hello every one im a person with a plan to travel for 30,000 km non stop journey with my 2009 2 door jk wrangler jeep with an automatic gear box i want to know do u think the jk will be able to go for this long trip ? and if yes what should i do to prevent any mechanical or electrical problems or any other problems and what should i install my jeep with to complete the journey with and if there is a any safety parts or gears i should use , hope ill have a helpful answers from u guys
thank you

RAWAD

 

Hi RAWAD,

I've spent most of my life travelling and done much of it in several Jeeps. I've lived and worked in 40 countries and driven my Jeeps several times round the globe. What kind of trip are you doing and what kind of terrain will you encounter?

 

the journey will start from riyadh Saudi Arabia to the UK london and all the way back
thank u

 

Ahh, OK. Done a similar one from Stockholm to Tel Aviv and back several times. I did those trips in a CJ5 from the 70s. It was very basic.

You don't really need to do much. Make sure your tyres are up to scratch, give her a full service and make sure the fluids are all changed.

After that it's mostly about creature comforts. We didn't have Sat Nav back then but that will surely help you on such a trip. Make sure your mobile phone has roaming activated and get a few things that you think will help you out along the way. I always have a torch, fire extinguisher, Leatherman Wave, CB Radio (not essential on this kind of trip), hi-lift, air-compressor and a good wad of CDs.

You're going to be almost 100% on-road so no need for off-road mods.

Have a great trip! Add a few days onto your schedule for unexpected delays. There are almost always a few. Last time I did Sweden to Israel the boat from Athens to Haifa was delayed for a week due to bad weather. When it finally sailed it was the only one that did and we had one heck of a journey. Am still grateful to be alive.

If you let me know when you're arriving I'll try to meet up with you for a coffee. I live 30 mins from the West End of London. Just PM me and I'll give you my number and if you need any help with the Jeep when arriving I'll point you to the right people.

 

Good luck and remember to take some good JK pics along the way!

 

i really appreciate your help i didnt determine the time yet , and sure its a pleasure to meet a person like u with this kind of history on road traveling with a jeep specially , im planing the trip with my friends and hopping to be supported by the local media and also be sponsored by local company's too hope every will work fine with me

 

Mr Clayton T believe me i will download a lot of pictures and thank u for passing by

 

sounds interesting, keep us posted on a daily log if you can along with pics of the different countries you visit. this sounds like so much fun, cant wait to see all you encounter. be safe out there.

 

RAWAD, am happy to help you as much as I can. Send me your mobile number via PM and I'll be on stand-by for any questions or problems you encounter. Will also buy you an extra large coffee when you arrive.