fordy103 wrote:

just adding to this, would it be adviseable to have a winch cover? or would the dust not affect it that much?

fordy103 wrote:

also, on the subject of tents, looking at buying a normal ground tent that will be used for Morocco this year ( hopefully), and maybe some trips to scotland. Needs to be 3-4 man size, was looking for some recommendations?

Price isnt really a big issue, just dont wanna get cold or wet haha!

I have experienced sandstorms on two of the trips I have done. The first was in one of these http://www.lightwave.uk.com/en/tent_g20trek.php the tent never moved, unlike other cheaper tents that simply tore and blew away leaving people tent-less for the rest of the trip.

Second time I was in this tent. Again no issues but we did fold it up for an hour or two to ride the storm out as I have seen these types of tent collapse in storms and didn't want to risk it.

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When a storm hits you really do need a good tent or take 2 or 3 cheap disposable tents. When the wind hits its nasty.
Here we are early one morning, the only way to create shelter to make a brew was to get the tarp out. You can see the wind forcing the tarp into the contours of the vehicle.


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Click image to enlarge 130's have feeling's as well you know

BigMike wrote:

At those checkpoints, a packet of marlboro lights and a beer for the soldier who approaches you goes a very long way to them letting you straight through without hold up

They also work at their so call " Speed traps" the fine miraculously turns in the much cheaper "phone use" on the spot fine

Yep,, lose the CB gear going through the border

Remember with a tent,,, after 2/3 weeks of putting a tent up and down, get a RPITA, so easier the better

Fordy, a 3/4 man will so pee you off, California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK

jake wrote:

G'day,

Great list, we also do the same for our extended trips in the high country or outback.

One of the most important items on our list is a very extensive remote area first aid kit.
I also carry a can of contact cleaner. Find this very usefull and it drys straight away.

Jake
10 Defender 110 and Tvan
Melbourne Australia