The Big One

Car Audio Enhancement

Sterlin was born with a AM/FM radio and a cassette deck.  The audio unit is ready for a CD changer, but none was ever fitted.  Radio reception is unlikely to be either reliable or understandable where we are going and…

Electronic Gadgets

The following is an overview of the electronic gadgets we are taking along. It is important to have toys for the road. Camera Gear Caroline is the chief photographer for the trip. We are taking a setup similar to that recommended…

Recovery Equipment

Sterlin carries only basic recovery equipment. Any major accident or car failure is probably going to need assistance from the locals. The hope is that the locals are pretty damn good at towing vehicles out of ditches or back to…

Fridge

An ARB 37 quart fridge and freeze unit is mounted on a fridge slide, also made by ARB using their lashing kit, in the rear left cargo area of Sterlin. The slide is securely bolted to the cargo area mounting…

Vehicle Security

It is really hard and quite expensive to fully secure a car. A determined thief can break a window, hacksaw through a security screen etc. Sterlin has only been safe guarded against simple and opportunistic thief. This blog provides details…