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The Garmin Dezl is a navigator made for those driving large vehicles – either commercially or recreational. Here’s an hands-on review of the Garmin Dezl based on 95 hours of driving in European cities and narrow roads with a 12 ton truck.
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| Remarkable vehicles we've encountered during our journey |
Garmin Dezl Navigation review
Submitted by Nomad on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 11:492011 International Overland Travel event - Willys Treffen
Submitted by Nomad on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 21:32 |
Impression of the 2011 International Overland Travel Event in Mendig, Germany - called Willys Treffen. This year even more participants are expected. Have a look at the scene in 2011.
Mercedes Benz 230TE station wagon
Submitted by Nomad on Wed, 11/07/2012 - 14:26 |
The Mercedes Benz station-wagon from the 70’s and 80’s was built to last a long time. Even in 2012 many are still on the road, some on a daily basis. Here’s an impression of a 1984 Mercedes Benz 230TE combi estate.
Toyota Corona old timer in Greece
Submitted by Nomad on Wed, 09/12/2012 - 18:43 |
Old timers cars are still a common sight in Greece. Here's a Toyota Corona from the 70's still used every day. Have a look.
Rent a car in Greece
Submitted by Nomad on Tue, 09/11/2012 - 10:13 |
An impression of renting a car in Greece in 2012 with a comparison of similar rentals in Portugal. Also a bit about driving on Greek roads.
Location
Volos SIXT rental station
39° 22' 17.3352" N, 22° 54' 47.988" E
Oldtimer trucks in Greece
Submitted by Nomad on Sat, 08/25/2012 - 12:06 |
Classic Mercedes Benz trucks are still quite common in Greece. Once a year oldtimer Mercedes trucks are brought back to life during harvest season. Some has seen quite a bit of action, have a look.
Location
Mercedes Benz L3500 4WD in Mendenitsa - Greece
38° 45' 0.846" N, 22° 37' 10.1892" E
Battery charger in expedition truck
Submitted by Nomad on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 08:17 |
Impression of the battery charger in our 1719 Mercedes truck. It can deal with a fair amount of electrical abuse and messy AC mains grids – far away from stable electricity grids in the western world.
Clutch cylinder broken
Submitted by Nomad on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 16:17 |
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.
