hilux surf in the snow?

[NFC]

My usual kit for overseas travel:

Insurance, V5, MOT, Passport, EHIC card
Bulbs, warning triangle, flourescent vest, first aid kit, wheel change kit, beam benders
cash, credit cards, maps
Oil, water, screenwash, emergency tyre inflation/sealant cylinder



My usual kit for snow:

Blanket/duvet/sleeping bag, shovel, chocolate, water
Tow rope, jump leads
12V kettle or camping stove + kettle + spare fuel (not legal in some countries).
* Brightly-coloured tape/ribbon to tie to aerial or some other high point on vehicle *



Basically, if you prep for digging the car out, or spending 24h in a snowdrift, you'll have no problems. You may need to tow or jump someone else's car, especially if you're away from the main roads.
The ribbon is especially useful if you're where the snow is deep. Wind piles snow against the side of the car so it becomes its own drift. You need to make it easy to be seen.

It sounds like a lot, but it doesn't weigh much, or cost much, and once it's in , it's in.

[laser_jock@work]

A BIG shovel......



....they get proper snow on the Continent.

[Diezel Weazel]

My usual kit for overseas travel:

Insurance, V5, MOT, Passport, EHIC card
Bulbs, warning triangle, flourescent vest, first aid kit, wheel change kit, beam benders
cash, credit cards, maps
Oil, water, screenwash, emergency tyre inflation/sealant cylinder



My usual kit for snow:

Blanket/duvet/sleeping bag, shovel, chocolate, water
Tow rope, jump leads
12V kettle or camping stove + kettle + spare fuel (not legal in some countries).
* Brightly-coloured tape/ribbon to tie to aerial or some other high point on vehicle *



Basically, if you prep for digging the car out, or spending 24h in a snowdrift, you'll have no problems. You may need to tow or jump someone else's car, especially if you're away from the main roads.
The ribbon is especially useful if you're where the snow is deep. Wind piles snow against the side of the car so it becomes its own drift. You need to make it easy to be seen.

It sounds like a lot, but it doesn't weigh much, or cost much, and once it's in , it's in.

Just to add, CHECK...You may need an IDP (International Driving Permit) was available from the AA. Good luck with ya Expedition M8.....

There's always a Payback.... Just hoping ya don't find any !!!!

[skyhooked]

My usual kit for overseas travel:

Insurance, V5, MOT, Passport, EHIC card
Bulbs, warning triangle, flourescent vest, first aid kit, wheel change kit, beam benders
cash, credit cards, maps
Oil, water, screenwash, emergency tyre inflation/sealant cylinder



My usual kit for snow:

Blanket/duvet/sleeping bag, shovel, chocolate, water
Tow rope, jump leads
12V kettle or camping stove + kettle + spare fuel (not legal in some countries).
* Brightly-coloured tape/ribbon to tie to aerial or some other high point on vehicle *



Basically, if you prep for digging the car out, or spending 24h in a snowdrift, you'll have no problems. You may need to tow or jump someone else's car, especially if you're away from the main roads.
The ribbon is especially useful if you're where the snow is deep. Wind piles snow against the side of the car so it becomes its own drift. You need to make it easy to be seen.

It sounds like a lot, but it doesn't weigh much, or cost much, and once it's in , it's in.

$$$$$$ brilliant thanks for that buddy! will get stocked up on that lot too

thanks too surfer jess and all others for help here

much appreciated

[G60-R]

i've spent the past 3 winters out in the french alps. you'll not need chains if you've got some decent tyres on. MT's will be fine. Chains are a legal requirement if you've got a car on road tyres. and make sure you practice putting them on here before you go. messing around with chains in the dark and -20 ain't fun. trust me.

saying that. last winter i got about with no chains and summer tyres on my Passat G60. did have 4wd though. good sideways fun round corners.

[dave.j.robbo]

you'll not need chains if you've got some decent tyres on. MT's will be fine.

Didn't think MT's would be much cop on snow? AT's would be better...