Our 'Self-propelled Pump'

  At the last show there were lots of little short runs and it took its toll on the battery, we have more shows this year and I wanted to make sure we dont get stuck anywhere. Weeting Rally is our next one, thats a 2 and 1/2 hour run from where we are, so needed to do a bit of maintenance. All 32 of the grease nipples have got some attention, oil levels and brakes checked and steering oil topped off *again*. I received a donation of a solar panel that was slightly bent (That's physically bent, not stolen bent) that is meant to go atop a caravan. With the addition of a solar charge controller I can keep the battery topped off and also connect a 'load' to the solar panel, in this case my orange flashers for the roof. I also get some USB chargers :) The manual fuel pump was also causing me some issues drawing the fuel up from the tank after standing meant lots of turning over which was killing my battery Electric Fuel pump here we come.  I got the solar panel installed and wor

Ramsey Fire and Steam show in Ramsey is a great family ran show, there is about 20 fire appliances all shapes and sizes and a bunch of steam engines. Its hosted at the Ramsey Rural Museum and happens at the end of June typically.  Its our 4th year of going and we won Best in Show! The award is dedicated to Will Baker who was one of the founders of the show and was taken from the world far to early.