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vtrdaz:
I'm trying to compile a kit list for a trip to morroco - any of you chaps think of any essentials we should take (apart from spares)?
Any input would be great - if you've been is there anything you wished you'd taken but didn't?

Cheers chaps

Darren

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bullfrog:
I am currently building a vehicle for a customer for this very reason.
I am fitting a decent fridge (dont get an ambiant one)
A dual fuel cooker (unleaded or cooker fuel)
A spare single burner unit with spare bottles.
An ARB front bumper with winch
Roof rack with hi-lift, awning, spots and sand ladders.
False rear floor and safe
Water and fuel tanks and holders
Sat nav, Fan, Phone holders
Uprated suspension and bigger tyres
Under body guards and a snorkel.
A decent compressor.
First aid kit.
Puncture repair kit.
Good length strops etc
Small planks as this are handy to jack off of.
You can get water containers that fold up so when empty take up very little room.
Army rations are nice and easy to cook.
Its not hard to prepare a meal but sometimes simple and quick food is great. Its also well made so has all the nutiants you will need.
Look for a table that has feet that adjust ( you can use the small caravan type feet for these.
A decent folding chair.(same with feet)
I will post some pics as I go (2 weeks work, to give you some ideas)
Get stuff thats good quality but light .
The chap I am building this for is going in a group of 4 vehicles so there should always be someone to help.

vtrdaz:
Cheers chaps - antoher thought is a roof tent a necessity ot luxury - we've already got a good tent for when we go hiking (no i don't wear a bobble hat :lol: ) so do we need one?


Darren

Roofus:
Drove round the sahara a couple of years back.......

Roof tents are great......however......once set up you can't drive into town? I camped in a standard tent & never once regretted it!

In your first aid kit......if you can, add several syringes & needles. Sounds dramatic.....but should you (god forbid!) need an injection for any reason, you'll know the needle is sterile.

Savlon spray.

Ensure you take some Dioralyte aswell....not just good in the event of rehydration after a dodgy tummy! But also very good for general rehydration if you start to lag in the heat.

Ensure you take some anti-bacterial hand wash.

Take a couple of those cake nets (funny net umbrella things you put over a cake!) The moment you start to cut meat & prepare food flies appear from nowhere! Handy to prepare your meat under!

When buying meat try to buy from stalls with fridges, chances are the fridges aren't plugged in......but there will have been less flies on it! & watch the butcher closely, many tried to bulk up the weight with off cuts of bone & fat!!!

The most essential bit of kit I can suggest is a pressure cooker! Fantastic for making tough meat edible! We used to throw the meat, any veg we had, can of tomatoes & some spices all in together! Best stew ever.....add the local bread which is truely superb....& you have a great meal!

I'd thoroughly recommend a thermarest......comfy & take up no room at all!

Don't stress too much on vast expense on the vehicle. You know it...so take spares you think you'll need! My L200 was completely standard except for A/T tyres & a snorkel! Shocks were standard & survived no problem.....I watched a poorly loaded 90 break two OME shocks! Make sure it has a good service & that the radiator & cooling system are in tip top condition! My highest recommendation are fuel & air filters! My snorkel protected my filter pretty well.....but the diesel can be very poor! So don't be overly surprised if you see a 'wee' bit of black smoke!

The top tip I was given was simple.......If it has the ability to have fur or dribble or both DON'T touch it! Strays are rife in built up areas.....particularly cats (Literary all over! The smell can be overpowering!) DO NOT TOUCH! Everyone in our party was struck by stomach bugs except myself & my partner....& we were the only two who strictly observed the above rule!

You also may want to take some exercise books & coloured pencils....you're liable to be mobbed by kids as you drive round & personally I'm not a fan of handing out sweets!

A truely fantastic experience! Amazing country, friendly people! Enjoy!!!! A once in a lifetime experience! Just amazing!

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