Jeremy Vine - No Its Worth Reading This

[NKR]

Hi Guys

Thought I would share this with you. I was listening to Jeremy Vines show on Radio 2 on my travels last week (I do this sometimes for current affairs and stuff, but thats not the point).

They were discussing objects being carried in cars and the damage they do when you need to brake suddenly or crash. An expert recounted how someone was very nearly killed by their mobile phone being launched off the rear parcel shelf when they crashed and then the general public rang in about various instances of heavy objects crushing them and friends etc.

Anyone thought about the safety of carry gear in their car. Serious point. I am now even keener to get a bigger trailer to get the two powerdrive javelines away from the back of my drivers seat!!!!!!!

Anyone else worry about this?

[Vectis]

Anyone else worry about this?

Not in a van with a bulkhead, no :)

[NKR]

Not in a van with a bulkhead, no :)

So you are nice and safe, which is great news. ;)

However its a valid safety point I wanted to bring to peoples attention who may not have thought about it as to be honest I hadn't actually considered it. :eek:

[rob1963]

Hi Guys

Thought I would share this with you. I was listening to Jeremy Vines show on Radio 2 on my travels last week (I do this sometimes for current affairs and stuff, but thats not the point).

They were discussing objects being carried in cars and the damage they do when you need to brake suddenly or crash. An expert recounted how someone was very nearly killed by their mobile phone being launched off the rear parcel shelf when they crashed and then the general public rang in about various instances of heavy objects crushing them and friends etc.

Anyone thought about the safety of carry gear in their car. Serious point. I am now even keener to get a bigger trailer to get the two powerdrive javelines away from the back of my drivers seat!!!!!!!

Anyone else worry about this?

Funnily enough, I was thinking about this the other day.

I'm okay now, as I bought a new van in the summer which has a solid metal bulkhead behind the front seats, so in the event of something happening, all the disco gear will remain in the back of the van well away from me.

However, my last few vans had no bulk head, and it occurred to me that if I'd had an accident & the van had rolled when loaded up, the gear could have easily been thrown into the front of the van, hit me on the head & killed me.

[Corabar Steve]

Not in a van with a bulkhead, no :)
What he said

[NKR]

What he said

Okay I accept you full time guys will have a van as transportation, but its not the first time I have seen something like "all fits in my estate car" on here.

Now until I get a bigger trailer I have bought some extra lashing straps as my Shogun Sport has a wide range of lashing rings fitted, which the standard estate car won't. However, If I can't find a second hand Ifor Williams by Jan its £3,100 for a new trailer, but I would think for safety sake well worth it.

[Danno13]

I used an estate car for quite a long time, but when I got really serious about this business the first thing I did was get a van! Forget wasting money on "toys", I think it's essential to have proper transport first.

[NKR]

I used an estate car for quite a long time, but when I got really serious about this business the first thing I did was get a van! Forget wasting money on "toys", I think it's essential to have proper transport first.

As a part time DJ person I can't really justify a van, but I do have a trailer, just need a bigger one as the 6x4x4 box trailer is too small.

[Danno13]

I'll let you off with a trailor :D At least it looks fit for purpose. Though I admit to doing it myself, there's just something about turning up with a car that seems a bit amature to me, though I'm still suprised how many venues instruct me where to unload my "car" as if it's the norm :confused:

[Excalibur]

Hi Guys

Thought I would share this with you. I was listening to Jeremy Vines show on Radio 2 on my travels last week (I do this sometimes for current affairs and stuff, but thats not the point).

They were discussing objects being carried in cars and the damage they do when you need to brake suddenly or crash. An expert recounted how someone was very nearly killed by their mobile phone being launched off the rear parcel shelf when they crashed and then the general public rang in about various instances of heavy objects crushing them and friends etc.

Anyone thought about the safety of carry gear in their car. Serious point. I am now even keener to get a bigger trailer to get the two powerdrive javelines away from the back of my drivers seat!!!!!!!

Anyone else worry about this?
In a van with a full steel bulkhead, no. :p :D :D :D :D :D OK, so I'm the umpteenth smug git to say this. Ah well.
For years, I used estate cars, and you had to remember to fully tighten the tripods, otherwise they acted like javelins when you braked! :eek: :D :D Health and Safety? Life was a lot simpler then. And more dangerous. How in heavens name did some of us arrive safely at old age? Damned if I know. :confused:

[NKR]

I'll let you off with a trailor :D At least it looks fit for purpose. Though I admit to doing it myself, there's just something about turning up with a car that seems a bit amature to me, though I'm still suprised how many venues instruct me where to unload my "car" as if it's the norm :confused:

Problem is the trailer is too small and I have a couple of big heavy powerdrives behind me in the shogun, plus two RW3's and the amp stack / vocal mixer in 16u flight case. Bigger trailer time. :D :D

Yes I get the car comment too. I make sure the venue knows I have a Shogun and trailer to park in advance these days so they leave me somewhere to unload.

