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solarman216 said:
I would love to come along, but honestly do not think I can afford it, I am not earning like I used to. Rick
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The money is the hard part, I reckon about a grand, that's fuel and tolls. We take our own food might buy some local produce but hardly ever eat out. Not looking for proper campsites either. The way I look at is 1000 divided by the two of us then divide that by two equals £250 per person per week. Now it doesn't sound so bad.
 
Paultrol said:
The money is the hard part, I reckon about a grand, that's fuel and tolls. We take our own food might buy some local produce but hardly ever eat out. Not looking for proper campsites either. The way I look at is 1000 divided by the two of us then divide that by two equals £250 per person per week. Now it doesn't sound so bad.
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yea right, we all know how that works out, I spent much more on a holiday in Cornwall for a week, reckon real all in cost would be more like a grand each for the trip, but probably more, expensive places over there, but will give it some thought and research, Rick
 
SilasStingy said:
Okej, February should be good. It's a cold month but the colder the better for aurora spotting! (It's usually less clouds when cold). If you have good M+S tires (stud less) then you will be ok during this month due to the cold. Less risk for wet ice and such but be careful, the sea don't freeze up and the road can get wet anyway.. The snow chains you can use if you happen to get stuck somewhere but most likely you won't need to use them. All main roads are ploughed all the time. Just mind your speed, keep an eye out for reindeers and elks and keep 4wd on as much as you can!
And another thing, buy a proper ice scraper :thumbs
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solarman216 said:
yea right, we all know how that works out, I spent much more on a holiday in Cornwall for a week, reckon real all in cost would be more like a grand each for the trip, but probably more, expensive places over there, but will give it some thought and research, Rick
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We just done 25 days touring Scotland, the Lake District and peak District that was 3079 miles towing a 2 tonne caravan and 4 kids and that came in at about £1,000.
 
Paultrol said:
God Kvall
Thanks for that, does that mean I'd get away with 2 snow chains as apposed to 4? And if so, are they better on front or back? I would have thought front.
Thanks for ice scraper tip, I might have over looked that.
Cheers Paul.
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Only time I think you might need snow chains is if you happen to miss the road or when trying to find a camp spot in the bush. Maybe some steep hills as well but have no experience in that. I always have stud tires ;)
The snow chains shall be on the drive wheels but during 4wd then maybe front is better.
 
SilasStingy said:
Only time I think you might need snow chains is if you happen to miss the road or when trying to find a camp spot in the bush. Maybe some steep hills as well but have no experience in that. I always have stud tires ;)
The snow chains shall be on the drive wheels but during 4wd then maybe front is better.
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That's more reassuring I'll only get one pair of chains.
Are you by the ice hotel that's Kiruna isn't it?
 
Wow that's cool, maybe an excursion is called for.
Always wanted a go on a snowmobile,
and a dog sledge ride.
 
When I drove to Norway some years ago I was told by locals we were visiting that studded tyres were mandatory between certain months.
As I recall driving on ice with them was like driving on gravel
Might be worth checking out, I know people over there I could check for you, just an email away.
 
kitchenman said:
When I drove to Norway some years ago I was told by locals we were visiting that studded tyres were mandatory between certain months.
As I recall driving on ice with them was like driving on gravel
Might be worth checking out, I know people over there I could check for you, just an email away.
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It's not mandatory by law, actually kind of the opposite. In some bigger towns like Oslo you need to pay a certain fee to use stud tires. In north Norway you are allowed to have winter tires 15/10 to 1/5. But for vehicles under 3,5 tons it's your responsibility to make sure you drive safely. Not saying that you "must" use winter tires at all. In Sweden it's by law to use winter tires no matter road conditions between 1/12 to 31/3.
(Winter tires = M + S tires, Stud tire = wintertime with studs)
 
Hi, update from my Norwegian contact below, her home town is Hamar

Hi Dave,

If he is driving there between November and April, he will need studded tyres or chains. If he is following E6 up north he will not need to go to the west coast, as the E6 runs through Hamar, which is on the East side of Norway. It runs through Sweden and into Norway.
 
