Americas 2011 expedition - Need help/advice/opinion

Vizoo

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Thank you very much for your time!! We agree in many items.

1- Tent:
The EeziAwn is the best quality listed (...) it is heavier but that is due to the quality materials.

Had to go for the CarTopCamper, its samller then I wanted, it does not have a large amnex room but its the lighter one and weight has become a major issue.

2- Suspension:
The AEV stuff is great

Yes, I will go with the Nth Degree 3.5"

5- Sand Tracks:
The Maxtrax are killer good

Agreed, planning to fit them under the rack.

6- Snatch Block:
I have abused the ARB

I chose the same one.

7- Air Jack:
but the ARB has worked perfectly.

Thanks, I really thouight those two where the same as for quality.

9- Some extra horse power?:
A snorkel maybe.

I've choisen the AEV snorkel with pre-filter

10- These are cool !!:
Scangauge all the way. Great info but more important is the ability to clean codes.

The Dashdaq does the same, it weights more then 3 times the Scangauge, but still under 1 pound, and it is also more then 3 times the price. But I think I'll go with the Dashdaq

11- Cooler or Fridge:
I have owned an Engel that worked great

I have decided for the Waeco CD-30 for three reasons: Size, format and the possibility to put the compressor on a compartment outside of the car. I was really worried about listening to the hummm of the compressor.

13- Electricity:
No generator no way. Too much extra weight and space. And you don't really need it if you are driving every couple of days. You can charge all your batteries while driving and a good dual battery kit

I can't disagree, but the generator is something that I want and will buy anyway. It is not much heavy nor bigger then a second battery. I can even run it while driving and recharge the bicycles batteries on the run. I will leave the decision t take it or not after checking total weight and space in late March.

16- Spare tire:
AEV makes a great rear bumper for the Jeep that has water storage in it.

That's also the one I have chosen.

I would also get the Extreme Outback Tire Repair kit, it is the best I have seen and used.

The ARB Speedy Seal is included in the recovery kit.

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Get a Acer Netbook for $300

I will use what I already have and trust here. A Fujitsu tablet and a Garmin 18 USB. It goes on the dash so I don't need the Jeniko stand. I couldn't find any realiable map for central and south america, except for Brazil.
 

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