeping-bags home
Most of the cushions are removed/stood-up/relocated to let a bit of air circulate

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I also have a few of the moisture traps to go in it
I forgot to take them though

The right handed, had been in the Kodiaq for about 5 months, & done its job admirably
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Oh!, & a caravan opposite was on winter wheels, so that set a thought running
I’d possibly consider putting it on axle-stands instead to take some pressure off the suspension elastomers?
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Do you want some winter wheels?

I have a spare pair?

Unless yours is a twin?
 
I need another trailer, well I've told SWMBO that I need one:laugh:

I'm thinking of asking if I can go & see this, at the weekend, as it's only at York
https://www.gumtree.com/p/car-part-accessories/tipping-trailer-for-sale-galvanised-steel/1445799244

I haven't been in touch yet, but it's still listed as for sale
I'm day-off on Saturday, so there's still chance

Damn!!
It's my own fault, it's not listed anymore
It was a nice size too (5 x 3)
 

Jameshow

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Let me check I've not thrown them out which would be unlike me pic to follow!
Sorry for the delay my phone been playing up uploading pics.

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I'm not sure if f-in-l will want to repaint them? (leaving that to him)
I'l also have to enquire with storage site, what they say about them (as it'd mean no wheelclamps!!)
The person on-site, in the porta-cabin tells me "No", as security (clamps) are required
Thankyou anyway, @Jameshow, I can get them back to you, if you wish?
I went down this morning, & 'put it on blocks' to take some weight off the suspension (& tyres) for a couple of months

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I'll go down & check it, on my next day-off
 
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