For those with CRVs:
Do any of you put your loaded barrow straight in the back up a ramp, or do you have to unload it and pack car one item at a time?
Thanks
Do any of you put your loaded barrow straight in the back up a ramp, or do you have to unload it and pack car one item at a time?
Thanks
In reply to Post #46
Not tried it in my mk3, never in that much of a rush. Doesn't take too long to load/unload anyway.
Daz
Not tried it in my mk3, never in that much of a rush. Doesn't take too long to load/unload anyway.
Daz
In reply to Post #42
I have a Volvo XC-60, and I'm completely satisfied with the car. It has a high ground clearance, a 2.4-liter diesel engine, and all-wheel drive – it's like a rocket! The maintenance costs are not cheap, but it rarely breaks down.
I have a Volvo XC-60, and I'm completely satisfied with the car. It has a high ground clearance, a 2.4-liter diesel engine, and all-wheel drive – it's like a rocket! The maintenance costs are not cheap, but it rarely breaks down.
In reply to Post #37
What a mad statement. Ive had nothing but BMW for the last 15 years and can honestly say apart from a turbo actuator which I replaced myself and cost £130 on the wife's 2017 335d none of my cars cost me anything but usual yearly service and odd pads, tyres etc.
You keep hearing these horror stories but you don't know the circumstances how these cars are treated by their owners. Also consider how many get sold. My F10 m5 comp I had for 3 years and it cost me nothing but 2 rear tyres and some oil. My current x5m had for coming up 2 years and literally just did my first service at BMW for £370 for some oil and filters. Considering it's a thing with 720bhp and 900nm of torque that takes all my fishing gear with ease I think the upkeep is more than reasonable. (when it comes to new tyres that will hurt a bit more 🤣 )
Before that had an 530d which i did 150k miles and apart from a seized caliper which was self inflicted ramming on the brakes to wake my mate up it was faultless. No doubt japanese cars will be more reliable for the average car. But one does not have to look far online to see horror stories of their sports variants like a nissan GTR lol.
What a mad statement. Ive had nothing but BMW for the last 15 years and can honestly say apart from a turbo actuator which I replaced myself and cost £130 on the wife's 2017 335d none of my cars cost me anything but usual yearly service and odd pads, tyres etc.
You keep hearing these horror stories but you don't know the circumstances how these cars are treated by their owners. Also consider how many get sold. My F10 m5 comp I had for 3 years and it cost me nothing but 2 rear tyres and some oil. My current x5m had for coming up 2 years and literally just did my first service at BMW for £370 for some oil and filters. Considering it's a thing with 720bhp and 900nm of torque that takes all my fishing gear with ease I think the upkeep is more than reasonable. (when it comes to new tyres that will hurt a bit more 🤣 )
Before that had an 530d which i did 150k miles and apart from a seized caliper which was self inflicted ramming on the brakes to wake my mate up it was faultless. No doubt japanese cars will be more reliable for the average car. But one does not have to look far online to see horror stories of their sports variants like a nissan GTR lol.
For those with CRvs or want one..
I put my portetlite straight in ,you can keep the handles on the barrow if it's angled..
But...listen up ...my Crv was destroyed underneath a couple of days ago ,they are very easy to steal the catylitic converter from underneath the car..I have on cctv ,it took three mins to ruin my car with a cordless grinder.....I now have a welded plates x2 on the underneath..
Great fishing cars ...easy access to the converter underneath, especially as they are high up ...OK,just passing on what I have unfortunately learnt ..
Hope that helps ..
I put my portetlite straight in ,you can keep the handles on the barrow if it's angled..
But...listen up ...my Crv was destroyed underneath a couple of days ago ,they are very easy to steal the catylitic converter from underneath the car..I have on cctv ,it took three mins to ruin my car with a cordless grinder.....I now have a welded plates x2 on the underneath..
Great fishing cars ...easy access to the converter underneath, especially as they are high up ...OK,just passing on what I have unfortunately learnt ..
Hope that helps ..
In reply to Post #50
Adams pics...
Adams pics...
In reply to Post #51
Top man Dave...
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So want a Crv ....get a plate double welded over the Cat..,.
It is what is...fks sake I'm fuming !
Top man Dave...
...So want a Crv ....get a plate double welded over the Cat..,.
It is what is...fks sake I'm fuming !
In reply to Post #52
You can get a barrow straight in a CRV then remove handles but need to strap down to stop it moving and damaging inside trim /boot cover.
You can get a barrow straight in a CRV then remove handles but need to strap down to stop it moving and damaging inside trim /boot cover.
