PPE Vehicles
Currently PPE vehicles are primarily older-model Land Rovers. These vehicles are simple, easy to maintain and repair, endlessly customizable and can be stripped down to desert trim in a few minutes. We are certainly open to other vehicle brands if they can meet the same criteria.
Preparing a Desert-Ready PPE Truck
PPE expedition trucks need to meet the following criteria:
Be soft top vehicles that can be stripped down easily, or with hard tops that are easily removeable.
Be in good mechanical condition. If a recent rebuild a minimum of three months regular use prior to departing on an expedition to prove reliability
Carry a reasonable selection of tools and spares
Be LIGHT. Overloaded trucks are a liability on our expeditions as the vehicle has to work significantly harder to cross challenging terrain if heavily loaded and increases chances of major breakdowns.
Be fitted with a CB radio capable of operating on EU AM-band frequencies.
Carry recovery gear such as sand ladders, tow ropes/straps and shovels.
Be able to carry enough fuel and water, preferably in jerry cans, for up to seven days of independent travel.
Long Wheel Base trucks form the backbone of PPE vehicles.
Short Wheel Base trucks act as our scouts and route finders.
A good mix of trucks gives us the best options on every expedition.
Stripping the Trucks…
After the long transit from UK/EU down to the Sahara, our tops, windscreens, doors and extra gear go into secure storage during the desert phase.