We didn't film it but here's a quick chat about our experience while we try to smarten the Smart. More Smart action on @HubNut soon! HubNut merchandise conveniently located at hubnut.org if you'd like some. Cheers. #camping
Sometimes it's nice to have a bit of down time and do nothing. Fingers crossed the new car will get you to the Netherlands. Miss Hubnut doing a top job giving the Smart a clean up.
A trip to the Netherlands in an untried and tested car. What could possibly go wrong?. Oh boy I'm looking forward to this adventure!! A new, more sensible vehicle? Looking forward to that too! What a cracking tidying job you've (Carly) done to the "unit" It's massive! Bob fully "erect" drying and room for betty. Hardest part is keeping it that way. Well done both of you.
Would suggest hanging sheets from the rafters. Veticle obviously takes up less room and provides better airflow, so faster drying. After all, the awning already has the fittings to be hung
You should keep the Payero! Ideal four-wheel drive in winter.... 😊. I really miss the camping notes: when can we expect new vid's on camping? Maybe it's a better idea to sell the AU FORD. It costs an arm and a leg to run!
I hear a schedule for a rotation of cars. Analysis of use cases, and provision for preventative maintenance. I foresee an ongoing saga of Order vs Entropy, in the Chronicles of Hubnut (Game of Spanners?)
Sensible new car you say? I would say something like a K11 Micra with a high mileage, short MOT and slightly crusty sills and arches which will need welding for its next MOT. Sound mechanically, so should get to Netherlands and back, economical, available parts, able to seat 4 and fodder for various family members to hone their welding skills on to get through the next MOT (with backup from Tim and Lewis if it all goes a bit wrong). Then very easy for Miss and Little Miss Hubnut to drive. However this is Hubnut so it'll probably be something, ahem, quirkier
7 mpg was good and only for a short distance, my Series 1, 2 Ltr Land Rover only averaged 5 mpg towing 4 ton, had to use low range to climb any hill. May have been about 6 ton as the farmer loaded 10 buckets of spuds into the trailer, each about half a ton. Not surprising that the long rear half shaft was snapped often, the twisting was visible.
I was once following a very slow skip lorry up a very steep hill. It was only when I was able to over take it I realised it was being towed by a Land Rover 90..
I loved that video, and nice to see Betty inside the unit for once :) I'm curious what the more sensible purchase is going to be, personally I hope it won't be a Citybug. I've driven one a few times as a loaner when my car was in for repairs and I found it very uncomfortable to drive, very bouncy suspension. Perhaps an Hyundai Atoz might be a good option? Can't wait :)
From the photo Carly posted I don't think a video of you all wrapped up in waterproofs and fleeces would be getting the channels highest view numbers 😊. Carly, if Ian even mentioned Bella and TyG in the same sentence he deserves the hardest of Paddington 🐻 Hard Stares.
If only there were a way to install a car lift in there, then you could stack them up, leaving room to work in, definitely not room for more cars of course... :P
Hmm sensible or HubNut sensible? lol. Good you managed to get a wee bit down time, we all need it at times. Would be great to see a TWK road trip, that's the one car I really hope you never sell lol. My mum and dad are friends with a couple and he did a lot of work on the Invacars up here in Scotland. He thinks he still has a brand new engine in it's cellophane wrapping.
@@hubnotes Good up date guys , I had a few cars I found it difficult to keep up the maintenance and running of them . Sold 3 cars now down to 3 , which I find easier to manage Do a few continental trips in all 3 at different times of year
A big old diesel estate that is in the historic class would do all the family stuff and tow the camper and any other trailer you might get. I know rust might be a problem so maybe a merc or volvo would do it. Get a 1984 or earlier and road tax and MOT would no longer be a problem . Spares wouldn't be a problem either. I know Japanese cars were your era but, as you have found out, the spares situation isn't the best. If you want something more reliable and modern but still cheap consider a Dacia Duster or Logan. I think the road tax went up around 2017 so anything before that should be low tax. I know they are not all that interesting but you need a core vehicle that will do all the day to day stuff and you can then concentrate on the rest. Look for something with a towbar.
