So my daughter lives out in Gothenburg and I am currently considering driving out to visit at the end of January. I have a few concerns which folk may have thoughts and advice on.
The van is a totally standard 1.9tdi T5, in very good and well maintained mechanical order. I have recently fitted new 235/70/16 Michelin Latitude Ice winter tyres.
So... how reasonable is it to expect the T5 to cope with the drive up? I was going to head out on the Dover/Dunkirk Ferry and then drive up through Belgium/Germany/Denmark and into Sweden. I had also wondered if sleeping in the van on the journey up might be an option (I am staying with my daughter once in Sweden) or will it really just be too cold? I have no heating but am a seasoned tent backpacker with a good 4 season sleeping back, and can obviously pack hot water bottles (don't laugh haha) and plenty of additional bedding.
What additional kit might be useful to take? Do I need to take snow chains or any other accessories other than the usual continent driving gear?
Any help or advice anyone may be able to provide, even if it is to just forget it! I'd be grateful to hear.
Thanks,
Jamie
The van is a totally standard 1.9tdi T5, in very good and well maintained mechanical order. I have recently fitted new 235/70/16 Michelin Latitude Ice winter tyres.
So... how reasonable is it to expect the T5 to cope with the drive up? I was going to head out on the Dover/Dunkirk Ferry and then drive up through Belgium/Germany/Denmark and into Sweden. I had also wondered if sleeping in the van on the journey up might be an option (I am staying with my daughter once in Sweden) or will it really just be too cold? I have no heating but am a seasoned tent backpacker with a good 4 season sleeping back, and can obviously pack hot water bottles (don't laugh haha) and plenty of additional bedding.
What additional kit might be useful to take? Do I need to take snow chains or any other accessories other than the usual continent driving gear?
Any help or advice anyone may be able to provide, even if it is to just forget it! I'd be grateful to hear.
Thanks,
Jamie