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  1. Griffdowg

    What maps/ways of mapping for european countries

    Of everything everyone has suggested I would be putting my money (or torrent) into Memory map and getting the maps from Paul D. These are IGN maps which are the French equivalent of OS in the UK (but not quite as clear or accurate). They will show you pistes/unsealed routes, passes etc. Ozi...
  2. Griffdowg

    Siberian Bridge Crossings (90 with trailer)

    Hey Norm. Sorry for the late reply. Visas were not much trouble if researched well in advance. We didn't go to the problem countries that required hoop jumping for visas. Carnet was only required for Australia also so that kept things simple. Considering we crossed 23 countries with 16...
  3. Griffdowg

    Overland Trailer - Sankey Based

    A quick paperwork update. RAC require the trailer to be on a separate Carnet so it will cost you extra for the paperwork. I put the cost down at 200GBP. Trailer is now in Australia with my 90. Its a bit broken but we will start to fix it in the coming months as I work to earn $$$. Will get...
  4. Griffdowg

    Landy Hire in Uganda?

    Disco? Review Uganda Landrover 4x4 for self drive hire Kampala>Rwanda 4x4 car self drive - Rwanda Hotels and Accommodation,Kigali Apartments,Rwanda Car hire,Rwanda Gorilla Safaris,Uganda Kampala apartments,Kampala Hotels,Uganda Car Hire, 110 or 130? Landrover defender offroad 4x4 rooftop...
  5. Griffdowg

    Bug out Bag / Survival Bag / Grab Bag

    On a 12 month plan it was 1GBP/minute or 0.33GBP/SMS. Over the course of 8 months we used 380 minutes worth. This was mostly calling parents, calling the RAC regarding our carnet and calling our bank. We also sent plenty of texts :) G
  6. Griffdowg

    2" lift with 285/75 Stability

    Shame no patches but atleast you got it fixed. We would have done the same also. I think what I'm trying to get at is this: take 1 spare and if you split a tyre get it repaired asap. If you take 2 you would still need to get 1 repaired but it would buy you time. However, you are never that...
  7. Griffdowg

    2" lift with 285/75 Stability

    If you had been there longer though you could probably have got it repaired with a patch (which comes in the plug kits) by a local tyre guy. 26000 miles across 25 countries and we only got 2 in Siberia. Both nails and both fixed in 10 minutes with a plug. We wont be taking a 2nd spare next time. G
  8. Griffdowg

    Discussing trek to Singapore via Russia

    Were in Indonesia at the moment, flights booked to Melbourne for 24th November, landy arrives on 5th Dec
  9. Griffdowg

    Griffdawg and Lisa made it onto Russian News.

    If people really want it. They can make it happen :) a lot has been sacrificed along the way. Still got the numbers, will give you a call when we bogged in the Simpson Desert :)
  10. Griffdowg

    Discussing trek to Singapore via Russia

    Ok, no carnet for Laos but you would for shipping out of Malaysia (KL) and for Singapore. Did you get your gearbox sorted in the end David? It was good to meet you in UB, took me a while to put 2 and 2 together!
  11. Griffdowg

    Discussing trek to Singapore via Russia

    Probably best you dont go if you think you can get to Singapore via Mongolia but not through China! :) We went alone. The world isn't a dangerous place for individual's really. I guess it depends how much you want it G
  12. Griffdowg

    Siberian Bridge Crossings (90 with trailer)

    Bumped incase you missed it :)
  13. Griffdowg

    Griffdawg and Lisa made it onto Russian News.

    No such thing as home for us now daft. Everything has been sold in the uk so its just us and the 90. Waiting for it to land in Australia now. Learning to dive ib Indonesia while we wait :)
  14. Griffdowg

    2" lift with 285/75 Stability

    Forgot to add, take a plug kit for punctures. If your running good tires the chance of a sidewall split are slim therefore not needing the 2nd spare
  15. Griffdowg

    2" lift with 285/75 Stability

    You say the big one, where are you going and for how long? I would question the need for 2 spares. I also wouldn't put it on the roof. 285s are overkill for an overland trip go with something more sensible.
  16. Griffdowg

    Discussing trek to Singapore via Russia

    Easiest route would be Kyrgyzstan through to China then Laos. From there Thailand and down the Malay Peninsula. China will require a guide and fixed itinery usually in a group and you I think, need a Carnet for Loas and other countries in SE Asia. Shipping out of KL or Singapore shouldn't be a...
  17. Griffdowg

    Lift or lockers

    Why don't you go out, get stuck find your vehicle limits and also your own. With what you have you can achieve a lot. You talk about lockers but don't even understand what they can do for you. Go out and have fun, when you get stuck ask yourself why you got stuck and go from there. If you...
  18. Griffdowg

    Bug out Bag / Survival Bag / Grab Bag

    We found a Sat phone more useful for these very reasons. If your having health related issues etc you can phone home (we have a friend who is a GP), vehicle issues, a mechanic etc etc. We just thought it was more user friendly that an emergency beacon thingy. The spot tracker thing is cool...
  19. Griffdowg

    Griffdawg and Lisa made it onto Russian News.

    Thanks Trewey, I knew you couldn't resist :D hoe embarrassing. It was 10am and we had been up till 3am drinking Cognac with the local police! Luckily they didn't pull us on the drive to this gig, haha. G
  20. Griffdowg

    Siberian Bridge Crossings (90 with trailer)

    We are in month 7 of 8 now. But we ship the Landy to Aus and if the money does not run out we will continue the adventure! :D Landy is good. Up to Kazakhstan all was fine but the roads then got really bad from there on. The trailer started 1st by shearing the latches that hold the doors (I...
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