Spares for a euro trip
Discussion
Due to a last minute change of plans it looks like I am taking my griff to Europe for a few weeks.
Other than the normal things what spares should I look at taking, and more importantly who can I get them from for Tuesday!
Guessing the big fuses would be a start, some tyre foam (or take the spare and lose the boot room?), oil, bulbs, and the other usuals. ( I have the reflective jacket, alco test etc)
I'll by staying at my house there, which is where all my tools are, so that isn't an issue. Other than the drive there.
Cheers
Other than the normal things what spares should I look at taking, and more importantly who can I get them from for Tuesday!
Guessing the big fuses would be a start, some tyre foam (or take the spare and lose the boot room?), oil, bulbs, and the other usuals. ( I have the reflective jacket, alco test etc)
I'll by staying at my house there, which is where all my tools are, so that isn't an issue. Other than the drive there.
Cheers
I hope to go on a euro trip next year - I didn't know about the alco test requirement. Is there a certain approved/accredited type you have to have?
One thing I would do is to try and borrow a folding roof section. I think I will have to get one before any euro trips. Looks so much easier that filling the boot with the roof section.
Other than that just the basics - socket set, screwdrivers, spare water, oil, fuses, electrical tape, jack, wheel brace, space saver wheel, a couple of cans of tire seal stuff, foot pump, some spare electrical wire, assorted nuts, bolts and washers, a rope, hammer, safety triangle thing, adjustable wrench, ratchet spanners, emergency coolant hose bands/patches...actually screw that. Just the breakdown cover, a credit card and a phone.
Although a litre of oil may be useful as you can guarantee if you need to top up after a long heavy footed journey you wont be-able to find the right stuff when you need it.
Oh - and from what I have been hearing lately depending on how much driving you are doing and which countries, don't forget a couple of hundred euros for the bribes.
One thing I would do is to try and borrow a folding roof section. I think I will have to get one before any euro trips. Looks so much easier that filling the boot with the roof section.
Other than that just the basics - socket set, screwdrivers, spare water, oil, fuses, electrical tape, jack, wheel brace, space saver wheel, a couple of cans of tire seal stuff, foot pump, some spare electrical wire, assorted nuts, bolts and washers, a rope, hammer, safety triangle thing, adjustable wrench, ratchet spanners, emergency coolant hose bands/patches...actually screw that. Just the breakdown cover, a credit card and a phone.
Although a litre of oil may be useful as you can guarantee if you need to top up after a long heavy footed journey you wont be-able to find the right stuff when you need it.
Oh - and from what I have been hearing lately depending on how much driving you are doing and which countries, don't forget a couple of hundred euros for the bribes.
Not worried about the bribes. Is a trip I make very regularly on or in things a fair bit quicker without bother. Normally for only a few days, this will be for a few weeks, so I'll take the griff and see if I can see the sun!
Alco test kits available at the euro tunnel or on the boats, they'd run out last trip, rumour is there is a stay on the fines due to this at the moment.
Looking at the forecast, the roof will be on for the journey there. On the way back I'll be in convoy with the OH and the dogs in her touareg, so no worries there.
Really, my main worry is the fuses and if anyone knows someone who could dispatch either overnight, or to Europe.
Alco test kits available at the euro tunnel or on the boats, they'd run out last trip, rumour is there is a stay on the fines due to this at the moment.
Looking at the forecast, the roof will be on for the journey there. On the way back I'll be in convoy with the OH and the dogs in her touareg, so no worries there.
Really, my main worry is the fuses and if anyone knows someone who could dispatch either overnight, or to Europe.
If your not careful you end up taking to much....... small socket set/spanners/screwdriver.... spare belt, tyre weld, gaffer tape/electrical tape/bottle of water (for you or the car) ..... and anything which is legal required to travel abroard.... I also always carry a pair of gardening gloves so not to burn my hands on hot engine as well (credit to Del for this idea)
I've just bought a set of fuses for the Tuscan, off this chap:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/310379192826?ssPageName=...
Now I don't know whether the Griff would use the same fuses, as I've only been in a TVR for ~4 weeks. I'd drop him an email - he did next day delivery, so if you are quick, you should be able to get them by Monday.
