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by Carl » 21 Mar 2015, 16:08

Ianfs wrote:Carl, store your stern drive in the down position. Although I've never seen any firm proof, the logic of it makes sense. Generally it is thought that a) the bellows are stretched to their max all the time if its up and b) they can develop a set. Worth thinking about anyway.



Thanks for the advice. ... will get onto that straight away.
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by betty boop » 23 Mar 2015, 08:12

Panda cover is what I have at present, I need to choose PDQ and sort something out. Looks like it will be another Ebay job :(
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by ColinR » 23 Mar 2015, 08:14

Also do not leave the trailer with the handbrake on. One day you'll come out to find the shoes stuck to the drums. And then you'll have some problems!
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by Ianfs » 23 Mar 2015, 08:32

Another good tip Colin. I did it once and they were the devils own job to loosen.

Carl I like the idea that you covered the winch, good thought. :)
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by Carl » 26 Mar 2015, 18:23

Handbrake is off. ... I've had to shift vonny's parking space because someone has been tampering with her :( . ... We've now got my truck parked right in front and a massive Thacham approved chain and lock between the trailer and a massive steel balcony support post have also removed the winch handle
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