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but built like a tank.
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And they have the suspension of a tank too Tony. To be comfortable to ride in they have to be well loaded to make the rear cart springs work. There may be a lot of gear in there but its all quite lightweight for a vehicle designed to carry 10 people. (Chipboard and lightweight metal in cooker/sink/fridge etc).
I have had these - troopies that is - in fleets, and staff used to avoid using them unless they had a good load on. The last time I rode in one it was a beautiful smooth ride across African red mud roads for 200 miles, and on 7.50 X 16s too.
But it was loaded with 6 local mommas in the back, their gear, some chickens, bags of plantains, and a very fully loaded full length roof rack.
Driving them on smooth'ish roads without a significant payload can be somewhat vomit inducing due to the very stiff suspension. Also remember it is a 1HZ and far less aerodynamic than the 80/100 body shape. To move that at reasonable pace the 1HZ will work hard, especially on gradients.
No, don't be tempted, fit-out an 80 for a trip. - Julian knows how ;o)
Cheers
Jon
Linslade, Beds
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but built like a tank.
SNIP
And they have the suspension of a tank too Tony. To be comfortable to ride in they have to be well loaded to make the rear cart springs work. There may be a lot of gear in there but its all quite lightweight for a vehicle designed to carry 10 people. (Chipboard and lightweight metal in cooker/sink/fridge etc).
I have had these - troopies that is - in fleets, and staff used to avoid using them unless they had a good load on. The last time I rode in one it was a beautiful smooth ride across African red mud roads for 200 miles, and on 7.50 X 16s too.
But it was loaded with 6 local mommas in the back, their gear, some chickens, bags of plantains, and a very fully loaded full length roof rack.
Driving them on smooth'ish roads without a significant payload can be somewhat vomit inducing due to the very stiff suspension. Also remember it is a 1HZ and far less aerodynamic than the 80/100 body shape. To move that at reasonable pace the 1HZ will work hard, especially on gradients.
No, don't be tempted, fit-out an 80 for a trip. - Julian knows how ;o)
Cheers
Jon
Linslade, Beds
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