There is lots we need to make this trip - some essential, and some that would be nice - or would make the trip safer and more comfortable (and more likely to succeed). Anything material that is donated will go into the auction in Gambia at the end of the Challenge. The money raised from this will be used for local charitable works, mainly for education and clean water. All sponsors will get a mention on here, and will have links to their own websites. There will also be an opportunity for stickers and logos on the car itself.
Please support the commercial organisations that have sponsored us!
Otherwise, please just donate through our charities page. There are links here to the Just Giving website, allowing you to donate on-line with your credit card.
So what do we need?
General
Sign painter for car logos
Ferry tickets
Air tickets (to come home)
Inoculations
Malaria tablets
Immodium (can never be too careful)
First aid kit - bought
Sand goggles
Sun glasses suitable for the desert
Gives aways and bribes (eg pens, blow up footballs (and pump), frizbees, etc)
Car
Offsetting our carbon emissions
Comfortable car seats
Car MOT - provided by Peter
Watson (Skipton) Ltd
Car service and maintenance
Car maintenance training
Insurance - provided by Markerstudy
Insurance
Road tax - bought
Petrol
Air jack (connects to exhaust)
Jack pads (at least 1/2in x 1ft sq)
Tyre valve cores and removal tool/cap
Puncture repair kit (tubeless)
Spare wheels
Tyre pump
Rubber hose repair kits
Exhaust repair kit
Enhanced suspension (for the potholes)
Petrol hose and connection to jerry can
Fuel containers - offered by Airedale
Chemical
Oil
Grease
Sump guard (and other parts guard)
Waffle boards (or sand ladder)
Tools – spanners, socket set, screw drivers, pliers, hack saw, hammer,
etc
Fuel pump/injectors or overhaul kit
Spare fuel filter(s) - provided by Aire Valley Workshop, Skipton
Spare air filter(s) - provided by Aire Valley Workshop, Skipton
Fuses
Ignition spares (eg coil) - coil provided by Oakwell
Classic Cars
Spark plugs - provided by Aire Valley Workshop, Skipton
Leak sealants for oil and water
Instant gasket
Jump leads
Tow rope - bought
Assorted nuts and bolts
Tie wire and electrical wire
Self-tapping screws
Extra fluids: brake/engine/hydraulic and grease
Duct tape
Torch
Belts: fan, drive, etc
Fire extinguisher and warning triangles (2)
Master/slave cylinder repair kit for brakes
Roof rack and steel net to tie it down securely (with padlock)
Camping equipment
Tent - acquired
Mosquito nets - 1 donated
Sleeping bags
Stove, gas and pans, etc
Matches
Rations
Fold up sand spade
Toilet paper (lots), wet wipes and nappy cream (for sand in the cracks!)
Water cans - offered by Airedale
Chemical
Water purifiers
Donations
Otherwise, we just need lots of donations to help our chosen
charities.