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  1. Surfy

    The Quest for Travel, Freedom, and Adventure

    The captivating adventure of travel or a world journey has enchanted me since childhood. I sought and found adventures, not least during a Trans-Africa trip and other overlanding tours around the globe. Interestingly, in doing so, I've sidestepped certain other adventures, not even recognizing...
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    Landcruiser 200 series

    I had to sell my V8 Diesel J20 biturbo - but guess I can help you too :) - Remove the battery from the key - remove the metall key from the knob You can remove the metall key from the knob, which them you can open/close the door manually. You have to remove the battery therefore, that a thief...
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    Comparison of Lightweight Power Stations for Overlanding

    In 2020, I replaced my AGM batteries with a small and lightweight portable LiFePO4 power station. Back then, I was often ridiculed, but today it has become quite common. Which power station is suitable for this purpose? All of the tested providers are deemed "adequate" for this particular use...
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    Transafrica, South America, Iceland and Europe

    Who likes to read more about my trips: Southeast Europe: Reisetipp: Osteuropa mit dem 4x4 - https://www.4x4tripping.com/2020/10/reisetipp-osteuropa-mit-dem-4x4.html Transafrica: Reisetagebuch - http://transafrica2012.blogspot.com/p/reisetagebuch.html South America: Adventure-Overland -...
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    Ongoing AHC Problems

    I didnt maintain setup by myself, by toyota mechanic did it. But I know that they replace and renew the AHC fluid at least two times in the 10 years I did own the car. My Milage was 120k km, or 70k miles. Surfy
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    Vanlife / Overlanding off-grid battery solution(s) with solar

    That is exactly the point, we cant do a similar setup without exceeding the Price(!!), weight and used space. And those units are portable, you can use it too for an energy outage or for bringing electric power into your garden for light, cooking or for fiiring up some other 110v /220v Tools...
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    The perfect travel ice machine for overlanding and vanlife

    Some travelers have been waiting for something like this for a long time! The ice cream on the road simply prepare yourself! The solution is intended for normal cars and off-road vehicles, I am excited about the implementation also for larger tire dimensions! With 33" tyres it will also work...
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    Different region different versions?

    There are some differences. European = Full Spec Landcruiser (similar Lexus 570), but only available as V8 Diesel Biturbo, AHC, 4 Zone Aircon, Armrest Fridge, Leather, 11 Airbags, JBL 14 Sound Speaker Australian = no AHC, standard suspension, similar above Middle east = Low Spec, 6 zyl, manual...
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    What Model Year VDJ200 (European) are DPF equipped?

    I suggest to change the mechanic / garage. The 200er arent sold that often, and many mechanics dont have any experience. I know other who are driving a newer european spec without any hassle, so I suggest to try to resolve it :-) Surfy
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    What Model Year VDJ200 (European) are DPF equipped?

    Above is inside of the picture too a map of my travels with the Landcruiser 200 (J20) V8 Diesel Biturbo (289hp, 650nm) I did mostly do a blog post with pictures each day: Transafrica 2012/2013 Reisetagebuch - [Leaving Land Cruiser Club] Iceland 2014 Reisetipp: Island mit dem...
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    What Model Year VDJ200 (European) are DPF equipped?

    I would say yes, but better you check it too: Here is a picture from below - probably it helps
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    What Model Year VDJ200 (European) are DPF equipped?

    At 2011 the DPF was equiped in Europe. Not shure if they arrive already mounted, or if this happens in europe itself. At last my 200 was equipped with DPF, bough new at 2011. Surfy
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    DIY Battery Setup vs Ecoflow Delta 2

    The ecoflow battery comes with the adapter to charge by 12v plugs in the vehicle. Yes, those mostly are limited to 10a - but in my overview/presentation of the ecoflow delta 2 I did also mention some ways to use a 12v booster like they are used on the older classic 2nd battery setup`s with...
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    DIY Battery Setup vs Ecoflow Delta 2

    A DIY project Power Systems with 12v, Solar vs an Ecoflow Delta2 - which solution is better? It is not easy to compare, because both solutions have some advenate/disadvantages. Both variants did come with LiFePO4 and will have after 3000 Cycle times arround 80% capacity, the ecoflow and the...
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    Vlog - Newsroom: Current bush radio #1

