Grasshopper Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share Posted December 13, 2022 8 hours ago, XTreme said: You're going to be driving on Xmas Day Michelle? Yep, not sure exactly where I will be on the day but I will be driving. It is kind of fun travelling during the holidays. I’ve never done it, so there’s that, but everything is a bit more sparkling this time of year, and I like sparkles. I will also be in the snow, which is only proper during the holidays. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share Posted December 13, 2022 Feeling better today. Started in the dark which was fun and now I wait for a ferry. Should be the last ferry I “have” to take for awhile. It’s a beautiful and chilly morning. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 29 minutes ago, Grasshopper said: Feeling better today. Started in the dark which was fun and now I wait for a ferry. Should be the last ferry I “have” to take for awhile. It’s a beautiful and chilly morning. That horizon looks abit stormy I hope you're not going that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share Posted December 13, 2022 28 minutes ago, busabeast said: That horizon looks abit stormy I hope you're not going that way I am….. It is snowing in the mountains across the way. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 5 hours ago, Clive said: Bon Voyage @Grasshopper @Grasshopper's in a Toyota get it right 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 15 minutes ago, Sir Fallsalot said: @Grasshopper's in a Toyota get it right 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 3 hours ago, Grasshopper said: Feeling better today. Started in the dark which was fun and now I wait for a ferry. Should be the last ferry I “have” to take for awhile. It’s a beautiful and chilly morning. Looks great. Have a safe journey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted December 14, 2022 Author Share Posted December 14, 2022 Today we made it through the first of three mountain passes that we will travel over this trip. It was scary at first, but then I settled into the flow. The vehicles did great but that highway driving in the winter is something special in terms of dirty….. Wow! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Take it steady Your 'RAM' is badged as a Citroen in UK 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 1 hour ago, boboneleg said: Take it steady Your 'RAM' is badged as a Citroen in UK Once again..we had one at our works.......boss said of it.. " if this van was a horse you would take it somewhere and shoot it " 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Clive said: Once again..we had one at our works.......boss said of it.. " if this van was a horse you would take it somewhere and shoot it " I'm sure the 'RAM' is much better, it's American after all. What you say @Tym ? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 12 minutes ago, boboneleg said: I'm sure the 'RAM' is much better, it's American after all. What you say @Tym ? Not all they are cracked up to be. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 3 hours ago, Clive said: Not all they are cracked up to be. cant beat british finest after all queenie always owned them 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted December 15, 2022 Author Share Posted December 15, 2022 7 hours ago, boboneleg said: Take it steady Your 'RAM' is badged as a Citroen in UK Yep, its also know a Fiat, not here, but basically the same thing. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 8 hours ago, boboneleg said: Take it steady Your 'RAM' is badged as a Citroen in UK Or a pug, or a fiat. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 21 hours ago, Grasshopper said: Today we made it through the first of three mountain passes that we will travel over this trip. It was scary at first, but then I settled into the flow. The vehicles did great but that highway driving in the winter is something special in terms of dirty….. Wow! How do you keep the windscreens clear we have been around or below freezing for the last couple of weeks and the washers have only defrosted a couple of times. This morning i had to pull off the motorway to clean the windscreen threw some water on and by the time i got to the wiper switch (about 3 seconds) it had frozen solid LOL 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, Sir Fallsalot said: How do you keep the windscreens clear we have been around or below freezing for the last couple of weeks and the washers have only defrosted a couple of times. This morning i had to pull off the motorway to clean the windscreen threw some water on and by the time i got to the wiper switch (about 3 seconds) it had frozen solid LOL Vodka instead of water. It also works in the windscreen. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 3 minutes ago, Sir Fallsalot said: How do you keep the windscreens clear we have been around or below freezing for the last couple of weeks and the washers have only defrosted a couple of times. This morning i had to pull off the motorway to clean the windscreen threw some water on and by the time i got to the wiper switch (about 3 seconds) it had frozen solid LOL Seriously, though, there are some windscreen fluids that have a high percentage of antifreeze stuff, I bought some crossing a blizzard in Spain once and it was night and day compared to the normal stuff. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, Sir Fallsalot said: How do you keep the windscreens clear we have been around or below freezing for the last couple of weeks and the washers have only defrosted a couple of times. This morning i had to pull off the motorway to clean the windscreen threw some water on and by the time i got to the wiper switch (about 3 seconds) it had frozen solid LOL I used to hate driving wagons in those conditions, huuuuuuuuuuuuuuge great windscreen and you'd end up peering out of a small spot. I used to keep a spray bottle with 60/40 water and coolant mix and the screen stuff never seemed to work that well. Climbing up on a slippery metal bumper to aim in at the screen used to be fun (not). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 17 minutes ago, Pedro said: Seriously, though, there are some windscreen fluids that have a high percentage of antifreeze stuff, I bought some crossing a blizzard in Spain once and it was night and day compared to the normal stuff. Sorry i just had a picture of me pouring vodka from the local off licence into the screen wash bottle and the lad i work with sticking his head out the window with his mouth open trying to catch a drop every time i wash the windscreen LOL 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Just now, Marcel said: We have =45 c rated windshield washer fluid in Canada.. we have -5c stuff that freezes at 0c LOL 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 The one I got was -35, with instructions to dilute it if not needed. That was in spain, too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 12 hours ago, boboneleg said: Take it steady Your 'RAM' is badged as a Citroen in UK They're also badged as Fiat over here too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted December 15, 2022 Author Share Posted December 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Pedro said: Seriously, though, there are some windscreen fluids that have a high percentage of antifreeze stuff, I bought some crossing a blizzard in Spain once and it was night and day compared to the normal stuff. @Sir Fallsalot Just as Pedro mentioned, I just picked up some washer fluid today that is good down to -45c as I might be in those temps next week. It’s magical stuff that saved my butt yesterday. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Just now, Grasshopper said: @Sir Fallsalot Just as Pedro mentioned, I just picked up some washer fluid today that is good down to -45c as I might be in those temps next week. It’s magical stuff that saved my butt yesterday. Don't know how all cars and vans don't have heated windshields in a place like Canada. It´s like your windshield is warm, literally! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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