keviwal

hi again one and all, I have posted some pics and will post some video too on the other part of the site! one of the pics (black and white) is when it was was new and you will notice that there is no crane on it , this was retro fitted in 1985. Are there any ex reme guys here that used to use arrvs ( always on the lookout for technical expertise :-) We are having the engine out next week due to a small fuel leak. Right pain in the back side can see the leak but cannot get to it without removing the powerpack, oh well that will keep us busy for the day!! Talk soon i,m sure Kind regards Kev Walker

hi again, Well the arrv is used for pulling things over like lorry trailers etc , measuring side loadings that kind of thing. The main winch is good for about 40 ton on a straight pull but with blocks added can get about 90 ton ( not that i would ever need that much). Kind regards, K Walker

hi all, I,m new here and thought it would be great to say hi here I have a huge interest in any "green kit" suppose thats got something to do with being ex forces! I currently have the use of a chieftain arrv at work yeah ok ok you may say lucky so and so . It was bought for a project we are working on and i needed a big winch hmmmmm i thought many a time we got bogged in soltau and i remembered the arrv !! went to my boss he said "NO" then thought about and said yes !! took about 8 months to track one down and the rest is history . Have spent a fortune getting back into an operational condition ie everything working etc . Alot of arrvs that were disposed had all the spool valves removed so the winches etc couldnt be used , luckily this one had them all. Anyways any advice or pictures of the arrv needed please do get intouch. Bye for now K Walker

hi all, I,m new here and was interested in the cent over chieftan questions. I use an arrv at work and to be honest i would go for the arrv over a cent any day. As mentioned you really do need that electronic ignition fitting as one little ole back fire and you can wave bye bye to the starter!! ( engine out job as well to repair i believe). If you want an arrv that is fully working winches etc i think you will be hard pushed to find one ( it took me about 6-8 months to find one)The organisation i work for have spent alot of time and money to get it up to a usable state. If you need any advice an the arrv please do get in touch. Bye for now Keviwal