tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053095488689271539.comments2023-11-25T05:22:44.384+11:00Overland Live - Overland Expedition & Adventure Travel Martin Solmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00031965921522744777noreply@blogger.comBlogger108125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053095488689271539.post-31729065208197501082021-08-05T08:38:30.106+10:002021-08-05T08:38:30.106+10:00I still have and use mine. Unless you have a very ...I still have and use mine. Unless you have a very expensive twin-piston compressor, nothing else comes close. It also does indeed pump clean air, because when it draws in air via the slots in the pump, it prevents a vacuum building up in the cylinder and so if you have a carburettor engine no fuel enters. It does get hot in use so taking it off is fun! Also, you have to be careful not to break any spark plugs. I use it as a back-up these days, but it often comes in handy for inflating tyres on multiple vehicles.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09267332524223255278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053095488689271539.post-73645917105521999642013-04-13T09:29:37.143+10:002013-04-13T09:29:37.143+10:00Love this post Solmsy! It's so exciting to thi...Love this post Solmsy! It's so exciting to think there is an Africa Overland spirit brewing strongly in Sydney!! :-) Hopefully I will get in the photo soon!<br />Cheers {K}Kirsty - Aussie Overlandershttp://www.aussieoverlanders.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053095488689271539.post-34830265169145766192013-03-27T20:32:44.896+11:002013-03-27T20:32:44.896+11:00Excellent information. Thank you.I drove to China ...Excellent information. Thank you.I drove to China and back a few months ago and am getting ready to drive to the Cape in a few months. I think I'll go down the right side and come back up the left side.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053095488689271539.post-72307489810387686552013-03-22T07:45:59.068+11:002013-03-22T07:45:59.068+11:00This is such a cool idea! I've been working o...This is such a cool idea! I've been working on building a chuck box instead though. I'm not sure I could fit all my kitchen necessities into a space that small. It certainly could be incorporated into the storage system in the back of my XJ though. Very cool.Danhttp://the4x4podcast.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053095488689271539.post-48858055708932039282013-03-14T16:29:18.634+11:002013-03-14T16:29:18.634+11:00Thanks for your kind words about our journey!
Kin...Thanks for your kind words about our journey!<br /><br />Kind Regards,<br /><br />Jamie Kenyon<br />Quad SquadJamie Kenyonhttp://www.quadsquad.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053095488689271539.post-874464256722914282013-02-12T21:59:23.893+11:002013-02-12T21:59:23.893+11:00We did the west route at 2012-13 and meet only in ...We did the west route at 2012-13 and meet only in Cameroon two traveller couples - and later in Brazzaville also two couples - who are on a transafrica. <br />2x Landy, 1x Hiace, 1x Mercedes - we had an Land Cruiser. <br /><br />You can find some travellers who did 2012 also the west in our blog. Some of them arent listened at africa overland.<br /><br />But some of them - shipped their cars - and avoid the route between Nigeria till Angola (dont know if you count them too).<br /><br />Overland Hotspots like the Sleeping Camel in Bamako - hadnt seen overlanders since months- as we reached them.<br /><br />Here you find our blog: http://transafrica2012.blogspot.com it is in German. We will add an english blog soon..4x4reisendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13114182862108313001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053095488689271539.post-32324949989598065762013-02-12T20:18:08.713+11:002013-02-12T20:18:08.713+11:00Hi Dave - Thanks for your comments. I wonder if th...Hi Dave - Thanks for your comments. I wonder if the East coast is attracting more trips than the West? It's certainly easier and quicker. Martin Solmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00031965921522744777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053095488689271539.post-3814973957438696752013-02-12T03:30:54.277+11:002013-02-12T03:30:54.277+11:00Interesting facts on overland travel. We travelled...Interesting facts on overland travel. We travelled oct 2011 to april 2012 on the west coast route and were also very suprised at how few overlanders we met. This year will no doubt be worse due to the financial crisis and of course the issues in Mali. As for people choosing Facebook as an easy method to post news its a shame as setting up a website really isn't that difficult. If I can do it!! Dave www.vengavamos.weebly .com davehttp://www.vengavamos.weebly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053095488689271539.post-8534602107385689142013-02-07T23:58:24.505+11:002013-02-07T23:58:24.505+11:00Hi Martin
