In the piste that follows the digue I know a few travellers who have encountered the same soldier brandishing a small jerrican and claiming to have run out of diesel as we did.
According to some of Menata's regulars he's been running that scam for quite a while.
We don't carry jerricans (260l tanks) so he got nowt from us.
Barbara, you will be surprised by the capabilities of your combi. The high ground grearance, independant suspension and rear motor make it one of the best 2WD vehicles for piste and sand driving. Pack some sturdy planks, a good shovel and a decent compressor and you could easily do the Banc D'Arguin (IMHO it's madness to miss it)
If yours is the 1600 see if you can fit some air scoops on the cooling air inlets on each side. I've seen them on a few in ZA and the owners say it helps cooling.
Have fun
Luke
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