Logsplitter’s travels in his Grenadier.

[Logsplitter]

I thought of calling mine Psilocybe but thought that far too pretentious . Liberty is far more down to earth
Our travels are finished and we are back in the UK but Liberty is at Ineos in Cape Town where they are servicing and hopefully doing any service campaign work. I imagine it is getting thoroughly checked over and computer information being pored over to check for any useful information that can be gleaned from a vehicle that in effect has been doing prototype testing but from an owners perspective.
I need to get my arse in gear and update the thread. A month to go.

 

[anand]

I thought of calling mine Psilocybe but thought that far too pretentious . Liberty is far more down to earth
Our travels are finished and we are back in the UK but Liberty is at Ineos in Cape Town where they are servicing and hopefully doing any service campaign work. I imagine it is getting thoroughly checked over and computer information being pored over to check for any useful information that can be gleaned from a vehicle that in effect has been doing prototype testing but from an owners perspective.
I need to get my arse in gear and update the thread. A month to go.

Welcome home

Is the agent in Cape Town handling shipping the vehicle back to the UK? Or are you leaving it down there for an additional adventure?

 

[Shaky]

I thought of calling mine Psilocybe but thought that far too pretentious . Liberty is far more down to earth
Our travels are finished and we are back in the UK but Liberty is at Ineos in Cape Town where they are servicing and hopefully doing any service campaign work. I imagine it is getting thoroughly checked over and computer information being pored over to check for any useful information that can be gleaned from a vehicle that in effect has been doing prototype testing but from an owners perspective.
I need to get my arse in gear and update the thread. A month to go.

I am sure the guys at SMG will be looking after it buddy. Ineos Automotive South Africa won’t have far to travel to look at your vehicle, as you know they are only upstairs at the dealers

Well that’s been an adventure with some ups and downs, I haven’t forgotten that your friends lost their lives whilst you were out there.

Far from me to tell you what to do, but would it be worth asking IA if they are interested in your photos and footage in order to make a professionally edited mini film/documentary about the trip for posterity and advertising no doubt. Just thinking allowed.

My observations are that the IA advertising dept is the most proactive in the whole outfit.

 

[Logsplitter]

Welcome home

Is the agent in Cape Town handling shipping the vehicle back to the UK? Or are you leaving it down there for an additional adventure?

We have our own agent for shipping back to the U.K. who has arranged a container share with a guy travelling in a Landrover Defender. Not sure on our next travels but U.K. to Cape Town is one option ,as is South America and the Stan countries. Luckily we have a very flexible job but still need to so some work to afford a comfortable lifestyle.

 

[Logsplitter]

I am sure the guys at SMG will be looking after it buddy. Ineos Automotive South Africa won’t have far to travel to look at your vehicle, as you know they are only upstairs at the dealers

Well that’s been an adventure with some ups and downs, I haven’t forgotten that your friends lost their lives whilst you were out there.

Far from me to tell you what to do, but would it be worth asking IA if they are interested in your photos and footage in order to make a professionally edited mini film/documentary about the trip for posterity and advertising no doubt. Just thinking allowed.

My observations are that the IA advertising dept is the most proactive in the whole outfit.

Good shout ref the photos and videos. I just need to decide who to contact of the people I know to offer what we have. If you have a contact in the advertising dept then please share.
I have been in contact with the guys upstairs at Ineos South Africa and South of the Sahara and they have been most helpful and supportive. A really great team who have been instrumental in sorting the issues we’ve had and providing ideas and tips for our travels.

 

[Barney]

Yes my wife’s Instagram account is called liberty.trails We called the Grenadier Liberty. She hasn’t kept up with updating it though. This has prompted her to add more content to the Instagram account. If it helps spread the word of what a great overlanding vehicle the Grenadier is, then all good
For clarity one of the reasons we call the Grenadier “Liberty” is the fact the common name for the hallucinating magic mushroom in the U.K. is the Liberty Cap. . View attachment 7852803

It looks like Liberty has shed her Sahara dust and is shining in her full glory?

 

[Logsplitter]

Getting packed into the container. Getting loaded onto the boat today. Unfortunately going to Rotterdam and not London as originally planned but only a short hop across the channel to get It.
The original person that we were sharing the container with dropped out so a last minute space was found In a container to Rotterdam. Looking forward to getting it back and doing some upgrades.

 

[ECrider]

Getting packed into the container. Getting loaded onto the boat today. Unfortunately going to Rotterdam and not London as originally planned but only a short hop across the channel to get It.
The original person that we were sharing the container with dropped out so a last minute space was found In a container to Rotterdam. Looking forward to getting it back and doing some upgrades. View attachment 7856403

Homeward bound but probably not for too long. Safe trip Liberty.

 

[Logsplitter]

Happy days. Reunited with Liberty
It’s had a few weeks waiting in storage before shipping and batteries at 79% charge so all good. Batteries disconnected for shipping. Only a call error warning on start up so I can live with that.
Everything in order and no damage and all contents look to be in place so very happy with the shipping. It looks very packed but had to keep the battery compartment clear for shipping
On the ferry back to the U.K. now
Whilst waiting for shipping it’s been serviced in Cape Town.
Now have to planning upgrades and the next travels

 

[emax]

SW-version ....2940

Didn't know this exists.

Is this a new realease for Liberty or did you have it already earlier on your trip?

 

[Logsplitter]

No idea mate. Maybe they’ve done some software works whilst it’s been at Ineos Cape Town.

 

[Logsplitter]

I forgot to add that that whilst my Grenadier was with Ineos HQ in Cape Town being serviced they kindly donated a used bash plate for my Grenadier from an old prototype as my original bash plate was seriously bashed.
Loving being behind the wheel again.

 

[Tazzieman]

Did you spot any breaking this rule?

 

[ECrider]

Happy days. Reunited with Liberty
It’s had a few weeks waiting in storage before shipping and batteries at 79% charge so all good. Batteries disconnected for shipping. Only a call error warning on start up so I can live with that.
Everything in order and no damage and all contents look to be in place so very happy with the shipping. It looks very packed but had to keep the battery compartment clear for shipping
On the ferry back to the U.K. now
Whilst waiting for shipping it’s been serviced in Cape Town.
Now have to planning upgrades and the next travels View attachment 7860352View attachment 7860354View attachment 7860355View attachment 7860356View attachment 7860353

welcome back.
looks like @DaveB's shed in the background

 

[DaveB]

welcome back.
looks like @DaveB's shed in the background

Builders arrive tomorrow.