Crane hooked to caravan: https://twitter.com/FredCookeNZ/status/ ... 1573465089
Caravan wheel stand: https://twitter.com/FredCookeNZ/status/ ... 9732427776
Crane lifting caravan: https://twitter.com/FredCookeNZ/status/ ... 2481080320
Self levitating caravan undersides: https://twitter.com/FredCookeNZ/status/ ... 4000316419
What lies above the gask tank: https://twitter.com/FredCookeNZ/status/ ... 2111092736
12.9kg of stuff removed, all up: https://twitter.com/FredCookeNZ/status/ ... 6336223232
Minor disaster! Ooops: https://twitter.com/FredCookeNZ/status/ ... 0275805185
Plate spun around and made a hole: https://twitter.com/FredCookeNZ/status/ ... 7296956417
Cutting oil rinsed off: https://twitter.com/FredCookeNZ/status/ ... 8713910272
Wet zinc primer: https://twitter.com/FredCookeNZ/status/ ... 1920933889
Dry zinc primer: https://twitter.com/FredCookeNZ/status/ ... 6716191745
Dimensions of the thing:
3480mm from edge of firewall to back of bumper
780mm draw bar ball centre to edge of firewall
2440mm axle centre to edge of firewall
3220mm draw bar ball centre to axle centre (derived)
1040mm axle centre to back of bumper (derived)
Approx centre of mass of stuff removed, 500mm fwd of axle, thus approx 15% over draw bar, 85% over axle, ~2kg off ball, ~11kg off axle.
Next up:
0) EDIT
1)
1.5) EDIT Seal up all gaping holes in front of caravan post loom removal!
2) Soften sharp edges, cover with hose or whatever.
3) Wire tail lights, take connector from back, connect to front.
4) Reinstall some plastic trim (B pillar covers).
5)
6) Attempt dry ice removal of remaining tar.
7)
8) Reattempt change of class, if fail, give up and register as Volvo 940 Caravan with new plate! VINZ or AA, probably.
9) WOF! :-D
10) Buy trailer ball lock and/or wheel clamp.
11) Park on street somewhere nearby.
Another thing I've noticed is that the front doors don't close 100% perfectly anymore, something I'll have to consider when re-engineering the sills, draw bar, firewall, and floor. Not important right now, and not too bad, either.
Goal for this is to be out of the driveway, or capable of legally being out of the driveway, by the end of the month, to make way for the Stagea to live inside for a while :-) Or perhaps bring the hotel home for some engine love. Or a Volvo in out of the wet wild streets.