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| JeremyJ Member Since: 16 Nov 2011 Location: Aylesbury Posts: 1758  
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I tried in Iceland but spent too much time in a hot tub!
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15th Jul 2017 7:50pm |
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| Darcy Fairfax Member Since: 06 Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 721  
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Went to Tromso in January to do this, 250 miles into the arctic circle in Norway. It was hitting -21 but was a great trip. Lovely people too. Hope you enjoy it.
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15th Jul 2017 8:20pm |
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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3336 
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We will need plenty of photos when you return familymad. Great idea for a trip
Not sure about camping in -21 Degs Darcy Fairfax - I am a fair-weather camper |
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15th Jul 2017 8:37pm |
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| familymad Member Since: 13 Dec 2011 Location: Bucks Posts: 3463  
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Why doesn't that surprise me Jeremy
. Local grog too??!
Will Jane a look at Tromso then. Wonder if a TDCI will stay warm enough to generate heater feed in -21??? 1951 80" S1 2.0 1995 110 300TDI 1995 90 300TDI |
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16th Jul 2017 6:42am |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10359
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If you follow Kev from Mud, he had a friend with a Jeep that tow started his 110 to life most mornings, though it was -37!!
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16th Jul 2017 8:08am |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11240 
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Search out posts by BPMan. He made a similar trip and did some very specific and thorough prep work to his 110. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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16th Jul 2017 8:36am |
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| Darcy Fairfax Member Since: 06 Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 721
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Familymad, alas I replied to your OP in haste, my trusty 110 was safe at home for that trip, although it would be a fantastic trip if one were to drive up from the south of the country
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16th Jul 2017 8:58am |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 
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Thanks LRA, I did the trip in February, coldest I saw was -41C. Nordkapp is basically a road trip, any well maintained defender can do it My specific mods are: 1. Webasto block heater - pretty easy to fit, lots on here about fitting and config. I bought mine new from Derek at LRS, good price and helpful chap. 2. winter tyres - soft compound, mandatory. Studdable and took studs but did not use them. 3. Twin battery set up from mobilecentre 4. If you have a 2.4 you'll want to get the breather heater installed The puma heater is well up to the job, heated front screen came in useful. Anything else is "nice to haves" At the time I had crystal headlights not sure if led headlights would keep the ice/snow off Pm me if you'd like a chat. |
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16th Jul 2017 9:21am |
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