I've just rung Hyundai,,,which I should have done before my purchase,,,to check that I can fit a 'poly air bag coil helper' to Lucy without voiding my warranty. Yes I can! That's a load off my mind.
An i30 sits a bit low anyway, so add 590kg of caravan and it's a worry, although it's way under the breaked tow limit of 800kg.
Looks good Beth - but I see what you mean about the bedspread!!!!!! Nice and light interior colours, was this a private sale? How did it feel when you towed it home?
lilly31 said
12:57 PM Aug 12, 2011
Lulu look great beth ... good size for one person too ....
Beth54 said
01:08 PM Aug 12, 2011
Yes Jules, a private sale by way of Gumtree. He said he got lots of enquiries. As it was, the day I took Dan with me to inspect, someone else was there and had made an offer. But because I'd been the day before, he waited for us to decide and we made a counter offer a bit above the other bloke. That was very good of him to allow me first choice.
I was a bit nervous about towing her, but I took it slowly and carefully. The tricky part was then reversing at my daughters place to park her. Number 2 son was directing me, but I think he was just making me more confused.
Yes Lilly, I think it'll be perfect for me.
jules47 said
01:20 PM Aug 12, 2011
Yes - great for just you Beth - and you are short like me - I can stand up inside without putting the pop top bit up - handy when just stopping for lunch or a cuppa - as for men directing - huh! my s-i-l couldn't direct himself out of a one way street, let alone direct someone else!!!
ChiChi1 said
01:40 PM Aug 12, 2011
Beth, you won't know yourself. Have a great time with Lulu!
-- Edited by ChiChi1 on Friday 12th of August 2011 01:41:43 PM
Happywanderer said
04:14 PM Aug 12, 2011
That looks fantastic Beth, what a change it will be when you go on hols next time. All that room, you won't know yourself. Same timber cupboards as mine. Now! What's a poly air bag coil helper? please.
jonathan said
04:15 PM Aug 12, 2011
It's excellent Beth .. but I didn't notice a wine rack .. you know .. easy reach for happy hour or two ..
Jon
Happywanderer said
04:17 PM Aug 12, 2011
I don't like that mouse Jon, the other one was better. He's too scary.
Sheba said
04:45 PM Aug 12, 2011
She looks great Beth. Enough room without too much to tow. You'll have a ball.
Cheers,
Sheba.
ozi2 said
04:49 PM Aug 12, 2011
Hi Beth and congratulations on your new "home"! Wow, what a change up from your trailer, enjoy it to the max.
cheers
ozi2
wendyv said
05:28 PM Aug 12, 2011
HW, polyairs are little airbags that fit inside the coil springs on the vehicle. They can be inflated to a suitable pressure and then take some of the weight off the coils. We have them on our tow vehicle. When we are home, the driver lets some of the air out so the ride is not as firm.
Happywanderer said
06:16 PM Aug 12, 2011
Thanks wendy, Had no idea.
Travel Bug said
06:22 PM Aug 12, 2011
Wow Beth, she looks great!!!
Lots of room too. You won't know yourself.
Beth54 said
08:06 PM Aug 12, 2011
Thanks all.
Today I've been to the Transport Dept to do the transfer, so she's all mine offically now. The lady on the counter asked me all about it, and was then just as excited as me!
Jonathon, don't worry, there will be a wine rack!
Thanks for the explanation on the polybags Wendy.
HeadnHome said
08:17 PM Aug 12, 2011
Lulu looks great!! you wont know yourself with the extra space.. I know someone who's keen to hitch a ride and do a trip with you.. saw Lesley yesterday she was so excited for you.
justcruisin01 said
08:23 PM Aug 12, 2011
Beth54 wrote:
I've just rung Hyundai,,,which I should have done before my purchase,,,to check that I can fit a 'poly air bag coil helper' to Lucy without voiding my warranty. Yes I can! That's a load off my mind.
An i30 sits a bit low anyway, so add 590kg of caravan and it's a worry, although it's way under the breaked tow limit of 800kg.
So here's a couple more pictures.
I have just had a set of air bags fitted to the rear of the tug yesterday, what a difference to the overall drive & ride. Will find out the difference when towing in a couple of weeks.
Beth54 said
08:23 PM Aug 12, 2011
HeadnHome wrote:
Lulu looks great!! you wont know yourself with the extra space.. I know someone who's keen to hitch a ride and do a trip with you.. saw Lesley yesterday she was so excited for you.
Yes, I told her she could have the wee little single bed.
Beth54 said
08:26 PM Aug 12, 2011
justcruisin01 wrote:
I have just had a set of air bags fitted to the rear of the tug yesterday, what a difference to the overall drive & ride. Will find out the difference when towing in a couple of weeks.
