Recent content by Latetom

Found this topic using the search function. Need help with understanding Starling. Anybody have a recommendation on where to go for basic information such as how do use or can you use Starlink to hook up google maps from an IPone for turn by turn directions? Does Starlink allow you to make...

Using the search function got me here. Looking for recommendations and information on Skylink. Returning to South Africa in three weeks and my wife wants better connection to the outside world and I want better map usage out of Google maps. Will skylink work in a moving vehicle? Will it work...

We are driving a 2014 Toyota 4Runner around the world. It is currently parked outside of Cape Town, South Africa. We started our drive when I was 66 and I am now 71. The 4Runner's spare is located under the rear and I am thinking it would be much better (if I need to use it and no one is...

Just returned from driving South Africa/Lesotho/South Africa for three months. Returning early next year for five or six months in Southern Africa. Questions Anyone have good updated links on visas, border crossings, temporary important permits and carnets? Good links or thoughts on a route...

If everything goes according to plan we will off load our 4Runner in Cape Town, South Africa in 8 to 10 days. We are currently in Iceland but begin our 25 hour flight with 2 layovers to Cape Town tomorrow morning at 7:30. No plans to change out lamps this year in Southern Africa. Thanks to...

Direwolf82, Can't disagree with your thoughts on where I have the jack stored but I just don't have space anywhere else. I do have a jack boot covering the "working" area of the jack. I am like you on an under carriage spare -- I don't like and never have. I spent a lot of money (at least I...

Alanymarce, Thanks for all the links. This weekend I will read each one. I have already added your Toyota and general repair recommendations to my electronic list of vehicle contacts. Will respond to your email address and of course I have a question or two that surly your blog links don't...

Alanymarce, Thank you for your detail review. I especially like (not the most important thing you wrote) your warning about fire extinguisher. Unbelievable until you get pulled over I am sure -- thanks for the warning and is now on my list to buy in South Africa. A) I don't disagree with any...

Love your last sentence! I am going to use it when people rag on my lack of mechanic abilities. Stay warm (I am in TX), safe, healthy and masked. And please keep posting.

Direwolf82, I am confusing because I will turn 70 somewhere in Morocco if all goes as plan - age has advantage but not necessarily in talking in plain language. I carry a set of basic tools - screw drivers, pliers, wire cutters, etc. that I know how to use -- nothing that will help me yank an...

Mrmrswelch, I am not a big poster -- but 118 posts not 1. If you check on my posts I have asked many more questions on what people think or recommend than make recommendations. I am not a mechanic and have noted that many times. I do give my recommendations on carnets, routes, border...

Dalko43 -- I have looked at more than one Hilux during our travels. Issue with the Hilux is someday we will return to the U.S. and its my understanding that the Hilux doesn't meet U.S. vehicle requirements. While on an overnight ferry to Tunisia I was parked in front of a group of seven Greek...

A year later and after yesterday's second vaccine shot we have a new plan. Fly to Marraskeh, pick up 4Runner, drive Morocco & Western Sahara for three wks and then ship 4Runner to South Africa. Life has its disappointments and not driving West Africa will be one of mine but at 70 & 73 its time...

A good thing I followed up and checked out the Smartbar noted by Peter_n_Margaret. I had no idea a bull bar is illegal in Europe, India, etc. The Smarter -- not made of steel - is approved for Europe. I have sent an email to Smartbar asking if they have a bull bar for 2015 Toyota 4Runner...

A heavy duty bumper or bull bar? We had a number of modifications made to our 4Runner before leaving on around the world drive. I didn't have the money for a bull bar, didn't want a winch, didn't have the money for a rear bumper/spare tire storage and there were too many items ahead of a...