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14/5/2008 at 11:26am
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We also have a Beford Rascal, ours is the Autohomes Bambi.
1989, 39000 miles.
Last year Bambi took us to the Costa Blanca via the bridge at Millau.Our return trip was through the central area of Spain and, into the Pyrenees.
We were away three months with no problems other than a puncture and a loose plug lead.
I carry, spare fan belt,plugs,condenser and points.(and WD 40)
The van did not hesitate on any of the long, high climbs during the trip of 4200 miles.
We are just back from Yorkshire and Derbyshire Dales.There are some large climbs there too.
We are off to Brittany end of June to see the Tour de France,or, the first few days anyway.Then into Normandy.Three weeks this time.
Just check over your van before you start up each day.Don't fix anything that aint broke.
On two way roads I never indicate that it is clear for following traffic to pass.I pull in the first chance I get to allow those following to pass.
I have done 200 miles in one day.That is just mad.75/100 miles is about average.We stop when something takes our eye, however many miles we have done.
Get on the road and enjoy every minute.You'r a long time dead.
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14/5/2008 at 5:23pm
Location: south cheshire
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Awww thanks, Vivall!
I've got a spare fan belt and WD40 but not plugs, points and condenser (whatever that is!). Just hope the AA man has those bits then, eh?
I'm going to be doing 150 miles the first two days, then 90 miles, then running about on Western Isles and Skye, then the whole thing back again. I agree, 100 miles is enough in a day, but I'll never get there! I just chopped the journey into roughly three and found campste for overnighting.
thanks for the boosts of confidence, everyone, just great!
Cathy mac - I'll definately take up that offer sometime later in the year!
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05/6/2008 at 9:16am
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I'm back!!!!!
1,200 miles and 20 days later, I've finally come home!
Very tired, but was worth every minute! Horgabost beach on Harris is amazing! Had a good, if very tiring, time!
I'm glad I went, but I won't be going that far again!! It's too much for my back! Too many days of travelling up and back... I've decided that a week to 10 days including stopovers is enough in future. Still you have to do it to find that out, eh?
Daisy the campervan behaved perfectly, no probs whatsoever, so that was good.
Back later with some photos, very tired at the mo.
Thanks to all who helped me and gave me the courage - I couldn't have done it without you!
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