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Post by Genissie »

not sure if this should be under a more technical thread ?

what physical spares do you guys take with on an overlanding trip ?
basically a list of stuff for the vehicle, (not proviant or tools)
for instance:
do you go as far as taking a waterpump ?
complete alternator
fanbelt set
inner tubes (just incase a tyre is too damaged for a plug etc)
all needed fluids
light bulps, fuses, electrical wire
tyre repair kit
greytape, ziplocks
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NO.

the list gets toooooo long, and it is just not possible to cater for all possible issues.


I do have an ammo box full of tools, tapes, cable ties, etc etc ...

but I am not planning to take any spares along.
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Only take basics,as you have mentioned.Rather look at your insurance and what they offer recovery wise outside the country.
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You don't have to take the whole alternator for instance but maybe just a regulator
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I take the following spares:
Diesel filter, drive belts, variety of fuses and bulbs, silicone tape, tyre valves and seeing that all my slides are home made from aluminium, a 12v drill and a variety of pop rivets. I would like to add a front and rear shock to my kit. Anything more than that I wont be able to fix in the bush anyway.

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Ons ry toe nou nie Landrovers nie... Ek dink nie ek het al ooit spares saam gevat nie...
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Hangover wrote:Ons ry toe nou nie Landrovers nie... Ek dink nie ek het al ooit spares saam gevat nie...
het al my spares en tools nodig gehad - om n JEEP aan mekaar te strap om dit van die berg af te kry ....... FEITE ! :shock2: :mocking:
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Hangover wrote:Ons ry toe nou nie Landrovers nie... Ek dink nie ek het al ooit spares saam gevat nie...
lol, dis waar, ek like net niks van sukkel nie en ou kwagga is wel in mint kondisie maar steeds 21 jaar jonk....
mens weet nooit, en ja 90% van my recovery gear word gebruik op ander voertuie
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Most important is a tow bar and wheel bearings for a stress free trip. Without bearings you go no where. The tow bar makes the towing out of rough terrain much easier and over long distances.
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Genissie wrote:
Hangover wrote:Ons ry toe nou nie Landrovers nie... Ek dink nie ek het al ooit spares saam gevat nie...
lol, dis waar, ek like net niks van sukkel nie en ou kwagga is wel in mint kondisie maar steeds 21 jaar jonk....
mens weet nooit, en ja 90% van my recovery gear word gebruik op ander voertuie
so wanneer doen mens n "once-over" - vervang al die rubber pype, bearings, belde, ens .... (en WAAR stop mens met so oefening)



dis "ongerieflik" as een van die klein goed breek op n trail 50km van die huis af .... "gatslag" as dit in die middel van Botswana gebeur, en jy n paar dae soek vir n eenvoudige part ....


steeds totaal onprakties om "alles" saam te ry ....
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The basics ... tyre repair goodies, fan belt set, spare fuses, ... that type of stuff. ;-)
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As it was said below, you cannot cater for everything. Take you vehicle to a good mechanic (Hoppy) for a thorough look-see to determine the condition of all the rubber hoses and belts etc etc. That should give you some peace of mind.

I pack some fluids and dont forget the brake fluid. As far as spares goes, I have fuses, tyre stuff, nuts and bolts, maybe a spare radiator hose, some hose clamps, and the old fanbelts that were replaced at the last service and that is about it. I dont know how to change a water pump, and chances are the car will be even more broken after I changed it than before. :shock:

For the rest I take out a good insurance policy that will repatriate my vehicle, and enough food and water and a sat phone to get help and wait for help to arrive. :wave: :wave:
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Post by Xtreme 4x4 »

Dont forget bloudraad and Q bond, i know of a radiator that was cracked in Tshabong, near Mabuasehube and was sorted with some Q Bond
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