I've decided to maybe drive to Chile in 12 months, help me.

"My citroen won't start" (lucasboechat)
05/05/2015 at 21:41 • Filed to: None

This would be my first expedition kinda thing and we are taking my Range Rover, a friend’s Mini Cooper S and another friend’s Turbo’d Honda Civic. The details are after the jump but what should I take with me? What are the necessary supplies? Do I need extra tires? Will my Range break down or the Mini will overheat first?

The total trip will take 83 hours if we drive non-stop (which we won’t, because we want to know the cities and take in the scenery) and is 4225 miles long. We will drive through the main highways but taking some side roads is something we can’t avoid. Driving through the Andes will also be quite a challenge.

Planing is still at 5% so nothing is completely and truly set in stone and we have one year to get everything done. So any tips?

DISCUSSION (40)

jkm7680 > My citroen won't start
05/05/2015 at 21:43

Survival shit, a Colt 45 (The alcoholic beverage and the gun.)

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > My citroen won't start
05/05/2015 at 21:47

A notepad and camera goddamnit, then regale us with tales and hilarious pictures when you get back

Burrito de EJ25 > jkm7680
05/05/2015 at 21:49

Chile is relatively safe.

jkm7680 > Burrito de EJ25
05/05/2015 at 21:51

But the way to Chile?

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > My citroen won't start
05/05/2015 at 21:52

When did you get a Range Rover?

My citroen won't start > jkm7680
05/05/2015 at 21:52

Survival shit I agree with, but what is survival shit? Heinz baked beans and bread? Maybe some Froot Loops?

Burrito de EJ25 > jkm7680
05/05/2015 at 21:52

True.

My citroen won't start > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30
05/05/2015 at 21:53

Camera is mandatory, I’m sure I’d lose the notepad 15 minutes into the trip.

My citroen won't start > m-b-w loves his SUBAROO
05/05/2015 at 21:54

Last week, will take delivery of it hopefully this week!

greasemonkey235097 > My citroen won't start
05/05/2015 at 21:54

Spanish would be nice, big wallet for gas, bording crossings, vehicle shipping between Panama and Colombia, and breakdowns with uncommon cars in your route (if you think land rover parts are expensive in the US, wait till you have to have them shipped to some unknown town in Nicaragua)

jkm7680 > Burrito de EJ25
05/05/2015 at 21:54

Precautions are always good, especially when driving in high end cars.

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > My citroen won't start
05/05/2015 at 21:55

Is it replacing anything from your current fleet?

jkm7680 > My citroen won't start
05/05/2015 at 21:55

Like extra engine oil, jack, flashlights, sleeping bags, bottled water, batteries, jumper cables, dry food, fix a flat. Just stuff that would help you out in case something came up.

My citroen won't start > greasemonkey235097
05/05/2015 at 21:55

Haha I’m driving from Brazil to Chile and back, not that many border crossings haha.

Burrito de EJ25 > jkm7680
05/05/2015 at 21:56

I don’t know. Depending on the age of the Rangy a couple of hatchbacks don’t strike me as huge moneybags on wheels.

My citroen won't start > m-b-w loves his SUBAROO
05/05/2015 at 21:56

The non interesting Citroen. I’m selling the Tribeca soon.

My citroen won't start > jkm7680
05/05/2015 at 21:56

Well, it is... armored.

My citroen won't start > jkm7680
05/05/2015 at 21:57

Extra gas?

jkm7680 > Burrito de EJ25
05/05/2015 at 21:58

Think he said it was about an ‘03? Trust me, people think I’m wealthy because I drive a 1997 Audi A4.

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > My citroen won't start
05/05/2015 at 21:58

You should keep one reliable car. Don't dell the Tribeca.

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > My citroen won't start
05/05/2015 at 21:59

In all honesty though, it’s hard to know what you’ll need without a solid itinerary/route plan. A full size spare is a must, and jack equipt. with basic tools, first aid kit in each vehicle, blankets, flashlights. Don’t overpack, and don’t carry stuff for every eventuality.

EDIT: MUSIC. Good music. I forget because the Defender has no stereo.

