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OK, so youve got a Land rover, you think itll go anywhere (it will) but want to prove it
This is how Ive gone about green laning, what Ive done to make reasonably sure I can do it safely, still return and what I do each time or take with me for every (well, mostly) trip out. I try to follow the same routine whether Im away for a few hours or days, that way I know where everything is and can grab stuff as needed pretty quickly. Obviously things like tent, bed, cooking stuff is only added when necessary.
Stuff I carry. This is the stuff I recall now, it might change, sometimes much more, sometimes a little less depends where and with whom Im going laning with, and when!
Tools.
Decent socket set, 2nd socket set, 3 ½ beaker bar, 2 3/8 breaker bar, various specials like 27mm Nut socket, hub nut socket and tool, 9/16 prop nut tool and spanner, and a selection of standard mechanical tools. Fold out wood Handsaw, hacksaw, various screwdrivers, small and lump hammers, spanners, chisel, 12v soldering iron and solder, dunno what else but loads more and various covers it. These are kept in a separate box to the recovery stuff, which is also in a separate box to the spares and various ..
Spares.
Wheel bearings, old but good to give away to others, Timken if someone wants to buy one or for myself! Various nuts and bolts, tie-wraps, extra wheel nuts, 12v compressor, leak-off tube, prop bolts & nuts, pair of UJs, spare front prop, fan/auxiliary belts, fuel oil and air filter, various oils, brake/clutch fluid, 4l water, anti-freeze/coolant, copper pipe and brake fittings and flare kit, tyre inflation fluid, tyre repair strips and tools, various other bits to suit the vehicle, half-shafts etc. Standard Disco bottle Jack and Hi-lift jack. Bulbs, fuses, some wiring.
Recovery stuff.
Gloves, Working winch, swing-away snatch block, many rated shackles all minimum 3.25t, small bridle strap, larger bridle strap, 4m 24mm rope (ought to be longer but it was all I could afford at the time) Large 6tonne loading sling, 4tonne loading sling, 2tonne loading sling which is my go to easy recovery sling and is always ready by the door with two shackles, 4m tree strop, 3m tree strop, two short planks, 4x2, large 'marquee' peg, about 30mm dia by 3 long, Hi-lift jack and attachments, which can be used as a hand winch, and a Rounders bat ..
Various extras.
I always also carry a tightly woven rug which doubles as an under/over blanket or wrap, a small nylon canopy that I can attach at either side or the back of the vehicle, two foldup camp seats, small piece of rubberised carpet to lay on under the vehicle, small piece of 6mm ply for same, hand paper towels, a real towel, loads of wipes/cloths etc at least two torches, a fire extinguisher, another to be added soon. I also always carry a spare set of clothes, ie socks, underwear, tracksuit bottoms and a tee shirt and jumper. I make sure theres a jacket in, mostly waterproof and there is always a pair of gloves and a hat in, even in summer As a diabetic I also try to remember to take some drinking fluids, water, diet pop, whatever and a few sandwiches and something sugary, like a Mars bar, for if I feel Hypo (Low on sugar) Im not on the bad scale, T2 about 8 12 on the scale, mostly under control with tablet and exercise/work! Mobile phone, maps, paper or digital, laptop/tablet to suit, charger and cables to suit. Some money, I always keep a folded tenner somewhere dry and hopefully safe.
As for the Landrover .. bear in mind that mine now does very short road trips locally, mostly or isnt used between green laning trips, so does more off tarmac than on, the following works for me.
I always try to make sure its been checked for oil, coolant etc and the battery has a full charge at least a day or two before going. To help with reliability I dont stick to a service book, but check and tighten/grease things like wheel bearings every time Ive been out, sometimes if its been dry Ill push the checks wider apart. Brakes and pads are checked every time, without fail. I also always look over the brake lines, see if any have been snagged or bent away and might break. I try to keep up with all lights, fuses etc so everything on the vehicle works. I dont often reduce tyre pressure laning, it depends how I feel about the terrain, but I also dont run mega-hard on road either, I try to make road work as minimal as possible! The engine oil gets changed every four of five laning trips, including the oil and fuel filter every time. Diff oils depends on how severe the laning, or river crossings. Eg, If North Yorks mud Ill check them soon after and change as necessary. Gearbox and Transfer box again depends and again if a very muddy trip theyll get a good looking at, not so much for levels, so long as some is in its OK, but more a check for the colour, smell and how clean they look. If Im worried about them they get changed. No point in skimping, in my opinion, the oils are a consumable just as much as a brake pad!
This is what I do to check where lanes can be found ...
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f13/finding-gree-lanes-what-i-do-80111.html
This is what Ive done to my current Landrover, a 1989 2.5 TD 90 ...
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f7/my-new-old-defender-248534.html
This is how badly people (ME!!) can go wrong
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f16/ooops-lost-me-landy-238692.html
Have fun ..
