Matt S Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Hi, Been idly wondering, now that it's getting a bit more summery, has anyone been on a decent overland trip in a Freelander? I'm guessing yes, but where? I only ask because someone asked me if mine could go offroad (!!) and I said yes, you could probably take it round the world... But can you??? Just a thought... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llanigraham Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Certainly someone from the Freelander Club has done one of the Morroco excursions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Hi,Been idly wondering, now that it's getting a bit more summery, has anyone been on a decent overland trip in a Freelander? I'm guessing yes, but where? I only ask because someone asked me if mine could go offroad (!!) and I said yes, you could probably take it round the world... But can you??? Just a thought... Here's one I took a picture of in Botswana. They had just been through Magadikgadi Pans and Central Kalahari, as well as Namibia They were off to Zimbabwe to see Victoria Falls and then into Zambia. So I wouldn't actually dispute your assertion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoo Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 This is sort of what I'm planning with my Freelander and I know they aren't the ideal vehicle but in some ways its more interesting to use a vehicle that not everyone has used before. It has its own challenges though (mine is a 3-door 1.8 petrol) so its not the ideal base model for an expedition truck. That said its reliable (gulp), economical, sound for light off-roading and has lots of storage space, its also cheap and pretty easy to fix. I have made some modifications already (roofrack, lights, storage, electrical hookups etc) and I intend to carry on and see how it goes. Stoo B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naks Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Here's one I took a picture of in Botswana. They had just been through Magadikgadi Pans and Central Kalahari, as well as Namibia indeed. SWAMBO once packed her friends and a tent in her Freelander and went road-tripping all over Botswana, and crossed the Magadikgadi Pans without any issues. They only got stuck once because throughout the trip she didn't let down her tyres since leaving Joburg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blippie Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Robin, the chairman of the Freelander Club, went dune bashing in Morrocco. www.freelanderclub.co.uk Cheers Blippie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Anderson Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 In 2007 I drove mine 5,800 miles in 3 weeks. From halifax to Marakesh. We did 10 days on Morocco. Pictures and video all at www.neilanderson.org.uk I still have the car, and it is none the worse of the trip, expect for fine red sand leaking out fo the shut lines everytime I wash it! A lift kit and underbody protection make it a more relaxing experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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