    What's on the minds of the travel world right now? We show ways out of the TIP/Carnet problem in Ethiopia, we discovered the hottest woman on a motorcycle on a world trip. And show the current common vehicles on the Panamericana. Curious now? Buschfunk #4: News from the travel world -...
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    GRJ78 Troopy to Overland ready home

    Beautiful Rig! Surfy
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    Jump Start mess up

    I too didnt carry a jump start cable anymore. To safe my own vehicle. And because those jumpstart kits are more lightweight. There is a lot of crap around. If you drive a V8 Diesel you cant trust even the good brands. They let you crank your engine, but the engine dont will start. With a V4...
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    App: Magic Earth - Navigation in 2D/3D - on und offline use

    The new Beta-Version includes too the vehicle dimensions & weight for the routing. Helful for trucks and bigger RVs, that the routing too can consider the max load of the bridges and the vehicle height! Openstreetmaps is wiki based, anyone is able to update the mapssource - so the quality of...
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    Vlog - Newsroom: Current bush radio #1

    I was asked because of the provided Picture: This is deceptive on the one hand, on the other hand I had there relatively fresh a longer distance "in the little river" behind me, so to speak, instead of fording across, it went a while in the small river ahead. Nothing wild, max as deep as a...
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    BBC outside the box.

    With BBC I had another "shortcut" in my memorys :teasing-poke:
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    Vlog - Newsroom: Current bush radio #1

    Here are my travel favorites, which I am currently following in more detail: From a current Transafrica (Western route), to the current Silk Road with Russia & Iran, Panamericana to trips within Europe. Article: Vlog - Newsroom: Current bush radio #1 The short version of the respective...
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    Vanlife / Overlanding off-grid battery solution(s) with solar

    Yes, I did mention them too in my article together with the bluetti products. Very nice! In my eyes not necessary in our "smaller" truck below 3.5tons, too it is another price tag ;-) Surfy
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    Vanlife / Overlanding off-grid battery solution(s) with solar

    We all know our discussions about the use of the Ecoflow River Pro as a electricity concept and battery setup in our rigs, to save weight and space. I did use this Setup for the last years, what was strong enough for fridge, notebook, smartphones, drone and even for charging my ebike during my...
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    App: Magic Earth - Navigation in 2D/3D - on und offline use

    Shortly before the holidays I read about a new app (for me) - Magic Earth. Curious as I am, I sighed at first (not yet an app) - but then downloaded the (free) app anyway. I'm still completely amazed - what the little helper can do. The "Magic Earth" app has the potential to take over or...
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    Jokes

    :oops:
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    Review: strong 150Wat ETFE Solarpanel

    I have recently looked at 2-3 semi-flexible solar panels more closely, that is with me rather an ongoing task because my brother hijacks the panels continuously also again. My latest purchase is really good - with picture-in-picture I tried to visualize the performance. Of course, the solar...
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    Swing rear bumper & Shower system

    Woah - so bad! I hope you have some kind of insurance, otherwise it is expensive :-( In Africa they would repair it - but at 50-60km/h on dirt tracks, is something different compared to 150km/h and highway driveing... Surfy
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    Swing rear bumper & Shower system

    I strongly suggest to watch the vehicle weight carefully. If you use MT Tyres you can easily just use one spare tyre. I had one puncture at 120`000km / 75`000 miles. If you add everything what you "may need" you will have to winch out of any mudhole in africa, because of the over weight...
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    Check list…:

    I did over 120`000 Overlanding Kilometers with my (now sold) Land Cruiser 200. Longest trip was south america 36`000km and Transafrica with 20`500km at once. I`m an IT technican, I cant do a lot by myself on my rig. So I get them serviced at my favorite toyota mechanic. This is too an valuable...
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    Wild camping: In the wrong place at the wrong time

    Thank you all, for thinking about that night! Yes - it was more luck that they are more focussed about finish the transfer, as to get more unwanted attention with killing some travellers. And really, the police could have turned everything even worse - but as we called them, the crazier part...
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    Wild camping: In the wrong place at the wrong time

    After our Trans-Africa and South America trip, I had taken a more relaxed view of the topic of "safety on the road", at least for our overlanding trips within Europe. Of course, we prepared for eventualities, thought through possible incidents and our possible reactions to them. I would never...
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    Wild camping: In the wrong place at the wrong time

    After our Trans-Africa and South America trip, I had taken a more relaxed view of the topic of "safety on the road", at least for our overlanding trips within Europe. Of course, we prepared for eventualities, thought through possible incidents and our possible reactions to them. I would never...
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    Travelogue: Offroad 4x4 trip in Thailand by rental car

    We had a wonderful off-road adventure in Thailand. It's been quite a while, but while rummaging through my data I stumbled across photos and our travel diary - and have incorporated this into a travelogue. The country offers a lot, apart from fords, rivers, dusty and muddy tracks. We were there...
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    Cruise control in manual mode on auto 200 series sahara.

