Week 8, after the possible CORONA infection of last week, Edi is up and running again! It took about a week to recover. We will make a CORONA ANTIBODY check within the next weeks. Meanwhile, it is again time for an update on the camper.
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Massive recovery point to be installed @ the front end of the camper. |
As the SPRINTER 4×4 does not have recovery points at the front or the back, we were looking for a proper solution. The crucial question is where to place the recovery point because of the massive forces needed to be taken in case of recovery.
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Tools needed today … |
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Starting to remove the grill …. |
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Removing the bumper at the front end to access the winch. |
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Disconnecting the winch electrics, which will make some troubles at the reassembling … |
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Massive winch steel support, where the recovery points should find a place. |
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This is the place (on both sides) where recovery points should be screwed down. |
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20 millimetre drill bit |
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Let’s start drilling, starting with 8 millimeters. |
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Finished 20 millimetre hole. |
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Perfect fit! |
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Finished mounting using the 32 nut. |
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The advantage of the recovery point we use is, that it is free to rotate. |
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Finished, left and right! |
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At least, the connector of the winch electrics needs to be replaced …. |
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The result, after reassembling, just like I designed it. |