Now for those of you wanting adventure in remote parts of Australia or in your home
country
you are going to need to be self sufficient.
Able to carry out simple repairs or servicing when it's required.
I wouldn't want to be stuck in the middle of nowhere due to a simple fault which anyone
with a basic level of skill can fix.
So those of us with pre-computerised Land Rovers, there's nothing you can't fix with
a basic level of mechanical skill.
So you're going to need to carry a good remote area tool kit which includes your spare parts
and recovery gear.
And that should basically make your Land Rover unstoppable in the right hands.
Lets take a look at what I carry when travelling in remote areas.
Ok for starters you're going to want to carry a good supply of all your oils and fluids
for your vehicle.
So I've got some engine coolant
power steering fluid
engine oil
diff oil
clutch and brake fluid
It's good to add in some Inox or RP7 for waterproofing electrical parts or lubrication.
And I added some Bars bugs for cleaning the windscreen.
So this is a good starting kit.
You're going to find in remote areas you won't have access to all these when travelling.
So keep your fluids with your vehicle especially for Land Rovers.
Ok these are the main spares that I carry for my vehicle.
I've got my 2 fan belts one for the alternator the other for the fan.
I also carry all 3 spare hoses for my radiator.
They can be prone to bursting and you don't want to lose all your coolant when you're
5 to 6 hundred kilometres from the nearest town.
So that's a good basic spare parts kit.
Some other parts I like to carry, an axe
shovel
jumper cables
air compressor.
You definitely want one of these when travelling out in remote parts.
If you're going to let your tyres down for sand or beach driving or going across soft
water crossings
you're going to want to pump up your vehicle again.
I also have a work light in case I break down in the middle of the night
just plug it in get under the vehicle and see what's there.
For my tool kit I've got a good selection of tools to do my bush servicing and repairs.
I have a good quality socket set.
I did buy a cheap version of these and the bloody things started breaking on me.
I have a good selection of spanners
hammer
pliers
a little saw for cutting off nuts and bolts
lock pliers and shifters.
I also have files
wire is usually good to carry for tying up things.
For my electrical system
I always carry spare wire in case I need to do a reroute if there's a major fault.
I also carry a good set of electrical connections
and a digital multimeter is excellent to have.
Make sure you learn how to use one of these.
I think the most important tool you can have is a manual for your vehicle.
Even if you're not mechanically skilled there maybe someone who can help you
meet you on the road that can use this to fix your car.
It gets quite a bit of use.
It also has electrical diagrams for your vehicle
and that can help you track down any problems you may have.
So that's a good basic remote area tool kit.
Now I store all my tools underneath the drivers seat keeps them neat and tidy
and they're always there for me when I need them.
This is my basic recovery kit which I keep with my vehicle.
I have a 1600kg Magnum hand winch
absolutely valuable piece of equipment out here
especially if you don't have a front mounted winch.
You can see this winch in action in one of my videos.
Now it's fairly slow going but it will get you out in the end.
Also have my rear recovery point which fits in to my tow bar
I have a basic kit here from TJM which comes in a ready made bag
You got the tree protector
snatch strap
and winch extension strap
So that's 3 basic things you'll need
plus some spare D and bow shackles.
Make sure they are properly rated for your vehicle
Also have a winching blanket
and its great to wear some gloves too.
I also carry a high lift jack which I mount underneath my rear seats
and also the original land rover jack which I use for my rear jacking points.
And that's my remote area kit which I like to carry.
Now depending on where you're going you may need to add more or take less
but it's a good standard to keep your Land Rover going wherever you go in Australia.
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