Hey Juddy, for a small fee I can come along as trip mechanic/ vehicle support....:D:D I'll even bring ALL the spares.....:D:D
JC
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Hey Juddy, for a small fee I can come along as trip mechanic/ vehicle support....:D:D I'll even bring ALL the spares.....:D:D
JC
Not to put JC out of business:p
but some of the more reputable LR businesses will set up a SPARES KIT for you,, if you use parts, then its all good,, if you dont, then its even better.
These guys will know whats more likely to fail on your vehicle,,
if nothing else,
make sure you have a SAT phone,, and numbers of a reputable businesses that will arrange delivery of spares or the recovery of the vehicle for the area you are visiting.
If you are taking a lap top then get the rave cd. It will give you the full workshop manuals. There have also been a few rescues via the forum in the last few years. A couple of these were in remote outback locations while others have been more local. Best bet is to get to know some forum members and take their phone number so if it goes really bad an SOS can be posted for locals in the area to respond to.
Fear is the biggest problem with working on the Defenders. They are just big mechano sets:).
Bull Bars are good for saving you from the roo strike, Working Jack and jack plate, Tool kit. Spares like have been said, spare oil and coolant, water. First aid kit is a must. Only time I have needed the first aid kit I had forgotten it. At least the others had theirs. It was still a little over an hour trip into the nearest casualty with a 5 year old with head injuries.
Iam thinking about fitting twin roof racks, the rear one for a tent, question is whats the best type to buy, and as i want to keep the rear canvas, will i need to have a stronger frame made.
I do a fair bit of travelling out in the desert for up to a week at a time in my 130.
the vehicle has a 140 ltr long range fuel tank as well as the 120 ltr main tank, and I normally take a few jerries as well as fuel is normally very expensive when you do manage to come by it. I normally take 3 jerries of water as well as my 100 ltr stainless tank which is normally used for washing, water for the billy, etc. Two spare tyres and patching gear, hopefully you never need it but youll thank your stars if you have it. high lift jack, shovel, axe, good collection of tools. tucker box, engel, swags and a tarp in case it rains.
I also take a good set of spare silicone hoses, gets hot driving slow in the desert offroad. spare brass radiator, same reason. zip ties, spare front power steering assembly , brake booster, clutch drum, remember, its a landrover no matter if its run by ford or leyland. i always keep a spare compressor for the air conditioner too, i like to stay cool !! i also reckon its a good idea to take a spare water pump and wheel bearings, and in addition i have always carried spare front and rear salsbury diffs, while theyre stronger than the basic issue, it pays to have a couple in case of need. If im going out real far out bush i normally chuck a spare transfer case on the roof rack just in case. Make sure to strap in down tight, alongside the spare diffs and axles. Youll need a cage or something for your dogs, and probably extra water and a bunch of recycled paper dog poop bags . theres nothing worse than *****s that dont clean up after their dogs.
its always a good idea to put up a few ads at the local backpackers a few days before heading out, you never know if a couple of gap year girls from overseas are heading off in the same direction as you and need a lift.
Wow thats alot of stuff, are any of those item likely to go whilist on a trip? Makes the 130 a poor car to take if its going to need those kind of repairs. Of course i would hate to break down and be with out such things. Would you still take along such items if it was more of a touring trip than hard core off roading?
That's a shed load of spares!!! :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by dlatn
Be easier to tow a 2nd vehicle behind just in case :D
err, I'm hoping some of the above is TIC?Quote:
Originally Posted by dlatn
(Tongue in cheek):o
JC
Maybe he is a safety officer (or very pessimistic!)
Juddy,
People drive from Qld to the NT and back in old beat up Ford Falcons that haven't had an oil change in ten years.
I even drove my ancient 1968 2A wagon from Townsville to Darwin and then onto Melbourne. All I carried was basic spares, plenty of water, two extra fuel jerries and 2 spare wheels and tyres. All I broke was a set of points.
If you join up to RACQ, they will even courier parts to you if you break down in a place without a LR stockpile of spares.
Are you planning to stick to the major roads in Qld / NT or head off into the Tannami for a few weeks to find that elusive bloke Mr Falconio?