As I mentioned map is a bit old and old information was used for some routes, but thanks for feedback :-) That was there for reference only and not a likely route... Indeed alternatives routes take you down through eastern Europe actually and Turkey, which are sometimes cheaper in carnet and...

For anyone that wants to join I am planning a round trip to Morocco and back over Christmas and New Year. So far it's one vehicle from London (Defender 110) and possibly one from Italy meeting me in Spain. If other cars want to join in let me know, and we can share routes and organizational...

When do you think we will be able to see (if possible) your route? or any more details on roads and route? thanks :)

just reviving this topic as I am interested too :-) Got landy (see signature) and ready to leave maybe in one year from now or so? When is the ideal season for this? and what are the preferred routes? I have a sketch of possible routes I put down some time ago here: North-South - Google Maps...

HEY, where did you say you have the garmin maps? got link? You are form Surrey you said? (you prfile says so), whereabouts? Jon

Hey All!! I was registered here some time ago, and just now starting to post again as I just got my dream car! got a Defender 110 Double Cab pickup with canvas back! 37.000 miles from new year 2001! Anyways, the car has a Howling moon roof tent and patriot rack. I was hoping to add a couple of...

It is a good point... But if the cost of the carnet is not a problem, then... I would think that an advantage of having all the same make (landys let's say) would be to share expertise for repairs, and spare parts, which is a not-so-small consideration... Jonathan

Found this while browsing around Westfalia Water Heater & Shower Seems like a nice idea... and quoting: "From a cold-engine start it took only 30 minutes for the half-full water tank to reach just over 55oC! From a hot-engine start it took only 15 minutes to heat the half tank of water." Seems...

Sounds interesting! Will give it a tought! Thanks! J

well, if you want to move it ahead, we r planning June... I think... Unless you can convince us that January is "the time to go"! :-) J

Welcome on board! :welcome2: Check this Thread every once in a while... And let us know! I added you to the list just in case! London - Cape Town 2010 Jonathan

Sounds good! Then keep up to date with this thread :-) I am posting info here as well: London - Cape Town 2010 If you come around a good 110 for me let me know. Jonathan

Did you mean... as in you want to join? yes! as in if I want to buy your? perhaps! :-) J

Hey all! :cool: Jackbw, and myself are getting a trip organised for next year, summer 2010, starting in the UK somewhere and heading down to Cape Town. So far we are planning on 2 cars, but open to other participants who don't mind a flexible itinerary. So far the itinerary has been posted on...

Very interesting idea... My only concern would be having a gas water heater rattling in the trunk of the car... I have 2 of these in my house back in Italy... and they are not built TOUGH. They do appear delicate... and my concern is that rattling on offroad/dirt/gravel might cause gas pipes to...

you mean something like this: Hozelock Porta Flower Shower: Amazon.co.uk: Garden & Outdoors ? Looks interesting as you build up pressure with the hand pump hmmm :-) Nice Idea... Perhaps... Why not get one of those house water pressure tanks and plug a compressor to it, since I should have one...

Everyone to his own opinion, and of course your point regarding bulkyness is VERY valid! :) getting stolen and not carring it around makes a lot of sense... my reason for not getting it would only be that i would mainly travel where there is NO service, so would be pointless for me... hence...

Gave Spot a look, and it really seems like a nice service! :-) Though I would look at the coverage map if I were you... which cuts out all of southern Africa and South Asia... Coverage :: Explore SPOT Jonathan

Hi! :-) do you have pics of the heater? :-) Thanks Jonathan

Regarding that bit... beware that 3G is NOT a satellite protocol, but a GSM protocol GSM runs over land base Stations Sat runs direct to satellite (hence the big antenna! :rolleyes:) So yes they are offering 3G, but that will ONLY work in towns/villages... and not in the wild... But for...