Going to Italy

[zippy656]

yep, and i get it TWICE as bad

 

[floyd500b]

I've driven to Greece (and Back ) twice now, the last time was in a Mercedes Sprinter.

I managed to hit 110 on the Milan bypass - what a blast:thumb2

 

[zippy656]

its nice drive, took us 5 weeks when we did it, down through ugoslavia and bck up Italy.

bedfor CF camper

 

[forbefor]

I've driven to Greece (and Back ) twice now, the last time was in a Mercedes Sprinter.

I managed to hit 110 on the Milan bypass - what a blast:thumb2

So I take it you would recommend the zetec then, because my Mav begins to shiver and shake should I suggest we go over 70..... mph that is.

 

[forbefor]

its nice drive, took us 5 weeks when we did it, down through ugoslavia and bck up Italy.

bedfor CF camper

Tried the South of France in a Elldis Autoquest the year the south of france got flooded needless to say I will not be doing it again.... Im still trying to get the water out me wellies

 

[floyd500b]

It really depend whether you want to have fun - The Mav would be more fun, the Zetec would be more efficient:thumb2

 

[forbefor]

I'm all for fun, but then sensibl,e would the kids be more comfy in the mav, there is more room but then again if anything goes wrong, hubby's company picks up the bill on the zetec

 

[floyd500b]

It's a tough choice

Go with the Zetec and thrash the hell out of it:thumb2

 

[zippy656]

or relax enjoy the trip

 

[forbefor]

Good choice hubby says thrash it forget the cost

 

[floyd500b]

:clap:clap:clap:clap:thumb2:thumb2:thumb2

 

[willow]

I've driven to Greece (and Back ) twice now, the last time was in a Mercedes Sprinter.

I managed to hit 110 on the Milan bypass - what a blast:thumb2

Show off :lol:lol:lol
Sounds hairy

 

[Muzz]

Where are you staying in Italy??

 

[forbefor]

http://www.eurocamp.co.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=Campsites.ResortOverView&ver=1&Mastercode=59

 

[Muzz]

Iv'e stayed in that area for more years than i'd like to remember. Normally stay at Union Lido which is in Cavalino next town to where your going.

Stayed for a month last year and towed the caravan down there.

Your cheapest route will be Belgium. Luxemboug(Cheap fuel) Germany. Austria and drop into Itay just above where your going. Slightly more miles but a lot cheaper in tolls. France Swis and coming from Milan across can add up in tolls.

For an idea of fuel in a T2 although I was towing a large van was at last years prices just over £500. From Calais to Cavalino 860 miles.

If you have young kids you must do the pirate ship that travles along the coast you get to have a mock battle with another ship..

Venice is a short hop away but beware of the midday heat and crowds especially with young kids. Best going mid afternoon do the tourist bits but you must do the back streets to get the ambiance aand have a meal while you are there it's unbeliveable.

If I can help you with anything just ask.

 

[forbefor]

Iv'e stayed in that area for more years than i'd like to remember. Normally stay at Union Lido which is in Cavalino next town to where your going.

Stayed for a month last year and towed the caravan down there.

Your cheapest route will be Belgium. Luxemboug(Cheap fuel) Germany. Austria and drop into Itay just above where your going. Slightly more miles but a lot cheaper in tolls. France Swis and coming from Milan across can add up in tolls.

For an idea of fuel in a T2 although I was towing a large van was at last years prices just over £500. From Calais to Cavalino 860 miles.

If you have young kids you must do the pirate ship that travles along the coast you get to have a mock battle with another ship..

Venice is a short hop away but beware of the midday heat and crowds especially with young kids. Best going mid afternoon do the tourist bits but you must do the back streets to get the ambiance aand have a meal while you are there it's unbeliveable.

If I can help you with anything just ask.

Many thanks for the info may just take you up on the help as we have never done Italy before

 

[forbefor]

Ok, can I trust the Mav to do over 2000 miles at 80+ never had one before ,never travelled so far, so whats my mpg going to be like.Whats it like for getting parts abroad should ( touch wood) anything go wrong.

 

[zippy656]

Ok, can I trust the Mav to do over 2000 miles at 80+ never had one before ,never travelled so far, so whats my mpg going to be like.Whats it like for getting parts abroad should ( touch wood) anything go wrong.

should be ok, but not sure youll see 80... 60 to 70 more likely..

betewwn 25 to 30 depending how hard you push..

they like there 4x4's over there mav and terrano too, parts will be ok im sure

 

[forbefor]

Hey i have the up most confidence and respect for my Mav ......if my hubby says she can do 80 then 80 she will do and nobody dare say she cant.

 

[zippy656]

Hey i have the up most confidence and respect for my Mav ......if my hubby says she can do 80 then 80 she will do and nobody dare say she cant.

ive had mine saying 95.. but things get a BIT light and bouncy.. not sure id wast to do that for hours