greg456

New Member

• Jun 17, 2018

• #1

Hi everyone, I'm Greg.
Picked up my 1994 Defender 90 back in March this year and love it!

I've got a road trip planned around the UK at the end of July, starting from southend, travelling all the way up the east coast to Scotland, then back down the west coast through Wales.
Fingers crossed I don't, but I'm sure I'll be needing your help at some point during this trip haha!

 

Marmaduke

Well-Known Member

• Jun 18, 2018

• #2

You'll needs ear plugs if you're doing it in a defender
How long are you planning on taking?

 

Longstride

Active Member

• Jun 18, 2018

• #3

I've driven my defender from Southampton to Ullapool (then to the isle of Lewis) on many occasions stopping only once or twice for fuel and a ****! You'll be fine enjoy!

 

Turktowner

Still muckin about

Full Member

• Jun 18, 2018

• #4

Sounds great! Keep updating on your progress. Reckon thats a good blog / excuse to meet up for beer

 

Flossie

Well-Known Member

• Jun 19, 2018

• #5

I always feel like I've done a marathon when i make a long trip in my 110 200tdi.
I ache everywhere and I'm really fatigued.
Long trip is anything over 80 miles total for me.
I thought i would have built up a tolerance to the noise/heavy controls etc after 20 yrs of tratter abuse but, alas, no.

Always tea and biscuits here if you call in , I'm not on your route though .
Make a note of the landyzone rescue sub forum

 

Trench Rat

Well-Known Member

• Jun 19, 2018

• #6

Flossie said:

Long trip is anything over 80 miles total for me

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My sister wanted me to do the 150 miles to hers in my Series, thinking it would be a nice trip.

Nah.

Not happening, i'll take the polo...

 

Turktowner

Still muckin about

Full Member

• Jun 19, 2018

• #7

Flossie said:

Long trip is anything over 80 miles total for me.

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Next Sunday in me Tratter: Turktown to Evesham. 134 miles
Monday : Evesham to Cottesmore 90 miles
Wednesday : Cottesmore to Northampton (Billing ORS) 41 miles
Sunday : Northampton to Turktown. 126 miles

Looking forward to it immensely

 

Marmaduke

Well-Known Member

• Jun 19, 2018

• #8

I did my house to Forfar and back towing a trailer in my tratter a few years ago, my ears are still ringing

 

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Hicap phill

Well-Known Member

• Jun 19, 2018

• #9

Mrs done lands end to John o groats In the series 1 in a historic car rally. 1500 miles no motorways 3 days
I dropped them off & picked them up in the lorry.

So Good luck with your journey.

Drive the north west 500 round Scotland for some sights

 

Hippo

Lord Hippo

• Jun 23, 2018

• #10

Welcome to the forum. Make sure yer got breakdown cover. Yer'll need it.