Off Road on Epynt Ranges

[Peninsulakid]

We got invited by a local 4x4 club up onto the army ranges at Epynt, Mid Wales close to Sennybridge. Boy it was wet. Was a bit worried about the snorkel as it has sponge filter in line that looks like the inside is starting to perish. Once we had gone so far there was no turning back. Most of the vehicles were highly modified Disco's and Defenders, one standard Maverick and one defender that was more custom than standard, what a beast.

Went in the AAZ panel van as was told that there were a few overhanging trees in the wooded section, and a good job we did. Beginning to wish I had put a pop top on the camper not a high top!

I sure you all can predict the outcome.

Before we started the Landy boys were looking at the syncro with a lot of scepticism, after the trip they were all coming up and commenting on how much better it was than they had expected. Coupled with the fact that we had a brew up in the back of the van and kept warm, when they were all out in the cold, that really topped it off. Wouldn't be surprised if there will be a few converts.

Hope you enjoy the vid.

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Cheers Rich

[Mickyfin]

Brilliant

Really enjoyed watching that mate. I'm still yet to take my Syncro off road. Criminal isn't it

[twiggy]

Well done Rich

Showing those Landy boys how good our Syncro's are..

[syncropaddy]

That looked like fun! What tyres were you using? Looked like Geolanders maybe?

[Peninsulakid]

Just the good old General Grabber AT's, amazing where they can take you as long as diff locks are working.

[jed the spread]

Is it some kind of Army place like at Salisbury Rich?

jed

[Peninsulakid]

Hi Jed

Yes Army range vet similar to Salisbury plain, bit more forestry, and no where near as flat.

They open the range for 10/14 days to the public, over this period. The guys that invited us had mate who is a mechanic for the MOD and gave them the tip off.

What did you reckon on the custom defender. Air lockers all round, 37" tyres on 16" rims, hand operated fiddle brakes like a tractor so you could slew brake it, and a propane injection system into the 300tdi engine for extra grunt! Lee kept checking out. Think he was taking some notes for his doka project. Couldn't brew up inside though!

Have you had your westy back form Russel. Waiting to find out how she's going.

Cheers Rich

[ELVIS]

as you turn off west of Trecastle past the church and up the hill, there is a nice f o r d to the right of the church.
To the south of the main road by the church there is a derelict petrol station. Do you know the lanes round there? One slightly to the east, just south of trecastle village and also one that runs parallel to south of main road from just below church/FIBUA turn off- old roman road. Not sure if any have TROs as have not drievn em for a couple of years now.

Google 'Cellini Village FIBUA' plenty on it.

[..lee..]

thats made me smile all over again. great day out and good bit of vidding rich.

jed. best keep an eye on him.

rich was very brave with some of the water as his snorkle is not 100%. i think at one point you hear me swear a little when it comes over the windscreen.

think the doka is going to have to be built for a purpose after that and keep the camper for best. are you listening rich. CAMPER FOR BEST!!!!!!!!

lee.