P38A Going on holiday......What to pack?

kevwill · Aug 11, 2019

Got me flip flops, shorts and sun block.....that was the easy bit. Off to Italy (Lake Garda) in a few days. The reason I'm asking what to take is that we're driving there in the 21 year old P38 4.6. Now, I don't need to take a spare engine as this one's only done 176,000 miles, so only just run in. Obviously I've wiped the outside of the oil filter with a damp cloth, spat in the coolant tank, and given the spark plugs a quick smack with a hammer - so fully serviced. Here's what I've packed so far;
Spare battery
Full set of coolant/heater hoses
Serpentine belt
Thermostat
Belt tensioner
Eas pump
Spare Eas valve block
Eas pipe and joiners
Emergency Eas push on valves
Lap top with Eas software
Duck tape
Tool kit
Socket set
2 bottles of K seal
Lucky heather

Now. Have I forgotten anything? Advice from other cross Europe adventurers appreciated.

kevstar · Aug 11, 2019

Diocalm

ukadamwest · Aug 11, 2019

Pit crew

kevwill · Aug 11, 2019

kevstar said:
Diocalm

Good shout - I'm on to it

kevwill · Aug 11, 2019

ukadamwest said:
Pit crew

That'll be the wife and daughter (with back up from the AA)

saxavordian · Aug 11, 2019

Yellow vest to redirect any stray refugee. Tin hat for any active earthquakes and volcanoes present. Packet of Condoms for those you never know moments

. Spare pair of worn out underpants to wipe the condensation off. A rubber ring for bad Spag Bogs. Toothbrush flannel soap and a chippy whistle when conviction for running naked through the plaza and widdling in the fountain for a bet.

Al2O3 · Aug 11, 2019

Insect repellent. We camped at Lake Garda six years ago and there's some proper meat eaters by the lake. You don't see them, but it like being visited by a winged alligator.

Al2O3 · Aug 11, 2019

saxavordian said:
Yellow vest to redirect any stray refugee. Tin hat for any active earthquakes and volcanoes present. Packet of Condoms for those you never know moments. Spare pair of worn out underpants to wipe the condensation off. A rubber ring for bad Spag Bogs. Toothbrush flannel soap and a chippy whistle when conviction for running naked through the plaza and widdling in the fountain for a bet.

That sounds like the voice of experience.

saxavordian · Aug 11, 2019

Al2O3 said:
That sounds like the voice of experience.

Thankfully never been to Europe but during yooooof years in the RAF been sent to Falklands and opening your kit bag to find something missing e.g. a boot or underpants. Or Mozzy spray in Belize

Al2O3 · Aug 11, 2019

saxavordian said:
Thankfully never been to Europe but during yooooof years in the RAF been sent to Falklands and opening your kit bag to find something missing e.g. a boot or underpants. Or Mozzy spray in Belize

What's wrong with Europe? I'm sat in Luxembourg right now

kevwill · Aug 11, 2019

Al2O3 said:
What's wrong with Europe? I'm sat in Luxembourg right now

Don't tell me it's taken you 6 years to get from Lake Garda to Luxembourg! That reminds me - sat nav.

saxavordian · Aug 11, 2019

Radio Luxembourg still broadcasting send photos. When I get older around 90 odd and mentally infirm, I would like to visit France especially their coastal resorts.

kevwill · Aug 11, 2019

saxavordian said:
Packet of Condoms for those you never know moments.

Pack of condoms for an airbag repair - that would be a never knew moment

saxavordian · Aug 11, 2019

kevwill said:
Don't tell me it's taken you 6 years to get from Lake Garda to Luxembourg! That reminds me - sat nav.

How long do refugees take or the odd Asylum seekers. I was thinking this is the best way to tour EU. Speak absolute twaddle and claim asylum in Lictinstein

Al2O3 · Aug 11, 2019

kevwill said:
Don't tell me it's taken you 6 years to get from Lake Garda to Luxembourg! That reminds me - sat nav.

Head gasket went in Italy and been pushing the car ever since. There's some big f@ck off mountains to get over.

kevwill · Aug 11, 2019

Al2O3 said:
Head gasket went in Italy and been pushing the car ever since. There's some big f@ck off mountains to get over.

That's what the 2 bottles of K seal are for - covered

Al2O3 · Aug 11, 2019

saxavordian said:
Radio Luxembourg still broadcasting send photos. When I get older around 90 odd and mentally infirm, I would like to visit France especially their coastal resorts.

Don't know, we've been listening to Oui FM Rock. Thinking about getting the app for home, class mix of music on there.

saxavordian · Aug 11, 2019

kevwill said:
Pack of condoms for an airbag repair - that would be a never knew moment

Just thinking that, if you buy several Ultra Super Strength version and inflate them fully while bobbing in Lake Garda will the police look on you kindly or burst them.

Al2O3 · Aug 11, 2019

Serious about insect repellent though. We're blood donors and the nurses get very twitchy when we declare we've been to Italy. Western Isle virus, you get it off those big, f@ck off, winged alligators

kevwill · Aug 11, 2019

Al2O3 said:
Serious about insect repellent though. We're blood donors and the nurses get very twitchy when we declare we've been to Italy. Western Isle virus, you get it off those big, f@ck off, winged alligators

Not sure we'll have room after packing the P38 spares. I have changed the pollen filters, and I can smear myself with silicone grease.

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