Rack’s on, roof tent and awning back on, HiLift jack back on, new sand ladder brackets on (old ones were an utter git to remove from old rack), reversing camera back on. Solar panel not on, not GPS mast, neither is new rack decking because I have only sealed the sunroof with one coat of Isoflex and want to apply at least three – so she is covered in a tarp now to make sure any rain doesnt spoil the first coat. So finishing straight is in sight for tomorrow.
Cooling system seems fine – came back over M62 at 60+ and temp was well under control even on the big climbs.
All seems in hand for LRO Show Billing, speakers for Sat/Sun organised, arena vehicle display for Sat organised, arena trade display for Sun organised (though Boab can’t provide any presence as they say they are understaffed, Devon 4×4 say they can’t extricate their vehicle from the stand, Mantec are struggling to find a vehicle that’s kitted-up enough, but are still keen.) MyWay, Venture Overland, OEC and Nene Overland are all on board. Tracks 4 Africa will also be there, which I am very chuffed about – it’s -the- standard for overland mapping software across Africa and their UK distributor is coming to Billing to showcase the kit.
Also at Billing are Lifesaver water filters, whose Lifesaver bottles are being snapped up by UK and US militaries, and who are now turning to the Overlander market. They tell me they are launching a big new product at Billing, I am hoping (thanks to hints dropped) it’s an in-line filter with a 12v pump at substantially less than existing items on the market….
All these guys will be on the Overland Exhibition stand, which is opposite the MyWay Safari Equipment stand in the trade area. MyWay are sponsoring the overland talks on Saturday and Sunday.
Anyway, I’m off. I’m jiggered.
Filed under: Elsa the Land Rover Tagged: | Isoflex, Lifesaver, Lifesaver water filters, LRO Show Billing, MyWay, MyWay roof tents
