In-Cab Equipment & Cameras Equipment we Supply
With the new 4x4 we have kept the majority of items the same but have made a few changes as to where there are fitted.
Changes with new vehicle:
| Centre roof console fitted for extra storage for maps, books, etc. | 29Mhz aerial moved from the body to the roll bar |
| Standard shock absorbers will be used until "buggered" - then changed to Munroe Gas | Load Hog springs replaced by full springs which we think will be better long-term |
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The changes |
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| Super Springs (rear) | Centre roof console |
Extras or modifications fitted:
BE VERY CAREFUL BEFORE YOU BUY AND GET QUOTES FROM AT LEAST 3 SUPPLIERS - 4X4 SHOPS CAN HURT YOUR WALLET BADLY - WE CHECK WHAT WE PAID IN 2001 AGAINST TODAY'S PRICES - THE PRICE INCREASES HAVE BEEN HORRIFIC - DO AS MUCH OF THE FITTING YOU CAN YOURSELF AND ENJOY DOING IT
Preferred Suppliers have been:
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| Have a really good product range - they also run some tours of their own and are knowledgeable | Very good for hire items and cheap prices for many items like tents and trailers etc - all camping gear |
| Additional Items of Equipment fitted by us |
| 8000lb electric winch - we need it because we travel alone |
| Bush bar with winch plate - TowMaster - essential for winch |
| Ball type tow hitch at REAR |
| Chevron at rear (required by some countries) |
| Ball type tow hitch at FRONT - nice if you ever need to push trailers or boats around |
| 2nd spare wheel and tyre - essential |
| Reflective strip for Zambia - white across front |
| BACKRACK spare wheel carrier - very handy |
| SABS trailer light plug |
| Hella additional spotlights - best value for money |
| Extension valve - spare wheel |
| 2 Hella electric plugs for 12V fittings |
| 2nd High capacity battery |
| TAKLA air jack in lieu of hi-lift - we much prefer them from a safety point of view |
| Extended air breathers both axles |
| National Luna dual battery system including fitting to vehicle - one of the good makes |
| Locking wheel nuts - coded type - at least they have stop the thieving |
| Hella swivel type working light - very useful |
| High capacity alternator Bosch |
| 250 litre long range extra fuel tank - aluminum - specially made for long range without filling |
| Pump and 2 extra filters for extra tank |
| Nokia 6210i phone & car kit |
| Indel 26 litre fridge/freezer |
| Garmin GPS III Plus and cabling for vehicle use |
| 4 Side Reflectors - amber for Zambia |
| Thomas air compressor & inflating hose |
| Iridium satellite telephone - Motorola - we have to be contactable at all times |
| Navstar 29mHz radio - a toy |
| GPS & Laptop cabling |
| Laptop mount |
| Navstar aircraft type altitude recorder - route profiling - USED FOR WORK |
| Sony Mini Tape recorder - making notes |
| Fire extinguisher x 2 |
| Full set recovery equipment, belts, hooks, chains, links, etc |
| MudBusters - 2 off - we love them for sand or mud |
| Tubeless tyre repair kit & Tools |
| Shovel & Brackets |
| Panga - fits behind back of seats |
| Good first aid kit |
| Camil front suspension kit and Monroe gas shocks at rear - much improved ride |
| Load Hog suspension rear only - changed to Super Springs on latest unit |
| Markings for Mozambique |
| Markings for Zimbabwe |
| Markings for Zambia |
| 2nd Cigarette lighter socket for all the equipment to be plugged in to - standard in new vehicle |
| Good set of tools, no Chinese "cheapies" |
Still to be fitted: |
| Snorkel with
pre-filter for dust protection (when Ford have suitable approved air
filter available) |