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That's my gripe with ROLO - cost to business is huge for a course that doesn't actually teach anyone anything that hasn't already been covered in their NPTC training. The HSE touch screen test can be passed by pretty much anyone with a small degree of common sense - that is an inexpensive box ticking exercise that should be enough in conjunction with relevant industry certification (CS units etc). I have no issue whatsoever investing in training that upskills my staff - ROLO is nothing more than a tax to allow staff on site though. Even if a firm had to pay a nominal fee per man to an auditor who could cross reference individual competencies against the passing of the relevant HSE touch screen test and then award a relevant CSCS card it would be a far better/more cost effective system than the current joke that is ROLO IMO. Back to the thread topic - if you have any interest in the Arb Association (or any other possible trade body) at all then I would definitely recommend attending one of their seminars. Very informative, absolutely no pressure, gives a good indication of what is required (in terms of paperwork etc as well as financially), and can open eyes to how things should be done properly (I think anyone attending would come away looking at the way they do certain things within their businesses and seeing scope for improvement).

Mine had the restriction on it in 94.

I passed my driving test in 1994 aged 17 (in Pwllheli funnily enough JustMe...) and have always been restricted to 8250kg, originally on my initial paper licence and subsequently ever since. When I was 20 I used to drive vans/7.5 tonners with various trailers for exhibition companies and the 8250kg limit and the 1997 cut off date was a serious consideration when it came to employment and also exhibition trailer design. It was common to use 5 tonne Renault Messenger vans that could carry a decent payload of generators/display kit, and have trailers built down to a maximum weight of 3.25 tonnes. We couldn't tow anything of worth behind the 7.5 tonners - the lads that could had all done an additional test (but not a full HGV test).

As per thread title, I'm looking for sites that will take chip in the Birkenhead and surrounding areas. If anyone knows of anywhere I am all ears boys and girls! Cheers, Dan (07970188050).

What is it?

That ribbed bit should slide down as tight and square as you can and then be fire cemented in. You can drill the collar and put a couple of self tappers through to hold it down too if required.

Mega! They look superb!

I think that's most likely your issue. I've got a timber grab that is a pain to drop off and I thought was best left attached to a log. Getting it back on the machine and detached from the log is almost impossible because of the issues you're having.

Do it on the grab fittings too. Make sure it is closed before removing (so gravity isn't adding to the issue) and turn the machine off, then ignition on and operate open/close to dump any pressure in the grab. Remove. On refitting, dump pressure out of the grab service lines as already stated and couple up. If it won't go together jam the pointy hydraulic undoerer device into the fittings on the grab to release any temperature induced pressure issues. Plug in and go grabbing!

Are you competent? Have you got rigging experience?

Can you not release the pressure in the fittings before plugging in? I've got a hex head combi-spanner for a bit of proddy proddy jammy jammy when the quick releases want a fight.

Apparently I've heard the bottom ends go in them. I bought a van off an engine rebuilder (Cabstar that he had bought with a blown engine). He reckoned that the Ford 2.2 and the Nissan 2.5 engines keep him in business, and the problems all stem from people not changing the oil regularly enough. Manufacturers' 18000 mile service intervals aren't regular enough for these engines with EGR etc. 5-6000 mile oil changes (as in the old days) are essential and will offer longevity apparently.

I know a massive amount about falling off motorbikes, poor DIY, and arguing with my wife - if anyone needs any advice about these things I am always here! A property expert is definitely a handy resource - thanks for the offer!

Sorry for the derail.

Been done again today - smashed the window on the van and grabbed a couple of climbing kits and some insulated rods. Happy new year!

I'd go 1800kg personally. I think the chipper is about 1.3 tonnes from memory.

I went with the Trailertek axle a few years ago and it was perfect (until some count pinched the chipper)...

Exactly the info I was looking for - thanks Slim.

I've just emailed Nissan to find out their take on it all...

It gets banned every year and then seems to be released for a limited time as there isn't really anything else that can do the same job. And then gets banned again! If it is released this year I would like to spray a hedge, but don't know if it will kill the hedge as well as the bracken (that would defeat the purpose of the exercise to be fair!).

Does anyone know if Asulox can be sprayed on bracken growing through a mixed hedgerow (hawthorn/holly/bramble/hazel) without killing the hedge itself (providing Asulox is not banned at the time of spraying of course)? Cheers!

Thread resurrection (sorry!). I recently received a replacement v5 from the DVLA for my new (september 2016) Navara. The only difference is the mass in service - it was 2038 on the original v5, and the new one has it as 2023. The max permissible mass is 3010 on both. The cover letter with the new v5 states that the amendment has been made to provide evidence that the payload threshold is above that required by business customers to claim the VAT back. There is no mention of what this threshold is (I believe it to be 1000kg). The difference between mass in service and max permissible mass (ie payload) was 972kg and is now 987kg (still not 1000kg!). Mass in service and unladen weight are obviously different, and I still have nothing anywhere to refer to that gives unladen weight, either on the vehicle or in the owner's manual. Someone must have had a problem with the VAT for Nissan to go to the trouble of changing everyone's v5s. I know it doesn't directly refer to speed limits but it all seems to be within the remit of this thread somehow.

I've got a few electric winchmax on various kit - they are very very good (incredible value for money). Never had any trouble other than a bad earth (which is more than I can say for a Warn winch we had that was a load of pony). If the hydraulic versions are as good as the electric ones you won't go wrong.

They make chippers look incredibly expensive!

Cheers Eddie.