Mk3iain

My mistake ! I just checked and it depends on the type you go for, there is a selection of sizes and it's the Ultra that has the regulator and gauges integral. I replaced a BOC hire with this and my regulator was fairly old, it made sense to me to go for the Ultra.

You are definately going to get some practice with that, but it will be well worth it !

Are these used in conjuction with the regulator on the cylinder ? Hobyweld cylinders come complete with regulators, handy as it keeps them in date.

I suspect trailer should have a set of triangular reflectors to comply with regulation. (I always retain the right to be wrong of course). Iain

How about "the compo experience" in field dining, less need for toilets then... Just saying

Thank you, please keep them coming !

A simple set of four screw jacks to lock it in place as required. There are small cheap ones out there for just this, easy to make as well. Iain

Money pit ! 😗

Its the same with LPG, its a subsidy that reduces the tax paid not a lower taxation class. Therefore they can be changed or removed at any time "reverting" to full tax same as petrol or diesel. Central London will be OK, just spend billions more on the transport infrastructure. The rest of us will just make do.

Not good for older vehicles and they admit it ! Also no more lower duty on red diesel. We of course all live in London and can use electric pods to get to the office. 😡

Ahh but all erks were not a/c trades, such as dumpies and shinies….it goes on, but not always as polite. i.e. Zobs ! Iain

Riggers, sooties, fairies and plumbers. Aircraft trade persons.....:-) Iain

Normally registering with a V55/5 also taxes the vehicle so insurance is required.

Just how complete is it though. If it has been stripped of engines, systems and cockpit instruments etc it is just a shell in poor condition.

Nothing wrong with that . Its a good sign, costs and resale value etc don't stack up to how it makes you feel, that's priceless. Remember to take pictures ! Iain

Welcome Steve ! Hang in there ! Jeep types will be along have no doubt and then you will be pestered for details as you go and pictures, lots of pictures.... But you will get loads of good help. Jeeps are not my thing, except Mutts, but good luck and have fun. Iain It might help if you put your intro in "introductions and welcomes" as well.

I think it was Dan Snow in another documentary who got a good look at one, valued at a couple of million £. Highly luxurious and hand made, not for the masses or to get dirty in the field. A lot of effort that could have produced many more usable vehicles. Vanity...

The G4 are often seen on parades etc but I seen a 6 wheel Kublelwagon on a documentary the other day as a reenactment. Searching the interweb it was most likely a reconstruction, which hints at there being some originally.

6 wheel Kubel ?

Hmm, you might be getting much busier doing some building work soon ! Hope you have a bucket and spade ready. Iain

Oops, yes back to the original question. We are looking at 20 years or so before all new manufacture of petrol and diesel engine cars is banned. (This may change as diesel for one is now cleaner than ever, and if you note some research current standard diesel engines leave the air cleaner. Early days on that research but interesting.) By then there will still be millions of cars and light vehicles using those fuels. It will take a long time for the market to deplete, fossil fuels will be with us for a long time yet. I would think we are looking at 30 years plus before we have to worry and alternatives are already around now. Subject to change of course, we are reliant on the whim of government and the power of lobbyists. Iain

LED lights are truly revolutionary, I think the folk that developed the (possibly) blue LED enabling white, light won a Nobel prize for it! If I had loads of money (owner of Ineos style), I would set up an infrastructure to collect hydrogen from remote places and bring to locations were it is needed. Using modular systems to produce the gas and liquify it ready for transport. Small coasters able to hook up at coastal and island areas, running on the gas themselves. All it needs is cash. Government driven maybe. Alas I don't have money.... Bugger Maybe if we all chip in (HMVF power Ltd !)

There are technical issues and challenges with all the options and all are evolving. Its all down too where the research money goes and what is driven by government. None should be dismissed as perhaps the future is a mix of all. Iain

Doesn't have to be fuel cells, could be burned in converted engines ! Still pushes out water as a by-product. There are green fuels for diesel and petrol engines, if we (more likely our government) want to do it...

I have doubts over the long term use/life of battery cars. Upfront cost are reducing but what happens later when the battery is done and the manufacturer will not support it. I suspect the cars will get manufacturers support for a given number of years and then take them back for recycling. No older cars for those that can't afford newish ones ! Just consider the nice Tesla (or any battery car) full of lithium batteries in the built-in garage under your bedroom maybe. The batteries overheat and catch fire, the car burns like a firework and takes the house with it, rapidly. You will not put out a battery fire with anything you have at home even if you are right next to it or even in it. Then how easy will they be to insure.... I also believe in various uses of Hydrogen. Many remote locations including islands are ideal for wind or sea generation but cannot export the electricity. They could produce hydrogen and ship it in hydrogen powered ships.. Early days. Iain