Morocco - Early 2010

So if i get two metal straps and bolt in in the boot will be ok then? Should fit well on top of one of the rear wings.

Booger said:

Well Spotted, I changed the spreadsheet so that the run from Bilbao to Algeciras uses the Spanish rate, about 85p per litre. For the return run it still uses the Moroccon Rate as I'm sure we leave Morocco with Jerry Cans, Cups, Flasks, and upside down hats all full of diesel.

Have e mailed it again.

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Thanks will look through that later. Still getting about £100 saving each way by driving though, including tolls too. Will work it out again more accuratly, then consider if its worth the miles.

LiamC said:

Certainly within the EU you are only "supposed" to have fuel in fixed tanks that form part of the vehicle when you cross borders.

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Don't think Morocco is in the EU By the time we left Spain all the fuel would be in the tanks - but to be honest I probably won't bother to go to all that trouble to save a few squid, rather work a bit harder and make some more money

Rich, let me know what you work out with the driving, my current pref is for the Ferry, but I could be swayed. If not, we can always meet up in Spain

My current plan is (bearing in mind i have a second driver), is to get Norfolk line to Dunkirk from Dover, then drive Dunkirk - Saint-Jean-de-Luz (on the south tip of France) in day one, then drive from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Algeciras on day two. Not for sure though, ive assumed £50 for toll roads, but might be more than that so some extra research is in order.

I could meet up with you somwhere in the north ish of Spain also, but i dont want to drive to Bilbao, thats way off route. My dad will almost certainly opt ferry though if he comes.

woods767 said:

I could meet up with you somwhere in the north ish of Spain also, but i dont want to drive to Bilbao, thats way off route. My dad will almost certainly opt ferry though if he comes.

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Your Dad is a wise man, we can hang out in the pub in the Ferry I guess without 2 drivers the road is probably not an option for me..

My dad just bought this waggon for the trip. Drove it its very nice to drive. Im considering selling the RR and buying it off him when we get back, if by some miricle it comes back working that is.
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Woods, I would delete that link. It saves your Postcode

Ah ok thanks. this one then;

If it does come back working and ours don't, it will be very embarrasing

Seriously though, it's pretty cool, what did he get it for ? Did he see anything else good when he was looking, because Ray wants to buy a truck and come along, so if there were some other potentials let me know.

Rich do you want to come to Picadilly Wood next sun ? I have a spare seat in the truck cab if you don't want to ruin anything, I will of course be going beserk

Been on a shopping spree for the trip, got way too much stuff, but we'll be pretty comfortable that is for sure

Booger said:

If it does come back working and ours don't, it will be very embarrasing

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It would indeed. But i expect it will be draged on its belly half the way behind our landys! (Even if its realy good we can still say thats what happened on here).

Booger said:

Seriously though, it's pretty cool, what did he get it for ? Did he see anything else good when he was looking, because Ray wants to buy a truck and come along, so if there were some other potentials let me know.

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£1300, its (as far as i can see) a nice example. 2.5TD, will outrun my landy, and will get 30-35 mpg. No smoke from it at all, starts at a flick, transmition all works, brakes excellent, steering fine, no rot on the chassis or body. 12 months MOT and near new ATs all round. Hows that for making landrovers look bad value.

Booger said:

Rich do you want to come to Picadilly Wood next sun ? I have a spare seat in the truck cab if you don't want to ruin anything, I will of course be going beserk

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Sounds good, but i dont have any wagons to get anywhere at all though! Is my house on the way for you?

Booger said:

Been on a shopping spree for the trip, got way too much stuff, but we'll be pretty comfortable that is for sure

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Sounds good to me. And theres no such thing as too much stuff! Not when youve got a 110.

woods767 said:

Sounds good, but i dont have any wagons to get anywhere at all though! Is my house on the way for you?

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Yes I think so, where do you live ? Anyway not a problem, will make a plan to pick you up.

woods767 said:

Sounds good to me. And theres no such thing as too much stuff! Not when youve got a 110.

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But I have a 90

Thanks, im in Ashtead a couple of miles from the pub we met up at. Will PM you the address. is it a pay and play? Theres a chance the P38 will be roadworthy by then, parts should be here tomorrow.

woods767 said:

Thanks, im in Ashtead a couple of miles from the pub we met up at. Will PM you the address. is it a pay and play? Theres a chance the P38 will be roadworthy by then, parts should be here tomorrow.

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Yip it's a pay and play, 10am - 4pm, RH17 5QQ

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Will be great if the P38 is ready, if not, you are right on the way.

i;m alive still!

Piccadilly wood is good fun, but if you go down certain tracks be prepared to almost definately get stuck!

Hey James,

Are you coming to Morocco with us, it's going to be a hoot


Yea Picadilly Wood is going to be a nightmare after all the rain, not sure it is such a good idea really

would love to, but am starting a new job in a couple of weeks and i dont think they would take kindly to taking 2-3 weeks off, after only a couple of weeks!

and at picadilly, i challenge you to successfully cross the stream in the bottom left (as you enter) of the site without getting stuck!

Booger said:

Hey James,

Are you coming to Morocco with us, it's going to be a hoot


Yea Picadilly Wood is going to be a nightmare after all the rain, not sure it is such a good idea really

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I take it you are bringing your pick up? have you got your SW back yet? The P38 may well be ready in time but it is most definitly not coming! I just spent 2 days nurturing it with copper grease and expensive new parts.

woods767 said:

I take it you are bringing your pick up? have you got your SW back yet? The P38 may well be ready in time but it is most definitly not coming! I just spent 2 days nurturing it with copper grease and expensive new parts.

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Yo! Whats up with your mobile, goes straight to voicemail ?

Yes we are going in the truck cab, the station wagon will not get muddied again just for the hell of it, It's too nice

Subwoofer Ordered (because it is essential for an expedition - it doesn't glow, but I think you will like it anyway
Alpine Ampilifier Ordered,
Alpine Head Unit Ordered,
Fridge Ordered,
Winch Ordered,
Split Charge Ordered,
Battery Ordered,

My credit card is in tears...


Just got to bolt everything in and weigh the landy to see if I need HD suspension

Booger said:

Yo! Whats up with your mobile, goes straight to voicemail ?

Yes we are going in the truck cab, the station wagon will not get muddied again just for the hell of it, It's too nice

Subwoofer Ordered (because it is essential for an expedition - it doesn't glow, but I think you will like it anyway
Alpine Ampilifier Ordered,
Alpine Head Unit Ordered,
Fridge Ordered,
Winch Ordered,
Split Charge Ordered,
Battery Ordered,

My credit card is in tears...


Just got to bolt everything in and weigh the landy to see if I need HD suspension

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Shiney new equipment! :5bdrool5: Looks like your well prepared.

My mobile isnt that reliable, mostly because i dont charge it. land line is better, ill send you the number. The P38 is sorted now too but its staying put, its way too fragile (petrol engine). Its got road tyres anyway.