To the cape in a Vitara
Submitted: Thursday, Aug 21, 2003 at 01:09
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Suzuki Viagra
A couple of friends are looking at going to the Cape later this year and if I can get time off I will go with em.
I am running a SWB Carby Vitara 1.6 with a fuel tank that only holds 40L. I realise this is gonna be a major limitation (although the offorad capabilities of the Vitara shouldnt be with 31" muddies and a locker as it kicks all my mates butts).
Vitara has currnelt got 6" lift over standard so has more ground clearance than all the other rigs.
How far do i need to budget for between fuel stops from
Mossman onwards - ie how much extra fuel required over 40 L.
Due to the light weight of the vehicle are there any major river crossings I am going to be unable to acheive without assistance?.
We will also be using: Rodeo (MU) on 32" Muddies, Landcruiser Dual Cab on 33"s and Rocsta (Wrangler ripoff) on 31" mudies. All except cruiser are ULP.
Will we need a hand or electric winch for the trip - hand winch is budgeted for and expected.
Reply By: Suzuki Viagra - Saturday, Aug 23, 2003 at 00:00
Saturday, Aug 23, 2003 at 00:00
Thanks guys.
With the distance and cost of getting parts up there I guess all of us (except maybe the cruiser) will have to assess what likely spares we will need
well in advance. Things like CV's might be a good idea to pack, along with maybe spare alternator, spare brush packs for alternator, and all the usual hoses and belts, bead breaking/tyre changing
tools etc.
I didn't mention the
snorkel - the Vitara and Crusier have but the MU and Rocsta don't. MU intake is pretty
well designed, the Rocsta may have a problem with this.
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