I'm pleased to hear that justcruisin. My brother and son suggested this was the way to go.
justjo said
09:09 PM Aug 12, 2011
Love Lulu Beth, and in awe at your towing and reversing ability. Have many happy travels in her and hope to see you on the road one day.
Jo
Beth54 said
09:14 PM Aug 12, 2011
Oh God, don't be in awe of me Justjo!
I'm not that good!
Thanks anyway, and ditto, hope to meet you too.
Gerty Dancer said
09:45 PM Aug 12, 2011
May you travel many happy miles with Lulu Beth! She looks just the thing!
Beth54 said
10:05 AM Aug 13, 2011
Gerty Dancer wrote:
May you travel many happy miles with Lulu Beth! She looks just the thing!
Thanks Gert.
Esmeralda said
02:19 PM Aug 13, 2011
Congratulations Lulu looks lovely - she has the same fridge and stove as Esmerald and it looks like the same colouring too.
milo said
05:24 PM Aug 13, 2011
Lulu looks great Beth, if your worried about reversing, you could get a reversing/rear camera for her.. there not that expensive now
Beth54 said
05:26 PM Aug 13, 2011
Yes, I'm thinking of that Milo.
Maybe one for the car for hooking up, and one for the rear of the caravan.
Smokeydk said
07:23 PM Aug 13, 2011
I'm lazy...I just unhitch and with a mako mule..put in place ....so easy..
Sheba said
08:26 PM Aug 13, 2011
Pic. of a Mako Mule would be handy.
Cheers,
Sheba.
milo said
09:13 PM Aug 13, 2011
we have 2 cameras on the tardis , one high rear view camera that stays on all the time and the reverse cam when we reverse is low so you can see whats directly behind you
Beth54 said
02:19 PM Aug 14, 2011
I was folding up the little table in Lulu yesterday, and pinched my finger in it. *OUCH*
I've just rung Hyundai,,,which I should have done before my purchase,,,to check that I can fit a 'poly air bag coil helper' to Lucy without voiding my warranty. Yes I can! That's a load off my mind.
An i30 sits a bit low anyway, so add 590kg of caravan and it's a worry, although it's way under the breaked tow limit of 800kg.
So here's a couple more pictures.
Yes Jules, a private sale by way of Gumtree. He said he got lots of enquiries. As it was, the day I took Dan with me to inspect, someone else was there and had made an offer. But because I'd been the day before, he waited for us to decide and we made a counter offer a bit above the other bloke. That was very good of him to allow me first choice.
I was a bit nervous about towing her, but I took it slowly and carefully. The tricky part was then reversing at my daughters place to park her. Number 2 son was directing me, but I think he was just making me more confused.
Yes Lilly, I think it'll be perfect for me.
Beth, you won't know yourself. Have a great time with Lulu!
-- Edited by ChiChi1 on Friday 12th of August 2011 01:41:43 PM
Now! What's a poly air bag coil helper? please.
It's excellent Beth .. but I didn't notice a wine rack .. you know .. easy reach for happy hour or two ..
Jon
She looks great Beth. Enough room without too much to tow. You'll have a ball.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Hi Beth and congratulations on your new "home"! Wow, what a change up from your trailer, enjoy it to the max.
cheers
ozi2
polyairs are little airbags that fit inside the coil springs on the vehicle. They can be inflated to a suitable pressure and then take some of the weight off the coils. We have them on our tow vehicle. When we are home, the driver lets some of the air out so the ride is not as firm.
Wow Beth, she looks great!!!
Lots of room too. You won't know yourself.
Thanks all.
Today I've been to the Transport Dept to do the transfer, so she's all mine offically now. The lady on the counter asked me all about it, and was then just as excited as me!
Jonathon, don't worry, there will be a wine rack!
Thanks for the explanation on the polybags Wendy.
I have just had a set of air bags fitted to the rear of the tug yesterday, what a difference to the overall drive & ride. Will find out the difference when towing in a couple of weeks.
Yes, I told her she could have the wee little single bed.
I'm pleased to hear that justcruisin. My brother and son suggested this was the way to go.
Jo
Oh God, don't be in awe of me Justjo!
I'm not that good!
Thanks anyway, and ditto, hope to meet you too.
Thanks Gert.
Congratulations Lulu looks lovely - she has the same fridge and stove as Esmerald and it looks like the same colouring too.
Yes, I'm thinking of that Milo.
Maybe one for the car for hooking up, and one for the rear of the caravan.
Pic. of a Mako Mule would be handy.
Cheers,
Sheba.
and the reverse cam when we reverse is low so you can see whats directly behind you
I was folding up the little table in Lulu yesterday, and pinched my finger in it. *OUCH*