The Jeep:

OK: Why did you choose the Jeep JK? What else did you consider?

Dan: I drove a stock 2000 TJ 40,000 miles from Alaska to Argentina, without a single mechanical issue. The little Wrangler was perfect, I just wanted some more interior space, so when I saw the 4 door JKU I knew it was perfect.

I never really seriously considered anything else, the Jeep has so many aftermarket parts available in North America I knew I could build it much better than some Land Cruiser or Land Rover imported from elsewhere in the world.

OK: What tires you are running? Why?

Dan: BFG KO2 T/A All Terrain in 34x10.5R17

I had cheap tires from Alaska to Argentina and had 16 flats - I knew I needed a higher quality tire for Africa.

On an overland journey around an entire continent like Africa I will encounter every road surface imaginable - mud, rocks, sand, snow, tarmac, gravel and more.

All terrain tires provide the best all-round performance, and the BFG have an excellent reputation for reliability and long-wearing tread.