Now just waiting until Monday....a quick fix is hoped for....then off we go again...the joys of touring in Norway....comes at a price...as it did last year....
The Jumar's at no. 32 go on holiday (From Spain to ????)
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Now just waiting until Monday....a quick fix is hoped for....then off we go again...the joys of touring in Norway....comes at a price...as it did last year....
DBK
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You could probably pay with a bottle of contraband whiskey if you have any. 
Sorry to hear of your troubles but it could have happened somewhere really remote I suppose.
Sorry to hear of your troubles but it could have happened somewhere really remote I suppose.
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Sorry to read of your motor home woes. I hope you are back on the road soon.
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Thanks Sandra. I'm sure we will be but would have preferred it to happen anywhere but here
.We're thinking of coming over again next year, will have to bring spares of every conceivable part
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Ber090
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Poor things! Don’t trade the Quince Gin!( Worth much more than a belt) Just back from watching the Owls lose 3-1 against Villa Real in a pre season friendly. Bl**dy Spanish.
Sorry to hear about your problem. I think your van doesn’t like Norway
If you had a squeak before the belt snapped it’s probably a seized pulley or pump/alternator bearing that’s put an extra load on the belt. So might be worth making sure they check rather than just fit a new belt which will just snap again down the road!
If you had a squeak before the belt snapped it’s probably a seized pulley or pump/alternator bearing that’s put an extra load on the belt. So might be worth making sure they check rather than just fit a new belt which will just snap again down the road!
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Mechanic CarolynSorry to hear about your problem. I think your van doesn’t like Norway
If you had a squeak before the belt snapped it’s probably a seized pulley or pump/alternator bearing that’s put an extra load on the belt. So might be worth making sure they check rather than just fit a new belt which will just snap again down the road!
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Mechanic Carolyn
Whilst I would like to pretend that I am an expert on electrickery and van engine malarkey Judith knows it is Chris posting on their van problems
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We'll we've made the most of our situation and actually had one of our best bike rides. We were vying for places on the road with some young, attractive, lycra-shorted females on roller-skis, which two of us were reluctant to pass!!!
No photos, sorry.
But a photo of Ros and Norman on their bikes.
And a photo of some old barns. So much better scenery.
After a sandwich lunch and a rest Ros and I took Lester for a walk around the local lake. We managed a forage of raspberries to go with our remaining bilberries.
BUT before that we were persuaded to have pizzas from the local place, just across from our minus star parking at the garage. They were some of the best we've had and fairly cheap for where we are.
Ros on our walk putting away the visitor book and the local "beach" at the tiny lake we walked around.
And our minus star parking with five star pizzas and foraged fruit.
One of the pizzas
All in all a good day.
Tomorrow ... who knows! Hopefully the van will be fixed by some means or other, and we'll be on our way to the Telemark canal.
No photos, sorry
.But a photo of Ros and Norman on their bikes.
And a photo of some old barns. So much better scenery.
After a sandwich lunch and a rest Ros and I took Lester for a walk around the local lake. We managed a forage of raspberries to go with our remaining bilberries.
BUT before that we were persuaded to have pizzas from the local place, just across from our minus star parking at the garage. They were some of the best we've had and fairly cheap for where we are.
Ros on our walk putting away the visitor book and the local "beach" at the tiny lake we walked around.
And our minus star parking with five star pizzas and foraged fruit.
One of the pizzas
All in all a good day.
Tomorrow ... who knows! Hopefully the van will be fixed by some means or other, and we'll be on our way to the Telemark canal.
We'll we've made the most of our situation and actually had one of our best bike rides. We were vying for places on the road with some young, attractive, lycra-shorted females on roller-skis, which two of us were reluctant to pass!!!
No photos, sorry
But a photo of Ros and Norman on their bikes.
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And a photo of some old barns. So much better scenery.
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After a sandwich lunch and a rest Ros and I took Lester for a walk around the local lake. We managed a forage of raspberries to go with our remaining bilberries.