This year we will start a Transafrica t...Hi Martin<br /><br />This year we will start a Transafrica trip from Switzerland with a Mercedes 310 4x4 build in 1987. It has only 22'000km on the odometer.<br /><br />Greetings<br />Emanuel<br /><br />http://nelson2africa.blogspot.ch<br />Emanuel Bergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10411920185615001274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053095488689271539.post-46079037466630418672013-01-11T06:32:59.086+11:002013-01-11T06:32:59.086+11:00It is infectious. So much goes into planning and p...It is infectious. So much goes into planning and preparation before a trip. I yearn to explore africa some day. Right now I am having fun in the US exploring the southwest in my Range Rover.spikemdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053095488689271539.post-78660384957591457092012-12-23T16:30:07.357+11:002012-12-23T16:30:07.357+11:00No drilling needed as the mending plates fitted ne...No drilling needed as the mending plates fitted neatly & allowed enough space to fit the bolts. The brass bolts are a good idea. Are you fitting a rear awning? Martin Solmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00031965921522744777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053095488689271539.post-75730917490016177192012-12-23T15:53:12.660+11:002012-12-23T15:53:12.660+11:00Hi, yes I see you used those 10 cm mending plates ...Hi, yes I see you used those 10 cm mending plates for a bit of support. I have also bought some of those in 19cm size x 4cm. Two for each bracket for a bit of support to the L brackets and roof rack. Just going to get some brass bolts (so they don't rust) and I'll fir them tomorrow. Did you actually drill through the mesh roof rack? CheersJacknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053095488689271539.post-32720905435575877112012-12-22T19:34:46.094+11:002012-12-22T19:34:46.094+11:00Hi Jack - I used 2x a metal bracket (from Bunnings...Hi Jack - I used 2x a metal bracket (from Bunnings) which acted as the brace to the L-Bracket. This has proved to be strong enough to hold the awning up.<br /><br />I will add a few more photos to the blog entry showing how I connected it.Martin Solmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00031965921522744777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053095488689271539.post-7500597809120115562012-12-22T14:28:10.405+11:002012-12-22T14:28:10.405+11:00Hi again, did you drill through the mesh of the ro...Hi again, did you drill through the mesh of the roof rack or did you simply clamp it in tight? CheersJacknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053095488689271539.post-42954674413875838342012-12-21T21:43:34.123+11:002012-12-21T21:43:34.123+11:00Thanks really enjoyed your post about this Tigerz1...Thanks really enjoyed your post about this Tigerz11 awning. Bought one today for my 100 series Cruiser. No instructions in the box and I have the same mesh RR as yours. Was wondering how to install it. Many thanksJacknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053095488689271539.post-48375153421255209872012-12-01T02:50:07.478+11:002012-12-01T02:50:07.478+11:00Very helpful. Thanks for posting. Very helpful. Thanks for posting. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061917089025889782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053095488689271539.post-91529635491724989372012-11-27T12:47:18.106+11:002012-11-27T12:47:18.106+11:00Beautiful. Just a few years ago we put out Series...Beautiful. Just a few years ago we put out Series III SWB 2.25 diesel, 'Tonka' pout to pasture (some friends are adopting him as a rebuild project, but we haven't actually sold him.<br /><br />You've summed up the driving experience very well. In Tonka's later years I had to stop every 500km to transfer some of the EP90 that had flowed into the main gearbox back to the transfer box in case the one overflowed and the other ran dry.<br /><br />But we made so many friends driving Tonka - people always sought us out of a chat, and the detractors, well, they weren't worth dripping oil on.tonyparkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642680619668762777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053095488689271539.post-35720174913707022242012-11-21T07:16:45.795+11:002012-11-21T07:16:45.795+11:00Hi OkieRover - I am with you on this. I wish peop...Hi OkieRover - I am with you on this. I wish people would take time to scan in their old overlanding photos, or even their parents and grandparents photos and show us a few photos from the archives. <br />Martin Solmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00031965921522744777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053095488689271539.post-54198381764186759652012-11-21T07:14:15.063+11:002012-11-21T07:14:15.063+11:00Hi Gee,
