Lenny's Modding the new Mini Gin Palace (2 Viewers)

[Minxy]

On my Carthago that feed was only live when the media button was pressed, which also made the head unit live.

Yeah I know ... In my defence we haven't used the TV for 2 years so I'd forgotten.

 

[Flairy]

Lenny please don’t stop I know nothing but have learnt a lot through your post

 

[MichaelT]

Yeah I know ... In my defence we haven't used the TV for 2 years so I'd forgotten.

I've fed one direct from leisure battery to the end of the bench seat, there is a wire run under that you may be able to tap into.

 

[MobyDick57]

Hello
I’m at the Düsseldorf motorhome show and enquiries about up plating my Carthago I138 compact. I have upgraded my front axle strut/spring. Now I need an assist air bags on rear to get a gross weight of 4000kg. However if Lenny is going for full air suspension then the max weight on a 37L chassis is 3,850kg!
Please see attached info given to me by VB.

 

[MichaelT]

Hello
I’m at the Düsseldorf motorhome show and enquiries about up plating my Carthago I138 compact. I have upgraded my front axle strut/spring. Now I need an assist air bags on rear to get a gross weight of 4000kg. However if Lenny is going for full air suspension then the max weight on a 37L chassis is 3,850kg!
Please see attached info given to me by VB.
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With uprated springs on front and rear air you can go to 4t with 2250 on rear

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[MobyDick57]

With uprated springs on front and rear air you can go to 4t with 2250 on rear

Agree

 

[Russell's Dad]

Really? Mine will go to 3960 without modifications ( and currently is plated at that). Photo attached is the original plate, clearly showing 3960kg . 1960 front and 2000 rear. Adding semi air or full air gives an extra 200kg at the rear.
Mine is 9 speed auto, as is Lenny HB. So total available weight is 2160kg. Lenny knows this to be true.
I think he has abandoned this thread, however.

 

[MichaelT]

Really? Mine will go to 3960 without modifications ( and currently is plated at that). Photo attached is the original plate, clearly showing 3960kg . 1960 front and 2000 rear. Adding semi air or full air gives an extra 200kg at the rear.
Mine is 9 speed auto, as is Lenny HB. So total available weight is 2160kg. Lenny knows this to be true.
I think he has abandoned this thread, however.



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No you are plated at 3700 according to that plate but what does the converters plate say as that's the one to go by.

 

[Russell's Dad]

Thats the Carthago plate as it is an A class with Alko chassis. I've updated to 3960. 1960 front and 2000 rear., no mods required. 9 speed auto, uprated front springs are standard for the auto box, as are heavier duty alloys.
Honest....., Lenny knew all this before he bought his van, he did his research.

 

[MichaelT]

Thats the Carthago plate as it is an A class with Alko chassis. I've updated to 3960. 1960 front and 2000 rear., no mods required. 9 speed auto, uprated front springs are standard for the auto box, as are heavier duty alloys.
Honest....., Lenny knew all this before he bought his van, he did his research.



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Mine didn't have uprated front springs and was 3650 so had to have rear air and front springs uprated to get to 4t but most importantly 2250 on rear. Maybe you've got a different chassis to mine.

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[MichaelT]

Thats the Carthago plate as it is an A class with Alko chassis. I've updated to 3960. 1960 front and 2000 rear., no mods required. 9 speed auto, uprated front springs are standard for the auto box, as are heavier duty alloys.
Honest....., Lenny knew all this before he bought his van, he did his research.



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Russell's Dad That looks a completely different plate to my carthago one or did you get VWE or SV to up plate it?

 

[Russell's Dad]

Might be due to the wheels if yours isn't auto.

 

[MichaelT]

Might be due to the wheels if yours isn't auto.

No it's auto 9spd with 16 inch 130 pcd wheels, I didn't have to change them.

 

[Russell's Dad]

Russell's Dad That looks a completely different plate to my carthago one or did you get VWE or SV to up plate it?

The first one is the plate at the footwell at the passenger door (nearside). The second is after up-plating with no mods via VWE.

 

[MichaelT]

The first one is the plate at the footwell at the passenger door (nearside). The second is after up-plating with no mods via VWE.

Ah that explains it, what was the original carthago plate?

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[Russell's Dad]

Lenny HB stopped posting due to thread-creep. I'm hoping he starts posting again, so we best put this to bed.

 

[MobyDick57]

My plate is the same as Russell’s Dad’s first vin photo , however the limitation (as explained by VB/Alko reps) is not the axle max’s, but the chassis. In this case 37L max is 4000kg. I am upping the rear to 2,250kg as I need more than 2,000kg.
I do not wish to cause offence, only trying to pass on the info I have learnt, as it was in a discussion on this thread earlier

 

[MichaelT]

My plate is the same as Russell’s Dad’s first vin photo , however the limitation (as explained by VB/Alko reps) is not the axle max’s, but the chassis. In this case 37L max is 4000kg. I am upping the rear to 2,250kg as I need more than 2,000kg.
I do not wish to cause offence, only trying to pass on the info I have learnt, as it was in a discussion on this thread earlier

Yes that's what SV said you can't just add the 2 axles up.

 

[Engineer999]

This evening carpeted the floor and back wall of the garage & fitted a cargo rail on the top of back wall.

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Hi Lenny, what supplier did you use for your Aluminium rail in the garage?Cheers

 

[TCG]

It is a pity that this thread has been spoilt by thread creep and Lenny HB does not post anymore…. A loss of a valuable resource

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[Engineer999]

Hi Lenny, what supplier did you use for your Aluminium rail in the garage?Cheers

Edit, found your original answer to same question- Fiamma, thank you!

 

[bobnick]

Think he will/does, just not on his upgrades.

 

[barsteward]

Bedding from the old van it doesn't suit this one, & doesn't fit. I will have to get the sewing machine out and make some new fitted sheets in a more subdued colour.

Think you need to do the same with those bloody shorts!

 

[barsteward]

But I do 8000-10,000 miles over the water about 1000 in the UK and the car only does 1000.
With our narrow roads with overgrown hedgerows LHD is much easier in the UK.

And you will still find a lane thats too narrow where bushes jump out and attack the side of your pride and joy.
Don't ask me how I know, I just do.

 

[barsteward]

Usually the garage on an RS will do, eh Carpmart

I'll second that, not many m/homes have tv lounge in the garage

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[barsteward]

Waste pipe was in a stupid place behind the rear wheel. Prime target when reversing the overhang over kerbs & for collecting muck off the rear wheel.

Well it's not any more moved it to in front of the wheel.

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now that's a mod I need to do smacked that rear bracket more than once trying to park up.

 

[barsteward]

I agree

its a big melting pot of corruption and vice, danger and death

You can keep it thank you very much, much nicer up proper north

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ahh! Hebden Bridge, bye I've walked that tow path some times.

 

[barsteward]

You need a more up to date map - thant one is dated 1974.

The County boundaries have changed a lot since then - including Lancashire.

Have they moved Hadrians wall since 1974?

 

[barsteward]

God created Yorkshire as his own county, BUT he created The Highlands for his holidays.

So why did he create all the bloody midges surely they can't all be on holiday in the Highlands.

Ooop's read this from the begining in order