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  1. Christian P.

    10-12 days from Copenhagen in Winter - suggestions on what to do & where to go?

    Hello everyone! We are planning a last minute trip to Denmark/Sweden/Norway over the Holidays. My wife and I are flying into Copenhagen on the 26th and flying out of Stockholm on Jan 8th. We are considering renting a car but we are totally flexible and right now we have a blank canvas to...
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    1987 Westfalia 2WD

    Every day in a Westfalia is an adventure so maybe this qualifies as an Expedition Vehicle.. :) It's time to sell my 1987 Westfalia 2WD that I have been slowly restoring since last year. I have a Syncro in my garage that needs my attention now. I put it up on Ebay with tons of details...
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    Ford Shop in Bay Area/East Bay? Ford Expedition Fuel Pump Replacement needed...

    Long story short...my friend moved to London a few years ago and "abandoned" his low mileage 2001 Ford Expedition in Fremont. Now we want to put it back on the road but it needs a fuel pump, which is inside the giant fuel tank which therefore needs to be dropped. And that's not really a task...
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    Bay Area - Recommendation for a shop to do a timing belt change on 3rd Gen 4runner ?

    I am looking to get the timing belt/water pump done on my 4Runner. I called a couple places in the Bay Area (dealership) and they wanted $1100-$1200+taxes…seems a bit steep. Does anyone have a suggestion for a shop anywhere in the Bay Area/Sacramento area? Even Reno are is fine… thank you...
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    Inverter recommendation for on-road use?

    We are leaving for Europe next week and I need an inverter to power my laptop (HP Probook) as we are driving. there are about one trillion different models on Amazon...i am starting my research now. any recommendation for something (max $100) that could endure the abuse of the Autobahn in our...
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    Across Canada in 10 days in a Subaru...

    In keeping up with our overlanding tradition, I am about to embark on another unexpected, unsupported and totally unplanned trip... I have spent a couple summers in Vancouver but my last trip there was about 10 years ago. I have a friend of a friend who needed a driver to bring their vehicle...
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    Great video - KiteSurfing in Namibia

    https://vimeo.com/93299826
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    SyncroFest is on!

    We are leaving tomorrow morning for SyncroFest! over 175 VW vans have registered so far...and apparently a small casualty already.. :) http://syncrofest.com/ Check #syncrofest on Instagram for pictures through out the weekend!
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    VW Kombi Last Wishes

    if this does not make you shed a tear...not sure what will... http://kombi.vw.com.br/en/last-wishes
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    Great South America Video (not mine) - 5 months in a 4Runner

    http://vimeo.com/91004756
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    Struggle continues in Africa Oldest National Park

    Persephone and I had the opportunity to go visit the Virunga National Park when we were in the DRC. It was without a doubt one of the highlight of our journey. Unfortunately it seems like things are still very problematic over there. Here is the latest news: Belgian Emmanuel de Merode was...
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    Rally to the World Cup! the Dutch are at it again...

    After putting together the Maya Rally, I was thinking of doing the same thing for the US team unfortunately I never had the opportunity to put it together. However watch out for something similar for 2016... http://www.oranjetrophy.nl/2014/ https://nl-nl.facebook.com/oranjetrophy...
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    Death Valley - Noob rallies - anyone else going?

    We're signed up for this year - myself with the KTM950 and Ben (www.motorcyclemexico.com) with his KLR650. Well, and like 200+ other people... anyone else on the forum going to this Rally? http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=930383
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    The new Lexux GX460 is out and I am going to have nightmares tonight.

    And there I thought Nissan/Infinity did a poor job when they restyled the Patrol into the QX56....Lexus outdid them. Seriously, I am not sure what the designers at Toyota are thinking these days.
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    Best Christmas Gift! "A Great Adventure" - Camel Trophy Book (1980-1994)

    I am not sure if this has been discussed before...but this book is phenomenal! My fiancee found it almost by accident in a thrift store in Reno - of all places...the book is like new. The images are spectacular to say the least. It covers every year of the Camel Trophy from 1980 to 1994...
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    Anyone needs a cheap Subaru Outback?

    I am selling this car for a friend - would make a great cheap vehicle for the winter or to drive down to South America! http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/4196084057.html 1999 Subaru Outback This car was owned by a friend of mine who came from Paris to study in San Diego for 2 years. She has now...
  17. Christian P.

    Does anyone know what type of insulation is this?

    In this video, from about 0:30 sec....any idea what material they are using for insulation? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2FGxssGDsc thank you
  18. Christian P.

    Has anyone seen this aftermarket highroof before (Sprinter)?

    Spotted in Truckee last weekend. Not sure what company makes it.
  19. Christian P.

    FREE Toyota 80 series third row seats - beige leather

    Hi! I have an extra set of third row seats in my garage that needs to go. they were in our Land Cruiser that we drove back and forth to Panama a couple years ago. the truck got sold but the new owner never came to pick up the seats. Located in Truckee, CA but I could possibly bring them down...
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    2003 Eagle Four Wheel Camper -$2000

    Seems like a good deal: http://reno.craigslist.org/rvs/4016885560.html
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