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gilmore
Member Since: 16 Jan 2005
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Phil1644 wrote:Rob,
Your friends website on his 6x6 Deafner is fascinating.... 
It is. They had a brilliant trip.
On a poignant but still fascinating note - they got caught in the Tsunami in Thailand.
http://www.expeditionoverland.com/thailand_1.htm
The page starts with them enjoying thailand and you even see the pictures of them in the sea watching it rising, but followed by the tragic consequences.
regards
rob All opinions expressed in this posting are my own and are not necessarily those of someone who knows what they are talking about.
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 22nd Nov 2010 10:26 pm |
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DaveT
Member Since: 01 Aug 2005
Location: Cornwall
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That's the most phenomenal website ever.
Awesome trip  Long succession of Disco's since 2001...
SIII Lightweight - neglected & rusting. Bulkhead, A panels, vent panel & outriggers now disintegrated - Next years project!
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| 23rd Nov 2010 12:36 am |
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Noam
Member Since: 22 Nov 2010
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 14
 
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hey guys, many thanks for the brilliant support. here's, in short, the most common FAQ:
Q: ok, but why LR discovery?
A: easy; style, comfort, 4x4 capability and when the weather turns bad, 2 people can sleep in it.
Q: how about the costs of such a journey?
A: well, we're going to 'rough-it-up' a little; wildcamping in certain places, cooking in the field and avoiding the congestion zone in London... the main expense will be shipping and - as we all know - fuel.
Q: what if you'll break down?
A: we definitely will. so we'll have to keep the spirit, use common sense and improvise a little.
Q: can I join???
A: absolutely. bring some nice tea for Jen, leave a small donation to charity and you're welcome. more details here: http://theworldusanddisco3.moonfruit.com/#/join-us/4544004222
thanks again for the great support and keep in touch 8)
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| 23rd Nov 2010 9:44 pm |
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tanters
Member Since: 24 Oct 2007
Location: Oireland
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hi Noam, all sounds fantastic and I wouldn't hesitate to wish you well.
Rays suggestion of the Overland shows, you'll probably get so much info from those on gear, hints tips etc. Haven't heard of too many D3's doing a round the world so you'll probably be breaking new ground yourself so that'll only add to the excitement
As for breakdowns - unavoidable like you said but maybe a Faultmate or similar would be a wise investment.
Good luck and will watch your blog with admiration A happy childhood ... is the worst possible preparation for life.
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| 23rd Nov 2010 10:06 pm |
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tanters
Member Since: 24 Oct 2007
Location: Oireland
Posts: 4284
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gilmore wrote:
On a poignant but still fascinating note - they got caught in the Tsunami in Thailand.
http://www.expeditionoverland.com/thailand_1.htm
What a site, that page is amazing. thanks for pointing us in that direction Rob A happy childhood ... is the worst possible preparation for life.
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| 23rd Nov 2010 10:21 pm |
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zarnd
Member Since: 23 Apr 2010
Location: Kent
Posts: 794
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Sounds awesome.
Good luck Alex
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| 24th Nov 2010 12:49 pm |
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Stoveman
Member Since: 18 May 2010
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 104
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All the very best to you.This is something I would love to do but due to current circumstances can only dream of doing such a trip in the future.Will definitely follow your progress.
Phil.
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| 24th Nov 2010 6:08 pm |
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zarnd
Member Since: 23 Apr 2010
Location: Kent
Posts: 794
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gilmore wrote:So what's the plan if a twiddly electronic bit (inevitably) fails in the middle of the Sahara/Namibia or similar? I love Disco3's but I wouldn't trust my life to one.
Isn't a simpler vehicle a safer bet? Maybe an old Disco1 or a Deafener. My friends went around the world in a converted 6x6 defender and they said they chose that for it's simplicity to fix.
