by bre | Jul 9, 2025 | Preparations
A half-hearted night in the roof tent. Despite the heatwave that suffocates the plains at 1300 meters altitude, a sleeping bag remains indispensable. I hadn't taken it. Result: a nasty cold, and a useful reminder of the simple laws of cold air and nights...
by bre | Jul 5, 2025 | Preparations, Tests
First test night in the roof tent, at last. And the verdict: it holds. It creaks and squeaks, a little as if the Jimny itself were getting used to this new cap... but once you're settled in, you're comfortable. The space is good, the air flows well, and so is the view. We...
by bre | Jul 4, 2025 | Preparations
Good news: the car is fixed! The infamous roof bar, which had failed us without warning, has found a solid, clean, quick solution - and it feels great to be able to drive off with confidence. But that's not all. 🎯 On the sound advice of Street &...
by bre | Jul 3, 2025 | Preparations, Tiles
Tomorrow's verdict. The famous broken roof bar may finally find redemption. The solution looks good, the parts are there, ingenuity is in the air... but with mechanics (and Iceland in your sights), you never swear by anything. If all goes well...
by bre | Jun 30, 2025 | Preparations
A little news from the Icelandic front (or rather: some preparation before setting off). 📍 The roof rack isn't fixed yet, but we're making progress. Several serious leads, some good contacts, we should have a clear picture tomorrow or Friday. The idea is...
