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...]