Useful links, afore ye go...
Real Russia (Visa Services) - London
Sorted out multiple entry business visa for Russia, double entry Kazakh, and Uzbekistan and Tajikistan visas (including the GABO travel permit for the Pamir Highway). At a cost, but MUCH easier than doing it ourselves!
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Masta vaccination clinics
Not our place to offer ANY unqualified medical advice, so it's wise to get to your GP several months before you go and find out what jabs you need. We got some at our GP clinic on the NHS or for a fee to the local practice, the remainder were private prescriptions through the Boots Masta clinic in Nottingham. Budget several hundred pounds per person for jabs...? But you cant put a price on good health!
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Vehicle Insurance Abroad
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FCO travel advice
Travel advice by country from HM government. A good pre-trip planning resource. Not always as up-to-date as we'd like, in country advice was sometimes more relevant and up-to-date.
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We get no kickbacks or commission from any of these below, they are just places where we got great service and advice. Check out our vehicle prep page too, as some of the kit was NOT ideal for a longer duration trip like ours...
AW Transmissions - Coventry
Helped us out with a fantastic gearbox and transfer box rebuild.
(Andrew does diffs too). Helpful, expert advice and great service. |
Matt Savage 4x4 - Derbyshire
Expert suspension advice and installation. Also fitted our long range fuel tanks, killed a few electrical gremlins and other mechanical service and repairs. Sells shiny kit, and airfreights emergency spares to Kazakhstan too!
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Nick Paxton - Somerset
The patron saint of Land Rovers.
Nick has been nothing short of superb. Skilled mechanic. Expert advice, patient tuition. Genuine interest in our project. |
Mantec - Nuneaton
Rock solid, dependable vehicle equipment. Have fitted their swing away spare wheel carrier, raised air intake, and Load Lugga internal shelf. We're fortunate to live close by - so often buy direct from them. Highly recommended kit.
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Mobile Storage Systems
They do lots of bomb proof drawers, shelves etc. We have their long line drawer and rear door cooker housing (!a terrible place to mount a cooker for a long trip, as we found out, but the housing is still worth getting!).
Yep - it's not cheap, but it's built to last and hassle free. |
Allisport - intercoolers, radiators and more
One of the best mods we did - made driving easier for us and less strain on the engine.
Worth every penny! Helpful chaps too... |
Flat Dog UK - Land Rover & overland accessories
Used these guys for multiple bits - often bought on their stand at Land Rover shows. Great for storage boxes (wolfs and crocs).
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Mud Stuff - Land Rover & overland accessories
Got our centre console and carling switches from here - along with cargo rails, tie downs, cargo net hooks and interior lights.
Lots of other shiny, shiny stuff from these guys as well. |
Protrax Driver Training & Off Road Adventures (LROAC)
(re)built our confidence in our vehicle and ourselves.
Very professionally organised and well set up supported trip to Morocco. Dependable back up facilities - and great advice. Thanks! |
Foleys Specialist Vehicles
Only had the stainless door hasps from these guys - but they were great on the 'phone and have offered advice freely on other matters.
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MJ Sheetmetal - Atherstone
We needed bespoke fabrication of a guard to protect the fuel line on our long range tank, and an aluminium shelf to go in the long line drawer. Our local fabricators - MJ Sheetmetal came up trumps - a brilliant service.
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Chris Scott - Books and other useful links
Well worth getting the book - its one of the best resources out there. Very readable and approachable. Lots of other useful stuff on this website too.
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Tom Shephard - Books
Vehicle Dependent Expedition Guide. I bought a copy of the 2nd edition years ago - it's THE definitive overland text (very detailed, and technical in places - but well worth the effort).
2nd edition out of print and fetching stupid prices second hand on line, but - brand new limited print run 3rd edition now out - order your copy quick! Other excellent books by Tom also available. |