dollywobbler Posted November 13, 2017 Author Share Posted November 13, 2017 Bit annoyed that I set out today to sort out logistics for this mess, and instead just ended up rendering the Lexus completely unusable. I have located a tow bar for the Lexus, but it is in Reading, which is not helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraser.innes.3 Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Bit annoyed that I set out today to sort out logistics for this mess, and instead just ended up rendering the Lexus completely unusable. I have located a tow bar for the Lexus, but it is in Reading, which is not helpful.I shall be driving past Reading on Wednesday, on my way home to 5 miles south of bromyard, if that is any help. Sent from my EVA-L09 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted November 13, 2017 Author Share Posted November 13, 2017 Thanks, but I've gone off the Lexus tow car idea. Especially as I've just destroyed the rad shroud... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertz Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Have you tried some Shiply quotes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 Have you tried some Shiply quotes?Yes. Very expensive and no fun at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 A LWB transit is apparently large enough and has twice the weight capacity over a single invacar. That and some scaffolding planks to get it up should do it. Would require two runs though. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 Right. I think I've decided to go for a 7.5t box van. For a start, I haven't driven a truck for seven years, and I'd like another go. Secondly, it'll be large enough to take both Invacars, and the tail-lift will definitely be useful too. They can be lifted with a forklift at the start, so it'd getting them out I'm worried about. With that in mind, I might go for a three-day hire as 56mph is going to be hard work... stephen01, SiC, catsinthewelder and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Y'know what'd be ideal, a 7.5t gee gee box as they have a handy ramp even if they do pong of horseshit. Drove a Leyland one years back. Noice. Plus if it's pre 1 Oct 2001, You can piss through the diesel at a rate of knots because unlimited (70mph motorway limit applies) and also allowed outside lane action (https://www.askthe.police.uk/content/Q590.htm) mercrocker and DeeJay 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 90km/h is too easy. Set cruise, make a cuppa, go to sleep, etc. It's fucking boring mind you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 Yes. I hope it has a good stereo... cpjitservices 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Yep. It doesn't matter to me how slow/old/crap/stinky a lorry is as long as it has got a decent radio and unknackered speakers. mat_the_cat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2_craig Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 A LWB transit is apparently large enough and has twice the weight capacity over a single invacar. That and some scaffolding to get one above the other should do it. Would not require two runs.Edited. Go on!!! Sloth in a bowl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 I have now sent off my application for a logbook for one of my new motors - the one I'm most interested in. Fingers crossed! If all goes well, and after actually being able to check it over, I may well apply for the other one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 A LWB transit is apparently large enough and has twice the weight capacity over a single invacar. That and some scaffolding planks to get it up should do it. Would require two runs though.Misread that as 'would require two nuns though'. These collections threads are getting weirder, I tells ya... Tail lifts are awesome devices. Best of luck! richardmorris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 If you're passing near j3 of the m3 do stop and say hello. I am sure* the police and neighbours would be fascinated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 If you're passing near j3 of the m3 do stop and say hello. I am sure* the police and neighbours would be fascinated! Unlikely, but I'll bear it in mind. I tend to just carry on around to the M4 junction. Less hassle. Apart from last time, when there was a smash at the M4 junction... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Consider me an emergency car park. Well work carpark anyway- just off the chertsey junction on the m25. dollywobbler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 Just a reminder folks, I'll be driving an empty 7.5 tonner from Welshpool to Sussex on Tuesday, which will be thrilling* (M6, M42, M40, M25 I suspect). If anyone needs a (very slow) lift, or anything big shifting, make yourself known. On Wednesday, I'll be driving from Sussex back to Wales (along the M4) and will have some space in the back. Ben_O, cpjitservices, Eddie Honda and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_O Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 God speed cpjitservices 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timewaster Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Just a reminder folks, I'll be driving an empty 7.5 tonner from Welshpool to Sussex ALL Tuesday, which will be thrilling* (M6, M42, M40, M25 I suspect). If anyone needs a (very slow) lift, or anything big shifting, make yourself known. ALL Wednesday, I'll be driving from Sussex back to Wales (along the M4) and will have some space in the back.EFA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 EFA Yes. Very much. It's going to be a long couple of days... They_all_do_that_sir, Christine and Timewaster 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Bring water ! A drought is threatened by Southern Water, reservoirs only a 1/3rd full If you get into dire trouble , I might be around to help. Have you still got my number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 They're both in the truck after much faff. I have to drive home during a windy weather warning, then I have no idea how I'll get them out. Should be interesting! Full report when I'm able. John F, The Moog, wuvvum and 23 others 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegod Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Just open the rear door, reverse up your drive then slam on, momentum will take care of the rest gadgetgricey, stephen01, Twiggy and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Or tie some rope to the tow hook of another car and then something robust on the invacar, then drive away slowly? Also some planks or something for them to roll down smoothly. HarmonicCheeseburger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Helium balloons. Lots and lots of helium balloons. LightBulbFun, dollywobbler, Stanky and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled_Tat_Gatherer Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Helium balloons. A couple of hen party helium balloons. Fixed that for weight involved........ Eddie Honda, vulgalour, Christine and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Drag on to tail lift bit with it up at height using another car.... lower tail lift with invacar sat on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Drag on to tail lift bit with it up at height using another car.... lower tail lift with invacar sat on it. WCPGW? beko1987 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 WCPGW?Indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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