Cool! Glad to be of help. Suggest you keep options open though in case the planned trip with this team doesn't come off (although looks like only newly advertised, I note there are no sponsers as yet to support so then what happens - will you put funds together collectively to make it happen...

Found a site by accident called www.overlandtravel.org.uk looking for additional crew for Russia and Kazakhstan Expedition leaving August next year - you could be part of crew (but not in a Landy) and share costs or alternative is to bring your own vehicle. Rough camping etc. so keeping costs...

Cool! Pictures are fab. Welcome back. Can't wait to read report - last one was great. Will have to try writing one meself following our not so successful summer trip following in your footsteps to Morocco (we made 4 nights as foot passengers in the end - gotta laugh - hahahahahahaha - sign of...

Ola from Spain (we still have not made Morocco yet) as still having issues. Going to rename from Cassie to Jinxed at some stage. Thought you might be interested to know we have now abandoned caravan on campsite in France and are becoming quite adept with cable ties and gaffer tape. Check out...

Bonjour - good afternoon. We are currently in Sonzay near Tours - now no caravan or vehicle though we do have a 9-seater car hire for the time being. You can see latest update on our blog. Just to clarify vehicle PLUS caravan 4.5T (caravan approx 2T total and LR remainder). Before we left, we...

Hello all, Thought you might be interested to see our blog update - day 1 disaster and we are only 4 days into our 7.5 week UK to Morrocco trip. Am beginning to think we are a bit jinxed. We went for both a hand winch and an electric winch in the end - little good they are doing at present...

Not light these Tirfor thingys are they - crikey. OK, can lift it etc. but can't imagine what the next size up must be like. Blimey. This TU16 alone beastly enough. Starting on something small ......like twigs ......little beginnings.

Thanks all for support, contacts and alternatives. Your're right - it was Anthony who offered originally (way back, when). But at this time (with time on our hands at this stage) just thought we'd try to go for an original replacement as surround is good, properly treated and includes zipped...

We've been advised that the canvas for our Jurgens off road caravan is made by Howling Moon. Trek Overland are the only distributors of Howling Moon here in the UK. We ordered and paid for a replacement last August 2008 but still waiting (June 2009)! we finally decided to cancel and obtain a...

Have just bought recon Tirfor TU16 with 10m cable on eBay for £160 plus £18 shipping. Seller has another two available if anyone interested - another TU16 plus the huge 5Tonner. See link for remaining TU16 here TIRFOR on eBay, also Winches, Lifting Tools, Industrial Tools, Business, Office...

Have sent you a PM re: dates. Will probably stick to campsite but if your about be great to meet for coffee or a beer. We can swing by your way or you can come to us. Website updated with route plan meantime. Thanks again for the offer.

The one on eBay doesn't look like a Tirfor. Will wait.

Crikey! (....followed by worried gulp!...) :eek:. This the link on eBay meantime for the Tirfor 1600kg Rope Winch C/W 20mtr Tirfor rope pulling machine on eBay, also Other Lifting Tools, Lifting Tools, Industrial Tools, Business, Office Industrial (end time 24-Jun-09 14:59:55 BST)

TU16 it is then - sounds right. Yep - working on the rear recovery points on the caravan too (not with us at the mo and never thought to look before - will check it out when it comes back) Training meantime. Huge thanks everyone.

Vinnie - yes, we're going to try to keep website updated while travelling this year, fingers crossed! Thanks for your wishes. Looked at Black Rat but not sure where can source from (Oz and US and one site have found in UK but seem out of stock). I have heard of them and checked them out while...

Cool - thanks for the offer - except we already booked and paid a deposit for campsite in Sarlat (not far from you we think). We have to contact them to adust our dates slightly but will make enquiries as to what we can do. Will PM you with details etc. once we find out more.

Finally, our route for Morocco as follows: Fes (incl. excursions into Meknes and Volubilis if possible) Erg Chebbi Todra Gorge though Dades looks more scenic but take point of possible not being abale to get vehicles through (not doing Lake Iriki afterall) Cascades D'Ouzard Marrakesh Tiz...

Found this extract from Tom Sheppard's Vehicle Dependant Expedition Guide "Think hard first and give careful thought to winch before buying it. It is more than an add-on accessory - heavy, expensive, often requiring uprated front springs etc .........despite knee jerk, not always applicable to...

Suppose as the name implies - from ground perspective - protection against rocks and logs hitting the sides. Handy for side winch points too.

We decided on internal roll cage for our trip as no.1 priority above all else - not even because of rolling but other drivers and the possible impact on us (with the kids on board also) - if we were to be hit from the side at any point. Given this, the only thing that we still wonder about is...