Which roofrack for trans-africa? + some other questions.
I've asked this question on a few other boards before, but never really gotten any real answers. There are so many manufacturers of roofracks: Brownchurch, Hannibal, Safety Devices etc. My intention is to put an Eezy-Awn tent in front (to fold out over the bonnet/hood)and have 2 spare wheels + a few light things in back on a Defender 110.
Over to tyres, I'm thinking of Michelin XZL, some people have mentioned to me that heavy duty steel wheels are a good idea. Is it a good idea or just extra weight with no gain?
Next in line is "Mantec wire mesh over windows". Good idea, or just looks? I've noticed that most have them just have mesh on the rear sides and not on the rear side doors. Whats the point then? Is the trick to drive so fast that stones only hit on the far rear where you have wire mesh...? I'm leaning towards wire mesh, but with it on the side rear doors too, so that the back of the vehicle is possible to "lock off" with mesh also behind the front seats.
Another question I have is Frigdes/freezers. Here too there are many manufacturers. Minus40, ARB, etc. I've heard that many have trouble getting down to +5 C , when the ambient temp. is +30 C. That dosn't seem to impressive to me.
Does anybody have any experiance, good or bad on the topics?
Please forgive any ignorance in my questions, and all info will be welcomed!
Erik D.
[This message has been edited by Erik D. (edited 10 April 2001).]
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