Undocumented Features / Idiosyncrasies

[rovie]

Is yours a different kit to this?
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Yes. But since I'm not at the vehicle, I can't take a picture now.

 

[DCPU]

Excellent ~ I've eaten enough of my words for today.

 

[AnD3rew]

Just clip it in and sit on top of it. That's what I do whenever I'm on an estate fishing and I'm heading short distances between beats. Otherwise I'm belted up.

Generally speaking I insist everyone including me is belted up offroad. Very few exceptions, dodgy water crossings being one. Possibly very slow short distances. But seat belts save lives in the bush as well

 

[Mussels]

Thanks to Ever Pragmatic for pointing out where the trip button is. I have looked in the manual but I am buggered if I can find out how to put the radio on…………

 

[DCPU]

I have looked in the manual but I am buggered if I can find out how to put the radio on…………

Just be careful, if there's one thing worse than not knowing how to turn the radio on, it's not knowing how to turn it off again...

 

[Eric]

Just be careful, if there's one thing worse than not knowing how to turn the radio on, it's not knowing how to turn it off again...

Agree I had that problem with a loan car, 35 miles of absolute torment.

 

[rovie]

Yes. But since I'm not at the vehicle, I can't take a picture now.

@DCPU Actually, it's the same. The only difference is that they put the warning triangle in my first aid kit.

 

[DCPU]

Thanks for that. Useful to know it fits in there.

 

[DenisM]

@DCPU Actually, it's the same. The only difference is that they put the warning triangle in my first aid kit.

As a matter of interest, apart from 50 strips of sticking plaster and 1000 "cotton buds" (to qualify as a "1000+ piece " first aid kit.... "how good is that?!!") does the kit contain useful stuff such as a proper tourniquet ; snake bite bandage, sling e.g for a fractured arm; burns kit, disposable gloves, proper first aid book etc
(when you have time to examine will do!)
It's a bugbear of mine that some kits promoted by otherwise reputable organisations are, (let's say) "somewhat deficient" and certainly not "fit for purpose"...

I'd really like to get an idea of what's being offered.

 

[Eric]

As a matter of interest, apart from 50 strips of sticking plaster and 1000 "cotton buds" (to qualify as a "1000+ piece " first aid kit.... "how good is that?!!") does the kit contain useful stuff such as a proper tourniquet ; snake bite bandage, sling e.g for a fractured arm; burns kit, disposable gloves, proper first aid book etc
(when you have time to examine will do!)
It's a bugbear of mine that some kits promoted by otherwise reputable organisations are, (let's say) "somewhat deficient" and certainly not "fit for purpose"...

I'd really like to get an idea of what's being offered.

This relies on the person using it being competent in first aid. Probably most of grenadier users are but I would recommend that all people should attend a basic first aid course. A lot of organisations do one as do most employers.

 

[Wayneos]

@DCPU Actually, it's the same. The only difference is that they put the warning triangle in my first aid kit.

A quick glance at that thumbnail, I thought you'd found bags of coke that had been smuggled in the rear door!!

 

[WhiteBear]

@DCPU Actually, it's the same. The only difference is that they put the warning triangle in my first aid kit.

Are there two (FFP2) masks in the first aid kit?
It is needed in Germany since february 2023.

 

[AnD3rew]

As a matter of interest, apart from 50 strips of sticking plaster and 1000 "cotton buds" (to qualify as a "1000+ piece " first aid kit.... "how good is that?!!") does the kit contain useful stuff such as a proper tourniquet ; snake bite bandage, sling e.g for a fractured arm; burns kit, disposable gloves, proper first aid book etc
(when you have time to examine will do!)
It's a bugbear of mine that some kits promoted by otherwise reputable organisations are, (let's say) "somewhat deficient" and certainly not "fit for purpose"...

I'd really like to get an idea of what's being offered.

Would never rely on a car company supplied one for serious trips. I have a Rescue Swag one that is pretty good and have supplemented a bit

 

[Tazzieman]

Thanks to Ever Pragmatic for pointing out where the trip button is. I have looked in the manual but I am buggered if I can find out how to put the radio on…………

You might be surprised, but I rarely listen to a car radio.
I have taken the step of ordering a portable cd player that bluetooths to the car stereo.
I have a mountain of cds (no it's not stuff you can get on Spotify or Googlemusic) and I can't be arsed converting them to mp3s.
MP3 USB sticks are a nightmare to navigate.
I digress....again!

 

[Tazzieman]

As a matter of interest, apart from 50 strips of sticking plaster and 1000 "cotton buds" (to qualify as a "1000+ piece " first aid kit.... "how good is that?!!") does the kit contain useful stuff such as a proper tourniquet ; snake bite bandage, sling e.g for a fractured arm; burns kit, disposable gloves, proper first aid book etc
(when you have time to examine will do!)
It's a bugbear of mine that some kits promoted by otherwise reputable organisations are, (let's say) "somewhat deficient" and certainly not "fit for purpose"...

My wife is seriously considering buying a portable defibrillator. We don't have any health issues or family history of heart troubles , but you just never know , do you!
Anyone can apply a bandaid or tear a shirt and put a tourniquet on , but you can't use your 12v system or inverter to revert cardiac standstill!

 

[rovie]

Are there two (FFP2) masks in the first aid kit?
It is needed in Germany since february 2023.

There are 2 medical masks included.

 

[Rab]

My wife is seriously considering buying a portable defibrillator. We don't have any health issues or family history of heart troubles , but you just never know , do you!
Anyone can apply a bandaid or tear a shirt and put a tourniquet on , but you can't use your 12v system or inverter to revert cardiac standstill!

Get a set of jump leads for the budget friendly option

 

[Tazzieman]

Get a set of jump leads for the budget friendly option

As a doc who has reverted a few patients , I can state with some confidence this amateur approach doesn't necessarily work!

View: https://youtu.be/_bseE0Od_zM

 

[Rok_Dr]

My wife is seriously considering buying a portable defibrillator. We don't have any health issues or family history of heart troubles , but you just never know , do you!
Anyone can apply a bandaid or tear a shirt and put a tourniquet on , but you can't use your 12v system or inverter to revert cardiac standstill!

Good idea. A lot of us aren’t getting any younger. One of the car clubs I’m a member of actually bought one last year, due to the average age of the membership.

Cheers
Steve

 

[Tazzieman]

Good idea. A lot of us aren’t getting any younger. One of the car clubs I’m a member of actually bought one last year, due to the average age of the membership.

They are fairly cheap, well I wouldn't get the Bunnings one but neither would I buy the John Hopkins Memorial one either!