yes, but if i bought a jap mobile to do such a trip- i would be looking for the nearest minefield to drive it into as thats the best place for them.
plus if it does go tits up, you are fooked! i would rather it broke a few times simply than having mr ECU going bang and trying to get stavros the...
lada riva?- i'd rather cut the middle man out and shoot myself before getting one of those. Planes are for people who like airports and people- i like neither as a general rule. At least i dont get screaming brats kicking my seat in the landy.
i can take a career break from work so not worried...
really fancy doing a Long way down type with the series 3.
'England, France, Italy, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa'
anyone done this before?
was thinking that the lpg would get me through europe and then use regular petrol rest of the way.
i just like the reliability of the petrol really- but open to suggestions of for and against
if an expedition from london to cape-town were planned, is it better to have petrol or diesel- i hear it is hard to get diesel in some countries on the way down there.
question is, if i were to start planning an expedition to there, do i take the SIII 2.25 109 safari with lpg or the 90 200TDi
or
taking a trailer isn't really necessary- it isnt that bad! ha ha
be better to spend the money on gathering spares like half shafts, spare injectors, alternator, and a good battery. there was a guy who trailed a truck there last year and he nearly cooked the towcar up the mountains! not worth to...
it should be good- be nice to see more brits there!!
we now have confirmed- 2 90's, 2 disco's and a rangie. You dont need to prep your truck much really- just make sure it is serviced before you go and you have a decent heater!!!!!
You need-
decent snow chains
basic tools and spares- though yours isn't old so i wouldn't bother!
survival blanket
sat nav- very useful!- tom tom recommended!
warm boots- clothing is up to you really- good windproof jacket is needed though.
as for booking- i will be putting together a list of...
I have finished the 90 at last. I and a few others are going to do the 2009 Croisiere blanche and am going to start prepping my truck for it.
I finally got my VIC done and am just waiting for the V5 to turn up.
Some photos for you.
bit of a difference from
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