Derek wrote:
> "Hirsty's" <magnum.458@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
> news:m1xKg.3601$0i4.1668@newsfe4-win.ntli.net...
>> Just wondered what the feasability of such a drive would be or would it be
>> possible to train load a 110 to the same place or nearby ??
>>
>> -- John H
>>
>>
>> " ..... it is the provenence of knowledge to speak, and it is the
>> privelage
>> of wisdom to listen"
>>
> Emminently do-able 1874 km (approx ) driving time 18 hr 36m ( unrealistic
> though unless your name is Clarkson and you have a perm ) source
> www.viamichelin.com
> I do those sort of average speeds in the Merc Atego but trust me its not
> fun, even double manning it would still be a stretch a 3 day touring would
> sound more sensible I'd be inclined to give Eurostar a bell they do carry
> cars but the website its near impossible to navigate.
> Derek
>
>
I've recently returned from a similar journey in a normally aspirated
Transit, which probably has similar performance to a 110. I traveled
from Nottingham to Barcelona, which I found to be just about possible in
two days. Shorter alternatives do exist, although hey are considerably
more expensive. I looked at the possibility of catching a ferry to
Santander/Bilboa, which cuts the distance to Alicante to 500m, however
this was about £800. I would suggest using the autoroutes, although they
are toll roads the facilities are good, with provision at most of the
rest areas for camping. If you would rather stay in a hotel I found the
Formula 1 chain to be perfect acceptable if a bit basic, and paid 29
euros for a room that would sleep 2 + a child. Diesel costs are current
about 1.20e/litre in France and 1.00/litre in Spain.
Steve
