Member Since: 29 Jun 2017
Location: Charente 16480
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Going to pick up my D3 on Monday.........But will I keep it?
At long last I pick the D3 up on Monday.
Then off to Broadfields to pay my bill before going to pick up the digger.
Hopefully a stress free 625 miles home after that. Got to admit that I am s ing myself about breaking down.An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
Last edited by D&G on 23rd Jul 2017 7:49 pm. Edited 1 time in total
Take out Breakdown cover ADAC are pretty good The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything;
They just make the best of everything they have.
7th Jul 2017 6:13 pm
D&G
Member Since: 29 Jun 2017
Location: Charente 16480
Posts: 3483
Having difficulty with that because it has a loaded 3.5t trailer.
Will look at ADAC though.
You are supposed to say......you won't breakdown. An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
7th Jul 2017 6:18 pm
Narpy
Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
Posts: 7830
Isn't 3.5 ton too much?Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.
7th Jul 2017 11:01 pm
L319
Member Since: 14 Dec 2013
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 2081
Surely not, 3.5T is max trailer weight
7th Jul 2017 11:46 pm
D&G
Member Since: 29 Jun 2017
Location: Charente 16480
Posts: 3483
3.5t total weight of trailer and load. Almost to the kilogram.An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
8th Jul 2017 12:04 am
D&G
Member Since: 29 Jun 2017
Location: Charente 16480
Posts: 3483
Not anymore, leaking rear Aircon pipes confirmed. Looks like Wednesday now.
On the bright side they have found the leak that wasn't there and are repairing it. So happy that they double checked it. An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
8th Jul 2017 12:50 pm
D&G
Member Since: 29 Jun 2017
Location: Charente 16480
Posts: 3483
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Finally picked the D3 up today and am on the ferry now
My initial impressions are .....well I am a bit underwhelmed. That said I have only done 90 miles or so
Will see how I feel over the next 500+ miles before I get home. If it don't break.
I was amazed that the phone hands free is not BT and the SAT NAV well!
Will see if I gel with her over the next part of the tripAn honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
13th Jul 2017 8:03 pm
GLYNNE
Member Since: 06 Oct 2006
Location: KENT
Posts: 4672
Nice digger
Looks a lot tidier than mine
You'll learn to have a love hate relationship with the D3
13th Jul 2017 8:12 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72947
And a lot tidier than mine. Especially after I start pulling it to pieces.
And don't let my experiences stress you out, yours will be fine.
13th Jul 2017 8:29 pm
GLYNNE
Member Since: 06 Oct 2006
Location: KENT
Posts: 4672
yer alright Del
13th Jul 2017 8:35 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72947
Hey, I gotta at least try and sound positive.
13th Jul 2017 8:43 pm
D&G
Member Since: 29 Jun 2017
Location: Charente 16480
Posts: 3483
An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
13th Jul 2017 9:18 pm
D&G
Member Since: 29 Jun 2017
Location: Charente 16480
Posts: 3483
Just got home. 625 miles and an average of 19.5 mpg with digger. That is not bad.
Need to get some shut eye. Then at the risk of being a bore. I will post the good, bad and the UGLY.
Hope you got back alright Del.
An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
14th Jul 2017 11:23 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72947
Yep, back home and had a good night sleep after a couple of nice beers. Off tomorrow back up to Sortland to get my stuff.
Piece of advice. Keep a proper log of fuel, it'll let you know what the actual consumption is. This serves two purposes. Lets you moan about the trip comp accuracy (or lack of it) and helps you spot issues that increase fuel use like binding calipers. RoadTrip for iPhones is brill for that.
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