Turboman said:
Yes. Get a Land Cruiser! :)

Or, even better, club together with some friends, and get a larger vehicle, like a 4WD Bedford, or a MAN 4WD truck.
That will get you out of several problems.
First, the ruts. Many African roads are rutted, and those ruts tend to be spaced for large trucks, which means, in a small 4WD, you spend a lot of time banked over at 45 degrees, with your axle ploughing off the corner of the central land.
Second. A lot of African countries are now more dangerous than they were a few decades ago, especially in North Africa. A larger party in a larger vehicle will provide you with a degree of security.
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wow am disappointed!
 
AlexCampbell said:
you know why ! Just i was expecting more support for this idea
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The point of a forum is to get advice from those more experienced than you. You have.
Blind support for an idea is not a good thing, if the adviser thinks there are better solutions.

If you are really desperate to overland in a Land Rover, it is possible, but be aware of the pitfalls, and try and take sensible precautions before you go, in order not to endanger yourself, and your classic vehicle.

But I still think it would be more practical to proceed in the direction we have suggested^^^^.

If you only want to hear what you want to hear, posting on this forum is not a good idea.
 
AlexCampbell said:
you know why ! Just i was expecting more support for this idea
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I am also going to suggest that your series is not the vehicle to go overlanding in. It is possible but you are adding in more difficulty to an already challenging undertaking. I have been to Morocco twice now and done various trips around northern Europe. But I have done all of that in a defender that has been fully rebuilt. I am younger than quite a few here and I was suffering after driving the series to Cardiff and back when the 110 was off the road, (and that was after the suspension had been replaced) let alone the trip down to Algeciras before even setting foot in Africa.
 
Turboman said:
The point of a forum is to get advice from those more experienced than you. You have.
Blind support for an idea is not a good thing, if the adviser thinks there are better solutions.

If you are really desperate to overland in a Land Rover, it is possible, but be aware of the pitfalls, and try and take sensible precautions before you go, in order not to endanger yourself, and your classic vehicle.

But I still think it would be more practical to proceed in the direction we have suggested^^^^.

If you only want to hear what you want to hear, posting on this forum is not a good idea.
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i want to hear all the opinions but changing my mind for a land cruiser for my car aint happening! Thnks for your advise and the concern of the safety of the car, but you aint really helping
 
dag019 said:
I am also going to suggest that your series is not the vehicle to go overlanding in. It is possible but you are adding in more difficulty to an already challenging undertaking. I have been to Morocco twice now and done various trips around northern Europe. But I have done all of that in a defender that has been fully rebuilt. I am younger than quite a few here and I was suffering after driving the series to Cardiff and back when the 110 was off the road, (and that was after the suspension had been replaced) let alone the trip down to Algeciras before even setting foot in Africa.
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still its a good challenge and a quite good trip
 
AlexCampbell said:
i want to hear all the opinions but changing my mind for a land cruiser for my car aint happening! Thnks for your advise and the concern of the safety of the car, but you aint really helping
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You aren't really literate or intelligent, but do you hear us complaining? :D
 
AlexCampbell said:
no i just hear you complaining ;)
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You didn't. I didn't complain about anything, merely made some informed suggestions, which you are too arrogant and inexperienced to listen too. So did some of the others.

Believe me, I don't give a monkeys if you get kidnapped and held for ransom by extremists in North Africa, but I have the reputation of LZ as an advice forum, and my post count, to consider! :)

Another suggestion, try looking into the use of Capital letters and punctuation. It will come in useful if you need to write your own ransom notes.
 
Turboman said:
You didn't. I didn't complain about anything, merely made some informed suggestions, which you are too arrogant and inexperienced to listen too. So did some of the others.

Believe me, I don't give a monkeys if you get kidnapped and held for ransom by extremists in North Africa, but I have the reputation of LZ as an advice forum, and my post count, to consider! :)

Another suggestion, try looking into the use of Capital letters and punctuation. It will come in useful if you need to write your own ransom notes.
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okay okay okay you win. Ill ask somewhere else then for more info
 
AlexCampbell said:
okay okay okay you win. Ill ask somewhere else then for more info
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There isn't any more info. We have told you all you need to know.

If you insist, all you need to do is go through the vehicle, make sure it is all in good order, take some fuel cans, and 2 good spare tyres, and a Tirfor winch and some strops, a sensible tool kit and selection of spare parts. And your personal effects.
Preferably, go with another vehicle, so that you can assist each other.

Alternatively, get a better vehicle.
 
Turboman said:
There isn't any more info. We have told you all you need to know.

