From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Estimated list of extra load and their weights carried on vehicle 34-EX for a journey to Nairobi.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 114\4\ scan0132 | |
Date | 4th June 1937 guessed | |
ESTIMATED EXTRA LOAD CARRIED ON 34-EX TO NAIROBI. Tools 120 lbs. (less normal tools 20 lbs) Chains 60 lbs. Spare wheel carrier 90 lbs. Water 15 gallons. 150 lbs. Oil 6 galls at 7½ lbs. 45 lbs. Desanding gear 200 lbs. Food 120 boxes and tins and picnic outfit 240 lbs. 6 inner tubes. 45 lbs. Cinema apparatus 42 lbs. Thermos jars etc. 10 lbs. Suit cases 120 lbs. Coats. 30 lbs. Special jack. 10 lbs. TOTAL 1162 lbs. Deduct two occasional seats. | ||