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Stevie5tapes



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driving to south africa from england

Purley theoretical question! To drive from the UK to South Africa, what car essentials would you take with you?
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A car, jerry cans for fuel, and Lady Luck Thumbs Up
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You would probably need an armed guard for some areas. 2013 RR Evoque Pure Tech
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I wouldn't risk it in a Landrover I know that much! Rolling with laughter Black FL2
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Stevie5tapes



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I read tonight to use a LR or Toyota 4x4 built before 2004 as all parts are easily available in Africa.
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Stevie5tapes wrote:
I read tonight to use a LR or Toyota 4x4 built before 2004 as all parts are easily available in Africa.


Makes sense Black FL2
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Stevie5tapes



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WarriorBez wrote:
Stevie5tapes wrote:
I read tonight to use a LR or Toyota 4x4 built before 2004 as all parts are easily available in Africa.


Makes sense


No computers and electronics so parts are easily got.
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No need to use the quote button if you are replying to the thread above. Thumbs Up ______________________
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Thanks Mr Dave, I will remember that for future. Sorry if I've upset the sites etiquette. Embarassed
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Your welcome. Very Happy
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hi

if you are going to West Africa Ghana i would take a pick shovel sluice box and a pan for gold mining Very Happy 1995 P38 now dead
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My daughter-in-law's brother did it with his mate in ex-Environment Agency Defender 110 200Tdi with sand ladders, jerry cans. roo bar, rood tent and little else.

I've since learned about "Yellow Brick" that sends a regular GPS fix out and has a panic button to initiate local rescue. Gone... 2013 XS TD4 Manual Firenze Red
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Good tyres! plus a couple of spares. Basic spares, new filters (air and fuel). Cash placed in different areas in the car (So no one sees you with a large amount) including Euro's and Dollars.


You could try contacting these guys...they do alot of adventures to Africa so would have some good tips Thumbs Up

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