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Posts posted by Oddcouple
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Northstar again, cannot fault the workmanship or service. We has a wee niggle with a couple of bits, they paid for the return ferry, fixed it all in a couple of hours, gave us a car to explore the island in while getting sorted. They were massively busy yesterday so unsure what wait times are currently, but well worth the wait!
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Paid £285 for our 3.5 v6 Vellfire for 1st year..
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11 hours ago, Rojie said:
Hello,
Welcome home, safe and sound.
Thanks for all your updates, not to forget the photos.
I am hoping, when you get settled back into your usual routine, you can produce a synopsis for us all.
I hope, if you are able, you can specify where your fuelling stations were.
I feel sure this would benefit other members planning, or hoping, to make the same trip.
Off to the IOW today, but will get a list of fuel stops up!
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So, a bit of facts and figures for you. NC500 was in fact 1802 miles from start to finish. We averaged 30mpg over the entire journey, and we were down to 19mpg over some of the roads in the highlands so actually very pleased. Van was fully laden to cover us for 12 days, stayed sensible on the motorways going up, about 60 on cruise control, will admit to not quite as sensible coming back, mostly 70 but still a good overall average which could’ve been even better if I kept the speed a wee bit lower.
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Not much longer to put up with updates….Great drive along the north coast today, compulsory stop at John O Groats for signpost picture then down the east coast to Wick for tonight’s stop. Filled up in Truro, £1.71, could also have filled up in Wick at Tesco. Campsite a little more basic tonight, but absolutely fine for a night.
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14 hours ago, Rojie said:
How DO you keep your machine so pristine ?
Bon Scotage !
Clean Scottish rain!
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Tonight’s campsite is Sands just outside Gairloch, excellent facilities and location.
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Should’ve said we filled up at the co-op on Skye yesterday, only 10 mins from the bridge and £1.62 a litre! Next planned fuel stop is Ullapool on Tuesday.
Let's say the T word! Any tyre gurus out there?
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I use cross climate on my car and the Vellfire. Been really good for me, and when we get the yearly whiteout, confidence on the road. Also with the van, with 4wd and crossclimates on, pretty sure I’ll get out of most muddy fields. I uped the load rating and speed rating (got a better deal on the higher speed rating)