Hi Folks
I was just wondering how capable the C303's are offroad ?
I have seen a few youtube videos of 303's in "muddy" terrain, and they seem to have struggled a little. One was being recovered by a 4x4 Quad Bike !!
I know it would depend on what tyres, tyre pressures, weight and the type of terrain. The thing i'm most concern about is how they go offroad.
My 303 cab chassis has a diesel motor, so i assume the torgue would be different to the petrol motor ?
Cheers
Mick
Volvo C303 offroad capability
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Re: Volvo C303 offroad capability
If you search on one of the major sites such as Google under the Videos section for "Volvo C303" or "Volvo TGB", you will find many videos that show these vehicles' capabilities. Most are from Scandinavia/Europe and are in other languages, but that doesn't matter for what you wish to see. There are a couple of Yahoo Groups dealing with these as well that will link to other resources.
Cheers,
Greg
Cheers,
Greg
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1967 Swiss Haflinger, 1975 Volvo C303
Re: Volvo C303 offroad capability
You could recover a Pinz/Volvo/Land Rover with virtually any vehicle as long as that vehicle is on a surface that affords reasonable grip - doesn't mean the recovery vehicle would have made it through unscathed in the first place!michael mcauliffe wrote: I have seen a few youtube videos of 303's in "muddy" terrain, and they seem to have struggled a little. One was being recovered by a 4x4 Quad Bike !!
Another thing to remember is that many people drive these sorts of trucks to try and get stuck so they can practice recovery techniques. A video of someone driving along a flat road isn't very interesting
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Re: Volvo C303 offroad capability
I have seen some videos of them in different types of terrain and running different set-ups and have to admit, the ones i've seen were capable. I find this forum is one of the best for advice and information.If you search on one of the major sites such as Google under the Videos section for "Volvo C303" or "Volvo TGB", you will find many videos that show these vehicles' capabilities. Most are from Scandinavia/Europe and are in other languages, but that doesn't matter for what you wish to see. There are a couple of Yahoo Groups dealing with these as well that will link to other resources.
I do like the idea of getting into a bit more challenging terrain (i'm more into touring) !!You could recover a Pinz/Volvo/Land Rover with virtually any vehicle as long as that vehicle is on a surface that affords reasonable grip - doesn't mean the recovery vehicle would have made it through unscathed in the first place!
Another thing to remember is that many people drive these sorts of trucks to try and get stuck so they can practice recovery techniques. A video of someone driving along a flat road isn't very interesting
Although i've had my fair share of recovering "bogged" people myself, it would be good to do a self recovery every now and again to keep up the skill levels (i think a winch is on the shopping list).
Cheers - Mick
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Re: Volvo C303 offroad capability
Hello
My complaint was that the low range was not low enough. Steep downhills went faster than desired sometimes.
Pringle
My complaint was that the low range was not low enough. Steep downhills went faster than desired sometimes.
Pringle
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