BUT before that we were persuaded to have pizzas from the local place, just across from our minus star parking at the garage. They were some of the best we've had and fairly cheap for where we are.
Ros on our walk putting away the visitor book and the local "beach" at the tiny lake we walked around.
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And our minus star parking with five star pizzas and foraged fruit.
View attachment 246146
One of the pizzas
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All in all a good day.
Tomorrow ... who knows! Hopefully the van will be fixed by some means or other, and we'll be on our way to the Telemark canal.
Managed to have a chat with garage boss yesterday, he was paying a visit there to return some items.
I quizzed him about the possibility of a repair....he said they will do all they can to help, spares are available some 150km away, but they have a big workload.....so I will be across at 8am to get things moving....if I have to fit the belt myself then so be it...as advised by many....I will be checking pullies and tensioners, however the belt came off as we drove fast on an very bumpy incline...let's see what the day brings.
scousebird
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Hope you get it sorted.
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Boss and mechanic came across to take a look at the van, and I was still in bed!!!
Quickly dressed and teeth cleaning as the van was driven across the yard. It was on a lift and I was still inside. They very kindly lowered it to let me out . Now sitting inside the Hagstroms van and it's raining again outside. I've had breakfast and we're contemplating going shopping.
Fingers crossed for a speedy van repair.
Quickly dressed and teeth cleaning as the van was driven across the yard. It was on a lift and I was still inside
. They very kindly lowered it to let me out . Now sitting inside the Hagstroms van and it's raining again outside. I've had breakfast and we're contemplating going shopping.Fingers crossed for a speedy van repair.
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Yes M&S salad dressing bought on special!!
Ros
Ros
Motorhome assessed....need pulley, belt and tensioner....not available locally or anywhere within 150km.....3 litre Renault Master....so it's in the hands of the garage and Renault...all we can do is sit and wait..and it's just started raining also....
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Can we play Guess The Bill?
You start then.....however I am fully prepared, I cleared my Credit Card only this morning and increased the spending limit.
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€750 (inc tip) or equivalent in local currency
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Ber090
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450 inc gin
Bailey58
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8450 NKr. but I hope I'm wrong.
scousebird
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Knowing nothing about garage bills - €825
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Much hilarity here after meatballs on spaghetti (and a little drinky of wine). So much so Martin has offered to join Ros with this.
Norman and I are having normal tea.
Norman and I are having normal tea.
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Having early night...my eyes are shutting as I wrrrrrrrit.....zzzzzzzzz
It needs to be done so cant put a price on that!
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It's not so much the price it might be the delivery. Three weeks next Tuesday fortnight
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Well we're still here. Had a false alarm when the van parts arrived and it went in, then the boss came to tell us the bad news. It now needs another part (alternator) 
. Its been ordered and hopefully will arrive tomorrow. We've eventually persuaded Ros and Norman to continue to the Telemark Canal area and enjoy the last week of their trip. We're in contact and will catch up with them if we can.
We did snatch a dull but fairly dry walk this morning.
Some old barns and store rooms. Similar design to northern Spain, different materials.
Norwegian graffiti???
And a rest shelter, equipped with wood burner and barbecue!
We're enjoying a good meal tonight, after we've paid the bill it might be bread and water.
You might like to revise your GTB bids (I'll allow it on this thread!).
. Its been ordered and hopefully will arrive tomorrow. We've eventually persuaded Ros and Norman to continue to the Telemark Canal area and enjoy the last week of their trip. We're in contact and will catch up with them if we can.We did snatch a dull but fairly dry walk this morning.
Some old barns and store rooms. Similar design to northern Spain, different materials.
Norwegian graffiti???
And a rest shelter, equipped with wood burner and barbecue!
We're enjoying a good meal tonight, after we've paid the bill it might be bread and water
.You might like to revise your GTB bids (I'll allow it on this thread!
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