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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7906   
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I'll be following with interest, sounds a nice trip. I was just commenting on Manxman456 Danish Trip thread. I really fancy doing a Scandinavian road trip just not sure my kids 9 & 7 will be so keen?! James
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6th Sep 2018 1:13pm |
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| wyvern Member Since: 13 Dec 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2108 
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We’ve covered most of the route the you mentioned on a couple of trips - things to remember that the speed limit in Norway is mostly 50mph ... so your transit times are going to be longer ...
There are a lot of tunnels in Norway so again these may slow you down if you have to be somewhere quickly. The biggest thing is that the views are jaw dropping, so be prepared to take lots of photos! Fuel is about the same as the UK cost wise and available everywhere, english is easy to use, alcohol is more expensive,(that a surprise!) food is a bit more expensive in the super markets, much more expensive in the restaurants and hotels. enjoy!!! Poppy - TDCI (Puma) 110XS 2.2 - Camper conversion - see the build here - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56530.html Elgar -TDCI(Puma) 110XS Dormobile - now sold Devon & Cornwall 4x4 Response - DC126  |
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6th Sep 2018 1:34pm |
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| Huttopia Member Since: 23 Feb 2016 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1972
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Thanks both. I've spent a fair bit of time there and want to share a small bit of it with the clan. I get your point on the driving time Wyvern, the trip from Stavanger to Bergen is about 130 miles, but involves two ferries and google maps allows 5 hours door to door! I've tried to plan on 5 hours max in any day apart from the drive out Hirtshals and back from Frederikshaven. There are some days where we will only do very local driving.
I realised I've posted this in Expedition and Overland which feels rather fraudulent, but there isn't a category (yet) for softies touring....no roof rack, sand ladders, jerry cans on this trip, essentially just driving from UK to Norway, staying in the odd hotel, ferry, cabin and friends house! Beyond a service and a clean beforehand I'm only planning to add fuel and check the bodily fluids, so not particularly adventurous  |
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6th Sep 2018 1:52pm |
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| wyvern Member Since: 13 Dec 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2108
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Dont worry - you will be having an adventure - which is what landrover's are built for !
Some have an adventure in their back garden playing in the mud, others go further afield .. its not a one size fits all - so just do it! Scotland, Cornwall, wimbledon or Mongolia ... Its all as much an adventure as you want it to be! Poppy - TDCI (Puma) 110XS 2.2 - Camper conversion - see the build here - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56530.html Elgar -TDCI(Puma) 110XS Dormobile - now sold Devon & Cornwall 4x4 Response - DC126 |
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6th Sep 2018 2:05pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5816  
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Luuuuuve Norway and all the spots you have mentioned. Great times had. Just don't let the image of me slightly worse for ware and swimming butt-naked invade your thoughts as you look out over the beautiful views of Lake Voss
Fortunately you've not included 'Elverum' on your travels  Monsieur Le Grenadier
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6th Sep 2018 2:54pm |
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| Huttopia Member Since: 23 Feb 2016 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1972
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I'm just grateful there were no photos attached
So do I get the output shaft replaced beforehand or anticipate it going when I'm furthest from a garage of any sort? |
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6th Sep 2018 3:04pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5816
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I know that's a general question, but based on my last long trip just two months ago, get it done now.
Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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6th Sep 2018 3:08pm |
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| Huttopia Member Since: 23 Feb 2016 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1972
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That is kind of what I was thinking, but she hasn't done 10k yet, and by the time we go might have done 11 or 12. Any idea if they have failed at that low mileage? It would be a pretty poor effort even for LR.
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6th Sep 2018 3:13pm |
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| Huttopia Member Since: 23 Feb 2016 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1972
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That seems like the perfect ages. Mine will be 12 and 14. They have survived trips to the Alps, including in the 110, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I'm thinking a no devices during the day rule is a must. Obviously that make me a Nazi, but it is a long way to go to look at a screen! |
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6th Sep 2018 3:30pm |
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| hellymoore Member Since: 18 Nov 2009 Location: Sm�gen Posts: 93  
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Pics this summer tripp to Aurland/Flåm and Stryn, If it any help
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6th Sep 2018 8:17pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5816
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Did you get the season wrong in your description?
Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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6th Sep 2018 8:27pm |
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| Huttopia Member Since: 23 Feb 2016 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1972
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As nice as they are I won’t be sharing those pics with Mrs H!
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6th Sep 2018 8:29pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5816
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Ah, mine was 60k. Take a look at DSC’s excellent data on Output Shaft failures, should give you a better idea, but as you point out 10-12k would be fairly exceptional. http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic62521.html Monsieur Le Grenadier I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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6th Sep 2018 8:30pm |
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| VVS210 Member Since: 12 Nov 2016 Location: Hampshire Posts: 953
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Aah - the home of Aquavit... hmmm  not to everyone's taste!
Fantastic country & great friendly people, recently back from a brief trip myself  |
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6th Sep 2018 9:01pm |
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