My citroen won't start > m-b-w loves his SUBAROO
05/05/2015 at 21:59

It has no use anymore, why keep two thirsty SUV’s? (I need the money as well)

jkm7680 > My citroen won't start
05/05/2015 at 22:00

Yes, in case you want to become an arsonist on the way :P

Burrito de EJ25 > jkm7680
05/05/2015 at 22:00

Must be a regional thing. I'm in LA. Here you'd just be another filthy poor on par with Corolla owners.

My citroen won't start > jkm7680
05/05/2015 at 22:01

Or insurance related incidents...

jkm7680 > Burrito de EJ25
05/05/2015 at 22:02

Huh, I live in one of the wealthiest counties in the United States.

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > My citroen won't start
05/05/2015 at 22:02

That makes decent sense then.

My citroen won't start > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30
05/05/2015 at 22:04

I’d probably overpack and as the other cars are puny and weak I’ll be the support vehicle.

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > My citroen won't start
05/05/2015 at 22:06

Roof bars and a roof box, or expedition roof rack then. LEAVE NO VALUABLES UP THERE.

My citroen won't start > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30
05/05/2015 at 22:07

Expedition roof rack will be my first purchase for the Range and some extra lighting.

Burrito de EJ25 > jkm7680
05/05/2015 at 22:13

Car culture is different here.

RedPir8Roberts > My citroen won't start
05/05/2015 at 22:15

If you’re going all the way to Santiago, then continue on to Valparaiso and Vina del Mar. Valparaiso is very charming, colorful old buildings dating from its heyday in the 19th century before the Panama Canal reduced its trading importance, with funiculars from that time (“ascensors”) which look unsafe but are used daily by the locals. It’s a port, and Chile’s tall ship the Esmeralda is based there I think, I saw it docked there. You can also recreate the Top Gear episode where they slide down the dunes, I think it took place near there. Vina del Mar just up the coast is relatively upscale, with a casino (not Monte Carlo by any stretch), and the coast itself is nice (big beachgoing area in season), they have music festivals there with big name acts. Nobel laureate Pablo Neruda’s oceanfront house is also a tourist attraction a bit south of Valparaiso; it’s funky, he collected ship figureheads among other things. Chile is very modern near Santiago, so no worries once you are near there. Well, as in all countries, you do have to be mindful of pickpockets and the like, but no more so than elsewhere.

105 HP of fury > My citroen won't start
05/05/2015 at 22:19

I would expect the Tribeca to be more reliable for this trip.

My citroen won't start > 105 HP of fury
05/05/2015 at 22:21

But not nearly as fun or comfortable.

jkm7680 > Burrito de EJ25
05/05/2015 at 22:26

“On par with Corolla owners” doesn’t sound right nevertheless. And I really appreciate being classified as “filthy poor.”

greasemonkey235097 > My citroen won't start
05/05/2015 at 23:33

My apologies, i just read Chile and my dream of driving the panamerican highway pops in my head. Good luck and happy driving...

My citroen won't start > greasemonkey235097
05/05/2015 at 23:42

That is a dream we both share. One day perhaps, I’ll drive from Chile to Alaska.

105 HP of fury > My citroen won't start
05/06/2015 at 13:07

Fair enough. Good that you’re planning this out early enough to cover what could go wrong.

Burrito de EJ25 > jkm7680
05/06/2015 at 14:22

I mean, there are probably more leased 3-series BMWs out here than there are Corollas.

Hell, I probably see more Teslas than I do Corollas.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > My citroen won't start
05/13/2015 at 23:42

I know I’m a little late to the party here but my phone and kinja were having an argument for the past few weeks and weren’t speaking to each other. Congrats on the Rangie! Before going on your trip, make sure to replace all of the coolant hoses and the reservoir. A radiator wouldn’t be a bad idea either to be honest. Maybe a water pump just for fun. Other than that you should be fine. Hoses and reservoir at the very least. Should be a fun trip. I would probably bring two extra spare tires, full sized of course, just in case. Maybe a few cans of fix a flat and shine basic tools, just to be really safe.