[Vectis]

I'm still suprised how many venues instruct me where to unload my "car" as if it's the norm :confused:

Me too :bang:

[Excalibur]

Me too :bang:

Steady on mate, that smiley's on the endangered list. Have a care. I too get told where to unload my car. Ah well.

[Corabar Steve]

Steady on mate, that smiley's on the endangered list. Have a care. I too get told where to unload my car. Ah well.
Not quite endangered yet, but I bet he's got a headache.

Funnily enough, I got told where I could unload my "car" on Saturday night.

[NKR]

Not quite endangered yet, but I bet he's got a headache.

I got told where I could unload my "car" on Saturday night.

I get told to unload the car every saturday when its on my drive.

Mrs DJ has been to Tesco and now its man job to unload her haul of mighty fine food and beverage purchases. :D

[yourdj]

How dangerous is a trailer out of interest?

I have a full petrol can underneath my seat which i really need to think of moving. Its mainly for djing just incase as i drive an impreza estate and they are thirsty. Im thinking of building a top shelf in my trailer as half of the height is not utilized.

i know that it helps as it has a low centre of gravity, but items such as stand i dont often use and back up wiring get in the way and that with my petrol can would be great up in the air. i will start a separate post http://www.forum.mobilediscodirectory.co.uk/showthread.php?p=394253#post394253

i had a gig in brighton the other day with a fully loaded car as the parking is nill! i was thinking if i crashed im dead!

Van is the best bet definitely.

[Excalibur]

Problem is the trailer is too small and I have a couple of big heavy powerdrives behind me in the shogun, plus two RW3's and the amp stack / vocal mixer in 16u flight case. Bigger trailer time. :D :D

Yes I get the car comment too. I make sure the venue knows I have a Shogun and trailer to park in advance these days so they leave me somewhere to unload.

There was a time when I usually arrived with a Transit and Trailer. By heavens, I've had some escapades getting that in and out of the unloading zones! Went across a lawn once to get out.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Anyone else worry about this?

Nope, bulkhead in the van and I don't leave stuff lying around in the car.

[Corabar Steve]

How dangerous is a trailer out of interest?
From this point of view, not very as long as it's braked

[NKR]

From this point of view, not very as long as it's braked

Just to add to that I would suspect the single axle Loadtrecker is not braked due to its max load weight and therefore train weight. Tends to be the bigger 2000kg plus twin axle numbers that are braked.

[yourdj]

Just to add to that I would suspect the single axle Loadtrecker is not braked due to its max load weight and therefore train weight. Tends to be the bigger 2000kg plus twin axle numbers that are braked.

No its not :confused:

[NKR]

No its not :confused:

Mines not either. Its not a major issue as long as you don't overload it or use something like a fiesta to pull it.

I can feel mine on the back of the Shogun when fully loaded but not to the extent its and issue.

[yourdj]

Mines not either. Its not a major issue as long as you don't overload it or use something like a fiesta to pull it.

I can feel mine on the back of the Shogun when fully loaded but not to the extent its and issue.

I have an impreza estate. What im wondering is what happens if you crash :eek:

[NKR]

I have an impreza estate. What im wondering is what happens if you crash :eek:

I have not tested this theory, but it would probably result in a trailer jack knife to left or right.

I would not suspect there would be enough weight or momentum to flip the car over as a large caravan can do (anyone seen the footage of the caravan flipping a landy discovery).

[yourdj]

I have not tested this theory, but it would probably result in a trailer jack knife to left or right. .

Do you recon i could do this then :D

God knows how thay managed to do it in that MG (rubbish car)

YouTube- best of youtube- parking skills

[Mark Wild]

Anyone else worry about this?

Van with bulk-head here too, so no worries, I will say though, I take my hat of to those of you that use cars, I had and Astra Van for the business for a few weeks and even using that got on my nerves, so I sold it.

[Excalibur]

Just to add to that I would suspect the single axle Loadtrecker is not braked due to its max load weight and therefore train weight. Tends to be the bigger 2000kg plus twin axle numbers that are braked.

Oh nooooooo, don't start the trailer regs thing! It'll make your brain hurt. There's a ratio for weight of tow vehicle to loaded trailer and loads of other things. Keep you reading and calculating for days.

[NKR]

Oh nooooooo, don't start the trailer regs thing! It'll make your brain hurt. There's a ratio for weight of tow vehicle to loaded trailer and loads of other things. Keep you reading and calculating for days.

I know, but I like numbers. ;)

[theoloyla]

Transit with full bulkhead. You know it makes sense.