See http://www.expeditionoverland.com/
cheers
rob
Excellent. Still going through it now. Sad they had to leave their dog behind
cheers Alex
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| 24th Nov 2010 6:32 pm |
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discocuzzy
Member Since: 02 Feb 2008
Location: surrey
Posts: 2752
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Sounds very familiar, watch this, the guy is a disgrace
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/my-fami.../episode-3 "you cannot teach stupid people to do clever things"
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05 plate D3 HSE in Zermat- Gone
11 Plate D4 Landmark in Fuji white- Gone
08 Plate D3 Hse in Buckingham Blue- Gone
58 plate D3 HSE Silver- Gone
10 Plate D4 HSE Stornaway Grey
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| 24th Nov 2010 7:30 pm |
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jdea
Member Since: 02 Mar 2008
Location: Tannum Sands QLD
Posts: 176
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Noam,
Don't forget to drop in for a beer on your way through 
JD
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| 24th Nov 2010 8:25 pm |
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AAA.Happy.Disco1.Fan
Member Since: 04 Nov 2010
Location: West Yorks
Posts: 2895
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gilmore wrote: ... twiddly electronic bit ... middle of the Sahara/Namibia ... I love Disco3's but ... Isn't a simpler vehicle a safer bet? ... converted 6x6 defender ... simplicity to fix.
See http://www.expeditionoverland.com/ ... cheers ... rob
Hei, Rob
V many thanks for this lead. 
*Great Link to the 6WD Adventure;
*We Overlanded to, around, and back from, "Asiatic" / Anatolian, Turkey in the 60s in a Morris 1000 Industrial "variant". SIMPLICITY was the watch word, as you point out. Got to Lake Van, and Syrian border , but not up Nemrut Dagi  ]
*Love my [recently new-2-me] D3  But will renew the "Warranty". 
*Sources of LR - 6WD / 6x6s, please 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWxJOht2yRE/
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| 25th Nov 2010 6:39 am |
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AAA.Happy.Disco1.Fan
Member Since: 04 Nov 2010
Location: West Yorks
Posts: 2895
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gilmore wrote:On a poignant but still fascinating note - they got caught in the Tsunami in Thailand.
http://www.expeditionoverland.com/thailand_1.htm
More thanks, Rob, for this sequence. Waiting for their: book / film / TV Series.
Palin Palls, set against this Pair. [Palin, M , not Palin, S  ]
And the "Old" M'bikers' Moto still holds: Always stop and help others and make Mates, you'll need them in the future.
The Rocker Repair section was fascinating - again showing the depth of their support network!
Are they now running their own "Adventure" business?
Kind regards
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| 25th Nov 2010 7:53 am |
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zarnd
Member Since: 23 Apr 2010
Location: Kent
Posts: 794
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discocuzzy wrote:Sounds very familiar, watch this, the guy is a disgrace
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/my-fami.../episode-3
Saw that, he was an absolute prat Alex
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2009 Caterham Supersport
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2004 SL55 AMG
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| 26th Nov 2010 3:10 pm |
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Miguel
Member Since: 16 Sep 2008
Location: Viseu
Posts: 103
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Arghh I am getting sick with all the envy I feel right now!!! Now seriously best of luck, and if you return by Portugal, I will be happy to supply accomodation for you and drink away the storys you will certainly have to tell after such a long trip.
As for what you should consider doing/packing, the farthest away I have ever been in my Disco was Barcelona (1200 km drive) and the highest was our very own Serra da Estrela (roughly 2000 m high) so not a seasoned explorer miself.
Still my 2 cents:
For the Disco: Park Heater, 17" wheels, underbody protection, new belts all around, AC charged, 2 new batteries, CB radio, long range fuel tank, 6 new tires, roof rack, RAI, a good winch, sand tracks, an air jack, a direct line of compressed air from the valve block of the air suspension and a fridge.
For your confort: an air mattress (although the disco is quite fluffy and with a good sleeping bag it is not essential), electric boiler for the tea, power converter for charging 220v appliances, TV tuner or lots of movies and series in your laptop, flashlight, complete water resistant clothing and boots, good gloves, firesticks, a couple of canvas chairs, beer, ham, chips.. and more beer.
If something goes really wrong with the disco, you can always sell all the shiny bits and return in executive to the UK
Cheers,
Miguel
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| 29th Nov 2010 6:10 pm |
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