Here is a short reply to a question I received from a reader which I thought may be of general interest.—————————————————————————————Q: I have question about our Toyota Hiace: The Toyota started to overheat - I was told this happened because the water pump was leaking. In the end, not a cheap repair as the engine head developed a crack. Could this problem have been prevented if the driver was paying attention to the temp gauge?A: Good to hear from you. Sad to hear of your troubles.The … [Read more...]
Question Page: About Convoy Procedures
Here is a short reply to a question I received from a reader which I thought may be of general interest.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hi,Thanks for the contact and I hope that we can be of some help.A lot of what the military do in their convoy procedures makes sense. They are primarily addressing the most likely threat and that is of a motor vehicle collision. As with the same for any security driving. These procedures also help … [Read more...]
Do I Need to Buy a 4wd for Uganda?
Do I need a 4wd for Uganda?It depends on what you intend to do. If you are based in Kampala and only going on safari once a year then a two wheel drive vehicle will suffice. You can always hire out a 4wd. The main roads in Kampala are mostly tarmac although can be pot holed. … [Read more...]