In reply to Post #17
Sorry, I may have caused some confusion. I wasn't offering mine, just suggesting a possible source for some.

In reply to Post #15
If you're still after some, I got some spare spools from Johnson Ross.

In reply to Post #5
There's a product made for fly anglers called Xink (Ithink) to help flies and leaders sink. I've not used it on braid, but suspect it should work well. They also do a floatant version called Gink.

In reply to Post #4
Gardner flatliners, I think

In reply to Post #3
I have some Korum allrounders in 2.25 TC, and quite like them. I've only had a couple of moderate sized carp, but plenty of tench, on them but they've handled them well.

In reply to Post #12
Totally agree on the service history BUT the worst cases of lieing, skimping or not doing paid for work have all been with main dealers. I now use a trusted back street garage for all my servicing and repairs.

In reply to Post #1
I'd say one with fairly soft elastic. I like the Drennan revolutions with either orange or green elastic.

In reply to Post #63
I would have thought a Shogun would be seen as pretty nickable, given it's association with ram raids etc.
I can't see the point of insurance groups, they are certainly no guide to premiums.
I've bought the Ford, good point was 64mpg coming home, against 30mpg going. Mines the 5 door car version with a lift up tailgate, though I expect the front end would be interchangeable with the van.

Should be changing my Shogun for a Ford grand tourneo connect this afternoon. I wanted something much cheaper to run, cheaper tax, better mpg and cheaper insurance, or so I thought. Shogun (group 31p) renewal �306, Tourneo (group 11e) renewal �361. I really don't know where they get their figures from. Both cars are worth a similar amount, in fact the Shogun would probably be worth more at retail prices.

In reply to Post #1
If it's anything like the weight of my older power porter I think you'll struggle lifting it in on your own with the battery and wheel/motor attached.
With most SUV's the boot opening is not high enough to wheel it in up a ramp with much kit on it. I've got just over 1M height on mine and can wheel it in without the rods on, I do have to remove the front bar and set the Y bar fairly low.