If you insist, all you need to do is go through the vehicle, make sure it is all in good order, take some fuel cans, and 2 good spare tyres, and a Tirfor winch and some strops, a sensible tool kit and selection of spare parts. And your personal effects.
Preferably, go with another vehicle, so that you can assist each other.

Alternatively, get a better vehicle.
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sure whatever you say
 
Right then , young man , we’ll start again .

First off . Where do you intend overlanding ? I take it you plan on going further than around the island of Cyprus .

How many of you going ?
How long for ?
Do you have any experience of this sort of thing ?
How much kit do you plan on taking ?
Where will you sleep ?

I’m sure there are plenty more questions that will need answering .

Have you looked at Andrew St. Pierre Whites numerous YouTube videos of his travels around Africa and Australia ? If not check them out . That should keep you quiet for a few days .

Then , have you heard of Terri Ann Wakeman ? She has written books on the subject (as have plenty of other people ) http://www.tjwakeman.net/. She is very knowledgeable .

Also look at Team Faff’s YouTube videos . Most of their driving is done on tarmac around Europe but very inspiring none the less .

Of course , it is perfectly possible to go overlanding in your Series 2a, and plenty of people have done it, but you will need to be well prepared . Worrying about trying to raise the height of your diffs to improve ground clearance is about the last thing you need to be bothered about . As for adding spacers , don’t even think about it , as it will add extra complications . Which is something you don’t need . I am not against them , per se , (I have some on my Series One 107” trayback, but I don’t intend overlanding it) but best not in this case .

Get your priorities right , plan the trip properly and you should have a good time .

But I would still prefer to go in a Land Cruiser HJ47 troopie.


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Remora107 said:
Right then , young man , we’ll start again .

First off . Where do you intend overlanding ? I take it you plan on going further than around the island of Cyprus .

How many of you going ?
How long for ?
Do you have any experience of this sort of thing ?
How much kit do you plan on taking ?
Where will you sleep ?

I’m sure there are plenty more questions that will need answering .

Have you looked at Andrew St. Pierre Whites numerous YouTube videos of his travels around Africa and Australia ? If not check them out . That should keep you quiet for a few days .

Then , have you heard of Terri Ann Wakeman ? She has written books on the subject (as have plenty of other people ) http://www.tjwakeman.net/. She is very knowledgeable .

Also look at Team Faff’s YouTube videos . Most of their driving is done on tarmac around Europe but very inspiring none the less .

Of course , it is perfectly possible to go overlanding in your Series 2a, and plenty of people have done it, but you will need to be well prepared . Worrying about trying to raise the height of your diffs to improve ground clearance is about the last thing you need to be bothered about . As for adding spacers , don’t even think about it , as it will add extra complications . Which is something you don’t need . I am not against them , per se , (I have some on my Series One 107” trayback, but I don’t intend overlanding it) but best not in this case .

Get your priorities right , plan the trip properly and you should have a good time .

But I would still prefer to go in a Land Cruiser HJ47 troopie.


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wow some great advice! I concerted all the above you asked and i already have a plan plus i wont be alone! First i started organising a trip thats starts from Greece and it ends to Spain! I checked a few youtube channels for overlanding! The car is nearly fully restored and i use it on daily purposes! But thnaks for the advise @Remora107 ( Land cruiser looks great btw )
 
AlexCampbell said:
wow some great advice! I concerted all the above you asked and i already have a plan plus i wont be alone! First i started organising a trip thats starts from Greece and it ends to Spain! I checked a few youtube channels for overlanding! The car is nearly fully restored and i use it on daily purposes! But thnaks for the advise @Remora107 ( Land cruiser looks great btw )
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Greece and Spain isn't what springs to mind when most people think of overlanding. That is usually Africa or Australia.

A trip like that, you definitely won't need mods, and may not need a winch either.
But parts may be difficult to come by quickly, so well worth carrying a selection, service items, and possibly a few propshaft UJs and a half shaft. Grease the UJs regularly, especially if you drive through water.
And carry plenty of spare engine oil, for regular changes in your oil bath air filter if it is very dusty.

Or!

iu
 
When you say “overlanding” you are strictly being accurate , but as most of your driving will be on tarmac you won’t even need four wheel drive . Whilst there will opportunities to go off road I can’t see you needing anything other than a stock vehicle . Most of the non tarmac driving the Team Faff boys do is on old goat/farm tracks and not particularly challenging , you are unlikely to come across anything your 2a can’t cope with .

The Land Cruiser in Turbo’s picture is a bit too modern for my liking but would certainly get the job done .

Have you given up posting in the anything goes section yet , because you will never win any argument there as they will always come up with some smart arse retort.
 
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