Herzlich willkommen

[Jonas]

"And the automatic oil refilling" This is not correct. This is a breathing for the axle and wheel gear. I have closed the original breating pipes in the wheel gear. Now the breathing is throug the rubber tubes.
I use NMT and GSM in my fishing trips but that is not 100%. Some Icelanders use VHF or SSB. I think you will be 100% with your IRIDIUM satellite telefon.

My gsm is +849 3640 and the NMT is +855 0799

Regards
Jónas

[Jonas]

Next summer (23-25 jún) we are going to have a Unimog meeting in Þórsmörk (Litliendi / 63.41.154 N / 19.29.079 W). If you are in Iceland at this time you are welcome.

Photos from last meeting in Þórsmörk: http://www.pbase.com/jonash/unimog_sumar_2005

regards
Jónas

[Johan_van_Vliet]

Jonas, hvernig hefurdu thad?

I just discovered this thread about Mogs and Iceland. In my opinion those two words form a perfect combination.

When visiting Iceland in 2004 I saw two things. One, the beautiful scenery of the island (ever changing, brutal, magnificent), and two, a couple of Unimogs better equipped for the environment then our Toyota Rav4 rental.

Then on our way to Þórsmörk, the two connected.

About halfway through our journey, and in sheer optimism, we planned to go to Þórsmörk, but the weather was appalling that september (2004). The streams were deeper and wider then normal so at the first major crossing we decided to turn back to Vik. At that moment it was a dud, but later we found out that a lot of people were stranded at Þórsmörk because of the weather, so we felt lucky.

Turning the car I decided to 'someday' return to Iceland with a proper 4x4, my own Unimog. About a year later I bought my 404s and now I'm in the process of converting it to a campervan, Iceland style.

I'm in no hurry, so don't expect me to return this year, but I guess in about five years time I feel the itch to cross some streams in my Unimog. Unitll then I will read the experiences of others on this forum.

Keep on Mogging,

kind regards,
Johan from the Netherlands

[Jonas]

Komdu sæll Johan, ég hef það gott.

Looking foreward to see you and your Unimog in Iceland.

Kveðja
Jónas Hafsteinsson

[Goof]

Hi Jonas,
yes, I have tons of questions. I'm planning a trip to iceland in June of this year together with a friend. We'll be starting the trip in northern Germany and are planning to take the ferry from Denmark. We've been working on a 404s over the last two years and want to take it out on a ride. It's got a 3-litre-diesel-engine now.
I was told, that Iceland has been pushing some environmental issues. Is it possible to leave the road once in a while and do some serious off-roading?
What else is to know? Have you been there more than once?

[keuleeule]

Hi Goof,
Were you ever on Iceland?
Because the whole island is off road
Ok, there are streets but they are not comparable to our german ones.
I was only traveling with my GOLF2, and that hurts Thats why we were spending lot of time and money in our 4x4 which is avaiting the island...
And if you will have a real off road feeling, you can try the grey-dash- marked roads, they are horrible. ( they are marked on the signs all over iceland) I also take the roads in the western Island, and they were horrible too, but they were just in preparing...
If you will find a suitable environment, you can´t path through it...

Where are you located? We´re coming from Hamburg, if you need some information in german - or maps - I´m willing to help...
BTW: we´re also planning to come this year, but I still don´t know when. My holiday seems to be in Sept.
Did you check out Jonas webside? Any other question is unnecessary...

kind regards, KOLJA
keuleeule<at>gmx.de

[keuleeule]

Hi Jonas,
Could you ask your friend about Lofthellir the cave near Myvatn?
I hope you can find something.
Unfortunately I will come with my girlfriend in September, so there is no time to meet you in Porsmork...
regards, Kolja

[Goof]

No, I've never been there - it's gonna be the first time. I already heard about the roads being tough and uncomfortable, but I was also wondering if there's a possibility to actually go of the road, cross rivers etc. I was told that there are lots of restrictions. Not that it would change anything about me going

[Jonas]

http://www.speleo.is/lofthellir/index.htm and
http://myv.is/German/Adal-German.HTM

I will search for more information, road no. and GPS position

Goof, driving off road is not ok in Iceland. Some times you have to cross rivers but be carefull http://www.pbase.com/jonash/unimog_in_action

Jonas

[Goof]

Thanks - anything else I need to know about laws and restricitons?
And how much is diesel-fuel?

thanks in advance
Goof

[keuleeule]

Hi Jonas,
thanks a lot.
A GPS position would help very much...
And if there are inhibitants who can guide us inside...

Thanks and regards, KOLJA

@Goof

the tracks (no roads or streets ) on iceland are like off road,
you can see these tracks in Jonas links...
I think this will be offroad enough...

regards KOLJA

[Jonas]

Hi Goof, maybe this link help: http://tollur.is/displayer.asp?cat_id=300

http://atlantsolia.is/ Disel fuel 1 liter: 111.6 isk / 1.26825 EUR


Jonas

[Jonas]

Hi Kolja, I have not found the GPS position. I found this link: http://www.reykjahlid.is/html/lofthellir.html
They say Lofthellir is near Mt. Hvannfell 30 min. walk from the road
(I think between Hvannfell and Búrfell)
If I find the GPS position I will send a mail to you.
GPS position for Hvannfell is 65 33 242N / 16 45 177W

regards
Jonas
skype name: jonashafsteinsson

[Jonas]

http://visiticeland.com

Regards
Jónas

[keuleeule]

Hi Jonas,
do you use an Iceland map for your GPS?

Which one do you have / or does your colleagues have?

I found only one map, used with Fugawi, and the price was hot!
495 $ ...

Is there anything else?

regrads, KOlja