Spare Parts and Tools

Sterlin will be stocked with a minimum of spare parts and tools. Clearly we are planning to go to some far off places and it is unlikely that we will find all the spare parts or even services that we…

Rear Access Ladder

After market rear access ladders are typically available for sale for around $80 from British Atlantic. The ladder we purchased looked extremely like the Land Rover supplied version, it certainly mounted the same way. The installation was a little tricky…

OBDII Interface and Display

We have installed an Ultra-gauge to provide engine management information from the OBDII diagnostic port located under the steering wheel. The ultra-gauge is able to connect with Sterlin’s on board computer and obtain real-time engine management information and diagnostic fault…

Sterlin’s Recent Repairs

Sterlin is 10 years old car with 95,000 miles on the odometer. During this time he has been been a remarkably reliable car with no major repairs needed until recently. Yes, three failures have occurred which have needed attention. All of the following…

Car Audio Enhancement

Sterlin was born with a AM/FM radio and a cassette deck.  The audio unit is ready for a CD changer, but none was ever fitted.  Radio reception is unlikely to be either reliable or understandable where we are going and…

Electronic Gadgets

The following is an overview of the electronic gadgets we are taking along. It is important to have toys for the road. Camera Gear Caroline is the chief photographer for the trip. We are taking a setup similar to that recommended…

Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance

We are not great mechanics, but we still think it is a excellent idea to perform regular inspections and some preventive maintenance on Sterlin. The main point of the inspection is try and detect things that might be going wrong before they…

Recovery Equipment

Sterlin carries only basic recovery equipment. Any major accident or car failure is probably going to need assistance from the locals. The hope is that the locals are pretty damn good at towing vehicles out of ditches or back to…

Fridge

An ARB 37 quart fridge and freeze unit is mounted on a fridge slide, also made by ARB using their lashing kit, in the rear left cargo area of Sterlin. The slide is securely bolted to the cargo area mounting…

Vehicle Security

It is really hard and quite expensive to fully secure a car. A determined thief can break a window, hacksaw through a security screen etc. Sterlin has only been safe guarded against simple and opportunistic thief. This blog provides details…

Yellowknife and the Journey Home

Saturday, September 1, 2012 Because of the way the flights worked out for us, we first few to Kugluktuk Airport and onto Yellowknife where we spent the night. And turned out to be a pleasant little stay. We have to…

Cambridge Bay

Thursday, August 30, 2012 The final stop on our journey through the North West Passage. Ok, we only went half way, but Caroline had to head off to visit a friend and Stephen had to head back to work. This…