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Vehicle Modifications
Below is a list of modifications we are making to the Landcruiser for our overland expedition. We will be dependent on the vehicle 100% throughout our trip, therefore it is crucial to ensure the car is mechanically sound, and able to conquer any terrain. Tyres With there being so many tyres on the market to [...]
Navigation
Our Overland Adventure will take us across Europe, where there is a magnitude of road & GPS maps available. The further we cross Asia, the less reliable and available overland mapping products become. GPS products have now extended from the PC to standalone equipment and even to mobile phones. Nokia (who now own Navtech) have [...]
Vehicle
We thoroughly researched which Vehicle would be most suitable to go overland. We decided to choose a Toyota Landcruiser over a Land Rover for the following reasons: • Availability of parts outside Europe • Reliability • The Number of other people who have successfully completed the trip in a Landcruiser. Modifying the Vehicle We are [...]
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