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Thanks a lot for the replies chaps! Lots to consider. I am planning to compete in a ALRC club, which I haven't done for about 5 years, a friend told me that if I end up in the modified class I'll be competing in a class of 1.. So that's what I'm trying to avoid. True, but having a performance...

The turbo has gone in my Td5 90 and I’m thinking of fitting a variable geometry or hybrid turbo from allisport in its place. I can’t see anything in the rules that says this would put me into the modified class for RTV trials, does anyone know for sure?

Twisted are the UK stockist for Hannibal now. Not sure if they have got round to listing stuff on their website yet but you can give them a call and order stuff.

I’m out! Engine management and traction control lights are on and it’s in limp home mode (which I now realise is also why it wouldn’t drive out when it should have). No video of the recovery unfortunately, it was pitch black by the time I got out. I’ve got a gap tool on me so I’ll plug it in...

GoPro is setup ready but I think it might be too dark by the time he gets here, fingers crossed I at least get a good video out of it. I put a few videos up on my Instagram showing where it’s stuck - http://www.instagram.com/tab.travels/

Very generous offer mate really appreciate it - I think I will be OK, I’ll let you know!

Thanks for the replies chaps - there’s a bloke coming out in a land cruiser with a winch, should be here in about half an hour. I’ll let you know how it goes!

No I haven’t mate - not sure how to check it on mobile? Pics are here

Still stuck.. just waiting at the side of the road now for a 4x4 to maybe drive past. No farms around here, but I will try the forum. If anyone wants to drive to France I’m more than happy to cover all costs and provide many beers.

Lads, I really messed up this time and I’m hoping someone on here can help. I’ve got the 130 stuck on a lane in the Ardennes, near the town of Thilay. If it goes back anymore it will roll, I need someone with a winch to pull me out. Really hoping someone’s here knows someone!

Alright! Pic heavy post coming up :shock: Spent yesterday fitting the roof tent, a fox wing awning, Nolden gen2 LED lights and clear LED side repeaters, then spent today trying them all out.

Honestly have no idea yet for the year long break! I'd quite like to go to Mongolia, or Dakar, or both :) I'll see what I think I and the vehicle are capable of once I've done the trans-Pyrenees and trans-Portugal trip in August.

OK few more things done, starting to look a bit more like a overland vehicle :) Drove to Eindhoven this weekend to get the hardtop and roof rack fitted which Tembo 4x4 made for me: Took a few more when I got home: Fitted a MSS cubby box when I got back yesterday as well: Roof tent...

Have a good trip mate - I’m going in the 130 in August so I’ll be watching this one :)

That’s actually not a bad idea! Thanks Phil.