OK, so youve got a Land rover, you think itll go anywhere (it will) but want to prove it
This is how Ive gone about green laning, what Ive done to make reasonably sure I can do it safely, still return and what I do each time or take with me for every (well, mostly) trip out. I try to follow the same routine whether Im away for a few hours or days, that way I know where everything is and can grab stuff as needed pretty quickly. Obviously things like tent, bed, cooking stuff is only added when necessary.
Stuff I carry. This is the stuff I recall now, it might change, sometimes much more, sometimes a little less depends where and with whom Im going laning with, and when!
Tools.
Decent socket set, 2nd socket set, 3 ½ beaker bar, 2 3/8 breaker bar, various specials like 27mm Nut socket, hub nut socket and tool, 9/16 prop nut tool and spanner, and a selection of standard mechanical tools. Fold out wood Handsaw, hacksaw, various screwdrivers, small and lump hammers, spanners, chisel, 12v soldering iron and solder, dunno what else but loads more and various covers it. These are kept in a separate box to the recovery stuff, which is also in a separate box to the spares and various ..
Spares.
Wheel bearings, old but good to give away to others, Timken if someone wants to buy one or for myself! Various nuts and bolts, tie-wraps, extra wheel nuts, 12v compressor, leak-off tube, prop bolts & nuts, pair of UJs, spare front prop, fan/auxiliary belts, fuel oil and air filter, various oils, brake/clutch fluid, 4l water, anti-freeze/coolant, copper pipe and brake fittings and flare kit, tyre inflation fluid, tyre repair strips and tools, various other bits to suit the vehicle, half-shafts etc. Standard Disco bottle Jack and Hi-lift jack. Bulbs, fuses, some wiring.
Recovery stuff.
Gloves, Working winch, swing-away snatch block, many rated shackles all minimum 3.25t, small bridle strap, larger bridle strap, 4m 24mm rope (ought to be longer but it was all I could afford at the time) Large 6tonne loading sling, 4tonne loading sling, 2tonne loading sling which is my go to easy recovery sling and is always ready by the door with two shackles, 4m tree strop, 3m tree strop, two short planks, 4x2, large 'marquee' peg, about 30mm dia by 3 long, Hi-lift jack and attachments, which can be used as a hand winch, and a Rounders bat ..
Various extras.
I always also carry a tightly woven rug which doubles as an under/over blanket or wrap, a small nylon canopy that I can attach at either side or the back of the vehicle, two foldup camp seats, small piece of rubberised carpet to lay on under the vehicle, small piece of 6mm ply for same, hand paper towels, a real towel, loads of wipes/cloths etc at least two torches, a fire extinguisher, another to be added soon. I also always carry a spare set of clothes, ie socks, underwear, tracksuit bottoms and a tee shirt and jumper. I make sure theres a jacket in, mostly waterproof and there is always a pair of gloves and a hat in, even in summer As a diabetic I also try to remember to take some drinking fluids, water, diet pop, whatever and a few sandwiches and something sugary, like a Mars bar, for if I feel Hypo (Low on sugar) Im not on the bad scale, T2 about 8 12 on the scale, mostly under control with tablet and exercise/work! Mobile phone, maps, paper or digital, laptop/tablet to suit, charger and cables to suit. Some money, I always keep a folded tenner somewhere dry and hopefully safe.
As for the Landrover .. bear in mind that mine now does very short road trips locally, mostly or isnt used between green laning trips, so does more off tarmac than on, the following works for me.
I always try to make sure its been checked for oil, coolant etc and the battery has a full charge at least a day or two before going. To help with reliability I dont stick to a service book, but check and tighten/grease things like wheel bearings every time Ive been out, sometimes if its been dry Ill push the checks wider apart. Brakes and pads are checked every time, without fail. I also always look over the brake lines, see if any have been snagged or bent away and might break. I try to keep up with all lights, fuses etc so everything on the vehicle works. I dont often reduce tyre pressure laning, it depends how I feel about the terrain, but I also dont run mega-hard on road either, I try to make road work as minimal as possible! The engine oil gets changed every four of five laning trips, including the oil and fuel filter every time. Diff oils depends on how severe the laning, or river crossings. Eg, If North Yorks mud Ill check them soon after and change as necessary. Gearbox and Transfer box again depends and again if a very muddy trip theyll get a good looking at, not so much for levels, so long as some is in its OK, but more a check for the colour, smell and how clean they look. If Im worried about them they get changed. No point in skimping, in my opinion, the oils are a consumable just as much as a brake pad!
This is what I do to check where lanes can be found ...
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f13/finding-gree-lanes-what-i-do-80111.html
This is what Ive done to my current Landrover, a 1989 2.5 TD 90 ...
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f7/my-new-old-defender-248534.html
This is how badly people (ME!!) can go wrong
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f16/ooops-lost-me-landy-238692.html
Have fun ..
