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14/9/2013 at 7:06pm
Location: Kent
Outfit: Karma Canvas 5m ZIG
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Quote: Originally posted by Tynxuk on 14/9/2013
We had the brown bag with a handirack but gave up because I have a people carrier so loading and strapping it on required a step ladder as I'm only 5ft4. We then moved onto a trailer tent which gave me a taste of towing but had to store that at the inlaws a few miles away (not to mention the erecting issues we had) so I still wasn't 100% happy. Bought a trailer locally that the owner had modified by adding castors on the end as it was already a store on end type and a high top cover which we build up the sides with chairs & tables. I am much happier with this as we can store it in our garden load it in front of the house and roll it to the car rather than taking everything from the house to the car park.
yes, we have a small step ladder too but we always had that anyway for the bikes
to be honest, although I would tolerate it, I dont really want the storage issues with the trailer, we dont have side access (although we have a utility room which runs along the side of the house) so it would have to be stored out the front and I dont like eyesores. However, if we can get this bag thing sorted, I think we should be ok, we're only missing room for OHs clothes and bike things (helmet, panniers, extra shoes).
My investigations today have elicited that fishing beds are not what I thought. They are far too saggy. So, we're now onto looking at modifying the lounger/fishing bed we have to make it taller. If this is the case then we already have space for the beds and wont really need much extra carrying space.
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15/9/2013 at 12:45am
Location: Earth
Outfit: Karma Bell Tent (5M ZIG) + Robens Tarp
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Hi Damian. I never mentioned MOT's, just that its not as safe, that's all. MOT's don't account for driver behaviour and circumstances and it can get you into trouble. The woman who reversed into a pram, causing very serious injury to a 2 year old, was prosecuted for driving without due care and attention (or dangerous driving, I forget now) and the fact that see had inadequate visability was cited in court, but not the primary reason (she reversed from her drive across a pavement. Ironically she was a doctor and gave medical assistance). And yes, packing safely is key as you rightly point out, such as positioning bedding at head hight. Even a CD case or toiletries bag can cause damage at 40mph. I'm sure everyone around here has common sense, just thought it worthy of mention in the same way safe campfire use and other things have, it was not meant for serious debate, but obviously it touched a raw nerve. I'll leave it there, obviously people have different opinions.
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