Companies
I bought things from... |
| www.witham-sv.com |
This
is where i bought Mog from. They have some amazing vehicles
to offer, although they don't have Unimogs in stock
very often. I dealt with a chap called Graham Hodson
and found him to be very helpful and knowledgeable. |
| www.caktanks.co.uk |
I
bought my water tank, LED lights, water pump, pipes
etc.. They have a good catalogue with good quality products.
Also a large range of water tanks. |
| www.frogsisland4x4.com |
I
got my spot lights and jerry can holders here. Very
helpful. |
| www.unimogs.co.uk |
Atkinson
Vos Unimog dealers. I had some spare parts from here. |
| www.automotive-electrical.co.uk |
The
guys here were very helpful every time i called them.
I got my leisure batteries, Eberspacher heating and
split charger here. |
| www.screwfix.com |
Big
catalogue, much cheaper than B&Q. |
| www.olearymotorhomes.co.uk |
I
got my decorative ply boards here. |
| www.gpstuner.com |
Software
for my PDA. |
| www.autocraftmotorcaravans.com |
Helpful
and useful but their catalogue and web site are awful. |
| www.leisurevehiclewindows.co.uk |
Got
my windows and roof vents here. |
| www.indexmarine.co.uk |
Good
quality electrical equipment but a bit expensive. Always
very helpful and informative. I got most of my electrics
here. |
| www.reimo.co.uk |
Another
good catalogue for motorhome parts. I got the insulation
and some LED lights here. |
| www.lodgecoaches.co.uk |
One
of the partners, Andrew, sprayed the new panels on the
Unimog for me. They have a spray shop tailored for coaches.
He's a lovely guy and a superb sprayer. He's also done
loads of favors for me so i can't say enough good things
about him. Oh, and they do great coach holidays. |
| www.unimogs-acprice.co.uk |
I
bought two spare used tires for this company. I dealt
with Phil who was very helpful and knowledgeable. |
| www.abbutt.co.uk |
I
got my solar regulator here. Ask for Simon. |
| www.waeco.co.uk |
I
got the fridge flush mount here. |
| www.midlandchandlers.co.uk |
I
got the fridge here. |
| www.weber
UK Ltd |
High
quality hydraulic equipment for the garage and industrial
after - market. Ask for Janet, very helpful. |
Cummings
& Jennings
sales@cummingsandjennings.co.uk |
Stuck
out on a farm in East Essex this agricultural come tool
shop will have you acting like a child in a sweet shop!
I recommend a visit here. |
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Sites
for travel information... |
| www.visaworld.co.uk |
Information
on visa's. |
| www.africa-overland.net |
Links
to many other like minded folk who have, are or will
be travelling somewhere in Africa. |
| www.sahara-overland.com |
Chris
Scotts site for Sahara travel. A very useful book on
here. |
| www.fco.gov.uk |
Foreign
and Commonwealth Office. Government advice on foreign
travel. |
| www.wsahara.net/landmine's |
Useful
information on landmine's and their locations in the
Sahara. |
| www.desert-info.ch |
Useful
information on landmine's and their locations in the
Sahara. |
| www.bradt-travelguides.com |
Great
books for countries less traveled. |
| www.rac.co.uk |
For
that expensive bloody paperwork. |
| www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk |
Health
Info. |
| www.masta.org |
Health
Info. |
| www.malariahotspots.co.uk |
Health
Info. |
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Other
travelers and van converters I found useful... |
| www.landrover-adventures.co.uk |
My
buddies web site. He's planning to join us when we head
off. Not sure he'll ever make it though! |
| www.bigyellowmog.co.uk |
Another
couple who embarked on a big trip to Africa. |
| www.unimog.org.uk |
Stephen
Stewart's web site about his Unimog and his travels. A
goldmine of information and a great inspiration. |
| www.longroadtripsouth.com |
A
good read for some inspiration. Lots of info. Pictures
and videos to keep you dreaming |
| www.moglet.co.uk |
Like
minded folk heading to Africa in a Unimog. Hopefully around
the same time as us so we can play in the Sahara together. |
| www.mogonthemove.com |
More
Unimog folk but doing a trip around Europe first. |
| www.overafrica.org |
Steve
Lorimer and his ex-army DAF. Also heading to Africa. |
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Forums
I found Useful... |
| The
HUBB |
Great
forum for travel. Especially useful if you're a motorcyclist. |
| Difflock |
"The
ultimate 4x4 forum" |
| Self
build motorcaravaners club |
Useful
advice for all aspects of converting a camper |
| Unimog
discussion forum |
Ask
anything to do with your Unimog. |
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Other
websites... |
| www.apple.com |
itunes download. Where would we be without music and
podcasts? |
| youtube |
This is where we put our videos and a great source of
entertainment. |
| Wikipedia |
Free online encyclopedia. |
| www.justinguitar.com |
Free guitar lessons. Highly recommended as I'd be nowhere
without them. |
| www.paraglidingearth.com |
For finding places to paraglide. |
| club4x4gib.com |
Gibraltars 4x4 club. A good bunch. |
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