Archive for October, 2011

Massive trailer axle collapsed.

by: Gromett October 30, 2011

Between 4pm and 5pm yesterday a very large trailer on a tractor had it’s axle collapse just outside my Mum’s flat.  The huge back wheel buckled all the way underneath the trailer. The trailer looked like it was some sort of cleaning or sorting machine for vegetables possibly Sugar Beet?  If you know what this [...]

More problems and site update

by: Gromett October 28, 2011

I have had my new insurance policy come through and it has more restrictions on it since last year.   I need to talk to my insurer as this will prevent me going to Europe for more than 3 months a year which is no good. I have also added quite a few blogs to the [...]

Making progress on the rewire

by: Gromett October 27, 2011

I am rewiring the van for a couple of reasons.  Firstly I have a new fuse box that is bigger than the old one, this will allow me to remove the extra fuse box that is dedicated to the boiler. Secondly,  The current fuse box is under the table and prevents that space from being [...]

Bit more work done, massive thunderstorm and plans have changed

by: Gromett October 25, 2011

Well my travel companion for the trip down to Spain has had to pull out due to vehicle difficulties.  I am a bit disappointed to be honest as I was looking forward to the trip. But being the eternal optimist I am looking for the silver lining.   I am therefore postponing setting off for 2 [...]

Nice day today so last big panel vinyl wrapped

by: Gromett October 23, 2011

The big flat panels are actually harder to do solo than the complex panels like the bonnet and the wings.  If I wanted to do this on a newer van and wanted a fully professional finish I would have two people on the job.  It’s not really possible to get a perfect finish in a [...]