Tam & co the great winter escape

[nabsim]

I had a starting problem that’s sounds similar to what you are getting and was sorted by turning ignition on and off a few times. I say similar as mine was only when the engine was warm/hot. After I changed my starter battery the problem went away for me. Good luck finding a solution and better luck for the rest of your journey

 

[Chrisallys]

Probably not much help tam but i had an intermittent prob with my fridge as well. I'm a gas engineer so thermocouple was a regular check along with injector and a clean flue. However problem persisted and i finally got a dometic technician who talked me into a new selector switch complete and hey presto all good. Have a safe trip

 

[pj650]

Re your starting problem Tam, I had similar on a Mk 1 VW LT 2.4 diesel many years ago. Awful job to start it in the morning or even if it had been stood for a couple of hours.
Turned out that there were two 50 amp fuses for the glow plugs. One of them had broken in the middle. Replaced it and the engine started perfectly. Has to be worth a look, you never know.
Thoroughly enjoyed reading about all your travels Tam so all the very best for this trip.
I used to go to Greece with the lorry back in the 90’s but my wife never got to come with me so we’re hoping to get there with the van next year.
Stay lucky Pal.
Peter

 

[Northernraider]

Lovely sunny morning here but a very cold start ....warming up a little bit now , peaceful night and ive sussed a way to make the bed thats pretty comfortable.

We had a walk in to town and around the historic centre ...last time i was here the whole cathedral was in scaffolding but theyve done a lovely job on the stonework.

About to move on now ... hoping this bucket starts as there is now 3 other motorhomes here and its embarrassing cranking it over many times

 

[sussexlad]

As if I don't have enough probs with the van my phone is now playing silly buggers and isn't charging properly....

If your charger port is playing up Tam a solution is to buy a cheap wireless charger, like the attached. If your phone is modern enough.

Amazon product ASIN B07DBXZZN3

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[cyberyacht]

The font in our parish church (1133) comes from Tournai

 

[Terry242]

Northernraider . I've just had a look at your Polar Steps link, I'd not heard of it before.

Is it as simple as downloading the app and setting up an account

Terry

 

[Langtoftlad]

Northernraider . I've just had a look at your Polar Steps link, I'd not heard of it before.

Is it as simple as downloading the app and setting up an account

Terry

Yes.

 

[Dutch 68]

Hi Tam, if you are heading for Germany crossing Belgium, have a look at the Bier Museum in Rodt, it’s the German speaking part of Belgium., free parking, loads of space, very quiet, hundreds of beers and good food for little money, it’s edging on a huge forest, lovely walks for the dogs, good access roads, even for big vans.
The other one not to miss is the little medieval town of Monschau , not far away from Rodt, just over the border into Germany, it’s a stunning little town, not to be missed!

 

[Dutch 68]

Hi Tam, if you are heading for Germany crossing Belgium, have a look at the Bier Museum in Rodt, it’s the German speaking part of Belgium., free parking, loads of space, very quiet, hundreds of beers and good food for little money, it’s edging on a huge forest, lovely walks for the dogs, good access roads, even for big vans.
The other one not to miss is the little medieval town of Monschau , not far away from Rodt, just over the border into Germany, it’s a stunning little town, not to be missed!View attachment 553840View attachment 553841

No one to bother you at the beer museum their parking is huge, so you can tuck away in a corner along forest edge overnight!

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[sonny]

Hi Tam nice photos very few people about it seems to be watch out Tams in town we best scarper.
Have a good and safe trip

 

[mitzimad]

ive been back two pages but cant see where you are maybe i should try polarsteps

 

[chaser]

ive been back two pages but cant see where you are maybe i should try polarsteps

If you click on his link, way back, you can track him without downloading the app.
He's in Belgium but seems to have made a u turn and nearly back in France.

 

[chaser]

If you click on his link, way back, you can track him without downloading the app.
He's in Belgium but seems to have made a u turn and nearly back in France.

 

[Northernraider]

If you click on his link, way back, you can track him without downloading the app.
He's in Belgium but seems to have made a u turn and nearly back in France.

Keep up charlie im nearly in Luxembourg its not stopped raining since i left Tournai so apart from a lunch stop im just eating up the miles.

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[Leith Laddie]

Ah Luxembourg the land of cheap fuel.

 

[busby]

Ah Luxembourg the land of cheap fuel.

And I think people use more fuel going there and in the end save nothing..OK if its en route,,BUSBY.

 

[gpat]

And I think people use more fuel going there and in the end save nothing..OK if its en route,,BUSBY.

Its worth using a tankful just to get the satisfaction of the cheap fuel

 

[Jamesh]

Tam's filled his grey and fresh water tank + cassette if he has one.....! Plus any assorted iron bru bottles he has.....

Says me from Yorkshire......

Its worth using a tankful just to get the satisfaction of the cheap fuel

 

[Northernraider]

Ah Luxembourg the land of cheap fuel.

Im gutted i had to fill up in Tournai but ive done 200 miles since then so im on half tank ....ill fill up before leaving Luxembourg

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[Northernraider]

Its worth using a tankful just to get the satisfaction of the cheap fuel

I filled up at €1.55 this morning at Tournai ....i thought that was dear but ive seen it as high as €1.78 since then . Im getting around 310 miles to £70 in diesel ...that was at £1.51L ...better than the hymer at least.

 

[ALI G]

I filled up at €1.55 this morning at Tournai ....i thought that was dear but ive seen it as high as €1.78 since then . Im getting around 310 miles to £70 in diesel ...that was at £1.51L ...better than the hymer at least.

There you go Tam your starting to like the van now.Talk nicely to it as you've a good few miles do lol

 

[Northernraider]

Hi Tam, if you are heading for Germany crossing Belgium, have a look at the Bier Museum in Rodt, it’s the German speaking part of Belgium., free parking, loads of space, very quiet, hundreds of beers and good food for little money, it’s edging on a huge forest, lovely walks for the dogs, good access roads, even for big vans.
The other one not to miss is the little medieval town of Monschau , not far away from Rodt, just over the border into Germany, it’s a stunning little town, not to be missed!View attachment 553840View attachment 553841

Looks good but too far north for me im going to be entering Germany pretty far south Probably around remich , i did all the mossele , romantic road etc last year so im pretty much aiming for lake constance and then over in to Austria

 

[Northernraider]

There you go Tam your starting to like the van now.Talk nicely to it as you've a good few miles do lol

My mum keeps saying i should talk nice to it too lol in case it gives me more grief . I wouldn't go as far as to say i like it ...it drives ok once it starts ...and once you blank out the diff whine etc its quite pleasant .. its also a little bouncy with the leaf springs ...its just different.

 

[Figaro]

What's up with the diff whine, have you checked the oil level ?

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[ALI G]

My mum keeps saying i should talk nice to it too lol in case it gives me more grief . I wouldn't go as far as to say i like it ...it drives ok once it starts ...and once you blank out the diff whine etc its quite pleasant .. its also a little bouncy with the leaf springs ...its just different.

I'm sure it'll do you proud.

 

[gus-lopez]

Ah Luxembourg the land of cheap fuel.

dearer than here recently.

..and once you blank out the diff whine

Has it got oil in it?

 

[ALI G]

I'm sure it'll do you proud.

No that should of been fingers crossed

 

[Northernraider]

What's up with the diff whine, have you checked the oil level ?

Just old and rear wheel drive i think ....all around the diff is dry so not leaking but not checked the oil in it ..

 

[Northernraider]

dearer than here recently.

Has it got oil in it?

I admit i ain't checked it lol ...i might do that in warmer drier climate

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