cartoonhead
Active Member
I know - he's responsible for roping me into it.
Aha! Do you know of anyone else on the forum who is going?
Aha! Do you know of anyone else on the forum who is going?
We did the Marrakesh Classic with Trailmasters last year, and it was amazing! John does a fantastic job, really looks after you so you can actually enjoy your holiday instead of worrying about little things in a strange place. Wifey was a bit concerned it would be a bit of a gunho offroaders fes' but it certainly wasn't and she ended up doing most of the driving.
Just make sure your truck is up together as it will take a pounding. 3 of our group all had bearing failures in pullies due to the dust so make sure they are all good, and of course coolent hoses as they will be working at high temps. Quite nice to drive with windows down instead of aircon but be prepared for alot of dust in the cabin so take one of those duster mits.
Roof tents were great but practice packing them away as you will be breaking camp in the dark so it pays to be organised. A Jetboil is a worthy buy as you can knock up a brew in no time and enjoy your surroundings. I had a Coleman Dual Fuel stove and by the time I had put it together, pumped it up, got the flame going, John was walking past sniggering with his steamy mug in hand! A fridge is another expensive treat but it needs to be a good one and you need a good aux battery. We had a Weaco but they still use twice the power of an Engel and it basically killed my aux battery. Bare in mind that it can be 60degC in the cabin when you stop which means it will be working hard.
Have a great time and don't be surprised if it changes your life, it did me
Just make sure your truck is up together as it will take a pounding. 3 of our group all had bearing failures in pullies due to the dust so make sure they are all good, and of course coolent hoses as they will be working at high temps. Quite nice to drive with windows down instead of aircon but be prepared for alot of dust in the cabin so take one of those duster mits.
Roof tents were great but practice packing them away as you will be breaking camp in the dark so it pays to be organised. A Jetboil is a worthy buy as you can knock up a brew in no time and enjoy your surroundings. I had a Coleman Dual Fuel stove and by the time I had put it together, pumped it up, got the flame going, John was walking past sniggering with his steamy mug in hand! A fridge is another expensive treat but it needs to be a good one and you need a good aux battery. We had a Weaco but they still use twice the power of an Engel and it basically killed my aux battery. Bare in mind that it can be 60degC in the cabin when you stop which means it will be working hard.
Have a great time and don't be surprised if it changes your life, it did me
cartoonhead
Active Member
We did the Marrakesh Classic with Trailmasters last year, and it was amazing! John does a fantastic job, really looks after you so you can actually enjoy your holiday instead of worrying about little things in a strange place. Wifey was a bit concerned it would be a bit of a gunho offroaders fes' but it certainly wasn't and she ended up doing most of the driving.
Just make sure your truck is up together as it will take a pounding. 3 of our group all had bearing failures in pullies due to the dust so make sure they are all good, and of course coolent hoses as they will be working at high temps. Quite nice to drive with windows down instead of aircon but be prepared for alot of dust in the cabin so take one of those duster mits.
Roof tents were great but practice packing them away as you will be breaking camp in the dark so it pays to be organised. A Jetboil is a worthy buy as you can knock up a brew in no time and enjoy your surroundings. I had a Coleman Dual Fuel stove and by the time I had put it together, pumped it up, got the flame going, John was walking past sniggering with his steamy mug in hand! A fridge is another expensive treat but it needs to be a good one and you need a good aux battery. We had a Weaco but they still use twice the power of an Engel and it basically killed my aux battery. Bare in mind that it can be 60degC in the cabin when you stop which means it will be working hard.
Have a great time and don't be surprised if it changes your life, it did me
Great, now I am even more excited! Thanks for the tips mate
I'm currently looking into a trip to Iceland and found that MPS Trading (main Engel dealer) is now offering a hire service. I strongly reccomend you consider this as these fridges are the best for the job. With one of these you will be able to have a full fry up breakfast deep in the desert half way through your trip - it will be the best breakfast ever! Not forgetting reliably cold beers for the whole trip.
We did the Marrakesh Classic with Trailmasters last year, and it was amazing! John does a fantastic job, really looks after you so you can actually enjoy your holiday instead of worrying about little things in a strange place. Wifey was a bit concerned it would be a bit of a gunho offroaders fes' but it certainly wasn't and she ended up doing most of the driving.
Just make sure your truck is up together as it will take a pounding. 3 of our group all had bearing failures in pullies due to the dust so make sure they are all good, and of course coolent hoses as they will be working at high temps. Quite nice to drive with windows down instead of aircon but be prepared for alot of dust in the cabin so take one of those duster mits.
Roof tents were great but practice packing them away as you will be breaking camp in the dark so it pays to be organised. A Jetboil is a worthy buy as you can knock up a brew in no time and enjoy your surroundings. I had a Coleman Dual Fuel stove and by the time I had put it together, pumped it up, got the flame going, John was walking past sniggering with his steamy mug in hand! A fridge is another expensive treat but it needs to be a good one and you need a good aux battery. We had a Weaco but they still use twice the power of an Engel and it basically killed my aux battery. Bare in mind that it can be 60degC in the cabin when you stop which means it will be working hard.
Have a great time and don't be surprised if it changes your life, it did me
Great post... thanks
Looking forward to it... keep buying new toys for the Disco slowly getting it all ready, although, it will be going for a major, major service before we go and having lots changed... just in case.
