Temporary breakdown cover for a landrover?!

[woodwizzard]

I like the way you are hoping to make "progress"!!

[mendiplogs]

And Health Insurance if your doing 300 miles in a "Defender":thumbup1:

 

Good chiropractors aren't cheap.

 

HI CJ YOUR right there mate how about RAC for 1 year as you get to no truck then you will be ok with out cover thanks jon

[Big T]

Well guys I used to have an l200 (which alot of people slate!) and it blew its head gasket and rotted out so I'm getting a landy as it is more practical (repairable if/when it goes wrong, tipper, load capacity, towing capacity, will go off road and will have a decent resale price if and when I sell it!). I understand that it ain't a motorway cruiser and would be more convenient if it was closer but unfortunately I live in Cornwall so have to travel to get it. Not an ideal situation but I need to get back to work so have little choice!

[benedmonds]

I understand that it ain't a motorway cruiser and would be more convenient if it was closer but unfortunately I live in Cornwall so have to travel to get it. Not an ideal situation but I need to get back to work so have little choice!

 

It's only 300 miles.. Land Rovers have been a favoured vehicle for expeditions for about 40 years.. You just plod along, if your off the beaten track it's not even much slower then a more modern vehicle. Although breakdown cover might be a wise investment. Check it is valid however as sometimes you have to have had cover for a certain length of time before it works. So you can't use it to pick up a non runner..

[Big T]

It's only 300 miles.. Land Rovers have been a favoured vehicle for expeditions for about 40 years.. You just plod along, if your off the beaten track it's not even much slower then a more modern vehicle. Although breakdown cover might be a wise investment. Check it is valid however as sometimes you have to have had cover for a certain length of time before it works. So you can't use it to pick up a non runner..

 

Cheers mate, kinda what I was thinking! There's no rush, a steady 50mph equates to 150 miles a day (3 hrs driving) so 2 days should be doable!

[scraggs]

AA is one of the few that don't worry about vehicle age.

But why are you buying a truck you are worried about doing 300 miles in one hit ?

[Big T]

AA is one of the few that don't worry about vehicle age.

But why are you buying a truck you are worried about doing 300 miles in one hit ?

 

I trust the seller completly but having had dealings with landrovers before I understand their little "quirks" of breaking down! Just wanted some peace of mind.

[benedmonds]

Cheers mate, kinda what I was thinking! There's no rush, a steady 50mph equates to 150 miles a day (3 hrs driving) so 2 days should be doable!

 

What are you going to do for the other 21 hrs in the day.. Man up and drive home...

[Big T]

What are you going to do for the other 21 hrs in the day.. Man up and drive home...

 

Ha ha! Thanks mate, positive attitude! It's a 300 mile trip home so I'm gonna make a little trip out of it and stop somewhere halfway home so 150 miles a day will be fine!

Edited February 18, 2015 by Big T

[william127]

If your doing it over 2 days for a bit of fun fair enough, but don't worry about doing long distances in the future, me and my mates regularly do 2,3 and 400 miles a day in a selection of tdis. Drive it at the speed yours likes and enjoy driving it.