In reply to Post #50
Sadly it is a Honda 'fault' that the catalytic converter is accessible in many of their models, and I've seen them removed and stolen in a minute and a half with a reciprocating saw.
To many people the theft of the catalytic converter is going to write the car off with the insurance company, you can be looking at up to £1000.
This easy access is one of the reasons I am very wary of considering any Honda model despite liking the CRV.
Sadly it is a Honda 'fault' that the catalytic converter is accessible in many of their models, and I've seen them removed and stolen in a minute and a half with a reciprocating saw.
To many people the theft of the catalytic converter is going to write the car off with the insurance company, you can be looking at up to £1000.
This easy access is one of the reasons I am very wary of considering any Honda model despite liking the CRV.
In reply to Post #53
I just put mine straight in Finbob,no strapping down or anything ,and I use it over rough terrain a lot,or did
I just put mine straight in Finbob,no strapping down or anything ,and I use it over rough terrain a lot,or did
In reply to Post #54
Spot on Nick,that 100% correct..
Spot on Nick,that 100% correct..
In reply to Post #56
Spot on Nick,that 100% correct..
You and me have both been hit Mate.
Mine was done outside my flat, in front of the window. By the time I'd got my trainers on and out they were running away up the road with me chasing them. Despite having CCTV coverage covering the cul-de-sac in numerous neighbours properties police made no arrests. The number plate I got was from a cloned VW, based up in Yorkshire.
4 or 5 cars were hit in Ipswich that day.
Spot on Nick,that 100% correct..
You and me have both been hit Mate.
Mine was done outside my flat, in front of the window. By the time I'd got my trainers on and out they were running away up the road with me chasing them. Despite having CCTV coverage covering the cul-de-sac in numerous neighbours properties police made no arrests. The number plate I got was from a cloned VW, based up in Yorkshire.
4 or 5 cars were hit in Ipswich that day.
Mazda cx-5 petrol, big enough, seats fold flat and more importantly reliable 
In reply to Post #1
I'm after a Ford Ranger at the moment, 5 seats and loads of room in the back for fishing kit.
I'm after a Ford Ranger at the moment, 5 seats and loads of room in the back for fishing kit.
I have had a Dacia Jogger for nearly a year now.
Its a family + fishing car, 2nd being a Zoe. It's more of a high clearance, high interior volume estate car than an SUV. I have the LPG model which makes it a bit cheaper to run and slightly "cleaner", but I don't think it is available in the UK.
Honestly for the money (20,000€ new for the top of the range model - even if it is Dacia top of the range lol) you cant go wrong. I am not at all into cars, just a tool to me, and even less so as it's shared between family and fishing, I am not too worried about the odd particle juice spill.
I was looking for a second hand Octavia Scout or something similar but the prices are ridiculous. OK the Dacia is NOT AT ALL "sporty" to drive but the comfort and equipment are as good as a normal make from 5-10 yrs ago (better than the 2010 peugeot 308 it replaced).
I have 7 seats with the rear two removable very easily, good for ferrying extra kids or visiting family around. Plenty of room for skiing stuff in the winter.
Big boot, not tried to wheel in a barrow as the water I am currently fising doesn't require it, but according to the interweb the boot is slightly bigger than the CR-V for example. the extra clearance is brilliant for fishing (public lakes or rivers in france), its not a 4x4 of course, but enough to go down most dodgy lanes unless its very muddy and steep obviously.
Weel there we are, just going to write off to Dacia for some kind of commission arrangement now!
Its a family + fishing car, 2nd being a Zoe. It's more of a high clearance, high interior volume estate car than an SUV. I have the LPG model which makes it a bit cheaper to run and slightly "cleaner", but I don't think it is available in the UK.
Honestly for the money (20,000€ new for the top of the range model - even if it is Dacia top of the range lol) you cant go wrong. I am not at all into cars, just a tool to me, and even less so as it's shared between family and fishing, I am not too worried about the odd particle juice spill.
I was looking for a second hand Octavia Scout or something similar but the prices are ridiculous. OK the Dacia is NOT AT ALL "sporty" to drive but the comfort and equipment are as good as a normal make from 5-10 yrs ago (better than the 2010 peugeot 308 it replaced).
I have 7 seats with the rear two removable very easily, good for ferrying extra kids or visiting family around. Plenty of room for skiing stuff in the winter.
Big boot, not tried to wheel in a barrow as the water I am currently fising doesn't require it, but according to the interweb the boot is slightly bigger than the CR-V for example. the extra clearance is brilliant for fishing (public lakes or rivers in france), its not a 4x4 of course, but enough to go down most dodgy lanes unless its very muddy and steep obviously.
Weel there we are, just going to write off to Dacia for some kind of commission arrangement now!