French "unofficial" report

Well, since I couldn't be with you in the UK, I'll report on our local equivalent!

Outfit based around here (Vendee Land Aventure) put on it's second annual Land Rover only meeting just up the road from where I work for the Sat-Sun-Mon of the Pentecost bank holiday. I could only visit on the Saturday morning, and so saw people arrive and then head off for the off-roading course. Not that there needed to be a course, the lane to the site was muddy enough (chocolate mousse style)! When I arrived, the early birds were already on site. A good mix of Defenders (90 and 110), range rovers and discos. They were mostly 110s, with one 109" SIII ambi, one lightweight, a few 130s, and one trick Drew Bowler style RR conversion. As the rest trickled in, they were again mostly 110s, obviously play vehicles (loads of winches, roofracks with spots, rooftents, very shiny) - unlike my old warhorse. Quite a few trailers with rooftents as well. One couple arrived in a very heavy duty 130, front and rear winches, trailer, tools in the hi-cap section. They drove round to the camping area - and promptly sank the rear up to the axle in the mud! I did get to see a KE recovery for the first time as a result, very impressive.

I also managed to get a new second-hand rear fuel tank for the 110 for a paltry ?30.

It was a shame I couldn't stay longer, or try the off-road course. but there is always next year.

Stuart

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Stuart Gray
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I misread that as triallers with roof tents - now that would be a spectator sport.....

Hmmmmmm - why does the word "Trade Stand" spring to mind.... it'd be a good excuse.....

Richard

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beamendsltd

I forgot the most interesting bit. The local "dealers" *cough* were there with a selection of vehicles, including a 2007 model 90 hardtop, so I got to see the new dash in the flesh. I actually rather like it. It doesn't intrude on the foot wells, and everyhting is to hand. The new clocks are clear, and the new t-box lever looks easier to use. The dash does come out a long way however, so the cab does appear to be smaller than before. It isn't, however, as bad as the photos appeared to be.

Stuart

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Stuart Gray

Stuart Gray a écrit :

Shame I couldn't make it, but a friend of mine went and said he had a cracking time, nearly rolling his Disco trying to get out of a quarry apparently!

Stuart - are you coming to the Availles weekend 23/24 June? I'm just booking up now to make sure I'm going and telling everyone to stay away that weekend!

Matt

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Matthew Maddock

Some videos of same..

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Matthew Maddock

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