Although i wish people would stop crashing into me in car parks
The buying procedure is going well, got this tonight:
Discovery 3 expedition roof rack | eBay
£1700 new from Land Rover and that doesn't even include the ladder!
Discovery 3 expedition roof rack | eBay
£1700 new from Land Rover and that doesn't even include the ladder!
Griffdowg
New Member
Have a great time and don't be surprised if it changes your life, it did me
No ****! We went on our own in 2008 and I'm now sat in Ankara, Turkey on my way to Siberia
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No ****! We went on our own in 2008 and I'm now sat in Ankara, Turkey on my way to Siberia
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Awesome, enjoy Siberia
I'm getting impatient on this one... still nearly 7 months to go
Mark L
Well-Known Member
I'm getting impatient on this one... still nearly 7 months to go
I'm quite glad about that given the amount of prep work I intend on doing!
Sounds great. I booked with trailmasters in 1999, or thereabouts. I was living with my girlfriend at the time (now my wife and with three kids), she needed a visa as she wass not british. We are still waiting! They would not give her one at the time as she was unmarried and bosnian!
So we never did go, so I am envious!
We do however live in Jordan now and have travelled well in many other countries.
Enjoy.
Alan l.
So we never did go, so I am envious!
We do however live in Jordan now and have travelled well in many other countries.
Enjoy.
Alan l.
Jason2
Well-Known Member
Nah, we're ferrying from probably Plymouth to Spain, then driving down through Spain.
Muddyfox - thanks for your comments about A/C - hadn't looked at it that way before... I'll put that to the missus
Aircon can kill you too !! It slowly dehydrates you but your not thirsty cos it's a comfy 18°C so don't feel it happening !!
Been 2 times to Morocco with 3 kids (youngest 6 years old) in the height of summer (July/August) with no aircon and never had a problem . You need a fridge & drink loads & loads of water !!
Glenn321
Active Member
Awesome, enjoy Siberia
I'm getting impatient on this one... still nearly 7 months to go
Bump,
I'm looking at going to Morocco similar time to you, Apologies as I havent fully read your post but are booking with a tour company or going it alone so to speak? I may be interested in coming along with you if you wouldnt mind although I'm not 100% yet as I have a rather expensive house build currently taking place.
Many Thanks,
Glenn
Mark L
Well-Known Member
As it stands at the minute, I'm also going on this trip to Morocco with Bump in Oct.
I say 'at the minute' because there is a possibility I may have to cancel depending on the outcome of a job I've applied for.
If this is the case, I will be advertising my place in this thread, as I've paid a deposit and secured a place.
I doubt there are any more spaces left on this particular trip.
I'm hoping it doesn't come to this, but I'll know one way or another in the next 3-4 weeks and will update accordingly.
I say 'at the minute' because there is a possibility I may have to cancel depending on the outcome of a job I've applied for.
If this is the case, I will be advertising my place in this thread, as I've paid a deposit and secured a place.
I doubt there are any more spaces left on this particular trip.
I'm hoping it doesn't come to this, but I'll know one way or another in the next 3-4 weeks and will update accordingly.
As it stands at the minute, I'm also going on this trip to Morocco with Bump in Oct.
I say 'at the minute' because there is a possibility I may have to cancel depending on the outcome of a job I've applied for.
If this is the case, I will be advertising my place in this thread, as I've paid a deposit and secured a place.
I doubt there are any more spaces left on this particular trip.
I'm hoping it doesn't come to this, but I'll know one way or another in the next 3-4 weeks and will update accordingly.
Really hope it doesn't come to that Mark
Glenn, we're going with a company called Trailmasters, decided for the first Overland trip it would be good to have the support and local knowledge of a tour company and guides (although personally I'd happily go for anything on my own, when taking the missus too, i have to make sure everything works as it should)
If you're interested you could give them a shout, or, keep an eye open on a slight chance that Mark's place becomes available.
I fully understand the risks with aircon - i drink so much water (or tea) as it is I don't see it being an issue for me. I'll have my hydra pack rigged up behind me so will be continously sipping the whole tour
Nice work taking kids with you... we are going with the option of enjoying things like this pre-kids!
Glenn321
Active Member
Really hope it doesn't come to that Mark
Glenn, we're going with a company called Trailmasters, decided for the first Overland trip it would be good to have the support and local knowledge of a tour company and guides (although personally I'd happily go for anything on my own, when taking the missus too, i have to make sure everything works as it should)
If you're interested you could give them a shout, or, keep an eye open on a slight chance that Mark's place becomes available.
I fully understand the risks with aircon - i drink so much water (or tea) as it is I don't see it being an issue for me. I'll have my hydra pack rigged up behind me so will be continously sipping the whole tour
Nice work taking kids with you... we are going with the option of enjoying things like this pre-kids!
Thanks Bump,
which dates and what trip are you doing? I had a look on their site and it doesnt seem full so could be another LZ memeber up for the trip
I may bring me other half as well. Regards,
Glenn
Thanks Bump,
which dates and what trip are you doing? I had a look on their site and it doesnt seem full so could be another LZ memeber up for the trip
Regards,
Glenn
It is the Atlantic Sahara tour end October / start November
my missus is coming as is another friend of mine who is coming... so... she'll have plenty of company to talk about handbags and shoes... or whatever it is that women seem to spend hours on the phone talking about.
If you are interested give John a ring - he is a really nice guy and will talk you through your vehicle suitability, etc. (it's not about off-road mods, more about reliability, etc.)
