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richy_B

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  1. Recently downloaded the arbtalk app but can't get the search to work? Is this a known problem? Android version 5 (on a Samsung s5).
  2. I have a vent axia heat recovery unit inside a (previously refrigerator) 20ft shipping container. It replaces the entire volume of the container three times an hour and recovers around 80% of the heat (in the 40-45c range). I would suggest something similar. I cannot ever see a dehumidifier being able to cope and just venting will lose so much energy.
  3. Definitely break it up for a better price. Will just take longer.
  4. I switched from cable to rope on a front mount winch. Advantage is its nice on the hands (no more barbs to get you!), it floats if you recover from water a lot and doesn't get damaged on spooling back in (despite being as careful as possible with steel cable). The downside was I found it was hard to pull out by hand. It would often bite against itself and need a huge amount of yanking or reversing the vehicle to get out. Not good in a recovery situation. Still in two minds about which I prefer.
  5. Spooky - I must have been typing that at the same time as you!
  6. I saw the attached advertised a while back and bookmarked it. Not sure what's involved but it's a bargain if true and legit. Would unleash the hilux's full workhorse potential. http://www.cheshirecontracting.com/Vehicles.html
  7. Got to love that kind of dealer - sometimes you can't give you money away! I appreciate they get the run around sometimes but that's part of doing business.
  8. Wasn't aware of this. Does the bonnet vent mean there is an intercooler?
  9. Sorry, not to hijack your thread spandit! As you are planning, go have a few test drives. Seems like you have a decent budget so should have your pick of hiluxs, rangers, L200 and navarras.
  10. I have a L200 currently (older shape 2005) and really like it except for fuel consumption, which is dire. Agree the ranger can be a bit bouncy but I generally don't drive around unladen. Most pickups are a bit light on the backend and so can be a bit lively if you have no cargo. I have a pallet with 10 bags of ballast that I put in when I am just driving about or towing.
  11. I have been with arborisk for a few years and they are great. Had a big (£10k+) claim and it was smooth and simple.
  12. I used the same model for 3 years as a work truck and it's was perfectly sufficient. The 2.5 is ok performance wise. You can push it to 80 but it'll sit comfortably at 70. Decent for towing up to 2.5t. I'm 6'3 and found it comfortable. I am still a hilux fan but in my experience they are no better than the competition yet more expensive. Best value for money in my opinion is the ranger. £7k will get a a good 3lt wildtrac.
  13. I think it will depend on what you want it to do in terms of tree work. If it's dragging large limbs whole and you have space then a compact tractor or skidsteer sounds great. If small is tight and you will mainly be moving rings about then the mini skid steer could work or even something like a muck truck with the arb trolley.
  14. What grapple do you use? I currently am use a uniforest 35e to winch and skid larger logs but have considered a skidding grapple.
  15. I have a 2005 and I get about 22 mpg and 12 when towing.
  16. What's the capacities? I had a look at the website but can't see tow or train weight. They'll have a missed a trick if it's not got a 3500kg capacity IMHO.
  17. My trailer with high sides is around 800kg amd I use the estimate of 350kg per cube for fresh chip. That brings me to my 2700kg-ish.
  18. An issue to consider is the tow weight. I have an ifor tt85 with high sides and it'll only hold 5 & 1/2 cubes before you are over payload, over towing and over train weight.
  19. I think you need a compound approach. Thin steel sheet backed by ply. Acrylic plastic sheet back by ply as an alternative.
  20. I think an old person is going to be more susceptible to this because of shock to their system and ability to get away. Of course people have more or less severe reacts to stings as well. Hardly a revelation but I think running away is always going to be the best option.
  21. Sounds like a fine set up to me then.
  22. For under 50t a year would you not be better hiring someone in? You are looking at 30k worth of kit from the list.
  23. Indeed. No quite the same but I fitted a new floor on my lm126. I was also disappointed to put something on.
  24. Sorry - £6000 is complete relief, sliding scale to £12k.

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