Preparing the Car

As matter of fact, the final decision on which car we will drive in the Expedition 4×1 will be published here until Friday but, regardless of the brand, we should make some adjustments to prepare our faithful traveling companion!! (which, by the way, will have to be named!)

To face an expedition that has incredible distances, 5 crew, large variations of temperature and unfriendly roads, we need to ensure that the car has some important features. Let's take this post to talk about them and also to indicate some companies that make this type of adjustment or service:

1) Comfortable seats, prepared for this type of trip. We did a good research on companies working with banks to rally and adapted for this type of shipment and talked with some adventurers who exchanged their banks! At last, we came to the conclusion that the Rallye Design has good options! We are just waiting to close the deal with the car to talk to them again about it!!

2) Fiber-glass hardtop . This is a crucial item. As we go on 5 people, need to maximize the space of the bucket truck and, for this, we close this part with a hard top fiber. We evaluate some companies that make this type of service and, so far, in the most pleasing was Walumar, that has much experience in!

3) Automotive Refrigerator . The refrigerator was recommended as a necessary item by many people! At first glance seemed luxurious, why would we need a refrigerator in the car? But, after several tips, realize that it will bring us independence, mobility, comfort and practicality! We, for example, could eat breakfast in the car, without actually stopping somewhere and could also have cold water in the desert!

4) Tents automotive. These tents are going up in the car (one, for two people, above the cabin; and another, for three people, at the top of the bucket). The company which will buy these shacks are Campings World. They have a vast knowledge in the area, years of experience in the industry and develop high quality products!! If you do not know these automotive tents , it is worth accessing their website to see photos, they are very useful and practical!

5) Extra gallon of diesel and another of drinking water. In our case we are still wondering if we put the extra fuel gallon inside the bucket or if it is coupled to the outside of the hardtop! We will let you know when it is decided . But the fact is that an extra fuel gallon becomes extremely necessary, since at certain times we will face long stretches between a gas station and another. Moreover, it's always good to have enough fuel autonomy for the case we have to deal with unforeseen situations . The gallon of drinking water is important to us hidratarmos but can also be useful if we are surprised by a hose or a radiator stuck in the middle of the Atacama Desert!!

Well, obviously the complete list still has other items, but those quoted above would be the most “Structural”. Gradually, we will be posting companies and other items here!

Moreover, as long as we are installing all of this in the car, we will be telling you and uploading photos!!

If you have any questions or suggestions about these changes, just write to us down here.

See you later =)