Originally Posted by tobyb (Post 276120)

Hi,

Can anybody add to this list of essential Equipment and Spares for my vehicle / route. Space and ££ both really tight.

Route is (roughly):
UK, FR, SWZ, ITA, SLV, CRO, B&H, FYROM, ALB, GRE, TURK, RUS, MONG, KAZ, UZB, TAJK, TURK, IRA, MOROC & WSH

Vehicle is:
Toyota Hiace 4WD Camper, 2.8 diesel.

The van is 4wd but clearance is not so high, so I don't intend to be doing any driving on soft sand or wet mud. I'm not very experienced with mechanics, and have only done one overland trip before (5 months round Ozz in a 2wd 'street ute'). I expect the roughest driving I will do is in Mongolia, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan.

So far my lists have:

SPARES:
- 5 All terrain tyres (I've heard allot good about the XZY's, but got to check the wheels on the van now to see if they will fit)
- Spare headlight bulbs
- Spare fuses
- 1 each spare fuel, oil and air filters
- Bottle of oil

EQUIP:
- Tyre sealant spray stuff
- GB Sticker
- Fluorescent Triangle
- Head light anti dazzle stickers
- Spare fuel can
- Funnel
- Can of WD40
- Gaffer tape
- Uhu Glue
- Tow rope

Should I consider taking:
- Air compressor
- Something else?

Cheers.

Toby.