Exciting times ahead for you after all the...Hi Gee,<br />Exciting times ahead for you after all these years. I also have Colin McElduff's two books and both are an interesting insight from decades ago. See http://overland-live.blogspot.com.au/2010/05/asia-overland-notes-from-archives.html <br />Good luck with your planning and your upcoming adventure. Keep me posted.Martin Solmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00031965921522744777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053095488689271539.post-3082096793488833922012-11-21T00:35:44.147+11:002012-11-21T00:35:44.147+11:00I, like you, love to read about other people's...I, like you, love to read about other people's expeditions. Thank the Great Creator above that we all have high speed internet. Sadly though I think I have managed to surf to the edge of the internet because I rarely see "new" pictures. Sometimes a blessing is indeed a curse.<br />Take more picture people, bad or good, just take more.<br />www.okierover.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061917089025889782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053095488689271539.post-90712185245641312132012-11-20T23:02:13.150+11:002012-11-20T23:02:13.150+11:00Hi Martin,
I must have been in my early twenties, ...Hi Martin,<br />I must have been in my early twenties, some 35 years ago, when I came across a book called Trans-Africa Motoring by Colin McElduff. It was extremely inspiring, and the "overlanding bug" has never left me. I am now preparing for an overlanding trip to Cape Town and back, and the book is still on my desk!<br /><br />Happy travels,<br /><br />Gee Hurkmans<br />The NetherlandsGeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581141848171702675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053095488689271539.post-46250407255389747372012-10-17T23:35:02.151+11:002012-10-17T23:35:02.151+11:00Hello John,
nice to hear from someone that served...Hello John,<br /><br />nice to hear from someone that served with Uncle John. I made a mistake in my post in that their expedition was filmed for TWW the precursor of HTV. The DVD I have is pretty poor quality being a copy of a copy from VHS. Apart from the journey it includes a clip of them parachuting into the Malay jungle to deliver supplies to troops.<br />JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053095488689271539.post-47807496595597340092012-10-15T07:10:17.407+11:002012-10-15T07:10:17.407+11:00First time here...u have nice space and really ins...First time here...u have nice space and really inspirational stuff... I'll be back soon.<br /><br /><a title="HJ60 landcruiser" href="http://www.integracar.com.au/ccp0-prodshow/toyoya-landcruiser-diesel-repar-manual.html" rel="nofollow">HJ60 landcruiser</a>Mamunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15339907476362419380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053095488689271539.post-19270661453432391332012-10-12T05:36:15.266+11:002012-10-12T05:36:15.266+11:00I really like your inspirational outlook - you hav...I really like your inspirational outlook - you have motivated me in a deep and sincere way.<br /><br /><br /><a title="F250" href="http://www.integracar.com.au/ccp0-catshow/ford-bronco-f100-f240-repair-service-manuals.html" rel="nofollow">F250</a>Mamunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15339907476362419380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053095488689271539.post-39082193789362100152012-09-14T11:14:37.281+10:002012-09-14T11:14:37.281+10:00Hi Jonathan - thanks for your comments. I might d...Hi Jonathan - thanks for your comments. I might do a detailed review of the apps at a later stage. I am leaving for a micro overland adventure in a few days time and needed a useful app on my first Android device hence the very low level of information. <br />As per Mike's comments, I am persevering with Locus Pro so might give BCN another go. Martin Solmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00031965921522744777noreply@blogger.com