Around-the-World Road TripBy Brian Lohnes Posted 06/18/09
Imagine the ultimate road trip. Now take your wildest thought and crumple it up and throw it away because you've not even begun to touch the trip that Jan and Leone Vorster have been on for the last six years in their modified Land Rover.
Monk, a member of the BangShift.com forums, happened to be visiting a friend who operates an auto parts store when an odd looking motorhome pulled in. As it turned out, Monk was talking to Jan and Leone who have literally been driving around the world for the last few years. According to Monk, the Land Rover has been outfitted with a GM 6.5L diesel engine, solar panels, Unimog axles, and a long list of other modifications.
He spoke to them for a while, hearing some fantastic stories from a pair of people who seem to be on an unfathomable adventure. They were having some electrical issues, hence their stop at the parts store.
They must be soul mates because, from the outside anyway, that truck does not look like a spacious expanse to be spending vast amounts of time together in.
The great news for us is that the couple has a website where you can read about all of their adventures as they work their way around the globe. It is enthralling and fantastic stuff to check out. Once you hit the link beware, you are going to chew up some time because the stories are just incredible.
Monk also provided us with some photos of the rig. Talk about a neat encounter at the parts store!
Click here to ride along with Jan and Leone on their fantastic voyage. Make sure you send them an e-mail of encouragement and let them know that you found out about their story here at BangShift.com!
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Written by HoosierGTA
Jun 18 2009
That would be soooooooo cool to park somewhere new when ever you got tired over your present neighbors. When you get tired of neighbor all together then head for the south west !
Written by Monk Jun 18 2009
What an interesting couple.
With the new laws imposed here since 911....they can only
travel in the US for six months and return home to South Africa.
When I asked about traveling China........they would have to have
the extra expense of an armed guard to accompany them.
This rig is an engineering feat to say the least....the ultimate
BangShift motor home.
Written by BangShift Forum Admin Jun 18 2009
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Written by Monk Jun 18 2009
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That would be soooooooo cool to park somewhere new when ever you got tired over your present neighbors. When you get tired of neighbor all together then head for the south west !
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Hey.......no front lawn to mow