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Beth54


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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.

 

 



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jules47


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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?

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Lulu look great beth ... good size for one person too ....

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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.

 



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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!!!

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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

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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.

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It's excellent Beth .. but I didn't notice a wine rack .. you know .. easy reach for happy hour or two ..

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I don't like that mouse Jon, the other one was better. He's too scary.

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She looks great Beth.  Enough room without too much to tow.  You'll have a ball.

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Hi Beth and congratulations on your new "home"! Wow, what a change up from your trailer, enjoy it to the max.smile

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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.

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Thanks wendy, Had no idea.

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Wow Beth, she looks great!!!

Lots of room too. You won't know yourself.  smile

 



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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.



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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.

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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.



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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. wink



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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.



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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.

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Oh God, don't be in awe of me Justjo! no

I'm not that good!

Thanks anyway, and ditto, hope to meet you too. smile

 



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May you travel many happy miles with Lulu Beth! She looks just the thing!

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Gerty Dancer wrote:

May you travel many happy miles with Lulu Beth! She looks just the thing!

 Thanks Gert.



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Congratulations Lulu looks lovely - she has the same fridge and stove as Esmerald and it looks like the same colouring too.



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Lulu looks great Beth, if your worried about reversing, you could get a reversing/rear camera for her.. there not that expensive now

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Yes, I'm thinking of that Milo.

Maybe one for the car for hooking up, and one for the rear of the caravan.



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I'm lazy...I just unhitch and with a mako mule..put in place ....so easy..

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Pic. of a Mako Mule would be handy.

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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

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I was folding up the little table in Lulu yesterday, and pinched my finger in it. *OUCH*



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