Just arrived in the UK for a month but will PM you with some more info rather than hijack this thread.
Will be back in Australia in a month so might organise to have a chat then if you are...
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Just arrived in the UK for a month but will PM you with some more info rather than hijack this thread.
Will be back in Australia in a month so might organise to have a chat then if you are...
Portal hubs on an Overland truck? Might look cool but thats a lot of unsprung weight to but pulling around.
I have had my 110 Isuzu Camper through the Sahara and also through...
No 1985 County Isuzu 3.9 with 1965 ex-military ambulance body(Series IIA) from Australia. Built in Tasmania but currently in the UK waiting to be shipped back to Australia. Pictures taken in...
A few update pictures
Flying over from Tasmania picking up my Land Rover in Scotland and then driving over and camping.
I hope it is as good as everybody tells me because I'm coming a loooooooong way!!
Looking...
Welcome back to Australia. Good luck with the prep and hope the desert is kind to you.
Regards
Callum
Good to see you are on the road at last.
Good luck with it all.
Will catch up with you at the other end (Australia)
Callum
Gobi Desert Southern Mongolia in a storm August 2012
Just to give you an idea
3 1/2 months 23000km 2 people in a Landrover 110 camper Scotland England France Germany Poland Lithuania Latvia Russia to Mongolia and circuit down through the Gobi...
Good luck with Australian logistics and customs. As long as the vehicles are very clean and all your paperwork is in order I'm sure it will all go to plan. Don't be surprised if you get a bill for...
Well done guys. Looks like you had a great time.
Regards
Callum
Christian
Sorry I missed your post. I've just spent a long weekend in Aviemore in the Highlands camping and playing on my mountain bike!! Looks like I have missed you as you are now all going...
Hi Scott
Just got back to Scotland minus one Landrover with a trashed gearbox!! It is in England for some TLC. Thats Tender Loving Care by the way and NOT turning it into a Toyota Land Cruiser ha...
Hey there folks
First I hope you bought some of the caviar toothpaste. I spend my life fixing teeth and the thought of smelly fish breath on top of all the other things we have to deal with as...
I guess the question is on everybodies mind in Australia is will they actually become available?
I would rather import one from UK/Europe than pay the stupid money that is asked for 4WD truck in...
So far so good.
You are now about to enter the phase in your trip when everything changes.
Language barriers, drop box toilets, poor hygiene, questionable food, insecure camping, disregard for...
Fantastic build Iain. I have been charting your progress for a while.
I a planning to import a Unimog from the UK later in the year when I get back from my trip.
Just a quick slightly off topic...
Sorry for the late reply.
The reason being despite numerous emails I have heard nothing. Zilch. Nada!!!!!
Will keep you posted.
Callum
Sad but true!!
However as with anywhere there are always some who spoil it for others and have absolutely no respect for the land they have access too. I have had multiple trips down the West...
Cleaning the vehicles for Iceland will be good practice for getting them clean for Australia!
Both very unique environments so I am all for strict quarantine laws to protect them even if it is a...
Can I ask what your plans are for refilling propane/butane gas tanks in Russia/Mongolia?
Do you just plan to try and refill your existing tanks or replace them as you go splicing the hose to fit...
Nice work.
Great thinking with the Audi Turbo
Callum
Hi Colin
Good to hear you will be renting a 4WD.
Suggestions;
Drive Western Explorer and stop in at Corinna (As suggested Balfour track is fun-unless its been very wet as you may drown your...
Hi Andrew
PPcages manufactured a custom snorkel for me also to fit in with my cage.
If you need some photos let me know.
Good luck with it all especially if you go stainless. I'd love to see...
Hi Andrew
http://www.ppcages.com/?p=705
Would highly recommend PP cages in the UK www.ppcages.co.uk
They custom built the cage for me in the link after shipping my vehicle over from...