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hi, I am thinking of driving to Iceland next year in a 2018 multi space automatic Berlingo.Obviously not doing any thing to severe, but some of the roads do look a bit rough and I want to minimise damage and ensure safety. What if any modifications would people consider, I'm not mechanically minded, but is it worth considering a skid plate, all season tires changes to suspension etc or should I just leave it as it isn.Any specifics in terms of brands or links would be appreciated. We've just returned from a trip to Slovakia, and it held up well although the boot jump needed a few minor repairs afterwards, so in terms of the inside and sleeping in it works well. Hope I have put this in the right thread, apologies if I have a made mistake. Any advice whatsoever appreciated.
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Iceland is just the other side of town next to B&Q
I've never needed more than a quick glance at the fuel gauge
Selected pizzas are on offer 8 for £10 btw
It is on my to do list.
But not right at the top
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I would get A/T or H/T tires for turning off the road but these may not be available in Berlingo size. The rocks can be quite sharp over there.
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Second on that, tires with good puncture resistance, including the sidewalls.
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Driving to Iceland?
I'd suggest a decent set of pontoons, and possibly an outbord motor.
Possibly also navigation lights, life jackets and an EPIRB.
;-)
Don't bother with all-season tires. If you get into an area where those are needed you've already been off-course way too long.
Grab a pair of aluminium 'sand ladders' and some rope. (Tie one end of a rope to each ladder, and the other ends to the car when you use them. That way you don't have to stop immediately to collect them after getting unstuck)
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Clarkson/Hammond/May will always have the answers.
How hard can it be?
It is on my to do list.
But not right at the top
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