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Ultimate Expedition Trucks
Our expedition vehicles are a mixture of Renault 4x4's and Scania 4x2 & 6x4 trucks of between 220 and 300 horsepower. They are custom built in the UK with practicality and comfort in mind, and are designed to handle and deal with the terrain and climates we encounter along the way on our trips. Regular maintenance is carried out by drivers, who are trained at our workshops. You can rest assured that we own and operate all of our own expedition vehicles.
Oasis owns and operates all our vehicles.
The diagram below provides a general idea of the layout of an Oasis Ultimate Expedition vehicle.
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Key Features of Oasis Expedition Vehicles
Our trucks are equipped with:
- A mixture of inward, forward and rear facing coach seats with head rests, providing more storage space for your souvenirs and luggage, as well as extra leg room to stretch out on the longer journeys (thus avoiding the typical 'bus' type layout of all forward facing seats with narrow isles and cramped leg room with less storage)
- 'The Beach' is a unique feature of Oasis Expedition vehicles which enables several people at a time to be up & out in the open at the front of the truck with panoramic views.
- A mixture of sliding and/or roll-up side and rear windows, providing extensive all round viewing
- Under-seat storage for your backpack so you have easy access - even when driving
- All trucks are equipped with sandmats and, where necessary, tyre chains
- Extra storage lockers for souvenirs, extra baggage, sleeping mats etc
- 12V charging points for Camera, Video & Mobile phone batteries
- Internal truck buzzer system - to communicate with crew
- Onboard stereo with MP3, iPod & CD walkman adaptors
- A comprehensive range of spare parts and tools
- Onboard truck safe for documents & money
- Large dried & fresh food storage capacities
- Overhead lockers for cameras & day bags
- Large water carrying capacity
- Internal and external lighting
- Long range fuel tanks
Accessory equipment carried:
- Spacious two-person tents with in-built ground sheets & mosquito netting
- Cooler boxes (for storage of fresh food and drinks)
- Professionally compiled expedition medical kit
- All-weather awnings (for cooking & shade)
- All cutlery and cooking equipment
- Well stocked on-board library
- Gas cooker & fire grate
- Campstools
Your Ultimate Expedition Crew
Our crews on our Ultimate Expeditions have gained considerable knowledge and experience of our Overland Adventure trips before they embark on these Ultimate Expeditions, which in turn equips and enables them to deal with any problems and challenges that may arise on these more difficult expeditions. They have a passion and an enthusiasm for their work and for the countries and places we visit.
Except in exceptional circumstances, all vehicles on our Ultimate Expeditions trips have two crew members - a Driver and a Tour Leader.
Their experience and knowledge will enable you to get the most out of your trip and to have an unforgettable experience. Their roles are many and varied and include amongst other things, maintaining the truck throughout the trip, organising group activities and bookings, managing trip funds, overseeing group rosters, organising border crossings and permits, organising the day to day running of the trip and passing on general information to the group.
However, Oasis Tour Leaders are not guides as such, so do not expect them to hold your hand every step of the way on your trip, get out and experience things for yourself, read the guide books, get lost in markets, met the local people and talk to them - its all part of the experience!
