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My Europe Trip 2018
This is the first post on what I hope will be a series of updates during April and May as i take the Disco 3 (13 years and 180,000 miles) on another long trip. This time we are taking our time as I am semi-retiring at the end of March. So, although only 2000 miles of towing we are taking 7 weeks and will probably do another 2000 miles exploring. Here is the route:
The MOT was going to fall due whilst away, so it went in early and today it PASSED with NO ADVISORIES! Let' hope this sets the tone for the next few months.
I will be treating the D3 to a polish and wax before we set off. I have already got a stock / list of parts to take with me as well as various tools that i may just need. I shall not let SWMBO see then as she will get jittery about the D3 going that far (and back).
The dogs have already been treated to their rabies jab and have their passports ready.
Hopefully this thread will become entertaining for all the good reasons and nothing bad or that needs help from members of this forum; i followed Del in his trip in Old D that came to an abrupt end! Hoping to avoid repetition.2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
12th Mar 2018 12:57 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Your car will be fine, just give her a stern talking to. Plus promise her a nice holiday when she's back and she'll be ticketyboo.
But don't forget no pics = didn't happen.
12th Mar 2018 1:11 pm
Gazellio
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If you have the time take the detour off the A10 1 hour south of Salzburg and go via Obertauern - Tweng its a very pretty and quite high scenic route but safe even for lorries.
PS: I have been to lake Bled its very pretty.
12th Mar 2018 1:28 pm
Brian_DL13
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I'll be following you with interest, barnie as we'll be doing something similar (only 5 weeks and not as far as Slovakia) in September.
Slovakia is lovely and Lake Bled very pretty (though very touristy - when we were there 2 years ago every 3rd person we met on the walk round the lake was British ). Also make sure you visit Lake Bohinj just to the west.
Have you pre-booked sites or are you just turning up ?
12th Mar 2018 1:46 pm
Barn1e D3 Decade
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Thanks, we will look at the detour off A10. I think we are staying at Lake Bled on the first day of the season. It is already booked as is the Lake Garda site and the stopover for the dogs on the way back. The rest of the stops will be whenever and wherever we are. This will be a challenge as we like to have things booked in advance!
Del, I thought the polish and wax would be enough of a treat for the D3. She is also receiving super diesel between now and the end of the trip. Oh, and she got new wiper blades yesterday!2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
12th Mar 2018 1:47 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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She has indeed been spoiled, and will really enjoy the posh drop, Dark Blue certainly did.
12th Mar 2018 1:49 pm
Gazellio
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Brian_DL13 wrote:
I'll be following you with interest, barnie as we'll be doing something similar (only 5 weeks and not as far as Slovakia) in September.
Slovakia is lovely and Lake Bled very pretty (though very touristy - when we were there 2 years ago every 3rd person we met on the walk round the lake was British ). Also make sure you visit Lake Bohinj just to the west.
Have you pre-booked sites or are you just turning up ?
I made a mistake its actually (Lake) Bohinjso Jezzero I have been to @I-was-skiing-there
We have done it in the roof tent a few times and are going to do it again this year (Hopefully )
Good luck The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything;
They just make the best of everything they have.
12th Mar 2018 2:16 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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At this rate we're going to need a Road Trip section.
12th Mar 2018 2:20 pm
D4mation
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Slovenia is a very beautiful country especially the Julian Alps in the north.
At this rate we're going to need a Road Trip section.
Thats a good idea Del
Do it country by country and we can all add to it (where to go,what to see and what to avoid) Sounds good The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything;
They just make the best of everything they have.
13th Mar 2018 2:51 pm
trailhound
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Re: My Europe Trip 2018
Barn1e wrote:
I have already got a stock / list of parts to take with me as well as various tools that i may just need.
Please share you list of spare parts as I'm off to Germany in a couple of weeks!
13th Mar 2018 7:38 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Just pack a credit card. And make sure you have decent breakdown cover. Look at what is covered, and the amounts, don't assume cheap is worth the paper it's written on. And the more you see the word "unlimited" the better, I know from experience.
13th Mar 2018 9:11 pm
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Platinum card loaded. Got bulbs/fuses and the ubiquitous brake switch. Any other staples?
13th Mar 2018 10:06 pm
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). Also make sure you visit Lake Bohinj just to the west.
