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    RL what to look for?

    in British Vehicles

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    Could the tank go up between the chassis rails somewhere? Painted black wouldn't be obvious and might just look like a rather oversize air tank. Keep it well away from propshafts, suspension components etc. - there's a LOT of articulation on an RL!

     

    I will have a look when and if I get it.

    I now cant get hold of the vendor? He was moving house so its possibly he is far too busy, so I may be further away than I thought from my first MV

    RL what to look for?

    in British Vehicles

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    Someone I know recently had an LPG conversion done on an S-type coach and is very pleased with it. I don't think there were any issues with the valves.

     

    In general, I think there are three things to consider with an LPG conversion - first, the practicalities of the conversion - how will it fit, do you have to have it done professionally, certification, insurance and so on. Second, the type of conversion, particularly single point or multi point injection and the like. Third, conversion costs - a lot of people do diesel or LPG conversions on vehicles almost as a kneejerk reaction to the cost and poor economy of a petrol engine and then spend more converting the vehicle than they ever would have spent on petrol in its lifetime. If as you say you can get it done 'on the cheap' you have a good solution to that!

     

    Sean I agree here is my considerations.

    Cost well thanks to a good friend of mine I have the tank and possibly a few bits and bobs so we are on target to come in at £100.

    I believe nothing can stop any one fitting one providing once completed it is certified and added to the LPG register.

    We have a man who has come highly recommended who is familiar with tight wads doing there own work who providing its all done to the correct standard will test and do the paper work.

    My big consideration is how it will look, so I Have thought of hiding the tank in a belly box, fuel tank etc, I can put the controls out of sight so at a casual glance it should look ok.

    Which club

    in MV Chatter

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    It may not be necessary to join a club; the insurance may be asking either because there's a space on the form or sometimes because they offer extra discount for club members.

     

    Having said that, joining the right club can be a great help.

     

    As for the RL, they're great fun vehicles. Don't feel intimidated, fibreglass the door bottoms if you need to, and just go out and enjoy it!

     

    Thanks Sean.

    Really looking forward to it as is our son and quite a few friends, one has even donated some of the gas gear and half a tank of gas which will be handy.

    Been looking at storage and it looks like its outside at the moment, struggling to find a second hand sheet to cover it arnt they expensive!

    RL what to look for?

    in British Vehicles

    Posted

    I thought you added some lube type dipenser to cope with this? But for the miles we will be doing would it matter?

    I have just spoken to a good friend from the off roading days and he has donated a 90Litre Gas tank with brackets and is going to empty the shed at the weekend to see what else he has.

    Just need a vehicle now!

    RL what to look for?

    in British Vehicles

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    I happen to think this is a great idea. A chap I know converted a B60 engine Dennis fire engine and not only does it make the thing relatively economical cost-wise but it runs an absolute treat.

     

    I would commend it to anyone - and there are plenty of folk who know what they are doing to fit the gear (not me by the way)

     

    Thanks for your support.

    The plan is (assuming the RL deal goes through?)

    Take it to the LPG place buy the bits and he will tell me how to fit what where etc.

    Once its done he will set it up and issue the cert, to be honest he was very helpful.

    This is the difference between owning and not owning it as its no use having something I cant affrd to drive

    RL what to look for?

    in British Vehicles

    Posted

    Would of thought an LPG kit from a car would be a bit small, I'v had LPG in a couple of Land Rovers, biggest tank out of the two I had was 90 litres in an ex military 110 V8 that was placed behind the front seats against the rear bulkhead on top of the wheel boxes, would of thought that would be more the size you'd be wanting at least?

     

    I have spoken to a local LPG converter who has large used in date tanks for £50, he tells me he should be able to supply all the bits for under £150 depending on what used stuff he has in stock, that's using new valves and pipes.

    I

    RL what to look for?

    in British Vehicles

    Posted

    I think that you need to think very carefully about the insurance implications of such a modification. It could lead

    to your insurance being nullified if you have an accident.

     

    Regards

    John

     

    I have and mentioned it when asking for quotes

    Providing the install is signed off by an approved gas company they are happy, I believe a certificate is issued.

    It would make a big difference to me as it will help with the running costs as I keep frightening my self when I work out how much it costs just to drive it from storage to home!

    RL what to look for?

    in British Vehicles

    Posted

    All down to milage. If you do a lot of miles then worth a couple of grand conversion. If your doing a couple of hundred miles a year, not worth it.

     

    I think my kit will be removed from a scrap car and altered to fit so shouldn't cost much.

    RL what to look for?

    in British Vehicles

    Posted

    Things to look for - cab rot is the worst. Once the tin worm has struck, it can be expensive to sort although spare panels are still quite freely available. Most of the rest is pretty bomb-proof.

     

    If it's ex AFS rather than military, the rear body will be wooden so if it's not been painted and/or kept outside, that might be rotten and need sorting.

     

    Insurance - I pay about £90 per annum for insurance through Premium Choice and I pay about £60 on top for recovery with Autohome.

     

    Duncan.

     

    Thanks

    Its a army chassis with a AFS cab the rear was missing so now has a home made flat bed on it. I wonder how that would affect the value?

    Best quote with recovery included is £166.24

    I did get one fro £63 but the recovery was an additional £50 + £50 when you call them out?

    Which club

    in MV Chatter

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    I'll bet they are still sticking pins in the wax doll. :-D

     

    I have had a couple of classics and off roaders over the years and even a stationary engine and when I have been at shows I make a point of chatting to people who have what some people see as a lesser exhibit, as its important that all sorts is preserved as one day the common cheap stuff is going to be rare, they are often just as passionate but skint.

    I must also add when I had my Suzuki off roader some of the other local off roading lads did a load of work for me for free as I couldn't afford to MOT it, its funny how help can come when you least expect it.

    One lads boss even lent us his garage for two nights.

     

    My 1940s Onan Generating set was once refused entry to a show as it was too new!

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