Complete Guide to Four-Wheel Overland 2014/15

321 Pages·2014·17.987 MB·English

by  Andrew St. Pierre White

This edition published by 4xoverland in 2014
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First published as The Complete Guide To Four-Wheel Drive in 1993 in
South Africa by International Motoring Productions.
8th edition, 1st imprint.
© Andrew St. Pierre White 2014
All rights reserved.
Photographs: © Andrew St. Pierre White, unless otherwise indicated
Diagrams: © Andrew St. Pierre White, unless otherwise indicated
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THOSE OF US LUCKY ENOUGH TO FIND OURSELVES IN THE
EARTH’S SECRET PLACES HAVE OUR DEBTS TO PAY.
IF WE ABUSE THE ENVIRONMENT WITH OUR 4X4s,
OR TAKE FOR GRANTED OUR RIGHT TO GO THERE,
ONE DAY THESE RIGHTS WILL BE TAKEN AWAY.
Andrew St.Pierre White
Andrew St.Pierre White
Andrew is one of the world’s most prolific 4x4
and overland writers and film-makers.
This book is his 15th on the subject.
Born in England, having lived most of his life exploring
southern Africa, Andrew’s books, DVDs and TV programmes
are known on five continents.
His web site, 4xoverland.com, is one of the world’s oldest and
busiest dedicated 4x4 web sites. His other
professional activity is making TV documentaries and hobbies
include flying light aircraft and gliders.
Andrew lives in England with his wife Gwynn
and three daughters, Stephanie, Erin and Kate.
Contents
1. FoUR-WHeeL DRIVe 06
This chapter covers the fundamentals of four-wheel drive. Many technical
questions on what makes a good, or bad 4x4 are answered here.
2. 4x4 VeHICLes 46
The 10 golden rules of selecting a 4x4 are followed by a comprehensive
guide to 4x4s suitable to off-road driving and expeditions, new and old.
3. 4x4 ACCessoRIes 120
Half the fun of 4x4 is adding accessories to our vehicles. From bull bars to
fuel tanks, turbo-chargers to suspensions.
4. WHeeLs AnD tYRes 152
Tyre selection and the technical details therein. Includes other advice
such as spare wheel location, repairing a puncture and tyre index tables.
5. 4x4 DRIVInG 168
From the basics of using four-wheel drive transmissions to tyre pressures
and then detailed, easy-to-follow off-road driving techniques.
6. 4x4 ReCoVeRY 198
Going off-road means getting stuck now and again. Select the right
recovery equipment and learn how to use it effectively.
7. tRAILeRs AnD toWInG 228
Towing trailers is more complex than it first appears, especially off-road
and on gravel.
8. oVeRLAnD exPeDItIons 240
Expeditions mean selecting, buying, testing, packing and using gear.
The subjects and equipment discussed are wide and varied.
9. MAIntenAnCe AnD BUsH RePAIRs 284
Maintenance and breakdowns are a vital part of expedition life.
10. nAVIGAtIon AnD CoMMUnICAtIon 300
GPS know-how, compasses, maps and radios discussed in detail.
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