Some nitrile gloves are always good (save the hands/clothes getting oilly when the obligatory wheel change/exhaust removal etc occurs). Any decent Health & Safety shop should stock them.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/310379192826?ssPageName=...
Now I don't know whether the Griff would use the same fuses, as I've only been in a TVR for ~4 weeks. I'd drop him an email - he did next day delivery, so if you are quick, you should be able to get them by Monday.
Some nitrile gloves are always good (save the hands/clothes getting oilly when the obligatory wheel change/exhaust removal etc occurs). Any decent Health & Safety shop should stock them.
make sure you don't have French speed cameras programmed into your satnav any more: http://www.garmin.com/uk/extras-camera-alerts/#fra...
Hoover. said:
If your not careful you end up taking to much....... small socket set/spanners/screwdriver.... spare belt, tyre weld, gaffer tape/electrical tape/bottle of water (for you or the car) ..... and anything which is legal required to travel abroard.... I also always carry a pair of gardening gloves so not to burn my hands on hot engine as well (credit to Del for this idea)
But you can't do buggerall if it stopped anyway. As proved on Sunday!!FFG
I drove my first one ( a 96 ) to The Black Forest with ex g / friend in the heat ( and heavy rain in Rheims ) of Aug 07 and she never missed a beat. All I packed was a few tools . I should have left the ruddy Space saver spare behind as it takes up too much room .
However what I really should have taken was some mixed coolant and definately Engine oil ( Mobil 1 ) as @ a steady 100/ 110 she leaked / burnt a drop or 10 .
Oil was much more expensive in France and hard to find , which caused me a bit of a worry .
Just go and enjoy, you lucky devil, Griffs are far more reliable than people give them credit for !
However what I really should have taken was some mixed coolant and definately Engine oil ( Mobil 1 ) as @ a steady 100/ 110 she leaked / burnt a drop or 10 .
Oil was much more expensive in France and hard to find , which caused me a bit of a worry .
Just go and enjoy, you lucky devil, Griffs are far more reliable than people give them credit for !
davemac250 said:
Due to a last minute change of plans it looks like I am taking my griff to Europe for a few weeks.
Other than the normal things what spares should I look at taking, and more importantly who can I get them from for Tuesday!
Guessing the big fuses would be a start, some tyre foam (or take the spare and lose the boot room?), oil, bulbs, and the other usuals. ( I have the reflective jacket, alco test etc)
I'll by staying at my house there, which is where all my tools are, so that isn't an issue. Other than the drive there.
Cheers
Hi davemac250Other than the normal things what spares should I look at taking, and more importantly who can I get them from for Tuesday!
Guessing the big fuses would be a start, some tyre foam (or take the spare and lose the boot room?), oil, bulbs, and the other usuals. ( I have the reflective jacket, alco test etc)
I'll by staying at my house there, which is where all my tools are, so that isn't an issue. Other than the drive there.
Cheers
if you've a problem with yourself , sorry (and) your Griff?
give me a Call (you'll get my Number via Email Me)
maybe i can help you? ...in these Areas (EastFrance, Germany , Switzerland)?
Cheers TTC
I would recommend taking a European Accident Statement form. In the event of an accident both parties fill in the form, so it helps if your one is in English. With the help of this form I managed to reclaim my excess from a Frenchman after an accident in Switzerland, something that's hard enough to do in this country!
http://www.cartraveldocs.com/
http://www.cartraveldocs.com/
ks. JonathanT said:
make sure you don't have French speed cameras programmed into your satnav any more: http://www.garmin.com/uk/extras-camera-alerts/#fra...
Do you still get points on your licence even if you break the speed limit and get caught in Europe .davemac250 said:
No.
The fines can be heavy though.
Indeed, we got stopped and got an on-the-spot 90 euro fine which I think is the lowest tier. I've heard reports of up to 750 euro AND a 6 month ban. The gendarmerie wear dark blue so hard to spot and we've seen some hiding on bridge parapets with binoculars too.The fines can be heavy though.
Gassing Station | Griffith | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff