Tech

The overland tech stuff we've written about.
The overland tech stuff we've written about.

Clutch cylinder broken

Mercedes Benz Clutch pedal oil leak

Overland travel comes with the occasional mechanical problem. Here’s the story of a Mercedes Benz clutch cylinder with a sudden oil leak – meaning no clutch.



 

Google Earth Map update notifications

Google Earth Map Update Notifications

Google Earth is a great travel tool for exploring routes and regions using satellite imagery. Recently Google released a notification tool for tracking Google Earth map updates. Have a look;



Truck junk yards in Spain

Truck junk yards in Spain

Here's a list of truck junk yards in Spain - locally known as Desguaces Camiones. Also with links to truck junk yards in other European countries.
 



 

Truck junk yards in France

Truck junk yards in France

Those looking for truck parts sometimes turn to junk yards to find the right affordable part.  Here's a list of truck junk yards in France with links to truck junk yards in other European countries.




 

Garmin Dezl V2.80 software update

Garmin Dezl V2.80 software update

Garmin has released a firmware update for the Garmin Dezl 560 in February 2012. It's a bug fix & improvement update for 2 major issues just after the release of V2.70.

 

 

Solar panels from Portugal

Solar energy from Portugal

Portugal has a huge solar panel field in the southern Alentejo region close to Spanish border. The impressive solar energy farm is operational since 2008 – and quite remarkably, the solars panel are all home-made Portuguese from a nearby factory in Moura.

 

Location

Amareleja solar farm in Portugal 38° 11' 32.5968" N, 7° 12' 57.3804" W

Garmin Dezl V2.70 software update

Garmin Dezl V2.70 software update

Garmin has released a new firmware update for the Garmin Dezl 560 in January 2012. A few details about previous versions and the firmware update process.

 

Staying overnight at the Fire Brigade in Portugal

Staying overnight at the Fire Brigade in Portugal

Staying overnight at the Fire brigade? For those with a motorhome, campervan it’s possible at the Vila Vicosa Fire brigade in Portugal. Have a look at this unique place;

 


 

Location

Overnight stay at Fire Brigade in Vila Vicosa 38° 46' 7.392" N, 7° 24' 59.004" W
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