    With the Land Cruiser 200 european spec the cruise control work in manual. My Landcruiser 200 is for sale, if someone is looking for. Surfy
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    recap: Mods I wouldn`t do again for overlanding

    I`am currently selling this above rig, because our family is growing - and with more than 2 People this travel-setup above dont fits anymore. What is the outcome of above writeup in the first post? I will have to try to keep my next travel vehicle more lightweight, for beeing able to carry more...
  37. Surfy

    Kill switch

    My mechanic did it, so I dont have technical details... :-( Surfy
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    Drone Laws world map and travelling with drones

    Another french overlander got jailed in 2020 in iran because of using a drone. We Overlander should avoid to fly them there. Specially if we do carry a passport labeled with one of those (military) actors against the 'axis of e...' Jailed for 8 Years, 8 Months - that is pretty long term...
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    Hello from Oz

    Nice vehicle! Welcome! Surfy
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    Navigation/maps with iPad/tablet - minimum storage capacity required? 64GB or 256GB or more?

    Important is - to choose an iPad with internal simcard and 3G/4G Modem. The GPS Module comes with the that configuration "Wi-Fi + Cellular", otherwise you cant use it for navigation. The simcard has not to be fitted to get GPS to work. Just an iPad with Wifi just can use "Wifi / BT...
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    Navigation/maps with iPad/tablet - minimum storage capacity required? 64GB or 256GB or more?

    I did use an iPad for navigation during my trips for the last 10 years and over 68`000 miles. For navigation purpose even the smallest 32 gb size is big enough for offline availability from various mapsources like openstreetmaps, 3d terrainmaps and various road navigation apps (and locally...
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    Announcement: Ecoflow Mini Wifi Review (portable battery & Solargenerator)

    I received a belated Christmas present from myself, an Ecoflow River Mini Wifi. I hereby announce a small Review - but I still need some time for it. If you have any test scenarios, just let me know here in the forum, via PM, or directly via blog. Key data 210 WH battery Charging via power...
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    what film are you watching tonight?

    Terminator: Dark Fate :kissingsmiling:
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    recap: Mods I wouldn`t do again for overlanding

    Yes our updated more lightweight recovery gear setup is still capable. But a detour is at least on a worldtrip with all the added weight (food for 10 days, water, fridge, clothes, gear) - is sometimes the better option! Some repairs during our international overlanding trips was the direct...
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    Fitting arb Bullbar to 200 series

    The Frontbar brings a lot of weight to the front axle. Toyota give us J20 Drivers there 1.63to allowance at the front axxle. There is not so much left, with the V8 Engine. Do you plan to upgrade the suspension system too? It is possible to upgrade the ratings together with the suspensions. Surfy
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    200 series workshop manual

    Thank you for those links :) Surfy
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    recap: Mods I wouldn`t do again for overlanding

    After over 68350 miles of international overlanding (110`000km) with the rig showed above, done in the past 9 years it is definitively time for an analytic view. Which mod wouldnt we do again, which mod would we install on a newly buildup? From a Transafrica to journeys in Europe, Iceland, South...
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    Sleeping-plattforms - how to sleep inside

    It would be possible in a Landcruiser, but with near no storage, please consider that kids bring a lot more luckage with them. With Kids we may have to consider other vehicles, like one of these: You can optain them with 4 wheel drive and rear difflock, but without low gear. Here I did...
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    Land Cruiser 200 Diesel V8 for sale (triple locked, winch, snorkel, expo and overland build)

    My well travelled rig is for sale! Landcruiser 200 D4D (J20) V8 286 PS, 640nm Diesel V8, 8 Seats, AHC (Active Hight Control), Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS), Crawl, JBL 14-Sound-System, Iphone Integration, USB Connection, Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Navigation, Roof Window, 11 Airbags, Pre Crash...
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