Mid life crisis Cali Swamper!

[wildslammer22]

You can wild camp on Dartmoor now right?

The ancient bylaws that were challenged in court by a landowner recently apply only to wild camping in a tent (which I’ve done many times). That said there is a local tolerance to camping in small vans which again I’ve done many times. I have a favourite spot near a very remote camping field. I get stunning views on the moor and can nip through the gate and use their composting toilet in an emergency!


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[JuanVecino2023]

The ancient bylaws that were challenged in court by a landowner recently apply only to wild camping in a tent (which I’ve done many times). That said there is a local tolerance to camping in small vans which again I’ve done many times. I have a favourite spot near a very remote camping field. I get stunning views on the moor and can nip through the gate and use their composting toilet in an emergency!


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Going to be one of our first destinations in the van.

Looking at roof racks - the front runner looks great. But it is a lumpy sum.

Are there any others that look good and work well that are a bit more wallet friendly?

 

[wildslammer22]

Going to be one of our first destinations in the van.

Looking at roof racks - the front runner looks great. But it is a lumpy sum.

Are there any others that look good and work well that are a bit more wallet friendly?

I saw someone on the forum Facebook page was selling a Thule basket. Not as nice as the FR imo but still pretty handsome in a retro Landy type of vibe?


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[JuanVecino2023]

I saw someone on the forum Facebook page was selling a Thule basket. Not as nice as the FR imo but still pretty handsome in a retro Landy type of vibe?


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I kind of like a basket roof rack, Rhino do one. But it suits an older van imo.

The front runner low profile is a great look on the T6

But a terrible look on my bank balance.

 

[Grigio Van Grigio]

Are you lot going for the record of the fastest time to 500 posts in a thread?!

 

[Webbah_in_Switzerland]

I kind of like a basket roof rack, Rhino do one. But it suits an older van imo.

The front runner low profile is a great look on the T6

But a terrible look on my bank balance.

If I had a Cali I’d prefer this one so I could have both a rack and still have solar. But yes, still pricey as quality product:

Dachgepäckträger leicht - aerodynamisch - universal, Möglichkeit zur , 980,00 €

Aerodynamischer Dachgepäckträger der leicht aufzubauen ist und wenig Windgeräusche macht Perfekt um sperrige Gegenstände zu transportieren und ein praktisch

www.terranger-products.de

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[aeicalifornia]

Are you lot going for the record of the fastest time to 500 posts in a thread?!

absolutely, here you go, one more!
482 and counting...

 

[Jimmylondon07]

View attachment 118120I’ve got the Falkens on my Wolfrace wheels; excellent tyre (hardly any noise).

How long have you had the Wolfrace wheels on for @Cwcltd? Am quite taken with the Wolverines (look similar to KMC holeshots) but their trustpilot reviews don’t look brilliant for durability of finish.

 

[Californication69]

Are you lot going for the record of the fastest time to 500 posts in a thread?!

Hell for leather dude

 

[JuanVecino2023]

Hell for leather dude

This thread is my life’s work. First thing I check in the morning. Last thing I check at night.

I haven’t communicated with my family in weeks.

 

[Cwcltd]

How long have you had the Wolfrace wheels on for @Cwcltd? Am quite taken with the Wolverines (look similar to KMC holeshots) but their trustpilot reviews don’t look brilliant for durability of finish.

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8th October 2021 (to be precise ) No problems or marks, still like new. I’ll also add that when initially fitted, the sliding door was rubbing on the tyre slightly; no fuss from Wolfrace, they made some adjustments and sent new wheels.

