The important, boring, difficult and expensive bit, that’s the stage we have been going through in recent weeks.

Going to South America and traversing the longest mountain range in the world is going to be tough.  Seeking out species of every hue, and tracking the biggest bird that soars our planets air currents is going to be the  fun stuff.  The not so fun stuff is preparing for it,  to ensure that the expedition doesn’t unravel in disaster due to being unprepared.

Reliability of the Toyota Hi lux is renown and to maximize this have had the vehicle thoroughly serviced and checked over for all possible points of wear and tear.  This pre-expedition check , undertaken by Nene Overland  sales@neneoverland.co.uk  in Peterborough, has resulted in some major component replacements.

 The following have been renewed and fitted, rear leaf springs and U bolts, Koni shock absorbers, suspension coil springs.

In addition a local fabricator strengthening and re positioned our rear bumper to better protect the rear of the vehicle.

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The  last major job we have done is to have fitted a long range fuel tank, done by Devon 4 x 4  info@devon4x4.com 

This fuel tank will enable us to travel up to 1000 miles between fuel stops, vital in the Andes where reliable garages are scarce.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The vehicle is now almost finished, there have been lots of other modifications as well, security bars fitted to the 4-Wheel camper window, new Michelin All-terrian tyres,  an access step to help Paula get inside the car, headlamp protectors and of course  redesigned de-cals done by Pro-graphics in Peterborough info@prographicinstallations.co.uk.