overland preparation

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twodogs
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I fancy a trip to the desert over christmas , after seeing Freds 230GE doing its thing in France a 230GE it will be .

what springs ?
spares ?
overland kit ?

remember this is a planning exercise say what you like :D , there are a million ways of doing these thing .

Cheers
Twodogs

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Re: overland preparation

a snorkle - but you already have one.
spare air filters.
lots of excess fuel capacity
air compressor for tires
sun shades for when you're parked up - or tinted windows....

peter perfect
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why not speak to mark or howard, howard was only telling me at the weekend you realise how much stuff you really need, i,e they took too much

piggysims
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Re: overland preparation

What 230GE?

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Twodogs,
To the desert or through the desert ?
Like I mean me and the missus went to Pisa and didnt go up the tower
Cheers
Marcus

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Re: overland preparation

Goggles come in very handy when the wind picks up, as tall a tyre as you can fit, a fridge and of course a barrel of beer :lol:

draxey
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Enough tools spare hoses/parts etc to fix anything that might come up and more than enough water for you and the G.

piggysims
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Don't forget a pair of Tarr burners!

piggysims
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I almost forgot.....

The best thing ever to take is.... someone else's vehicle. :D :D

twodogs
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Re: overland preparation

Rich can I thrash ....sorry use your silver thing ? :evil:
Twodogs

piggysims
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Yes you can borrow my new ground anchor

http://www.devon4x4.com/shop.php?mode=productview&product=152

peter perfect
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you can borrow my nissan patrol 4.2 gr if you like

twodogs
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Cheers lads , thats the ground anchor and car sorted then ,
Twodogs