Just to make things clear, he will not need studded tires unless he don't have good M + S tires already. Bring snow chains and keep your speed. If you don't have good M + S, invest in some but don't go and buy studded tires just for this trip. I live in Kiruna, we have snow here most time of the year, down to -40C. There is people here who only use "all round" tires. Especially with 4wd. Of course studded tires are better, but if you are not going to spend the whole winter here, don't sweat it.
 
SilasStingy said:
Just to make things clear, he will not need studded tires unless he don't have good M + S tires already. Bring snow chains and keep your speed. If you don't have good M + S, invest in some but don't go and buy studded tires just for this trip. I live in Kiruna, we have snow here most time of the year, down to -40C. There is people here who only use "all round" tires. Especially with 4wd. Of course studded tires are better, but if you are not going to spend the whole winter here, don't sweat it.
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Thanks for that. I didn't want to pay for studded for a one off trip. I'll have decent M+S and a pair of chains when I travel.
Thanks for the clarification, I was starting to sweat.
Cheers Paul.:thumb2
 
kitchenman said:
Hi, update from my Norwegian contact below, her home town is Hamar

Hi Dave,

If he is driving there between November and April, he will need studded tyres or chains. If he is following E6 up north he will not need to go to the west coast, as the E6 runs through Hamar, which is on the East side of Norway. It runs through Sweden and into Norway.
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Cheers for that. We will follow E6 pretty much all the way with the ferry crossing at Bognes, unless thats a bridge now.
 
Chapter and verse

My friend spoke to her brother who lives in Norway, below is his reply

Hi Dave,

Have spoken to my brother and he confirmed what I have already said. From 1st Nov to 1st Monday after Easter Sunday you MUST have winter tyres. The fine for not having them is 5200.00 NKr, around £500.00. Chapter and verse can be found on www.vegvesen.no

All pages can be translated, I just had to click on an icon next to the star in the upper right hand corner of Chrome once I was on that site. Translation is good, except they do not know how to spell tyres! They spell it ‘tires’ on the web site, (or is the translation through Google?) There are separate rules for North of Norway, but that is only that in that region they can use studded tyres and chains for longer into spring due to more severe road conditions. Studded tyres are not compulsory, but recommended. Winter tyres ARE compulsory.

Vidar said that he would not attempt a trip to Nordkapp without studded tyres in Feb. He should know, he has lived in Norway all his life. Although I left Norway a long time ago, I would not even dream of going without studded tyres. You remember how good they were when I got some for my Fiesta before we spent Christmas in Norway.. They even came in handy here in Southend when we had snow for long periods.

Hope this will clear things up.  xx
 
kitchenman said:
My friend spoke to her brother who lives in Norway, below is his reply

Hi Dave,

Have spoken to my brother and he confirmed what I have already said. From 1st Nov to 1st Monday after Easter Sunday you MUST have winter tyres. The fine for not having them is 5200.00 NKr, around £500.00. Chapter and verse can be found on www.vegvesen.no

All pages can be translated, I just had to click on an icon next to the star in the upper right hand corner of Chrome once I was on that site. Translation is good, except they do not know how to spell tyres! They spell it ‘tires’ on the web site, (or is the translation through Google?) There are separate rules for North of Norway, but that is only that in that region they can use studded tyres and chains for longer into spring due to more severe road conditions. Studded tyres are not compulsory, but recommended. Winter tyres ARE compulsory.

Vidar said that he would not attempt a trip to Nordkapp without studded tyres in Feb. He should know, he has lived in Norway all his life. Although I left Norway a long time ago, I would not even dream of going without studded tyres. You remember how good they were when I got some for my Fiesta before we spent Christmas in Norway.. They even came in handy here in Southend when we had snow for long periods.

Hope this will clear things up.  xx
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Thanks for that. I'm keeping an eye on eBay I've got a
Couple of months to find some.
I've got the 17" wheels so not so common. :thumbs
 
If it's a help Paul, I've still got my 16" alloys sitting unused :nenau
 
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