Post #4 by hair bear » Mon Mar 14, 2016 9:27 pm
Hi,
Yes there are lots of videos on youtube but none obviously on TV.
The one thing that stuck in my mind at Slab was a three axle Merc that went over a vertical drop into water and finished up resting on it's middle axle and windscreen. Enter the cavalry in the shape of the REMEs Explorer which backed into the hole, hooked up the Merc and bodily dragged it out sideways - didn't even open up the govener. The only thing missing was the Dambusters March playing loudly as it went! I wish I'd caught it on camera.
It has to be said though, the Explorer was kept busy all day and it could have been wishful thinking but it seemed to get in and out of everywhere the trial trucks went and with far less fuss.
As for Rachau, yes there's youtube but it's about time they did it again. Thinking on, They used to show Icelandic offroading as well although it should have been called 'How to drive up the side of a volcano and survive!
Paul, it's difficult to explain but if you search for 'Europa truck Trial', Rachau Hill Climb', and Icelandic Offroad' You'll see what I mean.
Rob.
If a LandRover doesn't leak oil, it's run out.