What are the consequences of a long run...

[brenchk]

Looking to head towards Italy at end of July with family and a bucket load of gear. I have a 1600 VEGE engine in my 1970 Dormobile and wonder how far I could travel in a single day? As air is the key component to keeping the engine cool how far could I drive before having to give the engine a rest to cool down? I drove to Normandy in France a few weeks ago which was 220miles door to door with the only stop being the ferry. I felt the van could easily keep on going... as long as I kept feeding her fuel! Any ideas? Cheers, KB

 

[stagger lee]

i'm sure your own physical fatigue of driving distances will introduce sufficient stops for the engine to be happy. especially if you've got little kids etc.

might be worth fitting a reliable/accurate engine/oil temp indicator/guage. could give you a piece of mind whilst driving along?

 

[Loxy]

Drove from Wales to Hungary last year in two days (~1300 miles), 3 kids & 2 adults in the bus, roofracks loaded up, didnt top 60 all the way there.
Just stopped when we needed for the loo/rest/food/fuel etc.
As long as you are happy your engine is in good order, just drive & enjoy the scenery.

 

[Justin & Muttley]

Your engine will run all day if it's in good order - like the guys have said, your own tiredness will be a bigger factor!!!

Give it a service and tune-up before you go and enjoy the trip!!