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That was a nice picture story. I want to do a trip like that. Was that an IDI diesel or a powerstroke?
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Sothamericatraveler
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It is a 7.3 NON turbo powerstroke, I tried to keep it as simple as possible, I will be using my other 7.3 next time which is a turbo.
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Sothamericatraveler
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The tires are no problem, but I advise you to get the BRIDGESTONE M773 , it is a great full 8 ply tire and have had no problems ever. As to the spare parts, I carries most everything I could think of that may break: I got the list off of the adventuretrek page, and added a couple of my own, pm me and I will email you more.
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valhalla360
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Sothamericatraveler wrote:It is a 7.3 NON turbo powerstroke, I tried to keep it as simple as possible, I will be using my other 7.3 next time which is a turbo.
Did you have issues with it being the NON turbo? Ours is NON turbo also. I lose a lot of power at high altitudes but othere than going slower and putting out some black smoke when pushing hard, we've been up to 12,000ft with no problem.
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Sothamericatraveler
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I have had NO problem with the NON turbo, and have had it up to over 14,000 feet on a small side road in Equador. Orginally I thought I WOULD have a issue, but surprisingly NO.. Some others had the turbo, and also no problem.
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valhalla360 wrote:Sothamericatraveler wrote:It is a 7.3 NON turbo powerstroke, I tried to keep it as simple as possible, I will be using my other 7.3 next time which is a turbo.
Did you have issues with it being the NON turbo? Ours is NON turbo also. I lose a lot of power at high altitudes but othere than going slower and putting out some black smoke when pushing hard, we've been up to 12,000ft with no problem.
I run around Mexico in 1990 Ford 7.3 IDI non-turbo. It is a great truck for Mexico. It doesn't draw any attention, it is easy to work on, and my truck loves Pemex diesel. Down here it is best to keep it simple.
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I spoke with a engineer with Cummins, and he said the Pemex was much better than ours. It is $3.05 a gallon now (Jan,2012)
Also we had some newer diesels (2010) models that said ONLY USE THE NEW LOW SULF DIESEL - and GUESS WHAT? over 14,000 miles on all types of diesel and NO PROBLEM!
MAYBE ITS JUST A USA requirement to say this?? I really dont know the detaisl
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....I'd really like to read through your Blog on Tripadvisor; however it is crashing/disabling both my Firefox and IE Internet browsers (both are up to date browsers)...?
Q: what maps and GPS systems were you "testing" on the road?
Cheers,
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Sothamericatraveler
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I just wanted to make a "note" , in regards to OUR TYPE OF LIFESTYLE, COMPARED TO THE FLY-IN TOURIST, THE CRUISE SHIP TOURIST, EVEN THE HIKER-BACKPAKER...We have soooo many advantages, both here, but especially when traveling in Latin America.. I have had this is my mind all day, and just couldn't keep from writing about it:![]() I just wanted to make a "note" , in regards to OUR TYPE OF LIFESTYLE, COMPARED TO THE FLY-IN TOURIST, THE CRUISE SHIP TOURIST, EVEN THE HIKER-BACKPAKER...We have soooo many advantages, both here, but especially when traveling in Latin America.. I have had this is my mind all day, and just couldn't keep from writing about it:
RVing or "Caravaning" travel produces the MOST MEMORABLE MIND BOGGELING IMPRESSIONS OF ANY TYPE OF TOURISM!! As you travel (living every moment as you go down the highway) it is difficult to realize you are really here (or there, as you will think afterwards). It is truly LIVING THE ADVENTURE.
This feeling is not possible in any other form of travel. You actually eat, sleep, breath, with the Panagonian wind in your face! You can conveniently pull off the road, stop in the middle of a smalll "somebody's home town" ... and in minutes, be a part of the community- amazing.
Anyone that can, should take this type of LIFE EXPERIENCE! On a previous trip, one of my fellow travelers was 89 years old, and did fine. Another was in his twenties and blended in great. There is no age limit, only the limits you put on yourself. Of course, you must be able to drive, and have the "adventure" in you heart to do it - but believe me - if you wait long enough, you won't be able to do it! That's a fact!
As to what to see - EVERYTHING.
OF Course - the human culture is on the top of the list ..explain later post
BIRDING - With a capital "B" - all imaginable type of birds, from Penguins, Flamingos, Storks, Parrots, Eagles, Hawks, Reas (ostrich-like), woodpeckers, black swans, Ducks, hummingbirds, and so many more note: I am not a birdwatcher, that's what I said before, I guess I am now, you can't help being...also the photos of the birds and other animals all over!
HISTORICAL AND NATIVE CULTURAL SITES - so many they can't be listed here! From the Totonac Indians in Mexico to the Cuna and Choco of Panama, to the different Panagonian tribes. Portuguese Forts, Spanish Walled Citys, Macupuchu, the mysterious line at NASCA, even the fishing boats of Portuguese and Spanish design.
INDUSTRY (Current and Historic Mines), Coffee Production, Chocolate Production....eating it too! Farming, wheat, oats, sugarcane - visit the mills too., Beer and Wine production, and agriculture of. ...wow...even writing about it is mind boggling.....
KIDS - interchanging with
Schools - visiting and participation within
FOOD, RESTAURANTS, EATING A COCONUT...TIPICAL AND SEAFOODS, we were by the coast and the greatest seafoods, Argentine and Uruguay BEEF
Ranch tourism - pass time on a working ranch...HORSES, CATTLE, SHEEP...
Well, I get so excited, I know I forget half of the stuff... I will settle down and add some more in the near future!!!!!
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SPANISH for GRINGOS - that was what we did from day 1 on the expedition! Almost all the participants did not speak Spanish! BUT, NO PROBLEMA!
We were supplied with a "Teacher" who taught simple everyday phrases in a fun way at our daily driver's meetings! After the leader would go over what the next travel days plan, was, then the Spanish teacher (Staff) would enter in conversation, and go over some words for things we saw that day - making it fun to learn. Then every week or two weeks, we would even have a informal "written exam"...usually marked on a sliding scale..lucky for us!!!
Staff, of course, was fluent in Spanish and Portuguese (a little traveling in Brazil), and we really were not "obligated" to learn, but, why not?, we are visiting their countries and besides, it's fun to try.
We found all the citizens of the different countries were pleasantly pleased when us "Gringos" tried! Most times they also helped teach us, like the storekeeper just STOPPED WORKING and took the time to help us buy chedar cheese!!!
We started using a few words within the group, and by the end of the four months, we could at least get a coffee, buy fuel, and most of all...ALMOST ANYTHING WE WANTED TO EAT! , but all the ones that didn't learn were the skinny ones LOL !!!
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