AWD works awesome

gillberry · Jun 24th, 2012, 19:20

We were at a classic car and air show this weekend and as we were there from friday evening we had a lovely spot . Unfortunately from 22.30 saturday night until 06.30 sunday morning it rained non stop leaving the feild rather wet . Roll onto 17.00 today and having watched various vehicles struggle and quite a few towed off with classic tractors we hooked up the caravan to the xc90 and set off . The route onto tarmac road involved a slight incline so at a steady 15mph and with winter setting on I could feel the front wheels slipping and was waiting for the inevitable no more movement but no we just kept going up the hill until we reached the tarmac .
Now I know some members on here have been off-roading in their xc90's but to experience keeping mobile in slippy mud with a 980kg caravan on the back awesome .

Big Stew · Jun 24th, 2012, 22:54

Here's my outfit, since last December we've been out nearly 15 times in the caravan and needed the 4 wheel drive on all but 2 outings

And here's a picture of the field we were on 2 weeks ago, I ended up pulling 3 other club members off as well. As you say they really are awesome with a caravan behind in the muddy stuff ! ! !

jtaw45 · Jun 25th, 2012, 10:21

Me too,dragged a twin axle Eldiss weighing 1880kg off a severly wet and muddy field over a distance of about 300 metres without even breaking sweat while others around us were sat spinning. Very gratifying.

y2blade · Jun 25th, 2012, 10:36

Our Combo.

The big old girl is a fantastic Tow car....we have yet to get stuck, even in the muddiest paddock.

KJ4x4 · Jun 25th, 2012, 10:39

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Originally Posted by gillberry

We were at a classic car and air show this weekend and as we were there from friday evening we had a lovely spot . Unfortunately from 22.30 saturday night until 06.30 sunday morning it rained non stop leaving the feild rather wet . Roll onto 17.00 today and having watched various vehicles struggle and quite a few towed off with classic tractors we hooked up the caravan to the xc90 and set off . The route onto tarmac road involved a slight incline so at a steady 15mph and with winter setting on I could feel the front wheels slipping and was waiting for the inevitable no more movement but no we just kept going up the hill until we reached the tarmac .
Now I know some members on here have been off-roading in their xc90's but to experience keeping mobile in slippy mud with a 980kg caravan on the back awesome .

Excellent and very pleased for you. What tyres does your XC wear?

gillberry · Jun 25th, 2012, 11:03

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Originally Posted by KJ4x4

Excellent and very pleased for you. What tyres does your XC wear?

At the moment General Grabber UHP's , they;ve been on about 18mths and according to all the write ups thay are a pretty good tyre .

gillberry · Jun 25th, 2012, 11:06

Our combo ,

volvorocks · Jun 25th, 2012, 11:16

What model caravan is that Gilberry? Cheltenham?

Regards

gillberry · Jun 25th, 2012, 11:28

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Originally Posted by volvorocks

What model caravan is that Gilberry? Cheltenham?

Regards

Yes a Cheltenham Nyala she is a 1967 and goes nicely with Gracie who is 1968 although most trips the xc90 tows the caravan .

volvorocks · Jun 25th, 2012, 11:36

Great combo. Was just a guess that as I thought they had 2 doors!

Would love an old caravan.Went to a car museum in the Lakes and nearby there was a rally with all the old caravans, including the gypsy ones that were pulled by horses. Spent ages having a look round (not that it was a show,although the people did not mind me having a nose)..!!

How long have you had it?

Regards

Jun 24th, 2012, 19:20	#1
gillberry VOC Member Last Online: May 12th, 2024 07:57 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: norwich View Photos By: gillberry	AWD works awesome We were at a classic car and air show this weekend and as we were there from friday evening we had a lovely spot . Unfortunately from 22.30 saturday night until 06.30 sunday morning it rained non stop leaving the feild rather wet . Roll onto 17.00 today and having watched various vehicles struggle and quite a few towed off with classic tractors we hooked up the caravan to the xc90 and set off . The route onto tarmac road involved a slight incline so at a steady 15mph and with winter setting on I could feel the front wheels slipping and was waiting for the inevitable no more movement but no we just kept going up the hill until we reached the tarmac . Now I know some members on here have been off-roading in their xc90's but to experience keeping mobile in slippy mud with a 980kg caravan on the back awesome . __________________ 1968 Amazon estate (Gracie). 2003 Vauxhall astra estate (her car) 2009 XC90 (Jo) . Not forgetting 1967 Cheltenham Nyala (caravan)

Jun 25th, 2012, 11:06	#7
gillberry VOC Member Last Online: May 12th, 2024 07:57 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: norwich View Photos By: gillberry	Our combo , __________________ 1968 Amazon estate (Gracie). 2003 Vauxhall astra estate (her car) 2009 XC90 (Jo) . Not forgetting 1967 Cheltenham Nyala (caravan)

Jun 24th, 2012, 22:54	#2
Big Stew Member Last Online: Sep 18th, 2013 00:18 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Horncastle	Here's my outfit, since last December we've been out nearly 15 times in the caravan and needed the 4 wheel drive on all but 2 outings And here's a picture of the field we were on 2 weeks ago, I ended up pulling 3 other club members off as well. As you say they really are awesome with a caravan behind in the muddy stuff ! ! !

Jun 25th, 2012, 10:21	#3
jtaw45 Senior Member Last Online: Feb 13th, 2024 10:42 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hull	Me too,dragged a twin axle Eldiss weighing 1880kg off a severly wet and muddy field over a distance of about 300 metres without even breaking sweat while others around us were sat spinning. Very gratifying.

Jun 25th, 2012, 10:36	#4
y2blade Premier Member Last Online: Jul 29th, 2021 08:28 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The Shire	Our Combo. The big old girl is a fantastic Tow car....we have yet to get stuck, even in the muddiest paddock.

Jun 25th, 2012, 11:16	#8
volvorocks Rodney Last Online: Aug 4th, 2016 05:02 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: On The Street	What model caravan is that Gilberry? Cheltenham? Regards

Jun 25th, 2012, 11:36	#10
volvorocks Rodney Last Online: Aug 4th, 2016 05:02 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: On The Street	Great combo. Was just a guess that as I thought they had 2 doors! Would love an old caravan.Went to a car museum in the Lakes and nearby there was a rally with all the old caravans, including the gypsy ones that were pulled by horses. Spent ages having a look round (not that it was a show,although the people did not mind me having a nose)..!! How long have you had it? Regards

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