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This system (electrical) follows this logic tree: Is 220/110VAC required Y/N: If you need 220/110VAC, then you'll probably need a generator. It is very, very important to use a generator that outputs a pure sine wave. If your sustained 220/110VAC needs are very, very small amperage...

Gary, It was good to meet you in person at the show. I'm sorry we couldn't spend more time together discussing this challenge. First, it is very, very important to remember that an FG, such as Lehel's, that has a flatbed U-bolted to the frame, is not the same as your truck. That flatbed...

John, Coming from Oz, and especially from you, that is very high praise indeed. Looking back on it now, I made typical errors for a guy who knows nothing about an area, is dramatically under-researched on that area, is pressed for time, and who builds one thing one time to solve one problem...

Seat heater switch. My wife says this is the 2nd most important switch in the cab. This is her most important switch: air seat inflation. Relocated oil level check switch. The panel dim switch operates normally. The Light On/Off switch is not used (it's the stock payload/box light...

CB radio mounted in console. CB radio speaker. Alpine cab speakers. We also used Alpine speakers in the doors and for the sub-woofer in the console. Over-the-shoulder map light. We don't use these as much as the ones on the overhead console. These are best for passenger reading. The...

Tuffy overhead console - modified for extra dome light and map lights. Spanish - English phrase book is optional. ICOM radio (we also carry a couple of handhelds that are frequency matched to this cab mount unit; frequencies are pre-set to Baja 1000 support) Dome light. It's a two bulb...

Console with false bottom installed. 12VDC power and iPOd inside console. Power amp mounted in console. Sat phone antenna connection on console. 12VDC cab power. Mounts for fire extinguisher and mag light (mag light not installed in this photo).

Hackney Fuso Cab We started with acoustical mat, which makes a HUGE difference in the noise level of the cab. We lined the entire cab with it, and it made a very significant difference in day-to-day life with the truck. We also added security film to the side windows. We used this same...

Those are very wise words from a very wise person. Equipment that works great at sea level often won't work great over 6k feet in altitude. This is especially true for anything that mixes air with any other chemical or substance. Examples: A turbocharged motor may still work OK under power...

Unfortunately, we did not get the opportunity to visit Venezuela, but we understand there are beautiful areas of the country. 4x4 is highly over-rated for what you are going to do. Basically, it's unnecessary on the camper for your mission. Most of the archeological sites are connected by...

Another road you will almost certainly be on.

Miguel, I think our truck's overall length is as long a vehicle as you can, in general, easily get around in the areas you are headed. You can get it through the small villages and tight market towns. Anything longer and you will face some real physical dimension challenges. As such, you...

Some examples of relevant dimensions and capacities of the routes where you are headed:

IMO, you are on a good path. You'll learn more--quicker--that is directly relevant to your challenges from people who have been there. You will probably not achieve the unanimity of opinion and definite, clear-cut answers that you are hoping for. Overlanders are a bit like economists: "Ask two...

The highest frame stress point in your design will be at the back of the cab, so it will help a lot if you put the pivot there. Downside is then the cab to box junction will require a very flexible connection which can lead to more potential leakage. If you put the pivot at the rear to make the...

2008 August Cusco, Peru Quinta Lala campground -13.509868,-71.985782 Swiss female solo rider Cecilia Schnueriger How you earn respect: Cecilia's tent of choice. She'd been in the campground a couple of weeks using a borrowed tent waiting on this replacement. Her original fell off...

All great stuff, especially this one. We always leave a copy of everything with a trusted source back home before departure. I should have included that. One of the penalties in banging out a post in one quick sitting during the first cup of coffee of the morning. :)

Canon claims an "Historic Global Announcement" on 3 November in Hollywood, CA, USA. Let the frenzy begin... :) Current speculation points towards video rather than a DSLR launch in light of the location. Engadget...

This is all great info. RE: safety wire You have found my soft underbelly. If I had to leave with nothing else, I'd have a multi-purpose tool (Leatherman) and some safety wire. Even before some gaffer (duct) tape. My method used to be to form a roll of some safety wire and stuff it down into...

There are two types of cash to carry: 1) operational, day-to-day, trip segment cash 2) stash cash For operational, day-to-day cash, you want to carry enough to get you, FOR SURE, through to the next place with ATMs that have money (an ATM is not the same as an ATM that is working and is...