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The vehicle of choice is a Land Rover 110 Defender County Station Wagon.

2.5, TD5 Engine ,2003 Model

Accessories:

1 x fuel tank fitted 45 litres

1 x fuel Roof tank 55 litres

2 x Jerry cans

1 x water tank fitted 45 litres

1 x water tank fitted in rear 55 litres

1 x Hannibal Roof Tent

1 x Hannibal Side Awning (sponsored) by Hannibal

1x Safari Snorkel

1 x Hi lift Jack

2 x deep cycle batteries

1 x spare, battery

1 x battery monitors system

1 x roller draws for packing (sponsored) by Dave from Comcivils

1 x divisional draw system (sponsored) by ALU- Cab

BF Good rich Tyres (sponsored) by Michelin SA

Garmin GPS 5 (sponsored) by Due South

Seat covers (sponsored by Melville & Moon)

1 x cargo net

2 x sand tracks

1x freezer 40 litre

1 x concealed safe

1 x shelf system, for storing of maps, 2 way radio etc

6x Spot lights, 4 on Roof with folding bracket fitted by Mega World, 2 on Bull bar, KC Hilites

Rear roof workers light

Rear left workers light

1 x 2 way radio

1 x seed net, to protect radiator.

Warning triangles, fire extinguisher, air compressor, jumper leads, first aid kit (sponsored by AA)

Camping equipment (sponsored by COGHLAN'S)

Maps (sponsored by MAPSTUDIO)

Outdoor, anti bug, soap and creams, sun filters (sponsored by Camping & Outdoor)

Boots and shoes (sponsored by CAT)

Clothing (sponsored by Cape Storm )

Kat's cosmetics (sponsored by Elizabeth Arden)

1 x sat phone (sponsored by Delta Wave)

Distance covered during Expedition 15896 KM

Breakdowns and /failures – One rear left shock absorber, that punctured the tyre. We had another puncture, due to a nail. A deep cycle battery replaced with a normal, the report states, due to excessive heat. 2 x bush cutters, fitted to protect windscreen from branches (sponsored) by mega world. Land Rover Tygervalley, Parow, Cape Town (sponsored) service and hosted launch of Expedition.

Rear inside view
Full rear inside view
Cockpit view
Front view
Left side view
With tent set up
 
 
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