 

[wildslammer22]

If I had a Cali I’d prefer this one so I could have both a rack and still have solar. But yes, still pricey as quality product:

Dachgepäckträger leicht - aerodynamisch - universal, Möglichkeit zur , 980,00 €

Aerodynamischer Dachgepäckträger der leicht aufzubauen ist und wenig Windgeräusche macht Perfekt um sperrige Gegenstände zu transportieren und ein praktisch

www.terranger-products.de

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I have a 100w panel mounted on my FR roof rack but TBF I don’t have the same power requirements as you. The back part of the rack is still big enough for my tyre table, a couple of wolf packs and a SUP


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[JuanVecino2023]

If I had a Cali I’d prefer this one so I could have both a rack and still have solar. But yes, still pricey as quality product:

Dachgepäckträger leicht - aerodynamisch - universal, Möglichkeit zur , 980,00 €

Aerodynamischer Dachgepäckträger der leicht aufzubauen ist und wenig Windgeräusche macht Perfekt um sperrige Gegenstände zu transportieren und ein praktisch

www.terranger-products.de

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I quite like that

 

[Californication69]

I like the front light bars on the roof.
But then went Lazer lamps as want to stay under 2.2 m
Have we talked solar panels and how to get 3 panels on the roof, so I can use my new fricking laser beam to defeat drones. Maybe. In the forest ?

 

[Californication69]

 

[Webbah_in_Switzerland]

I like the front light bars on the roof.
But then went Lazer lamps as want to stay under 2.2 m
Have we talked solar panels and how to get 3 panels on the roof, so I can use my new fricking laser beam to defeat drones. Maybe. In the forest ?

What I don’t like about 3 panels is you then wire them in series. 2 panels in parallel is superior with any shading. Especially in a forest!


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[wildslammer22]

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Where on earth do you strap the deer carcass that you hunted earlier?


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[JuanVecino2023]

Where on earth do you strap the deer carcass that you hunted earlier?


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I tend to just sit them in the passenger seat next to me.

Old trick I learned in Aus with roos driving a Bay Window at night in the Northern Territory.

 

[Californication69]

Where on earth do you strap the deer carcass that you hunted earlier?


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On the towbar bike rack of course.
We’re not Neanderthals, all that blood & guts, P & S in the living quarters.

 

[Californication69]

What I don’t like about 3 panels is you then wire them in series. 2 panels in parallel is superior with any shading. Especially in a forest!


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Nope, all 3 in parallel.
My thought was exactly that.
Not much camping happening in Winter months, but in Spring, Summer & Autumn, it will charge for a longer time period at less amps.
I don’t need a high flow of amps, but a longer trickle charge as it were.

 

[Californication69]

I did want to go roof rack and ladder but I have a few regular 2.2 m car parks.

So thought, towbar bike rack and box would be a compromise for me.
Also stow the tinnies on the bike rack so the cooling effect whilst doing a ton up on the gravel plains keeps the beer cold.

 

[Webbah_in_Switzerland]

On the towbar bike rack of course.
We’re not Neanderthals, all that blood & guts, P & S in the living quarters.

According to AI: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/1daee185-d915-4329-b0a0-8d05c50a50dd


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[Californication69]

According to AI: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/1daee185-d915-4329-b0a0-8d05c50a50dd


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Exactly !
This is why we have an ice box set at 1, plenty of ice to stuff inside the cavity.

On a separate note, I need to find a way of being able to split the incoming PV, with a 3 way switch.
So I can have off, to Victron 100/20 or to an XT60i cable end to charge the EcoFlow up.
Any ideas from the field ?
Or shall I just charge the EcoFlow delta 2 up from the 300w converter like I’ve trailed.
Works, Ok, but not very power efficient.

 

[Jimmylondon07]

8th October 2021 (to be precise ) No problems or marks, still like new. I’ll also add that when initially fitted, the sliding door was rubbing on the tyre slightly; no fuss from Wolfrace, they made some adjustments and sent new wheels.

Thanks mate. Tempted I must say, can get them for £743 at the moment. Was the rubbing due to a manufacturing defect?

 

[JuanVecino2023]

@Jimmylondon07 here’s a Fortana Red with BR Units from the FB group. Sourced from Elite Alloys