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defrag4 11-01-2011 05:43 PM

Home on the Highway - San Francisco to Ushuaia, Argentina in an 87 4Runner
 
Howdy folks! Figured it was about time to get this thread going. After saving and planning this trip for the past 3 years, Lauren and I are set to leave TODAY for the first leg of our Pan-American journey.
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We are leaving from San Francisco to travel back to our home-state of Florida to say adios to our family and friends, from there we will trek back to Texas and cross the border into Mexico. DESTINATION: USHUAIA, ARGENTINA :bowdown:

http://homeonthehighway.com/wp-conte...09/ushuaia.gif

We have no set plans, No real set destination other than getting to the bottom. Our timeline for the trip is at least 1 year. We are planning to extend the trip by hooking up with volunteer organizations, couchsurfing, and house-sitting when possible. We have modified my 87 4Runner into a quasi-camper with most of the luxuries of home. ie: Bed, Stove, Shower, 110v etc.

http://homeonthehighway.com/wp-conte.../09/IMG104.jpg

The truck is fitted to tackle some serious off-roading, we look forward to exploring tons of backroads and trails all up and down Central/South America. Any suggestions on places to go, people to see, beers to drink will be appreciated!

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I am still waiting to pick up our truck from the 4x4 shop today where they are mounting a rear-swingout for 2 jerry cans, Our lease is up and my last day of work was yesterday so we are OUTTA HERE as soon as we get the truck.

We are going to take about 2 weeks or so to drive from Northern California to Florida. Lauren has never seen much of Utah, Nevada, Colorado so I believe we will be journeying that way. We plan to just look at the atlas and pick out national/state parks/monuments/forests to camp at along the way. Again we are open to ANYTHING so throw up your suggestions.

SO EXCITED!!!


Here is our blog with more information, feel free to subscribe and follow us on the facebook

Home on the Highway | Our adventures driving the Pan-Am.

Thanks,
James

SUBTEGRAL 11-01-2011 05:55 PM

Good luck. Stay safe. Enjoy.

Hyde802 11-01-2011 08:22 PM

Cool man! Keep us updated on your journey!!

Surf89 11-01-2011 10:34 PM

Good Luck mate. Will be interested to monitor your journey.

I spent 6 months in Argentina so you will love it there.

I also spent 3 months traveling around NZ with the girlie and we loved it. Can't beat lighting a fire in the open countryside and having your vehicle to sleep to.

Make sure to insulate the inside of the truck. We had a well insulated Van but others that had no insulation felt the cold easier.

Enjoy

Hmm. If i had thought about it I could have gotten the 4Runner instead of the Van and cut into the canopy and make a pop-top. That would be a good thing to try for yours. U will have plenty of time to tinker around with your truck :)

Some photos of the van we had.

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coloradodave 11-01-2011 11:16 PM

How sweet! have a amazing trip!! if you for some reason end up in Colorado beers on me.



-Dave

defrag4 11-01-2011 11:43 PM

Nice van! We sorta insulated it using some "reflectix" material from home depot, similar material to those car windshield reflectors. Not really sure how well it is going to work though. What did you guys use to do your insulation?

derekabraham 11-01-2011 11:57 PM

Wow man, sounds awesome. Have fun, and good luck. :D

Surf89 11-02-2011 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by defrag4 (Post 899622)
Nice van! We sorta insulated it using some "reflectix" material from home depot, similar material to those car windshield reflectors. Not really sure how well it is going to work though. What did you guys use to do your insulation?

(trying to translate into american english :) )

We had a 'people mover' van whereas others just had a straight van. ( or panel van they are called ). The latter are used to move goods whereas the former is used to move...well people :)

The people mover is insulated against noise, cold etc so that what all we needed. It kept the heat in and i guess the windows did there job aswell.

Your truck will lose heat through your canopy ( not 'watertight' like a mpv) .

Easily way to insulate would be to get some cheap bedding ( the one with feathers) and stick that to the walls. Not sure how you will tackle the canopy though....

But you will figure it as you go . That is often the fun part :)

You want it to be snug like this...

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and not like this

http://www.girr.org/girr/tips/tips4/000608_shed.jpg

:)

KidVermicious 11-02-2011 02:46 AM

Wow - I dig it. I've wanted to visit Argentina since I watched "180 Degrees South". Keep us posted, please! :)

T?@\7 11-02-2011 04:21 AM

hell yea
 
What a killer idea! Ive been travelling to central America for 13 years... soon to hopefully become a temporary (6+ months) resident. It's definitely amazing country, and you will undoubtedly see some amazing, beautiful, frightening, unbelievable and truly once in a lifetime stuff. The farther youput yourself out there the more likely you are to have a life influencing experience. You're girl must be cooler than hell too ... I hope you all have a GREAT TIME!
When I was in panama a couple summers ago, we were told that the pan am actually "disintigrates" between southern most panama and northern S.A. (Colombia). Our Panamanian friend, whom we met in portobello, hooked us up with a great surf spot on the carribean.... he also told us of the road. Apparently its attempted by maxed out lc's and h1's and the likes. Just a heads up....

HAVE FUN
Ray

KidVermicious 11-02-2011 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by T?@\7 (Post 899758)
When I was in panama a couple summers ago, we were told that the pan am actually "disintigrates" between southern most panama and northern S.A. (Colombia).

The Darien Gap, and from what I've read of it the OP will be taking a ferry. :D

T?@\7 11-02-2011 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by KidVermicious (Post 899759)
The Darien Gap, and from what I've read of it the OP will be taking a ferry. :D

that's the one! And Siiiiii

csrobb007 11-02-2011 09:47 AM

Awesome idea for a road trip...good luck. The only time I've ever been close to there was in the military, not exactly a social trip, but would love to do it like you. Have fun, we'll be watching from the snow.

defrag4 11-02-2011 12:03 PM

yep shipping around the darien gap to columbia in a storage container :bravo:

thanks for the encouragement guys!

KidVermicious 11-02-2011 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by defrag4 (Post 899946)
yep shipping around the darien gap to columbia in a storage container :bravo:

thanks for the encouragement guys!

What's that going to run you, do you know yet?

And are you pre-arranging transit between countries with anybody? Missions, humanitarian agencies, that sort of thing? I've heard travel can be a little "expensive" without...


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