Scotland tour ideas

[Jo001]

I do worry about grounding the scooter rack on it.

Have you seen the little wheels that attach to the bottom of the overhang, so rather than grounding, the overhang just rolls along the ground?

Edited to add, I believe they are called skid wheels.

 

[Tonybvi]

Before heading off to Norway where I knew I’d be taking loads of ferries and as I had already grounded on several ferries (notably the replacement small ferry to Cumbrae!) I had rear semi air assist fitted to my van. Although it only raises the rear about 3” I never grounded once. Well worth the cost.

 

[barryd]

Have you seen the little wheels that attach to the bottom of the overhang, so rather than grounding, the overhang just rolls along the ground?

Edited to add, I believe they are called skid wheels.

I can't imagine that would do my rack or chassis any good though if it was severe as the rack is rigid and built into the chassis.

Its never been an issue but it could be on that ferry. Its debatable how much time it would save anyway depending on where we head next I suppose.

 

[caledonia]

Remember if you going to the trossachs you have to book and pay for wilding spots. I personally avoid it. Loch Lomond and Trossachs gestapo dont like our types.

 

[runnach]

I can't imagine that would do my rack or chassis any good though if it was severe as the rack is rigid and built into the chassis.

Its never been an issue but it could be on that ferry. Its debatable how much time it would save anyway depending on where we head next I suppose.

Spot the roller? Saved my bum a few times.

 

[barryd]

Remember if you going to the trossachs you have to book and pay for wilding spots. I personally avoid it. Loch Lomond and Trossachs gestapo dont like our types.

Thats why ill be looking for a small CL type Aire or site. Thin on the ground though. I hate to say it but England is so much easier for these types of sites. I am surprised at that given the space Scotland has and the huge influx of motorhomes we keep hearing about that seem to head up there.

 

[barryd]

Spot the roller? Saved my bum a few times.


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I've been trying to find some photos that show the rack from underneath but don't really have any. The lowest point I guess is where it kind of doglegs down and under the van into the chassis. I did once or twice catch that on the old van but the overhang is longer on this one. Its not obvious which part would hit first. Probably the bottom of the dogleg where it fits into the chassis. Putting wheels there would make it worse IMO and more likely to hit and create force on the chassis. Or if the back of the rack hits it will likely rip off the (expensive) lighting.

 

[runnach]

Having roller installed (it was actually already fitted when we purchased the camper) is a benefit, I did have a massive OH-OH moment one time in France where I thought that did not sound good, the roller stopped the erse end from I reckon would have been severe damage to bottom rear panel.

The outriggers which support the rear bump bar and roller is fixed to this where outriggers cantilever under and out to the rear of the camper, it has been well engineered prior to fitting.

The roller is assisting along with camper rear suspension, basically stopping the suspension bottoming out, and if there is an OH-OH moment, instead of the erse end being dragged along, it rolls, preventing severe damage.

 

[TJBi]

We've stayed here near the Forth Rail Bridge a few times, disabled parking extreme right, with a bikers cafe opposite and a good pub for grub within walking distance, busy during the day but quiet at night.

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Will you be adding it to the POIs?

 

[caledonia]

Thats why I’ll be looking for a small CL type Aire or site. Thin on the ground though. I hate to say it but England is so much easier for these types of sites. I am surprised at that given the space Scotland has and the huge influx of motorhomes we keep hearing about that seem to head up there.

Trossachs and Loch Lomond is overpopulated overpriced and overrated. The rangers hate us with a passion. Go somewhere you’re welcome. North east is what north coast used to be. Lots of free places and paid for aire types forestry stay the night. Lossiemouth has 3 car parks to choose from on the seafront. The big thing is you feel welcome.

 

[mistericeman]

If you want unspoiled (or at least was) with some stunning bays/impressive rocky cliffsides etc

The Coigach peninsula is worth a thought....

Enough out of the way that lots drive right past it and miss it.

 

[barryd]

If you want unspoiled (or at least was) with some stunning bays/impressive rocky cliffsides etc

The Coigach peninsula is worth a thought....

Enough out of the way that lots drive right past it and miss it.


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Thanks. Lovely pictures. Love the "Top Bun" van

 

[Pudsey Bear]

Will you be adding it to the POIs?

Was there last time I looked Tom.

 

[TJBi]

Was there last time I looked Tom.

I looked this morning; a couple of LRs east of the railway bridge, but nothing in the large parking area that you show to the west of the railway bridge. Perhaps removed due to change of regulations?

 

[Pudsey Bear]

The ones just past the rail bridge were all fenced off a few weeks ago, but there was parking under the trees

 

[ProDave]

If you want unspoiled (or at least was) with some stunning bays/impressive rocky cliffsides etc

The Coigach peninsula is worth a thought....

Enough out of the way that lots drive right past it and miss it.

I mentioned that in post #2 but not as clearly as you.

If you don't want to spend all your time paying for the camp site there are wild camping spots in the vicinity.

 

[Geek]

Have you seen the little wheels that attach to the bottom of the overhang, so rather than grounding, the overhang just rolls along the ground?

Edited to add, I believe they are called skid wheels.

My van has them, but they have never actually gone round: they seized up long before I owned it, so they are skids, not skid wheels.

They have been ground down by a couple of inches, so they have earned their keep.

Being on the outer corners of the towbar, they are pretty sturdily mounted, otherwise that'd have been a concern.