What have you done to your Elgrand today?

[Chris J]

They will turn up bud

Hope so mate.

 

[braedach]

Whilst waiting at the traffic lights today I got a big thumbs up and grin from a guy in a new shape Audi A3!
Took these pics on the way back whilst giving the dog a run.

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Seriously nice Elly

 

[braedach]

Replaced droplinks front anti roll bar supplied by @BMR (great service & quick delivery) and noticed an immediate improvement.

now need to decide on replacement rear tyres (almost down to 2mm now), standard 17” wheels and need something practical for camping terrain.

Website please - shipping Australia option??

 

[Safety Mick]

Website please - shipping Australia option??

No need for website
Brian of BMR is on the forum, @BMR efficient, quick delivery - hopefully same if sending to OZ.

I’ve tagged him into this message

 

[Richard Fox]

So three months and 3000 miles later l have just returned from my trip around the Netherlands/Germany/Austria and Belgium.
Arrive Hook of Holland with all my Covid papers Customs not interested only that l stayed no more than 90 days in his words "Not a Day longer" not sure how they can enforce that.
Van behaved itself.
Brakes did not like going down mountains in Austria (shuddering) had to use the "manual" gearbox to slow me down.
LPG supply was crap in Austria rest of the trip supplies were plentiful.
How much fuel did l use and how much did it cost ?
I have no idea l made a plan at the start not to count the cost, just filled up as and when l could and not think about cost.
Great response about van (yes even from V/W owners) Think the biggest surprise from most was when told the van is 18 years old.
So time to think about the next trip.
Have to say three months did seem a bit long but we shall see.

Seriously nice Elly

Arrrh gutted @14woody you came to The Netherlands and.didn't pop by for a cup of tea and a chat!
Thanks for the comment @braedach!
Since fitting the wheels from the silver Elgrand to the white one its completely transformed the appearance and the attention it gets!!

 

[Toru]

Christened both nearside wheels on a kerb whilst driving. At least they're matching now.

 

[Redmeg]

First overnight in the newly converted van …. Super comfortable.

Edale in the high peaks, car park was £7 for 24 Hrs, right at the official start of the Pennine Way. Arrived late on, popped the roof up and kettle on and that was it! Up early for a walk up Jacobs Ladder …. Fab mini break and cost virtually nowt, running LPG helps keep the costs low

 

[Safety Mick]

First overnight in the newly converted van …. Super comfortable.

Edale in the high peaks, car park was £7 for 24 Hrs, right at the official start of the Pennine Way. Arrived late on, popped the roof up and kettle on and that was it! Up early for a walk up Jacobs Ladder …. Fab mini break and cost virtually nowt, running LPG helps keep the costs low

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Living the Elgrandlife ️
Enjoy

 

[Elgrandonaut]

Lowered the backend of me van briefly today......with 23 bags of soil!!
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Are you sure that is soil ?

Soil? Looks like the van load from Lock Stock! Is that a Traffic Wardens hat I can see?

 

[Toru]

Soil? Looks like the van load from Lock Stock! Is that a Traffic Wardens hat I can see

Yeah being a Scouser driving around with 23 black bags in a Yakuza van does look sus!!

 

[Lemmerso]

With the help of fellow member peteG fitted a bike rack for our adventure next week View attachment 77665

Are your lights tinted or fly eye mate?

 

[Lemmerso]

I’m on with the routing of the RCA cable to the front from the rear TV module.
Trying to decide if to go up through the top roof panels or down and along the floor…. Not sure which is going to be easier….

 

[Toru]

I’m on with the routing of the RCA cable to the front from the rear TV module.
Trying to decide if to go up through the top roof panels or down and along the floor…. Not sure which is going to be easier….

To make it even easier, I just fed the cable is under the carpet.

 

[Silverking]

RUST BUBBLES !! Had the number plate surround off today to treat this Little problem area on my S1
( few along the bottom & top )
Treated the inner of the lock button while I was at it .

 

[Richard Fox]

RUST BUBBLES !! Had the number plate surround off today to treat this Little problem area on my S1
( few along the bottom & top )
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Great job @Silverking! Mine is also suffering the same problem, seems to be a common rust problem on Elgrands!

 

[peter strokosz]

Lowered the backend of me van briefly today......with 23 bags of soil!!
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I did the same with all my mates fishing gear going to France …

 

[Toru]

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Was urs already lowered as well with coilovers? Looks good your van. Enjoy the fishing.

 

[Richard Fox]

Stole some chrome rear light bulbs from my silver Elgrand and stuck them in the white one to get rid of the fried egg look!
Also pondered over the silver Elgrand wondering what steps to take next!

 

[Elgrandad1]

Stole some chrome rear light bulbs from my silver Elgrand and stuck them in the white one to get rid of the fried egg look!
Also pondered over the silver Elgrand wondering what steps to take next!


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2.2m

 

[cjholding]

Is your box flush mounted to the roof?