Toolman Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Nice one Andy Looking forward to seeing it on the road. How much is road tax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Nice one Andy Looking forward to seeing it on the road. How much is road tax? £95 I think soon find out when I go down to the DVLA in Old Trafford just as soon as pay day comes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian RB44 Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Well done Sorry for the late reply just got back from W&P by a sheer fluke i managed to park opposite another Boughton never even saw it until parked up. Lots of interest shown to both. Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted July 26, 2010 Author Share Posted July 26, 2010 nice to see so many there, still want one Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 I like that last picture with the white poles sticking out off the bumper I was planning on doing that for missus / me, just until I get used to where the bumper is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Well doneSorry for the late reply just got back from W&P by a sheer fluke i managed to park opposite another Boughton never even saw it until parked up. Lots of interest shown to both. Ian. No sweat I had an idea that you might have gone to W & P. With more coming out of service many more RB's will be appearing at shows. How did Vosa test you're brakes was it on the rollers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian RB44 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Yes they put mine on the rollers, i thought they would do a road test threw me at first. Thats mine in the pics 96 KJ 65 with an in service ding left in the wing, i have seen the panthers head on a few vehicles often wondered what unit/group used it. you can start having fun with the RB44 now. cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Yes they put mine on the rollers, i thought they would do a road test threw me at first.Thats mine in the pics 96 KJ 65 with an in service ding left in the wing, i have seen the panthers head on a few vehicles often wondered what unit/group used it. you can start having fun with the RB44 now. cheers Ian The reason I wanted to ask about the rollers is that I thought that the vehicle was permanent 4WD. Which mustn't be the case I'm presuming that 4WD comes in when the vehicle is switched to low range? Shows how little that I know about these vehicles. That ding is alright at least its not as bad as ours makes it look its been used. Ours served with the RAF and even had some bits and pieces from its last exercise in 2008. I'm going to sort out the registration with the DVLA tomorrow plus buying tax and number plates. The missus wants to drive it at the weekend with a possible first show at Woodvale we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Burley Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Just side tracking slightly. But does anyone know if Withams sold there batch of RB44,s at W+P this year??. They were priced slightly cheaper than the one they brought last year.Didnt get round to seeing what they had left sunday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 The Rb is registered, taxed and has number plates £145 at the DVLA and another £20 for number plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoggyDriver Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Just side tracking slightly. But does anyone know if Withams sold there batch of RB44,s at W+P this year??. They were priced slightly cheaper than the one they brought last year.Didnt get round to seeing what they had left sunday night. I think they sold everything they had except the DROPS and Foden Wrecker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 I'm going to bump this old thread since it has the most info in already Does anybody know if the RB44 transfer box also includes a centre diff? The wiki claims this is how windup is prevented in reasonably modern vehicles, but then again knowing the MoD they might have asked Boughton to take it out :nut: I wouldn't like to damage anything, especially as it's not possible to disengage 4x4 drive. If not we can just bump up on the kerb like Stollies do! Stone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protruck Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Hi Nick. Yes it doe's have a diff in the transfer Box. Part No. BW85352-1 Clive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 I've just snagged a copy of the Operating Manual off fleabay I'll get it scanned in once it turns up, I can promise it'll be a lot cheaper than buying your own :cool2: Stone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyroo Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Got the registration details through for the RB. Just need to fit the number plates Saturday morning and go for a test run Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon stolly Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Hi, I'm interested in getting a RB44 winch with comms pod can any RB44 owners tell me what they are like on/off road, fuel consumption, common faults etc... Cheers Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Make sure Withams sell you a comms-pod-RB44 to go with the comms pod. They look like they just drop onto a GS but don't! Easy enough to register is all I know, someone else does the driving of ours :cry: Stone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Fine driving on the road we went to Malvern and back without any problems. Nice and comfy and easy to drive MPG is about 20 to the gallon but they cruise quite happily at 56 mph with or without a load. With a load I thought that the vehicle drove even better no bouncing about. In the last tender sale on of the podded RB's had four 9 by 9 tent canvases in the pod with one set of poles. That would have been a belter to buy it could have almost paid for itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 (edited) Update to my above: I've now got a copy of AESP 2320-E-200-201 (Oct '90) - there's a bloke selling them on eBay. It's titled 'TRUCK UTILITY HEAVY (T.U.H) 4 x 4, REYNOLDS BOUGHTON ALL VARIANTS' and describes the types: GS Cargo (with or without winch), FFR (Soft Top), FFR (Hard Top) and FFR (TCB Carrier). I think the TCB Carrier is the one with a pod on the back (the AESP just says 'Provision can be made for TCB fixing to the vehicle.'). The FFRs are supposed to be distinguished by the bracket for an antenna base sticking out of the bonnet, though I strongly suspect bonnets were swapped around to suit. According to the AESP the FFRs should have a manual throttle on the passenger side, an exhaust extension for use under camo nets (thoughtful!) and 'A screened 24V dc electrical system is fitted for radio power supply requirements. Suppression is fitted to the heater and windscreen wiper motors and radio suppression bonding leads are fitted in the rear of the vehicle. 4x12V batteries, an extra 24V alternator and 12V alternator suppression kit are fitted.' The later chapters go on to show that an extra battery isolator and charge indicator are fitted alongside the 24V battery in the side compartment. The hard top version intrigues me, as I think it would look particularly awesome. A hard top canopy with a rear entry door is fitted to the vehicle body. The hard top incorporates radio antenna mounts on the roof. A radio table and an additional radio operator's seat are provided inside the canopy. Four radio batteries are housed in the forward storage area which replaces the standard dropside. Have Withams got any of these still? Seem to be very scarce from the lack of pics! Stone Edited November 15, 2010 by Stone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rambo1969 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I had a look at a comms body one at the imps show this year. The owner had converted it to a camper, but I thought it was very small inside. If your looking to convert to a camper, i'd stick with a soft top model, which is what i'm thinking of doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 My missus has sorted out a list of some of the filters common to the RB44 All lucas CF308 Oil filter CF522 Fuel filter CA4333 Air filter Diff Oil EP 80/90 Gear oil Engine Oil 10/40 Semi Syth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon stolly Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Just Brought the RB44 that was on Eblag last week. has come back from kuwiat with sand and bullet holes and has only done 4300miles. I need some cab bits, winch, radio body, tyres, info, manuals. Can anyone help Please? I have driven this down the road and it drives great, so anyone thinking of getting one don't be put off by rubbish remours! After all it's a 5 ton truck not a rally car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon stolly Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I've just snagged a copy of the Operating Manual off fleabay I'll get it scanned in once it turns up, I can promise it'll be a lot cheaper than buying your own :cool2: Stone Any chance of getting a copy from you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 I have had an enquiry from a friend overseas who wants to buy a RB44, but due to import regulations needs to buy an early one, ie 1989. Apparantly, the first ones were built in 1989 and those being disposed of through Withams at present are 1991-2. Can anyone say for sure when they were built for the army and how they can be dated? I know the military data plate does not show year of manufacture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Richard, over here, the "authorities" are quite happy to take the MOD Form 654 with "year into service" as at least the year of manufacture rather than a build certificate. Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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