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With a 270-liter diesel tank, the Land Cruiser 200 V8 diesel achieves an estimated range of approximately 2,455 kilometers (1,525 miles). 90L original fuel tank 180l additional fuel tank Overlanding relaxed on tracks it uses less fuel than used in this calculations. At vmax of 210 km/h...

By a Landcruiser 200, D4D, Diesel V8 with 289hp. Some trip reports are available here: https://www.4x4tripping.com/p/eigene-reisen.html trippin

Whoever is planning a road/off-road trip abroad, such as in the Pyrenees, the Western Alps, or in Iceland, will eventually face the exciting challenge of route planning. Off the paved roads, it’s essential to find drivable dirt, forest, and meadow paths that are accessible for off-road vehicles...

The european Spec J20 is more compareable with the LX-570 just with the V8 Diesel engine. He even comes with AHC (Active Height Suspension , adjustable dampers) They come equipped with two Batterys in the engine bay per default lt, guess he is more electronic juice hungry. Delivers 289 HP...

Attention: the mentioned jump start Kit "XP-10-HD Micro-Start (Heavy Duty)" was not able to start my Land Cruiser 200 V8. But yes - it let it start crank slowly. If your batterys are flat, this device isnt able to start the engine!! Not good for feeling safe. Mine was an Land Cruiser V8...

I did bought this portable split Aircon: https://www.4x4tripping.com/2020/07/eine-portable-split-klimananlage-fur.html I did review it too. It is runned by 110v/220v but just need 450Watt, it runs even on my Ecoflow River Pro. Completely OK to cool down my 16m2 Homeoffice Room! trippin

In 2020, I replaced my AGM batteries with a small and lightweight portable LiFePO4 power station. Back then, I was often ridiculed, but today it has become quite common. Which power station is suitable for this purpose? All of the tested providers are deemed "adequate" for this particular use...

Who likes to read more about my trips: Southeast Europe: Reisetipp: Osteuropa mit dem 4x4 - https://www.4x4tripping.com/2020/10/reisetipp-osteuropa-mit-dem-4x4.html Transafrica: Reisetagebuch - http://transafrica2012.blogspot.com/p/reisetagebuch.html South America: Adventure-Overland -...

Here I did maintain a list of hot water Devices, too by 12v: https://www.4x4tripping.com/2021/06/heisse-dusche-fuer-Overlanding-Vanlife.html In my VW Transporter / Caravelle I do have a Elgena 12v hotwater device, who is working well. trippin

Some travelers have been waiting for something like this for a long time! The ice cream on the road simply prepare yourself! The solution is intended for normal cars and off-road vehicles, I am excited about the implementation also for larger tire dimensions! With 33" tyres it will also work...

"Without the armed officers, I would have considered attempting to break through, to be honest. Fortunately, I didn't do that. The road was the only passage to a closed Andean pass. The construction workers thought my car should be able to make it, but after two days, I found myself back at that...

Mine is triple locked with ARB, ATRAC is on board at original stage. ATRAC did save my ass everytime when I didnt detect a problematic track part in front. Probably my article about "Mods I wouldn`t do again for overlanding or vanlife" is helpful...

Here you can find a map of peru with the current road blocks: https://vanlife.4x4tripping.com/2023/01/roadblocks-in-peru-live-view.html The article is also available in german language. trippin

A DIY project Power Systems with 12v, Solar vs an Ecoflow Delta2 - which solution is better? It is not easy to compare, because both solutions have some advenate/disadvantages. Both variants did come with LiFePO4 and will have after 3000 Cycle times arround 80% capacity, the ecoflow and the...

What's on the minds of the travel world right now? We show ways out of the TIP/Carnet problem in Ethiopia, we discovered the hottest woman on a motorcycle on a world trip. And show the current common vehicles on the Panamericana. Curious now...