The couple heading into Africa in the 90 are using a NAS D90 as 110s are very hard (and expensive) to get hold of over here. Converted to diesel, but still with a 15usgal main tank. They are fitting a saddle tank, but want to take at least 1 jerry for peace of mind.
On the instability of swerving and things, there just isn't much you can do in an emergency situation. As moggy said, even unloaded LRs and TLC can roll when changing direction quickly when avoiding something. Gotta say, in a loaded overland vehicle, better to not go fast at all. Ever. Watch the road ahead and try to predict wheat's going on. Obviously surprise is surprise, and if an unloaded LR is going over, then my truck certainly will. (But then I do have a roll cage ;-) ).
Overlanding is all about compromise, and some us draw the lines in different places. I had 200L of diesel on/in my truck under full load. Rarely had all jerrys full. Usually strapped to the roof empty, but they are there if I need them.
cheers
graham
www.africaoverland.org
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