New Owner Trip Planning (london to cape town)

20-08-2009, 22:11

So a friend and i have just bought a Terrano II with FSH and 120k miles.

Now this may seem mad but we intend to try and drive it from London to Cape Town, as we dont have a huge amount of time we are running around trying to kit it out for the trip.

If anyone has any recommendations about possible faults or upgrades that we should do please shout, it would be much appreciated!

A great site btw, look forward to hearing from ppl.

makeitfit · 20-08-2009, 23:21

Cool

When are you going and what for,like charity of fun?
Roads or ruff?
Can I come

lacroupade · 21-08-2009, 11:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Risk85

So a friend and i have just bought a Terrano II with FSH and 120k miles.

Now this may seem mad but we intend to try and drive it from London to Cape Town, as we dont have a huge amount of time we are running around trying to kit it out for the trip.

If anyone has any recommendations about possible faults or upgrades that we should do please shout, it would be much appreciated!

A great site btw, look forward to hearing from ppl.

Change all your oils and filters, especially LSD, and all your belts - but take spares anyway.

And you're right, its mad but what the hell, you only live once! Good luck!

harlowmaverick · 23-08-2009, 08:09

good luck, wish i could join you as my other half is south african and could translate.
as she said to me once "if in doubt, SHOUT"

SHE MADE ME CHUCKLE!

Terranosaurus · 23-08-2009, 11:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Risk85

So a friend and i have just bought a Terrano II with FSH and 120k miles.

What model do you have?

Obvious things off the top of my head would be make sure you're free wheeling hubs are working, maybe fit manuals or carry spares though they are reliable if not abused - download in members area.

If a TDi probably a good idea to take a spare MAF with you.

Check to see if its got a mini filter and clean it - another download.

Check its got a front bash guard - many seem to loose them at service time.

Adz · 23-08-2009, 12:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by harlowmaverick

good luck, wish i could join you as my other half is south african and could translate.
as she said to me once "if in doubt, SHOUT"

SHE MADE ME CHUCKLE!

Shouldnt that be SHO

OT

20-08-2009, 22:11	#1
Risk85 Guest Posts: n/a	New Owner Trip Planning (london to cape town) So a friend and i have just bought a Terrano II with FSH and 120k miles. Now this may seem mad but we intend to try and drive it from London to Cape Town, as we dont have a huge amount of time we are running around trying to kit it out for the trip. If anyone has any recommendations about possible faults or upgrades that we should do please shout, it would be much appreciated! A great site btw, look forward to hearing from ppl.

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20-08-2009, 23:21	#2
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Cool When are you going and what for,like charity of fun? Roads or ruff? Can I come

23-08-2009, 08:09	#4
harlowmaverick Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Harlow, Essex Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 3.0 tdi 03 Posts: 962	good luck, wish i could join you as my other half is south african and could translate. as she said to me once "if in doubt, SHOUT" SHE MADE ME CHUCKLE!