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| Overland gear on our journey by 4x4 truck |
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A satellite phone is a valuable asset on overland journeys – it’s the last communication straw for those who travel in remote regions and family and friends at home. On this journey we’ve used a Thuraya Satellite phone many times. Though calling is not hassle free – a bit about a much seen error on the popular first generation Thuraya Satellite phones.
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In spring 2011 Garmin launched the Dezl 560 LT Truck navigator in Europe. The Garmin Dezl aims at those who drive large vehicles like trucks, lorries, RV’s and motorhomes. Here’s a hands-on impression of the Dezl navigator installed in a 1719AK Mercedes Benz expedition truck. Read about a few less known features.
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After 6 years of continuous living and travel in a 1017A 4x4 Mercedes Benz truck we’re moving into a new house - a 1719A 4x4 expedition truck built in 1989. It’s a extremely rare opportunity - finding a remarkable expedition vehicle and at the same time being offered an unique place to move from one truck to the other. An impression of our new home since spring 2011.
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Eberspächer is a well known and popular brand of independent parking heating system in the transportation market.
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It’s as simple as that – overland journeys come with flat tires. Here’s a bit about the magic of repairing a double puncture in a truck sized tire.
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For those who travel it's an all too familiar subject - how to refill your propane, butane gas-bottle for cooking, heating and cooling. So far after 4 years the German type "grey" 13.5 Kg gas-bottle seems to best solution for many destination. In all countries it was pretty easy to get a refill of a German type gas bottle - till we arrived in Spain and Portugal. Here's the story how to adapt to the Iberian gas bottle system.
