hi im going on a road trip in august through france, through the alps to milan, back down to st tropaz, then back up to paris then home, over a 8 day holiday, what would you suggest taking incase of the worst, never took landy outa the country, im planning on taking (spares) starter, alternator, fuel filters x2, battery fully charged, snow chains, fuses, relays, toolbox, 5 gallons water, deisel, 3 spare wheels, ?? what genuinely fails, im also doing cam belt kit first, and all oils etc 2000 mile round trip if helps
This is a joke, right?
You're not going to the bowels of deepest Africa you, it's just France, La Belle France.
If your vehicle is well maintained you shouldn't need any of that lot.
Think about it, in the last 2000 miles what has broken down on your Disco? I'm not talking about servicing or preventative maintenance - actually stuff that has broken?
It makes sense to do the cambelt and check the vehicle over thoroughly before you leave, replacing anything that appears worn, grease all the u/j's and wheel bearings, change all fluids ie oils and coolant.
But assuming that is done, just set off with European cover and enjoy yourself. When off-roading far from home always be extra-careful of breaking something.
A couple of years ago I took my TDi 300 auto Daisy III to Morocco - a round trip of 8000kms - and took loads of spares with me. How many did I use? 1 fuel filter !!!!!!
If you're not careful you will carry so many spares that the weight of them will cause trouble off-roading and definitely consume more fuel.
Remember that this is an adventure, you can't manage out absolutely every possible problem. BTW don't forget to get yourself a european medical card - used to be called an E111, just in case anyone needs any medical assistance.
My advice is to make sure your vehicle is in tip-top order before you leave and then go and enjoy yourself.
If you need any advice on where to go, pm me.
Have fun.
Dave