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Jlit · 04-09-08, 02:56 PM

Yeah, that's been my thought as well regarding driving towards panama. I think it's a really good idea for us to wait in medellin. From the last few days, however, we do agree that bikes through the darien would be a bad idea, so they will likely walk through as recommended. Once they clear the jungle, it would be best if they can start riding as soon as possible. What do you guys think about taking a cache with bicycles near there for them to pick up once they're through? Perhaps I could leave the vehicle and girls in medellin, and drop off equipment with the help of local enforcement? If they knew the location, could a small cache be hidden?

We've been looking further into unimog options for the vehicle, but to the best of my understanding, they're only available with a 2 seat cab, whereas we need something for 5-6. To outfit something bigger from Unicat, a larger expedition vehicle with a large cab and basic setup in the back, we were quoted around 700,000 dollars. Our goal with this whole mission is to raise awareness and build schools and orphanages, and 700,000 is more than I could justify, much less find sponsors to justify it as well.

I would rather not go with ford, but I don't know of a toyota setup large enough to outfit us with one vehicle. Is there an equivalent to an F-350, diesel, turbo, crew cab, extended bed? Even that fully outfitted, I think we could be short on space.

Thanks.

04-09-08, 02:56 PM	#31
Jlit IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 10	Yeah, that's been my thought as well regarding driving towards panama. I think it's a really good idea for us to wait in medellin. From the last few days, however, we do agree that bikes through the darien would be a bad idea, so they will likely walk through as recommended. Once they clear the jungle, it would be best if they can start riding as soon as possible. What do you guys think about taking a cache with bicycles near there for them to pick up once they're through? Perhaps I could leave the vehicle and girls in medellin, and drop off equipment with the help of local enforcement? If they knew the location, could a small cache be hidden? We've been looking further into unimog options for the vehicle, but to the best of my understanding, they're only available with a 2 seat cab, whereas we need something for 5-6. To outfit something bigger from Unicat, a larger expedition vehicle with a large cab and basic setup in the back, we were quoted around 700,000 dollars. Our goal with this whole mission is to raise awareness and build schools and orphanages, and 700,000 is more than I could justify, much less find sponsors to justify it as well. I would rather not go with ford, but I don't know of a toyota setup large enough to outfit us with one vehicle. Is there an equivalent to an F-350, diesel, turbo, crew cab, extended bed? Even that fully outfitted, I think we could be short on space. Thanks.