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Preparing a Discovery for overlanding

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Ralph Hardwick:
I have posted this on other forums and had agreat deal of interest so I thought I would add it here.

After an abortive trip to Morocco last year, we are preparing for a trip to the Tunisian Sahara in October 2010.

My car was fairly well prepared but we are making many more mods to turn it into a full blown overland/expedition vehicle over the next few months.

I have detailed some of these and I will be adding plenty more on my website (address in signature below). You are welcome to comment and ask any questions.

I shall make the articles as detailed as possible to show how things were fitted, where they came from, how they were made and how successful they were.

In addition I will be running a 'countdown blog' until we leave on the 2nd October 2010 and then updating it remotely during the trip.

Many of the ideas and mods have come from things I have seen on forums and other personal websites. This site is my way of giving something back to the online community.

Here are some recent articles I have added.  Some articles are still 'in progress'

Full length boot storage system (http://www.overland-rovers.com/ralphs-pages/vehicle-modifications/160-full-length-boot-storage-system.html)
Built in fresh water system (http://www.overland-rovers.com/ralphs-pages/vehicle-modifications/175-fresh-water-system.html)
Solar panels and boot security (http://www.overland-rovers.com/ralphs-pages/vehicle-modifications/179-solar-panels-a-boot-security.html)
Fitting a Hannibal Awning on a Safety Devices Roofrack (http://www.overland-rovers.com/ralphs-pages/kit-a-equipment/158-hannibal-awning.html)

I hope these are of interest.  There is plenty more to come including:

Howling Moon tent write up
GPS Tracking with Spot
Rooflight and work light wiring
Servicing and engine, drivetrain and brakes overhaul
Spares list
Tools list

Cheers

Ralph

Discotel:
Hi Ralph,

You disco looks very nice, well equiped and I wish I was going along with you....I am sooooo envious and wish you all the luck in the world mate on your trip...Always remember the saying....'We are on the earth for a good time, not a long time' so hope you have a blast mate.

Please keep us updated, and love your post with all the info, very handy

Regards, Terry

auf_wiedersehen_pet:
Very nice - especially the well thought out boot storage.

 :lol:

stretchy:
hats of to you... good job ;)

Ralph Hardwick:
Thanks for the compliments guys.

I have gained so many ideas and suggestions from forums and other websites and this is my way pf giving some of that back.  I shall be updating the blog each weekend (I wrk away during the week) and I shall be adding more and more articles as I progress.

There is a lot of stuff to add from earlier such as the boot floor replacement, the twin battery and snorkel install, the body respray and trim and windows seals replacement which I shall get around to adding eventually.

If you are really interested in keeping up to date you can add your email address to the subscribe list (don't worry it's free and spam free) and you will get a message evrytime we add something to the site.

You can do that here: http://www.overland-rovers.com/latest-articles/subscribe.html

Cheers

Ralph

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