Solar charging, DC to DC chargers, Shore Power…how it all works (for us) A few people have asked for more technical information about our vehicle and how it’s set up, so here goes. Let’s talk electrons. I have to tell myself it’s important to not loose sight of the ball. The whole idea here is…
This post is for those undertaking an overland trip in Africa that are not of African nationality. Whether you plan to rent or buy a vehicle locally, or to ship one to the continent, you’ll need to figure out how to handle money and transactions, both before you arrive and while on the road. Below…
Our chariot is the 70 series Land Cruiser, which shares the crown for the ultimate Africa Vehicle with a Land Rover. The Land Rover of course has it’s merits, but for us the Land Cruiser 70 series is where it’s at. The 4.2 liter diesel engine remains largely unchanged since it was brought into service in 1990. The inline 6 generates an…
