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Hi Cassie, I've never owned one but have used one to right a truck on its side and it worked a treat. However, I have always found it quicker and easier to change a wheel with a three ton bottle jack; and it fits neciely under the rear seat of my 110. I also have a hi-lift but don't use it that...

Hi Just as an aside and not recomended. A couple of years ago I had to fit (in the middle of nowhere in Africa) a severley undersised set of UJs that had a lateral movement of at least 5mm, and 3000km later (on and off bush roads) they were still fine with no measurable wear. However I did have...

I have a LR in South Africa and use Cooper tyres (the exact spec eludes me!) which are good. I have had more problems with sub-standard inner tubes. You can nearly always find some form of tyre repair facility in small towns/villages etc.together with very willing help but they tend not to have...

Hi I dont have a sat phone but I know they are currently undergoing some change 'protocols'. I have seen hand held one used successfully. In towns or where there are phones you are better off using your mobile phone and changing sims but if you are off the beaten track you maybe limited to a sat...

Hi A couple of important points. I spend a lot of time in that part of the road and tyres can be a real problem. I would suggest all new tyres. I changed from tubeless to tubed as even in moderate sized towns finding a working compressor is a problem. I would suggest an extra spare wheel but...

Hi 'Info' maps are good for Africa and now cover most countries. They have GPS waypoints which by and large are accurate. They are available online. cheers ADHA