Hi,
My 'modifications' to my Citroen AX were as follows, and I can recommend them all:
- Trucker's fan screwed to dash.
- Extra spare wheel from scrap yard (£10)
- Cup holders from Halfords. (It's a thirsty place!)
What I didn't need:
- 20l jerry can. There were petrol stations everywhere.
What I wish I'd done:
- Home made sump protection
In the end I had two problems, the first was to do with the petrol cap and unconnected to driving in the desert. The second was my alternator gave up and had to be repaired by a local. Apparently dusty conditions are very bad for alternators, so this might be worth considering in terms of servicing tools and spares.
I found the Moroccan mechanics to be either very bad or very good bush mechanics. The chap who fixed my alternator used the guts from another he had knocking about in a drawer at the back of the filthiest garage I've ever seen. I doubted the repair would last the week. It lasted another 40,000 miles!
Great thing about a car is the amount of tools and spares you can take with you. Duct tape and zip-ties are invaluable!
Matt
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*Disclaimer* - I am not saying my bike is better than your bike. I am not saying my way is better than your way. I am not mocking your religion/politics/other belief system. When reading my post imagine me sitting behind a frothing pint of ale, smiling and offering you a bag of peanuts. This is the sentiment in which my post is made. Please accept it as such!
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